Not Wanted, Owner Was Euthanizing Its Siamese, Vet, DCAS Stepped In

BRANFORD, CT — No one will be surprised to hear that another cat's life has been saved by the staff of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. And in this case, thanks to a veterinarian who could not bear to euthanize a "absolutely gorgeous blue point Siamese" named Mika.

"We hear some pretty sad stories every day," DCAS posted to Facebook in explaing what happened with Mika.

"People abandoning pets on dark dreary roads, leaving them in carriers on side streets, dumping them when they are so sick and need their people the most or when they are elderly and no longer wanted because they don’t fit their lifestyle when they were kittens," the post reads.

Mika, a 14-year-old Siamese cat was nearly euthanized because, the shelter noted, its owner no longer wanted the elderly cat.

"Obviously, the vet reached out to us, and we stepped in to save her life," DCAS post reads .

"This scenario is far more common than we would like to talk about. We get phone call after phone call about how their 13-year-old dog has become incontinent and is no longer wanted, or their 18-year-old cat is pooping outside the litter box and has become an inconvenience. People literally screaming at us on the phone that this isn’t their issue and this is why animal shelters exist —to take unwanted and burdensome animals. It is heart-wrenching and disgusting to listen when they are so angry and hateful towards their family pet that they committed to."

Shelter director Laura Burban and DCAS staff bang this drum daily.

"Having pets is not just about the fun puppy or kitten stages. It’s not about just enjoying them while they're healthy. It’s not about only keeping them for the good times. It’s a lifetime commitment."

Meanwhile, now that she's safe, Mika would love a forever home.

Sweet and fun to be around, she just wants love. As a senior and having lived in a home for her whole life, shelter life is a bit strange for her," staff wrote.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application at www.branfordanimalshelter.org