Sweet Galena came to Young at Heart in 2006 when a local animal welfare agency was forced to close its doors. The oldest of the cats at the time, no other group was willing to take this petite little fireball. Young at Heart took her in and tried for months to find her a forever home.
As Galena got comfortable in her foster home, it became apparent she had some issues. Initially treated for Ringworm, her treatments progressed, but her skin condition did not improve. No medication, no food, no supplement, no medicated bath seemed to help. Finally, we had a diagnosis- Galena had an autoimmune skin disease. This meant a lifetime of different management techniques, none of which were easy with a cat like Galena.
Galena is a hilarious, joyful cat- once she gets settled into her environment. But try to give her a pill or a shot, and you would never guess this feisty girl is now somewhere near 18 years old! She has claws, and she knows how to use them! But when she’s not being medicated, she’s still as playful as a kitten. She enjoys the company of other cats, and her favorite game is still “catch the fingers”. Of course, catnip and fuzzy mice are great fun, too! This beautiful, spunky girl will have a forever home with Young at Heart, thanks to her wonderful Sanctuary Family!
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“Oscar” had a very happily ever after thanks to our supporters who believe that senior pets deserve a second chance! Please support our mission today! Your donation is tax-deductible. Young at Heart Pet Rescue is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charity. Tax ID 20-2476194
Young at Heart Pet Rescue Is One of 500 Finalists for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program!!
We are the ONLY animal organization in Illinois that has a chance to win!
Help us win a new vehicle to make an even bigger difference for senior pets!
We’re proud to announce we’ve been selected as a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program. Now we need your support!
Tell your friends and vote for Young at Heart Pet Rescue at www.100carsforgood.com on JUNE 16, 2012. ONLY ONE DAY TO VOTE!!
Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program will be awarding 100 vehicles to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days based on votes from the public. A total of 500 nonprofits were selected from more than 4,000 applications nationwide. We are hoping to win a new Toyota Sienna minivan to help transport more senior pets to safety, get them to the vet, foster homes, and events, and to expand the capabilities of our pet food pantry program!
You can go to www.100carsforgood.com right now and set a reminder to vote so you don’t forget! Go to www.100carsforgood.com , click on “finalists”, find Young at Heart Pet Rescue, then click Remind Me!
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