Sassy

At the end of January our Spay and Neuter Director, Linn received a most horrifying phone call.  Our dear friend and volunteer from Boone County, Dorthea “Thea” Smith had passed away.  Thea was a great animal activist and cat lover and will be deeply missed.  She was known to take in cats that would have never made it in high volume shelters. She provided these cats with love, vet care, and sanctuary.  Several of these cats were positive for Feline Leukemia Virus.  Those who were not positive were vaccinated against the disease and were kept separate from the others. Thea’s family is asking for help in finding homes for some of the cats.  There are eight cats that have tested positive for Feline Leukemia and five cats that have been found free of the disease.   A.P.E. is helping the family with some “with owner” placements as we are currently not taking in new animals A.P.E. will provide the preventative vet care, (flea meds, vaccines, etc.) for cats that are adopted or cats that are placed into a Temporary Adoption situation (similar to foster care.)  A.P.E. will also assist with food for temporary placements homes when donated food is available. This first cat is Sassy.  Her family gave us this information, “Thea got her when a renter moved out and was having her picked up by the humane society.  It appears she was neglected and abused.  Was very hostile and would bite and scratch at first.  Has now calmed down pretty much, but is not a cat for a family with kids or other pets. She will approach people for pets, but it must be on her terms. Her shots are up to date; she has been spayed, and is not infected with FeLuk.  Needs someone to take the time for socialize her more.  I think a single woman would be best.”If you are interested in adoption or helping the family by giving the cat a temporary adoption please contact A.P.E. at 515-460-7729 or via e-mail united4ape@hotmail.com October 12, 2013, 12:41 pm

At the end of January our Spay and Neuter Director, Linn received a most horrifying phone call.  Our dear friend and volunteer from Boone County, Dorthea “Thea” Smith had passed away.  Thea was a great animal activist and cat lover and will be deeply missed.  She was known to take in cats that would have never made it in high volume shelters. She provided these cats with love, vet care, and sanctuary.  Several of these cats were positive for Feline Leukemia Virus.  Those who were not positive were vaccinated against the disease and were kept separate from the others. Thea’s family is asking for help in finding homes for some of the cats.  There are eight cats that have tested positive for Feline Leukemia and five cats that have been found free of the disease.   A.P.E. is helping the family with some “with owner” placements as we are currently not taking in new animals A.P.E. will provide the preventative vet care, (flea meds, vaccines, etc.) for cats that are a

At the end of January our Spay and Neuter Director, Linn received a most horrifying phone call.  Our dear friend and volunteer from Boone County, Dorthea “Thea” Smith had passed away.  Thea was a great animal activist and cat lover and will be deeply missed.  She was known to take in cats that would have never made it in high volume shelters. She provided these cats with love, vet care, and sanctuary.  Several of these cats were positive for Feline Leukemia Virus.  Those who were not positive were vaccinated against the disease and were kept separate from the others. Thea’s family is asking for help in finding homes for some of the cats.  There are eight cats that have tested positive for Feline Leukemia and five cats that have been found free of the disease.   A.P.E. is helping the family with some “with owner” placements as we are currently not taking in new animals A.P.E. will provide the preventative vet care, (flea meds, vaccines, etc.) for cats that are adopted or cats that are placed into a Temporary Adoption situation (similar to foster care.)  A.P.E. will also assist with food for temporary placements homes when donated food is available. This first cat is Sassy.  Her family gave us this information, “Thea got her when a renter moved out and was having her picked up by the humane society.  It appears she was neglected and a