In Memory of Uno 4/12/2010 – 2/16/2023
When individuals and rescues reach out to us about taking in kitties sometimes the decision can take a bit of time. We take into consideration a lot of different things to ensure that the kitties we take are the perfect fit. But with Uno we knew the second we heard his story that he was meant to be a Shadow Cat.
Uno came to us on May 18, 2022, from the Austin Animal Center. He was abandoned by his previous owners and left to live on the streets after they brought home new dogs that did not like Uno. This little sweetheart was just too nice to be a street cat – he was always seen snuggling with other strays and even neighbors’ dogs. A good Samaritan kept close tabs on Uno and noticed how skinny he was getting and was finally able to catch him and take him to AAC. After he tested positive for both FeLV and FIV our contacts at AAC gave us a call to see if we could help. This was probably the quickest “yes” we have said in some time.
There is just something about Uno that instantly endears anyone and everyone to him. He has quite possibly the kindest face ever. He came to us severely malnourished, and with an infected underdeveloped eye. We were able to get him back to a good weight range and help his eyes. His time with us has seen its ups and downs and he eventually had to have his good eye removed leaving him blind, but that did not slow him down for long. He quickly had Cookie’s Annex memorized and could even navigate to the middle levels of cat trees.
Uno’s favorite places to be were either in the catio in a beam of sunlight or cuddling up in someone’s lap (especially if that someone had treats.) Uno loved a good scritch session and always repaid the kindness with exuberant head bonks!
To say Uno is special is an understatement. This boy just has a way of getting so deep into your heart that he cannot be ignored. Staff and volunteers alike make time out of their day to dote on Uno – special meals, spa days, food, and treats just for him. We all want nothing more than to see Uno happy. There may even have been talk about how he could be part of a staff member’s upcoming wedding. He is just that loved!
Unfortunately, as is the case with many double positive kitties, Uno’s body just could not keep up. We tried everything we could to keep him going and keep him feeling good. The treatments were just no longer helping him bounce back. Our final gift to our sweet special Uno was to help him pass painlessly while surrounded by those who loved him so very much!
We will forever love you, Uno, and forever miss those head bonks. Thank you to everyone who has loved and supported our boy!
Uno had 2 Sponsors
Gretchen and Kerry McIntyre
Christina Zimmer