*** Courtesy Post – Mattie’s adoption is not through the Euless Animal Shelter *** 

Mattie is a very sweet white and brown tabby cat.  She is about 5-1/2 years old.  Mattie was rescued from a shelter because she was too frightened to place into adoption.  Mattie is a very unique girl in that she is a pan leukopenia survivor.  Pan leukopenia (FPV, also known as feline distemper) has no prescribed treatment and the survival rate is dismal.  Mattie was lucky in that she was already an adult cat, and that her foster recognized symptoms that can be confused with other diseases.  The good news is that once cured, she will no longer need any treatment, nor can she catch it again, if exposed.

With no cure, it took supportive care such as IV Fluid treatments and antibiotics to make her comfortable.  This daily interaction of care made her welcoming to human touch and kindness.  During her treatment she lost her shyness, found out that she loved being touched and petted, and lastly got to spend her days with other kitty playmates once she was no longer contagious..    

Mattie’s other supporter was another cat who has since passed away with cancer.  We know that Mattie would prefer the company of another female, or two, hoping that one might be agreeable to become her best friend. This in-door only cat is available through Tall Tails Rescue with an adoption fee of $100. No declawing, please.  Text/Call Cathy to adopt or with questions. 817 994 9388.