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🙏Hi Neighbors - I'm pleading for some local help getting the word out about our absolutely incredible 2yr old foster cat, Chocolate. His story is a tough one but he's our resilient big buddy bear! He has been in foster care with us almost 3 months now and we just don't understand why he hasn't had much interest. (I know people love kittens....we do, too, but Chocolate is still very young)!

💗We love him so much and he'd totally be a foster fail, but we are committed to continuing this work and want to find him the special home he deserves.

🐈‍⬛Chocolate was abandoned for reasons unknown to the streets in January. Thankfully, he was rescued and brought to Desert Whiskers. Unfortunately, when he was picked up he was in extreme pain from a life-threatening urinary blockage. It was immediately addressed, but he developed 3 more of them afterwards. The decision was made to perform PU surgery (removal of his 🍆 and widening of the urethra to allow for easy passing of urine). The surgery has a tough recovery and a decent amount of risk, but he pulled through like a champ and is 100% now!

Despite the medical issues he had early this year, the surgery solved his urinary problems, he uses the litterbox like a perfect gentleman, and he's expected to live a normal happy life. The only thing he needs is a special prescription diet (Purina or Hills) to maintain his current health. Otherwise, he's a normal, happy, quirky, and sensitive boy. His bloodwork from March looked great, he's microchipped, and vaccinated.

About Chocolate:

⭐Unique patterned Tabby (sleek and jungle-cat looking) with typically Tabby-tude (world domination goals)

⭐Loves his treats, watching birds, playing, belly rubs, being held like a baby, snuggling next to you while you read/watch tv, and getting the zoomies

⭐He's a shadow cat - will follow you around the house and you'll never go to the bathroom alone again.

⭐Full-time professional comedian, part time professional roulette player

⭐Sleeps in the most bizarre, physics-defying positions

⭐He can be shy and a little spicy at first, but warms up and is extremely loyal and sensitive (we call him our "Buddy Bear")

⭐We think he would be fine with friendly cats or dogs given proper intros and time. (He's very curious about our other foster, Meatball, and will calmly sit on the other side of his gate.

⭐Must be kept as an indoor-only cat.

Given his size and playful nature, we think he needs a home without young children. But, if you're looking for a best friend, sidekick, and snuggle buddy, we know he'll steal your heart. Just look at those expressive eyes. 🥹

If interested, message me here or reach out to Desert Whiskers Rescue. You can also find more videos, photos, and information about PU surgery on our Instagram @ 702catfosters.

Thanks in advance for helping our special, deserving boy! 🐾

Found this polite gentleman (not fixed) hanging out under the tree in our front yard this morning. Upon taking him in to a clinic, we found he is NOT chipped. DM if you have any info. Let’s find this guy his home.

A helicopter flying low over the north end of the city landed in a neighborhood near Providence. Someone reported an emergency landing, resulting in the dispatch of nearly 20 EMS units to the neighborhood. Responding crews found out the pilot resides in the neighborhood and that no emergency had occurred. Metro remains on scene to speak with the pilot.

My neighbors go absolutely crazy for the Fourth of July one spends $10-$15,000 on fireworks. It’s a great show but they started at noon and it’s after midnight and they’re still going off and my dogs hate you.

I went door to door (around 9-9:30) of coarse nobody answered their door, I understand it was late. The dog was very scared but behaves well. I'll go door to door in the morning with the pup while it's not to hot. If I don't find owner I'll go to vet to check chip. This is such a sweet baby I hope I find the owner. I've never found a pet before and can care for it for the week. If anyone knows anything please reach out. Found off Pyrite Nugget ave which is off of tropicana by whitney elementary