Maine Coon kittens & cats in Southside, Alabama

Roadie is a Maine Coon, approximately 3–4 years old. She came to us from a neighboring shelter after being found taped inside a cardboard box and was in extremely poor condition. She has now been with us for over a year. During that time, we have invested significant resources into medical testing beyond her standard vetting to determine the cause of her severe digestive issues. She experienced persistent leaking diarrhea despite numerous fecal tests, treatments, and attempts at resolution.After trying several prescription and specialty diets, we have finally found a food that successfully keeps her symptoms under control. As long as she eats only this specific food, she does well. However, even one meal of anything different causes the diarrhea to return, and we must start the process over again. In addition, Roadie requires regular professional grooming.Because of these needs, it is essential that Roadie be placed in a home that will strictly follow her prescribed diet, provide veterinary care as needed, and keep up with her grooming. We want to ensure she never has to be returned to the rescue.Since she is a Maine Coon and we want to ensure she is being adopted into a home that will follow what she needs, we have her adoption fee set at $1000. She would be best in a home with no other animals or even small children who may leave food unattended, just because of the issues that eating anything besides her food will cause diarrhea. Obviously she must be an indoor only cat.We understand this is a lot to ask of an adopter, but we know the right family is out there for her. If you feel you are able to meet these requirements, we would be happy to review an adoption application and then set up a time for you to meet her. We have received many inquiries since her photo was posted, but our priority is finding the best possible home for Roadie.Here is the link to our adoption application. https://forms.gle/kVH3cafPYrQrJYQ58