This elderly cat was half-frozen, but thanks to some kind-hearted people who couldn’t bear to leave the poor animal alone, he was successfully rescued. What melted everyone’s hearts was the cat’s reaction.
When rescuers brought the old cat back from the brink, he was so thankful that he couldn’t stop purring and chirping with joy.
But why did this cat need to be saved? Let’s delve a bit further into the past!
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A Desperate Call for Help
A rescue group from Charleston, West Virginia, called Itty Bitty Kitty Committee (IBKC), received an urgent message from Eva at B.A.R.C. Boone Animal Rescue Coalition. She had found a ginger cat, “half frozen” and in desperate need of help. From that moment, their mission was clear: save the poor kitty and give him the life he deserved.
Dorella Tuckwiller, founder of IBKC, knew it was an emergency the moment she saw Eva’s message. She said:
“Eva only contacts me about the kitties that truly need more than they have to offer, so I knew (before I even saw a photo) that this kitty needed help now.”
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The Journey to Safety
Thanks to a kind woman named Nikki, the ginger boy was safely transported to the vet’s office. They wrapped him in a blanket to keep him warm and showered him with love to make him more comfortable.
Everyone expected the cat to be frightened, but he showed immediate happiness and joy upon being rescued. The ginger boy started purring with just a gentle touch. Although he didn’t have the strength to open his eyes fully, he had enough to purr and chirp out of joy.
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A New Beginning
During the examination, they discovered that the ginger boy was very old, but there was something more serious troubling them. Dorella explained:
“The smell from him was awful. He was so skinny… He was immediately taken back for a combo test. The blood was drawn and I sat there and waited.”
They feared the results, but fortunately, the cat tested negative for FIV. This test result was like a green light for them to continue helping this poor soul, to get him back on track and provide him with everything he needed.
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Meet Fargo
The cat was named Fargo, symbolizing a new start and a new life. He lived up to his new name because, just one day after his rescue, he started doing better. His eyes opened wider, and he ate and drank like a champ! Whenever he was touched, he let out thunderous purrs and chirps.
Poor little Fargo had likely spent most of his life alone, and if he hadn’t been rescued, he wouldn’t have lived much longer. But now, Fargo had a chance to start a new life and enjoy his retirement.
“Fargo sure is living the life with his foster family. (We will not adopt the boy out; we are basically hospice until his very last breath.) Other than old age, medically, he’s doing fine.”
Found in such bad condition, it’s no surprise that Fargo has only one tooth left. Because of this, his diet consists of wet food only, which he absolutely loves!
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A Happy Ending
Emiley Schoolcraft, Fargo’s foster mom, is delighted to have such a sweet old cat. She said:
“He is so incredibly sweet, his purr is unlike anything I’ve ever heard! When he gets feisty, he nibbles your hand with his one tooth.”
She also added:
“We are unsure of the amount of time he has left on this earth, but we are sure of the love we have for this sweet old boy and the amount of love he has for us.”
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Fargo knows he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t for his rescuers, vets, and foster parents. He’s a fighter, having used most of his nine lives, and he rises again after every fall.
Just imagine how amazing it would be if he could talk and tell his stories! I’d love to listen to him.
The most important thing is that this old (but adorable) ginger boy, Fargo, is now enjoying his retirement in the home he always wanted. He’s a tough little guy with a gentle heart and an incredible purring machine!