GIDEON

My story

Meet Gideon 8 years old | Resilient, gentle, and ready for a second chanceFound outdoors with no real home before being rescued by a kind womanArrived at the shelter with a severe upper respiratory infection and painful dental diseaseUnderwent full dental extraction to treat calicivirus and relieve chronic painRecovered in foster care, where he was patiently tube-fed back to healthOnce he began eating on his own, his feeding tube was removed and he could be a cat againReturned to shelter and became sick again — diagnosed with Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)With proper care, he can thrive in a calm, low-stress homeLoves wet food and gets excited for mealtimeStill playful — enjoys toys and gentle interactionDoesn’t like being held, but once he trusts you, he nuzzles into your arm for affectionAfraid of dogs; hasn`t met other cats yetIdeal home: Quiet, kid-free, and patient — a soft landing for a gentle soulGideon has come a long way — now he just needs someone to believe in him ??

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