A Cat Named Pup
Mar 13, 2024
When we met Edgar, he was ten years old, suffering from advanced diabetes, and had just been abandoned. Today, his nickname is “Pup,” and he enjoys going on leashed walks with his new adopter.
Senior cat Edgar was abandoned in our Lurie Clinic lobby in Little Village last August.** He was hot, thirsty, and hungry, and when our team gave him a bowl of water, he immediately drank it all. But now he is safe.
At the PAWS Chicago Medical Center & Lurie Clinic, we discovered Edgar had untreated diabetes so advanced that his back legs weren’t fully functional. We slowly administered insulin and outfitted Edgar with a glucose monitoring device that allowed our team to track his progress 24/7.
Out of danger, Edgar moved into a foster home to recover and continue figuring out the correct timing and dosage of insulin for his body. It took a few months, but once Edgar’s diabetes was under control, it was finally time for him to find a permanent home.
Edgar moved on to our Adoption Center and, within a week, he met Emily Fenton.
“I was looking for a young-at-heart senior cat who would be a good playmate for my other cat, Nova. I lost my previous cat a year ago, and I could tell Nova was lonely without her old friend. Both Nova and Edgar are 11 years old, so it felt like a perfect match,” says Emily.
And it was a perfect match—Edgar settled right in.
“Edgar is warm and affectionate. After an introductory period, Nova and Edgar are now chasing each other around the house all day and are clearly very entertained with each other. Edgar also wants to spend lots of time with me and both kitties are always nearby wherever I am in the house,” says Emily.
While Emily kept Edgar’s name, he did end up with a new nickname.
“I call him Pup! He absolutely adores playing fetch with his fuzzy mouse toy—he will run after it, bring it back, and drop it at my feet for more! Also, after getting the appropriate vaccinations for outdoor cats, he has been really enjoying leashed walks outside. You can see why I call him Pup,” says Emily.
Today, it’s clear that Edgar is exactly where he belongs.
“Edgar is an exceptional cat and very smart. I love how friendly and energetic he is. He is a joy and has quickly become part of the family. I feel so lucky to have found him!” says Emily.
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