Shelter cats must go home together

A pair of cats transported to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) in December forged a special bond after both animals received corrective eye surgeries, and now the cats are beginning the next chapter of their lives together.

Norma, a six-year-old Siamese, and Cream Soda, a three-year-old Tabby, arrived at ARL’s Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center through the ASPCA’s Relocation Program, which transports animals from overcrowded shelters to organizations like ARL who can provide care and adoption services.

Upon intake in early December, both cats were diagnosed with entropion, a condition where the eyelid is inverted, which can cause painful irritation and if left untreated, could result in corneal scratches, inflammation, discharge, or possible blindness.

ARL’s shelter medicine team performed multiple surgeries on the cats to correct the condition, and as the healing process began, Norma and Cream Soda were placed in the same kennel, and began leaning on each other for comfort.

When applying eye medications following surgery, the cats would provide strength and support for one another, and would constantly be found curling up together.

Two cats on a red blanket: one with a dark face and ears, and the other with orange and white fur, both looking at the camera.

 

With the post-surgery recovery lasting for weeks, the cats forged a strong bond, and when it was time to find them a new home, ARL decided that the two needed to go home together, to keep their bond intact.

After their heartwarming story appeared in local media, the pair received quite a bit of attention and have found their home together!

Norma and Cream Soda are thriving in their new home and ARL is thrilled that these special cats will spend the rest of their lives leaning on one another.

Making a Difference

When you support ARL today, you can help make sure animals like Norma and Cream Soda get everything they deserve.

Your generosity means you can be there for animals, every step of the journey home, as long as it takes.

From transports from overcrowded shelters or emergency rescues to veterinary care, enrichment, and behavior training, and finally adoption – you make it all possible.


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