Morty the Miracle Cat: Beating the Odds Against FIP

Morty, a sweet and spirited Happy Cats rescue, was diagnosed with FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) about ten months ago. For many cats, this diagnosis is often fatal — but Morty’s […]

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Whiskey loves Max

Whiskey loves Max

Teller came to us as an older kitten with her brother Penn. They were found outside, scared and hungry, and she had a wound on her neck that seemed to be human-inflicted. They had a couple of loving foster families, but she was still pretty scared when she first came...

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Cleo & Stormy fit right in

Cleo & Stormy fit right in

Cookie and Stormy came to us as young moms. These two sisters had gotten pregnant at the same time and were trying to survive while raising their kittens outside. Longhaired Cookie's babies didn't survive, but tortie Stormy's three did, and the ladies were wonderful...

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Twenty on Spot

Twenty on Spot

Spot's update comes with a built in poem twist. Of Spot (FKA MJ) his family says: "You know him as MJ. Now his name is Spot. It works better for him and us too. He is a wonderful addition to our home and an incredibly amusing pet. Thanks for your good work!" Twenty on...

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Sing like a Lark

Sing like a Lark

Senior Charlotte is a beautiful white patched torbie with stunning green eyes. She came to us after she was retired as a Hemo Hero from donating blood to save the lives of cats all over the country. Suzanne was looking for an older cat to blend in with their active,...

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Staying home with Simon & Henry

Staying home with Simon & Henry

Simon and Henry were adopted at the start of Colorado's Stay at Home orders for the COVID-19 pandemic. Their adopter's daughter gives us this update: "My mom, Paula, adopted them at the right time. They were shy at first but now they are fun, playful and loving. "They...

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The author’s muses

The author’s muses

During the years, K.B. Wagers has adopted Ozymandias, Garrus, Rigel, and River Song from us. They have been supporting our mission since we were at our old location, and came to us thru a process of grieving and loss. We love to be a vehicle for healing and solace....

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Not so Mad Max

Not so Mad Max

Joey is another of our Hemo Heroes, a big sweet fellow, he landed with just the right family. They told us, "We changed his name to Max. Because Max (in Mad Max the movie) was used as a blood bag, and this kitty used to donate blood to save many other cats lives. "He...

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Lollie & Toodles

Lollie & Toodles

Lollie and Turtle are two beautiful torbie ladies, one shorthaired and one long. They were shy kittens with their foster family who had a hard time adjusting to the Haven, especially Turtle. They found just the right family to help them blossom! Here is what we read:...

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James & his perfect match

James & his perfect match

Big handsome Maine Coon mix James (FKA Joe) found just the right family. They say, "We are blessed everyday by him. Who knew this palm-sized kitten would grow to his massive self. "Thank you for being there for him before we got him over a year and a half ago. He is...

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