ed from the chest down and need to be put down. He also had deformities in his back legs and feet. We confirmed he wasn't in pain, since the compression of the cord made him numb on his hind end. We took him home to give him the best life possible, no matter how much time he had left. And he was a project 😊 Trying to keep Sparty down and off furniture, cat condos, etc. seemed like the biggest feat ever. He was determined. Cleaning up after Sparty's leaking bladder and defecation was a labor of love. Eventually, summer came and we thought we'd try putting him in a bungalow. There, we could remove all climbing structures for his safety. He always had heated beds on the floor and friends to live with. When donors met Sparty, you could see their face drop the first few seconds. He didn't move normally. He scooted instead of walked. But Sparty didn't pity himself. And he would scoot over with his bold voice and win that person over. Then, he'd bounce himself up and trot away to play with a cat or grab a treat. Sparty was a much better runner than walker, even though he did it non-traditionally. He lived with other special needs cats like blind Bengal Ciega (coming out of her den), who left us last year. Both preferred to be called just special, because they were more resilient than any cat at TWS. Follow-up vet visits amazed vets. Spartacus' spine had fused itself in a hump-like position, which stabilized it. His tail was dying due to the compression, so we removed it for his comfort. He was incontinent and couldn't fully express his bladder on his own. We assisted by simply giving him a hug around his belly. But over time, his organs were being compromised by the shape of his spine and size of his bladder. Medically, he was one-of-a-kind. And so was his personality. Spartacus was always vocal and eagerly wanted treats. He had days where he wanted love, while other days his favorite pastime was to chase other cats to be just like them. Spartacus was always vocal and eagerly wanted treats. He had days where he wanted love while other days his favorite pastime was to chase other cats to be just like them. He was always happy and amazed us. From climbing on rocks and hammocks - something we're told he could never and should never do - to being the biggest and one of the loudest loves around. This past week, a caretaker noticed his abdomen was distended. The next day, he was seen by our vet. We were given the sad news that his bladder had torn and toxins were filling his body. He began passing on his own under anesthesia from being so compromised. We had no choice but to help him. It was such a shock to us all. Spartacus had received a lot of exams and always came out stronger. But I know he went the way he would've wanted to go - with his family, suddenly and boldly. He wouldn't want to have slowed down and been sick for days or weeks. Sparty -You are free from your body now, and nothing can hold you back. You are an inspiration to us all. Eleven years with you was a privilege, my dear boy! Thank you for understanding how hard some days can be and sending along your love for the cats. I know this is hard news for you to receive, too. You gave Sparty and Bronx both a life they enjoyed 'til the very end. With over 110 wild cats now calling The Wildcat Sanctuary home, something we have to think about every single day is raising money to be able to rescue and care for them. When it can cost as much as $10,000 each year just to care for one big cat, you can see why fundraising is a vital part of the work we do. Your contribution to The Wildcat Sanctuary goes straight to work helping save lives of wild cats in need -- both at the Sanctuary and through outreach and rescue programs all across the country. Please consider donating at http://www.wildcatsanctuary.org/
Pets Remembered Cremation Service
New Brighton, MN 55112
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