I am the Friends of the Shelter volunteer coordinator for our local shelter/humane society. Our shelter is located in Murray, KY and is an open-admission and hi-kill shelter. Today 1-10-2011, we had a white persian brought in that was an owner surrender. The owner reported they were ill and unable to care for him. He came into our shelter terrified and filthy. He had severe matting and smelled of urine because the matting was so bad. I called around and found a groomer willing to groom him and took him to her after first getting him his rabies vacc. and also feline leuk/fiv testing (negative). He is now free of mats and will be bathed tomorrow. He will also have his ears treated for mites. He has been an indoor kitty, but as I said, in horrible conditions. He, I named him Cotton, was very tolerant during the grooming. He seemed to like to sit on my lap, but got a bit fidgety when held. He has been through so much, I would expect that. We, our humane society, is very short on foster homes at this time, and we need to place him as soon as possible in an appropriate match of a home. He would prefer a quieter home without small children and will need regular brushing (as most longhairs do). Please email me directly if you are interested in adopting or are a rescue that could foster him in a setting other than a cage. Rescues must have references. I can send pictures or he can be viewed through our website at www.forthepets.org
Thank you all~ Kat paws2consider@yahoo.com
PS I haven't posted since Burt, the toothless persian, showed up at our shelter, but remembered the wonderful help I received so thought I'd post Cotton as soon as I got home.

Kat, I remember you and dear Burt. I hope someone can help with Cotton. Bless you for helping this sweet boy.

Please email me if you are wanting more info on Cotton. I just read that there may be some outages on this site 1/11-1/12. My email is paws2consider@yahoo.com
Also, even though he is pure white and occasionally that can cause a hearing impairment with a cat due to the 'white gene', he seems fine in that respect. He also has beautiful golden eyes that appear quite clear and alert, and a little pink nose. He is estimated to be around 5 years old, is neutered and tested negative for fel-leuk/fiv, vaccinations were also updated. His fur will be sheared around his neck, under his front legs and on the lower part of his belly due to the severe matting. He handled being brushed out for the rest of his coat and, once bathed, it will be very pretty.
PS Burt is doing wonderfully, living a posh life in an assisted living apartment with his lady companion.

Try this site as they may be of assistance: http://cfabreedersassist-rescue.org/contact.html

Thanks Lynda. I just sent an email to that site per your suggestion along with his intake shelter picture I took. Kat

Paws, Is there any chance that the white persian will be euthanized? Please keep up advised as to his status. A picture would be nice.

Paws, please try and contact these following organisations: They do wonderful work with Persians etc.


I am sure they will be able to refer you to a similiar organisation closer to you.

1. kkranz1@wi.rr.com at Purebred Cat Rescue


2. And also try info@PurebredsPlus.org


I hope and pray he can be saved!

An update to everyone.....Cotton has been adopted and will be picked up today. His new person will be driving down from near Chicago to get him! He has really blossomed these past 10 days with us in a large cage in our office (for lack of anywhere to put him and no foster openings). When we got him, he would not eat and needed a jumpstart in that area for a couple days. He is now eating on his own, using his litter box very well and playing with a catnip sock. He likes belly rubs, being held and brushed. He is a lovely cat. Thank you for your help. His adopter saw the posting on here, then went to petfinder.com and contacted me. Kat

That is very good news....hope he has a wonderful forever home with lots of loves and petting.....