I work at JFK airport and a year and a half ago the Port Authority decided the feral/stray cats were suddenly a threat to aviation - after DECADES of being at the airport. They rounded up as many as they could, despite much protesting, and then stopped. Every now and then they get a "complaint" and go round up whoever they find.
One such kitty was Genna. I got a frantic e-mail that if we didn't get this cat within the next day or two, she'd be put down. A friend of mine, who has a colony that took in about 8 JFK cats that we managed to trap and relocate, agreed to take this one into her colony as well. Her paperwork said she was "aggressive" and her personality was "severe". Oh boy! Oh well, she'd be going into a wonderful colony and that would be no problem. Only problem is she came to us sick. VERY sick. She was so sick that she was peeing and pooping right where she lay and we were able to syringe medicate her no problem what so ever. After a several days, she was well enough to use the litter box. We wondered when the Tasmanian Devil would reappear, but she never did! She is the sweetest thing!
She remained in my friend's heated shed for 3 months. I wanted her badly, but have 5 already and couldn't. I tried to find her a home with no success, until I finally tried Petfinder. The one and only response I got was the best home I could ever possibly find for her! They love her to death and I am so happy for her! A once terrified and sick kitty finds the happiest ending ever! Thank you Kathy, you'll both be blessed!
Valley Stream, NY
