The New Hampshire SPCA (NHSPCA) took in Princess Tigger after her owner passed away and swiftly assisted her in adjusting to shelter life. The staff was aware of how upsetting it must have been for her to be abruptly taken away from her lifetime residence. Although they were first unsure of her actual age, they were certain that she was older than average.
They contacted the firm after learning she had a microchip to learn more about her, and they were startled to realize that Princess Tigger was actually 21 years old.
No one would have suspected she was so old, even though everyone knew she was a senior. When the shelter discovered that the adorable cat had been around for more than 20 years, it became even more crucial to find her a loving home as quickly as possible so she could spend the remainder of her senior years.
Knowing Princess Tigger’s age today, it all makes a bit more sense that the staff noticed a few medical concerns when she initially came.
“She was thin and drinking lots of water when she came in, and we discovered that she is hyperthyroid — which she is now being treated for,” Kelly Marinel, manager of animal care at the NHSPCA, told The Dodo. “She was stiff in her back legs and is now on a Cosequin jointsupplement and she has been improving and seems more comfortable. She also had a UTI which has been treated and resolved.”
Princess Tigger was placed in a foster home while she was being treated for her various medical issues, but now she’s back at the shelter. She spends most of her time relaxing on a heated blanket in one of the staff offices, getting as much attention as she can.
“Princess Tigger is super sweet,” Marinel said. “She loves to be brushed, and will lay next to you and purr. She loves attention and is happy to be with people.”
Even though everyone at the shelter loves her and she’s fairly comfortable and settled, getting her adopted as quickly as possible is super important.
Because of her age, Princess Tigger is much more susceptible to getting sick, so getting out of the shelter and into a loving home is the best thing for her.
Princess Tigger doesn’t like cats very well, but she gets along with dogs as long as they respect her personal space. She requires a family that can take care of her medical requirements, but other from that, all she really wants is a family who will take in a loving senior cat and care for her for the remainder of her days.
Senior dogs are incredibly appreciative when they go into a retirement home, like Princess Tigger, and they still have lots of love to share, according to Marinel.
