TATER

Tantalizing Tater – A Big Ham with a Big Heart<br/><br/>Born: July 2024<br/><br/>Tantalizing Tater came bounding into our sanctuary in February of 2025 alongside his best bud, Chicky. The duo had landed at another shelter that wasn’t able to house FeLV-positive kitties long-term, so we happily stepped in and welcomed them into our furry fold—and what fun it’s been ever since!<br/><br/>At first, Tater and Chicky were bonded like brothers, but as time has passed, both boys have made a whole host of new friends. Tater, in particular, has proven himself to be gleefully playful and boisterously busy. He’s a total ham who loves being the center of attention and, despite growing up, still has a kitten’s heart (and energy!).<br/><br/>Tater is always on the lookout for friends to play with. While he remains close to Chicky, he also enjoys romping around with other cats. He adores people and being part of the action, though he’s not especially fond of being held. Because of his high energy and love of engagement, Tater would do wonderfully in a home with kids to help keep him active and entertained.<br/><br/>Our original hope was to adopt Tater out together with his brother. However, in January of 2026, Chicky was sadly diagnosed with FIP. While he is responding well to treatment, we didn’t want to limit Tater’s chances of finding a loving home. As long as our tantalizing tuxedo has one or two playful companions, he will absolutely thrive in just about any environment.<br/><br/>Tater deserves a happy home life of his very own—even if we are pretty amazing here. 😊<br/><br/><br/>CRASH's LANDING and BIG SID's SANCTUARY are proud to announce this one-of-a-kind initiative, FOREVER FOSTER-A-FELEUK-KITTY! Our goal is placing our FABULOUS positive cats into permanent (or as we like to say, purrmanent) homes, and at the same time alleviating potential financial strain for prospective owners.<br/><br/>These cats are just as deserving, if not more, of all that a home life entails, and we are making it our goal to promote their value and worth at a time when too many virally infected cats never get the opportunity to make it to shelters like ours.<br/><br/>Here are the basics:<br/>1. Any interested person will have to fill out our adoption application and be approved by our Adoption Team; once approved, an appointment will be set up to come meet our residents.<br/>2. Once a connection has been made and hearts stolen, the adoption process will get underway. The adopter/foster will be responsible for the $100 adoption fee. Crash's Landing will be responsible for a thorough pre-placement medical workup by founder Dr. Jen Gillum at Feline Wellness Center (FWC). This will include lab work, radiographs, preventative flea treatment and internal parasite control, and vaccinations, if due. <br/>3. Routine medical care will be the responsibility of the owner, with mandatory annual exams and vaccines in most cases. <br/>4. All life-long medical costs that are non-routine, including annual lab work, radiographs, dentistry, medical treatments, and medications dispensed (other than monthly flea control) will be covered by Crash's Landing, with the caveat that ALL care is continued by Dr. Jen at FWC.<br/> <br/>As you can see, there are many benefits to this program:<br/>~ It is not only financially feasible for the human participants, but it gives these amazing cats a chance at a home life that they are missing with us. Sure, our rescue facility is top notch, but it isn't a cozy, quiet home - and it must be shared with many others vying for attention. <br/>~Furthermore, placing one of our residents into a home allows us to take another off the streets, which is imperative as we work locally to get the spread of this virus under control. <br/>~Finally, this takes the potential financial burden out of the equation, and with that comes the peace of mind in knowing you can take your cat somewhere where he/she is known, inside-out and backwards, and receive the high quality, in-depth care recommended, without having to make decisions based on monetary constraints. <br/>~Anyone who knows Dr. Jen understands how deeply she is committed to the care and well-being of our special FELV+ kitties. It isn't their fault they ended up with the virus, that is purely due to human negligence. Although we can’t change the past, we can ensure that their future is bright and beautiful! Be assured she will spare no expense in diagnosing and treating any of our FELV+ kitties - past, present, and future. It's kind of her thing – just ask her soulmate, Magda?<br/><br/>So, this is our pioneer program in a nutshell. We hope the pictures of our residents and their stories will tug on your heartstrings, and prompt you to open your home to one of our beloved cats.

Tantalizing Tater – A Big Ham with a Big Heart

Born: July 2024

Tantalizing Tater came bounding into our sanctuary in February of 2025 alongside his best bud, Chicky. The duo had landed at another shelter that wasn’t able to house FeLV-positive kitties long-term, so we happily stepped in and welcomed them into our furry fold—and what fun it’s been ever since!

At first, Tater and Chicky were bonded like brothers, but as time has passed, both boys have made a whole host of new friends. Tater, in particular, has proven himself to be gleefully playful and boisterously busy. He’s a total ham who loves being the center of attention and, despite growing up, still has a kitten’s heart (and energy!).

Tater is always on the lookout for friends to play with. While he remains close to Chicky, he also enjoys romping around with other cats. He adores people and being part of the action, though he’s not especially fond of being held. Because of his high energy and love of engagement, Tater would do wonder

Tantalizing Tater – A Big Ham with a Big Heart

Born: July 2024

Tantalizing Tater came bounding into our sanctuary in February of 2025 alongside his best bud, Chicky. The duo had landed at another shelter that wasn’t able to house FeLV-positive kitties long-term, so we happily stepped in and welcomed them into our furry fold—and what fun it’s been ever since!

At first, Tater and Chicky were bonded like brothers, but as time has passed, both boys have made a whole host of new friends. Tater, in particular, has proven himself to be gleefully playful and boisterously busy. He’s a total ham who loves being the center of attention and, despite growing up, still has a kitten’s heart (and energy!).

Tater is always on the lookout for friends to play with. While he remains close to Chicky, he also enjoys romping around with other cats. He adores people and being part of the action, though he’s not especially fond of being held. Because of his high energy and love of engagement, Tater would do wonderfully in a home with kids to help keep him active and entertained.

Our original hope was to adopt Tater out together with his brother. However, in January of 2026, Chicky was sadly diagnosed with FIP. While he is responding well to treatment, we didn’t want to limit Tater’s chances of finding a loving home. As long as our tantalizing tuxedo has one or two playful companions, he will absol