Every day for almost a year, a stray tabby called Carlton came to the same window. A young adolescent who lived in the residence noticed him and provided anything she could spare to the hungry cat during his visits.
It was apparent as Carlton began entering the home that he was eager for a simpler existence.
The adolescent then spotted a laceration behind Carlton’s ear after hearing him cry outside in May. She knew she couldn’t abandon such a sweet cat on the street, especially while he was screaming for help at the window.
As a result, she and her sister sought assistance from Little Wanderers NYC.
Lisa Scroggins, creator of Little Wanderers, told The Dodo, “It’s been the worst rescue season on record – we used to say it every year, but this time it’s actually true.” “We’ve never had so many kitten, mom, and ill and wounded animal rescue requests.”
The family left Carlton with Scroggins, who took him to the veterinarian. The physician treated Carlton’s ear and determined that he had FIV, a virus that is common in stray cats, particularly males that may get into territorial and food conflicts.
Carlton’s diagnosis won’t harm his health if he gets the appropriate therapies, but Scroggins understood it would make it more difficult to find him a family since there’s a common belief that FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats can’t coexist.
Carlton, on the other hand, deserves a second chance at life as a family pet. The gentle, lovely boy craves nothing more than to be cuddled and adored.
Carianne Loughlin told The Dodo, “With every single person he’s met so far, he’ll just flop on your lap or headbutt you until you give him pets.” “He is completely devoted to humanity. It’s really cute.”
Carlton would be best suited to a home where he would receive plenty of care and would either be a single cat or share a household with a female cat. Carlton, on the other hand, isn’t choosy when it comes to people.
“He loves everyone, and is quite cuddly,” Loughlin added. “He’s also a huge kid. He resembles a large, cuddly mountain lion.”
While Carlton’s future is still uncertain, one thing is sure — whoever adopts him will be very, very lucky.
