FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 20, 2007 12:27pm Update
Hello Everyone: The requests for Adam Updates continue to come in. As long as you're interested,
I'll continue sending them.
Adam spent last Wednesday (9/12/07) here with us at our office during our Spay/Neuter Clinic.
Tina, his foster mom is one of our Vet Techs and he watched and played and entertained all of us
in between taking care of the 60 cats we altered that day. He is just adorable. His face is fuller,
his fur is growing in and his little personality is just as endearing as ever. We had a mini fashion
show as he modeled the numerous little t-shirts that have been sent to him by his admirers. Some he'll
have to grow into, but most were a perfect fit and he has quite a wardrobe now.
On Thursday (9/13/07), I accompanied Tina to Animal Care Center where Adam had a check up with his surgeon,
Dr. Lisa Alexander. Fur is growing from his skin grafts which is awesome, but we're still working on
regulating his stools. Due to the damage that was done to his bottom, his little behind will never be normal.
Until the fine tuning to his elimination issues are under control he is still under the care of his
veterinarian.
In the meantime, Tina is working on socializing Adam with Gabrielle, her Doberman. Up to this point,
Adam has not accepted "Gabby" which has impacted Tina's relationship with her dogs. Before Adam, Tina
and her dogs went everywhere together. Once Adam entered the picture, the
dogs have had to stay home - and nobody (except Adam) is happy about this lifestyle change. We ALL would
love to see Adam and Tina stay together, but that may not be feasible nor
in the best interest of everyone -Tina, Adam and her dogs, Gabrielle and Pebbles. Tina has sacrificed way
beyond what anyone ever expected for Adam's sake and we will be forever grateful. The last thing we want is
to ask or expect more than is comfortable for her or for Adam. Rest assured, we won't place Adam in any home
that isn't completely suited to his needs Ð medical, social and it goes
without saying - filled with love for
our precious little fighter.
Although we don't know how the case against the two teenage girls who burned Adam is progressing. We do know
that it IS progressing. I'm presuming that I won't hear anything until it is actually over and a decision has
been made.
We've heard from many folks who continue to "get involved" because of Adam's case. Folks have started
volunteering at their local shelter "because of Adam". Others have adopted a new family member from their
local shelter "because of Adam". And, we continue to use the funds in our Fluffy fund to assist other equally
deserving cats have a more comfortable life "because of Adam".
You can see a new video and some recent pictures on the Press Democrat web site at www.pressdemocrat.com.
Go to the video section at the bottom of the home page and you'll see him there.
In addition to being eternally grateful to Tina and Dr. Alexander and a whole host of other folks who
assisted behind the scenes, we also feel the same way about you. During some dark and tenuous moments,
your support is what helped to pull Adam and Forgotten Felines through this life changing experience.
Best wishes to you allÉ..You haven't heard the last from us!
Fondly,
Jennifer
Jennifer Kirchner, Executive Director
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
(707) 576-7999
Donations to our Fluffy Fund to help other cats just as needy as Adam can be made here.
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