RIP Trav

Traveler was tested for FIV and FeLV this afternoon and tested positive for both. The rescue humanely euthanized him and will be burying him on the property. I know it was done for the best and would have made the same decision, but it's still really disheartening news for me. I held onto that tiny little scrap of hope that I had left that he'd be healthy, but another part of me already knew.

RIP Traveler, you were a sweet cat and I'm just glad that you won't have to deal with being sick anymore. You gave me a harsh reminder that I can't save every cat, but I wouldn't change anything if I could go back in time. You needed help and I wasn't going to turn a blind eye.

Traveler: The Traveling Cat

Traveler, named for his traveling between campsites, was likely dropped off earlier this summer at a campground in town and the campers fed him and gave him attention. At the end of the camping season, in mid-October, one of the campers took him back to his barn so the cat could have shelter over the Winter. On Friday Traveler ended up back in town, over 6 miles away from where the barn is located. Poor guy has an injured paw that we can only guess is from an animal trap.

Mr. Traveler can use all the good vibes he can get! Tomorrow he'll have a leukemia test done and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he's negative! If the results come back positive this sweet little cat will have to be humanely euthanized.