Benita may be small, but this spunky, high-energy kitten has already overcome more than most cats will in a lifetime. Found with intestinal parasites and nerve damage to her back legs, Benita’s early days were tough—but she never gave up. Thanks to antibiotics and a strong will, she’s regained full mobility in her back legs and is now a playful little whirlwind of energy and joy.
Benita still faces a challenge: she’s not yet able to control her bladder or bowels due to the effects of toxoplasmosis, but she’s making progress every day. She does well in a crate—though there may be some mess—and she needs a loving, patient home willing to support her unique needs. She’s not litter box trained yet, but she has the spirit and smarts to keep trying with your help.
Despite everything, Benita is a tenacious little ball of fur who refuses to let anything slow her down. She turns anything into a toy—food, litter, your shoelaces—and will pounce and leap around the room like a kitten on a mission. Her playful antics are sure to make you laugh, and when she's finally ready to settle down, she has moments of the sweetest, most tender affection. Her soft purrs and deep gaze will absolutely melt your heart.
Benita’s Highlights:
10/10 energy level—born to play! 🎾
Affectionate and cuddly on her own terms 🤗
Gets along great with other cats and loves kids ❤️
A true survivor with a playful spirit and unbreakable will 💪
Her gorgeous eyes will steal your soul (in the best way) 😻
The ideal home for Benita is one with loving humans who can give her the attention, understanding, and patience she needs. She would thrive with other animals and gentle kids who are accepting of her journey. She’s a special kitten with a huge heart, ready for someone just as special to give her the chance she deserves.
🩺 Medical / Behavioral Notes:
Medical:
Benita suffered nerve damage due to toxoplasmosis. She has full mobility in her back legs thanks to treatment, but she doesn’t have sensation in her lower back end.
Behavioral:
She’s currently unable to control her urination or bowel movements due to the nerve damage. However, with routine care and stimulation, she’s doing well. We’ve built a bathroom schedule to help her eliminate more consistently and reduce accidents. She does great in a crate (though occasional messes still happen) and wears a diaper comfortably when outside of her crate.
Benita’s resilience and affectionate nature make her truly one of a kind. If you’re looking for a kitten who will inspire you every single day and shower you with love (and a little chaos), Benita might just be your perfect match. 💕
Benita may be small, but this spunky, high-energy kitten has already overcome more than most cats will in a lifetime. Found with intestinal parasites and nerve damage to her back legs, Benita’s early days were tough—but she never gave up. Thanks to antibiotics and a strong will, she’s regained full mobility in her back legs and is now a playful little whirlwind of energy and joy.
Benita still faces a challenge: she’s not yet able to control her bladder or bowels due to the effects of toxoplasmosis, but she’s making progress every day. She does well in a crate—though there may be some mess—and she needs a loving, patient home willing to support her unique needs. She’s not litter box trained yet, but she has the spirit and smarts to keep trying with your help.
Despite everything, Benita is a tenacious little ball of fur who refuses to let anything slow her down. She turns anything into a toy—food, litter, your shoelaces—and will pounce and leap around the room like a kitten on a mission. Her playful antics are sure to make you laugh, and when she's finally ready to settle down, she has moments of the sweetest, most tender affection. Her soft purrs and deep gaze will absolutely melt your heart.
Benita’s Highlights:
10/10 energy level—born to play! 🎾
Affectionate and cuddly on her own terms 🤗
Gets along great with other cats and loves kids ❤️
A true survivor with a playful spirit and unbreakable will 💪
Her gorgeous eyes will steal your soul (in the best way) 😻
The ideal home for Benita is one with loving humans who can give her the attention, understanding, and patience she needs. She would thrive with other animals and gentle kids who are accepting of her journey. She’s a special kitten with a huge heart, ready for someone just as special to give her the chance she deserves.
🩺 Medical / Behavioral Notes:
Medical:
Benita suffered nerve damage due to toxoplasmosis. She has full mobility in her back legs thanks to treatment, but she doesn’t have sensation in her lower back end.
Behavioral:
She’s currently unable to control her urination or bowel movements due to the nerve damage. However, with routine care and stimulation, she’s doing well. We’ve built a bathroom schedule to help her eliminate more consistently and reduce accidents. She does great in a crate (though occasional messes still happen) and wears a diaper comfortably when outside of her crate.
Benita’s resilience and affectionate nature make her truly one of a kind. If you’re looking for a kitten who will inspire you every single day and shower you with love (and a little chaos), Benita might just be your perfect match. 💕
Our mission is to provide the programs and services needed to eliminate the killing of at-risk animals due to lack of space, adopter or foster.
San Antonio Pets Alive! is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Due to alarming euthanasia rates, San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) was founded in 2012. SAPA! is unique—it is the only high paced, high-volume rescue in San Antonio, saving 6,000 at-risk cats and dogs annually.
Since its inception, SAPA! has saved more than 47,000 dogs and cats. SAPA! provides safety nets for the dogs and cats that fall through the cracks of all other lifesaving options and end up on the euthanasia lists, often with just hours to be saved. SAPA! promotes the availability of these dogs and cats to other rescues, adopters and fosters.
Visit us online at www.sanantoniopetsalive.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sapetsalive
Email adopt@sanantoniopetsalive.org if you have any
questions.
If you are interested in fostering an animal, please visit our website and fill out our online Foster Application. The more foster homes we have the more animals we can pull off the euthanasia list and the more lives we can save together!
For more information on fostering email us at foster@sanantoniopetsalive.org
Our mission is to provide the programs and services needed to eliminate the killing of at-risk animals due to lack of space, adopter or foster.
San Antonio Pets Alive! is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Due to alarming euthanasia rates, San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) was founded in 2012. SAPA! is unique—it is the only high paced, high-volume rescue in San Antonio, saving 6,000 at-risk cats and dogs annually.
Since its inception, SAPA! has saved more than 47,000 dogs and cats. SAPA! provides safety nets for the dogs and cats that fall through the cracks of all other lifesaving options and end up on the euthanasia lists, often with just hours to be saved. SAPA! promotes the availability of these dogs and cats to other rescues, adopters and fosters.
Visit us online at www.sanantoniopetsalive.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sapetsalive
Email adopt@sanantoniopetsalive.org if you have any
questions.
If you are interested in fostering an animal, please visit our website and fill out our online Foster Application. The more foster homes we have the more animals we can pull off the euthanasia list and the more lives we can save together!
For more information on fostering email us at foster@sanantoniopetsalive.org
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