Kensington Veterinary Hospital
Adoptions

Fortunately, animals are not limited to loving just one person. We often have animals that are looking for someone new to love. These animals have been rescued by Kensington Veterinary Hospital. They have been rescued from being euthanized for “convenient” reasons, rescued from the streets or taken in when their owners are no longer able to care for them. The costs for their care have been donated by the hospital, doctors or staff or have been paid for out of our Good Samaritan Fund.

Are you interested in providing a forever home for one of our homeless babies? They are Feline Leukemia and Feline Infectious Peritonitis Negative, parasite negative and up to date on necessary vaccinations.
Can you meet the following criteria?

·      Cats to be indoor only for the remainder of their lives
·      Cats to be returned to Kensington Veterinary Hospital if the placement does not work out.

Cats Currently Available for Adoption

Sparky aka Hammer Sparky was a neighborhood stray in the Clairemont area. The kind soul who was feeding him was unable to bring this handsome boy into her home. She contacted one of our employees because the cat had several wounds that were not healing. Upon arrival at our hospital, we found that he had six open wounds that were badly infected. We also found a sweet, mellow and loving kitty boy who is very grateful to be off the streets. We estimate that Sparky aka Hammer is about six years old. He is neutered, FeLV/FIV negative, and has been found to be in good health. His original caretaker called him Sparky but we have nicknamed him Hammer because he uses his head to “hammer” you for more affection.

Gwen’s Kitties for Adoption
Blanco & Gringo

Blanco and Gringo were recently rescued from unnecessary euthanasia. These handsome brothers are seven years old, FeLV/FIV negative and have both been declawed in the front.

Blanco has short hair and is outgoing, friendly and affectionate. He does take a little while to warm up-his previous home was not a safe place! Once he trusts you however, watch out because he loves attention!

Gringo is a very gently soul. He has been fostered for almost a month and is just now coming out to greet his temporary Mom. Once he feels secure, he is very appreciative of gentle cuddles and caresses.

These brothers may be placed together or separately.

Joi

Joi is aptly named as she is a joyful little kitty. She was trapped at eight weeks old at the Kaiser Permanente Building in Clairemont and was understandably terrified. Now, at six months old she is a happy, affectionate, playful young cat. She loves affection, but is independent too. She is used to all the comforts in life, including sleeping every night on her foster Mom’s neck (yes, purring and snuggling!).

Cookie

Twinkie

Both cats are neutered and micro-chipped, and have always been indoor-only cats.   They may be adopted separately or together.  I have had them since they were 6 weeks old.  They will both be 5 years old in April.   Cookie:   She is a long-haired tortie/tabby, about 10 pounds.  She is very playful, verbal and friendly, and loves attention.  She might be shy if there are too many people in the house.  She would be happiest in a home where she is the only cat, unless she is adopted with Twinkie.  She might not do well with small children, as she has never been around them.  Cookie has special dietary needs.  She has had severe skin and ear irritations (due to allergies) her whole life, which are now mainly under control thanks to Dr. Ungar's holistic regimen.  She needs a human companion who is willing to make home-cooked food for her (fish and squash, mixed with Feline Instincts), feed her twice a day and give her nutritional supplements twice a day (these are mixed into her food).  She occasionally needs ointment placed in her ears, as well.   Another reason it would be easier if she were the only cat is that she will try to eat another cat's food if the other cat is on a different diet.  (She tries to sneak Twinkie's food all the time!)   Cookie occasionally goes out on my patio, wearing a harness and leash.  She loves being outside, but she needs to be watched carefully, because she has tried to break out of the harness several times! Twinkie: He is Cookie's brother.  He is a 19-pound, orange, long-haired tabby.  He is extremely shy until he gets to know you.  Once he trusts you, he is exceptionally sweet and loving.  He might be able to live in a house with other cats, but it would take a while for him to get used to them.  He would probably be happiest as the only cat, or to be with Cookie.  He would probably not want small children around, either.   Twinkie has had food allergies, also, but it affects his stomach, not his skin.  For the past year, I have kept him on Natural Balance canned Venison and Green Pea.  He gets about 1/2 a can twice a day, and is doing quite well with this.  The dry version of this food upset his stomach.  Although he's huge, Twinkie is not overweight.  He's just a big, lovable boy.  A potential owner should be informed that Twinkie is due for a dental cleaning, (he has gingivitis), which I cannot afford to do at this time.   I love both of these cats, and it is heartbreaking to have to give them up.  However, due to financial and health reasons (a family member's asthma), I am forced to do so.   Thank you for helping me out.

Please contact Gwen at (619) 266-4380 for adoption information for Blanco, Gringo & Joi.

These adult cats were two of four cats belonging to clients’ who lived in the neighborhood. Our hospital was notified that the cats had been left alone in their home weeks after their owner had died. It took us a week to trap all four of the cats as they were so shy that they would not come out to say hello. They were given complete health examinations and various ailments were treated. Read on for their new homes…

Boots Buttons was adopted by Cheryl, our Registered Veterinary Technician. His new forever home includes another cat to play with, Mr. Riley and Tanzi, his very own dog. This lucky kitty gets to sleep his new mom and dad and is very spoiled.

Benjamin Bartholomew was very, very shy when he came to our hospital. He was fostered by our office manager, Marjorie, and never left her home. After spending his first three weeks hiding behind the washing machine, Benjamin decided that life was indeed worth living. He is now a constant companion to a three year old boy and a seven year old girl. He shares his new home with three other cats and two dogs.