Edison - WKTV Journal

Edison, in his wilder days

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).

Once upon a time, Edison was a feral cat fed and sheltered by one of our volunteers. It took three years for Edison to trust her and be petted, and in April of 2017, our awesome volunteer was able to live-trap him to have him fixed through a TNR program. It was then she realized that Edison just couldn’t get enough love and attention. Were it not for a house full of kittens, Edison would have had a home right then and there.

We believe this FIV+, handsome boy was born in December of 2013 and know for a fact that he is as happy as can be with his new-found indoor life. We have observed the following since he joined us at our sanctuary on May 10, 2018:

“Edison is so incredibly sweet,” says another volunteer. “Once he figured out that the other cats were pretty cool he picked a couple favorite buddies and curled right up with them and went to sleep. He hangs with Gertie and Billy. He likes people, bird watching, and sleeping on the windowsill. He would do well with another cat in the home. He tends to be shy and a buddy would help him be more confident.”

He uses his litter box like a champ, and like most cats, he’s afraid of the vacuum.

It only took a few days for Edison to stop hiding under beds and now he never hides. He is so sweet! Since Edison doesn’t have a mean bone in his beautiful buff and white body, the risk of FIV transmission is minimal, with maximum affection towards his new owners guaranteed. Help this little guy’s light shine by taking him home and letting him make your life brighter! I almost forgot to mention that he has two orange polka dot ’angel wings’ on the top of his shoulders, making him even more handsome and unique-looking!