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BY ELLEN FELDMAN
FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS
In like a lion, out like a lamb. That old adage has rung true for generation after generation. And this March, we’re highlighting one of our little lions, who found a loving forever home.
Meet Dandelion, whose life story isn’t cut and dry.
Dandelion is feline leukemia positive, but that’s not exactly what you think it is. Feline Leukemia is nothing like its human counterpart. For cats, it means their immune system is not as robust as a regular cat, but it has nothing to do with a cancer diagnosis. It also does not decrease a cat’s life expectancy, and if treated properly, a cat can live long and normal lives.
Dandelion came to us back in April 2021 from a rehoming situation. He knew his perfect family was still out there somewhere, it was just a matter of time and circumstance before finding the right home.
Through our Humane Education Program, Dandelion was virtually adopted by a local kindergarten class, who made treats and created posters for the precious feline. He was even the star of his very first zoom meeting, and who can blame him?
The students have been so hopeful of helping Dandelion find a home of his own. On December 31st, a
mom and daughter came to Animal Care Sanctuary looking for a unique ‘dog-like’ cat.
Dandy took that as an opportunity to take center stage. He plopped next to the curious mom and daughter and immediately asked for belly rubs, like any dog would. He chose them, and they immediately chose him despite his test results.
Here at ACS, we take the time to educate any family and answer all questions about any long-term medical care that may be required with a pet adopted from our shelter. We also provide lifelong counseling whenever needed. Nothing, however, can keep a family from that instant connection with one of our loving animals.
Dandelion was a resident with us for 250 days, and gave us all the love he could before leaving for his fur-ever home. We’re grateful for the time we got to spend with the Dandy one, and even more grateful that he had a full class of kindergarteners love him, and a family to call him theirs.
