Blizzard's Story
Profile update 2024 – Blizzard is now 11 years old.
Blizzard arrived in our care late 2017.
Due to his fear of humans, he needed to be trapped in order for him to receive the life-saving care he needed. With the assistance of a compassionate local resident, he was soon safe in BAWCS care.
Blizzard had been living on the streets for a very long time. A life which had not been kind to this poor boy, which was even more apparent on arrival at our shelter. His thin body was proof of the struggles he must have endured living on the streets. Fleas, dirt, cuts and scrapes were further indicators of how rough he had been living.
Luckily, he had a healthy appetite and without having to worry about his next meal, he has slowly been gaining weight. After a little bit extra planning, we were able to get him to our veterinarian so he could be vet worked and bloods were taken to check his overall health.
His blood work revealed that Blizzard is FIV positive (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). His tests also showed that he was positive for Mycoplasma Haemofelis, a bacteria that acts as a parasite in the blood, causing anemia which was treated with a long term antibiotic to clear the infection.
At first Blizzard was not interested in human touch, but with slow and consistent work, in July 2018 Blizzard started to let down his guard and trust built consistently thereon until today, he is a very affectionate and loving boy!
Given his history of being on the street for slow long, his FIV status and his strong bond with Little Legs (who came to BAWCS Shelter in 2018) it was decided that Blizzard would enter our permanent residents group of special needs cats . He will continue to be safe in BAWCS care with your sponsorship supporting his ongoing care and veterinary expenses.
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