Two distinct pieces of Virginia should be embraced together: ‘their imperfections make them perfect’
Two special needs cats in Virginia are looking for a forever home where they can stay together.
Robinson, approx Two-year-old brown tabbyand Melis, a 9-month-old calico, may not be biological siblings, but they have become close friends in their home, King Street Cats told Fox News Digital.
King Street Cats is an all-cat, no-kill sanctuary located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Run by volunteers.
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King Street Cuts said that Robinson and Mellis “adore each other and seek a home together where their family will understand that it is their imperfections that make them perfect”.
in spite of physiological limits Physical differences, said the shelter, said the two cats love to play together and love each other.
Melis, left, and Robinson, right, became best friends during their time together in a foster home. Both cats have special needs and should be adopted together. (King Street Cats)
Mellis, whose name means “sweet” in Scots Gaelic, has been quite a fighter her entire short life.
She was brought to King Street Cats as a 5 week old kitten on 10th July 2022.
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At the time, she weighed just over half a pound, had fleas and was very sick, the shelter said.
The kittens usually weigh about a pound at 5 weeks, the shelter added, which means Melis is seriously underweight.
Melis has made a full recovery during her stint with the King Street Cats and is now house hunting with her best friend, Robinson. On the right is Melis before medical treatment. On the left, Millis today. (King Street Cats)
By October, Melis has grown exponentially — weighing in at over 4 pounds.
She had her teeth removed in January to prevent any further problems in the future.
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After a follow-up visit with her doctor, Melis was given a shot green light for adoption In late January, the shelter indicated.
The King Straight Cats said Robinson has eye problems and a “wonky” leg but that he will not need surgeries in the future. (King Street Cats)
Robinson came to King Street Cats from another shelter after it became clear his needs were too severe for his first shelter.
At the time, the shelter noted, he had a “wonky” leg and visible eye problems.
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Since arriving at the King Street Cats, Robinson has been diagnosed with a luxating patella (a problem with the kneecap), as well as aplasia (the upper eyelid has not formed), a cataract and a problem with the retina of his eye.
“Although it sounds like a lot, it really isn’t,” the King Street Cats wrote on their Facebook page in March.
Robinson, pictured here, loves to cuddle with people and with his best friend Melis. (King Street Cats)
The shelter said Robinson will not need any surgeries or special care in the future. He was cleared for adoption in early March.
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Anyone interested in adopting Milis and Robinson can apply at the King Street Cats website, KingStreetCats.org.
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King Street Cats is located at 25 Dove Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Adoptions are currently by appointment only, and King Street Cats only adopt in the DC-Maryland-Virginia metro area.
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