Rita was abandoned inside a large cardboard box in front of a Petco store - along with five other cats.  All the cats in the box were in good condition and do not behave like they were neglected. 

Rita is young – only about 1 ½ to 2 years old.  Rita has a deformed front left leg that was likely a birth defect.  Our vet says that she is missing a bone in her lower leg, and has an extra one up by her shoulder.  Her leg doesn’t cause her any pain – or slow her down! 

Rita is very good with other cats and rabbits and isn’t afraid of friendly dogs.  She is a very gentle and sweet cat but she does take some time to adjust to change.  She would be best in a home with another cat or cats that will let her hang out with them.  

Rita is up to date with her rabies and distemper shots, is spayed, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV. 

Hi - my name is Dominique and I am one lucky boy!  I was lost and hungry.  Luckily, a 4Paws volunteer's tapped me in her back yard.  They thought that I was wild at first, but once inside, they realized that I was not feral at all.  I was just some one's pet that ended up outdoors having to take care of myself.

Because I had to fend for myself, I can be little rough around the edges when playing.   I just so love playing and attention that I get over overexcited.  My foster mom says that I roughhouse just like a little boy.  I love company and sit on my foster mom's lap for a kiss and cuddle.  I also love to be sung to softly, even by people who cannot carry a tune. 

During my travels outdoors, I learned to be leery of strangers.  Consequently, I will need a little time to adapt to my new home.  I am a bossy boy, so any other cat would have to accept my authority.  I would also be happy to have my own house to rule. 

I have tested negative for FELV/FIV, am neutered, and am current on my distemper and rabies vaccines. I am approximately 7 years old.