By Sharon Wylie, Crash’s Landing
Each week WKTV features an adoptable pet—or few—from an area shelter. This week’s beauty is from Crash’s Landing. Crash’s Landing and Big Sid’s Sanctuary rescue organizations were founded by Jennifer Denyes, DVM (Dr. Jen), who is on staff at Clyde Park Veterinary Clinic (4245 Clyde Park Ave SW).
Frida and Dwayne (our names for them) came to us in a roundabout way in late October/early November of 2018, as both cats actually had an owner but had been abandoned earlier in the summer. As it turns out the landlord in Wyoming told this person that cats were no longer allowed, so instead of returning them to the Humane Society where they originated from quite some time ago (in Frida’s case it had been over 5 years), they were simply let go.
A good friend of Dr. Jen had been looking after them for the past four months and began to investigate a bit further when Frida (born in August of 2009) turned up injured; when she saw that the facial wounds just weren’t healing she took action into her own hands and brought this kitty’s plight to Dr. Jen’s attention. After tiring of seeing her and her younger counterpart (Dwayne was born in the fall of 2016) seeking shelter from the rain and weather that was turning cold and unpredictable, Dr. Jen’s friend contacted the former owner and asked for permission to transfer them to our care; thankfully the woman obliged with much appreciation.
Darling Dwayne fared much better than Frida did, having only fleas and internal parasites to contend with. We were able to obtain his actual adoption and medical records as he had been adopted from the Humane Society of Kent County only a year prior to his rescue. Although we initially reunited the two former housemates, neither one of them seemed to pay much attention to one another, so it was no big deal when Frida had to take up residence at Big Sid’s (she tested FIV-positive). Dwayne acclimated instantly to his new surroundings, unlike his older counterpart; being younger and more easily adaptable definitely worked in his favor. He quickly became a favorite of the volunteers as he is so laid-back, quiet and content.
A total sweetheart by the very definition of the word, Dwayne would do well in a house with kids, but lap time is essential to his future happiness. He would be fine co-habitating with another feline friend, but on the flip side, we feel he would enjoy being the single apple of someone’s eye as well. Regardless of where he ultimately ends up, we know for a fact that dashing little Dwayne is going to make an absolutely fabulous addition to any family that is lucky enough to take him home—this time for good!
More about Dwayne:
- Medium
- Domestic Short-haired Tabby (Tiger-striped), White
- Adult
- Male
- House-trained
- Vaccinations up to date
- Neutered
- Not declawed
- Good in a home with other cats, children
Want to adopt Dwayne? Learn about the adoption process here. Fill out a pre-adoption form here.
Interested in volunteering at one of the cat shelters? Email volunteer@crashslanding.org.
Can’t adopt, but still want to help? Find out how you can sponsor a cat!
Crash’s Landing and Big Sid’s Sanctuary have a common mission: To take at-risk stray cats off the streets of the Greater Grand Rapids area, provide them with veterinary care and house them in free-roaming, no-kill facilities until dedicated, loving, permanent homes can be found.
