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Toby
Male | 3.5 years old | Orange Tabby
Toby was a hot mess when he found his way to WSHS. He was an unneutered male stray,
trying to make it through outdoor life without being attacked by other males. Luckily someone
found him after he was injured and we sent him right to the vet. Some of his tail was missing
and what he did have was raw and painful. Toby got the royal treatment at the vet. He got his
wounds cleaned up, neutered, vaccinated and had blood and stool tests. Everything turned
out okay EXCEPT that Toby had been bitten badly by a cat that was infected with FIV. Bite
wounds are the most common way FIV spreads so free-roaming, aggressive male cats are the
most frequently infected and unfortunately, Toby got in the path of one of those. At first he ate
and ate like there was no tomorrow, but he’s settling in now, although he has quite a taste for
human food so his adopter will have to watch that.
Toby loves to play. He will play with a laser pointer or chase a feather wand. He likes catnip too. He lives in a small office
at the shelter with another cat, but this big orange guy with the marble swirls needs a place to run and climb. He gets
a little wary if you are petting him and you go too far down his back near his tail, but if you suffered trauma there, you
would be too. He just needs to build trust with his person. He can live with non-FIV positive cats because the virus is
transmitted only by deep, penetrating bite wounds and once animals are spayed and neutered and live the posh life
indoors, they are far less likely to fight. FIV is no transferable to any other species, including humans. To inquire more
about this disease and how it affects a cat, the shelter has reading material to answer all of your questions. Please ask to
see Toby when you come by. He has been through a lot and now he needs his happily ever after.
Johnny Cash
Male | 1.5 years old | Brown Tabby
Johnny Cash was found outside as a stray by a previous adopter. She said he was yelling
outside her house, so I guess Johnny decided he was tired of living outside. Now enjoying the
inside life, Johnny is ready to find his fur-ever home! He knows exactly what he likes, which is
petting on the head, chin and ears only. You can only pet his back with “permission.” This guy
has a lot to say and will remind you of feeding time, petting time and when he wants to play!
Johnny Cash is a spirited young man who would love to come home with you!
Ways to Give
WSHS can accept cash, check, and credit card donations. Copy and
paste this link in your browser: www.wshs-dg.org/online-donation-form
This will take you directly to our online donation page. You can choose
to make a one-time gift or you can set up a monthly donation.
To give a donation in check form, make checks payable to the
West Suburban Humane Society and mail it to: West Suburban
Humane Society, 1901 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515
We’ll send a confirmation of your gift that can be used when filing your taxes.
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