Chicago, IL - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Gentle Ben a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Brown Tabby

Age

Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gentle Ben was dumped on July 11, 2010, by his former owners with a note explaining that the eight-year-old cat's diabetes was worsening and they could no longer care for him: "Please take good care of him, as we could not find him a new home."

What a sad time for Gentle Ben! In his file that first day at Tree House one of our clinic staff members noted, "Extremely meek, sweet and confused. Heartbreaking. So unfair." Less than two weeks later, Gentle Ben was showing signs of improvement. On July 22, another clinician wrote in his file, "He's a lamb."

Gentle Ben needs two injections of insulin each day to stay healthy. His diabetes symptoms may improve once he's in a calm home environment. Our clinic staff and adoption counselors can help explain the requirements of his medical condition. Please consider giving this docile, friendly boy a forever home. He has a sweet personality and gets along well with other cats.