FKSPCA:  RESCUE TAILS / “HOWARD”

BY TAMMY FOX-ROYER
Executive Director Florida Keys SPCA

Howard was surrendered to the Key West campus of the FKSPCA as a stray.  A person on Rockland Key had been feeding Howard but noticed a bad wound on his back that he thought needed medical attention.  So we picked up Howard and immediately took him to the Vet.

We quickly started Howard on medication – including oral steroids.  His wound began to heal but the steroids didn’t help in the weight department.  Already a large cat with a lot of muscle, Howard quickly grew to 24 pounds.

Howard is now on a strict diet which also means that he needs to be isolated from other cats during feeding times – since Howard is happy to eat all the food in the room.  But he is now losing weight and getting healthier every day.

Since his wound is taking a long time to heal, Howard needs to wear shirts so that he doesn’t groom himself and re-open the wound.  Fortunately, Howard has developed a local fan club who bring him shirts of all styles and Howard is happy to pose in them. To say that Howard has charisma is an under-statement.  This is one unforgettable cat – who is looking for his forever home in the Florida Keys.

If you would like to help us find forever homes for more animals like Howard, please contact me at [email protected].  And feel free to bring him a new shirt – he loves them!

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