12/30/2025
Meet Chris 💙
Chris came to us from a community cat colony and was originally trapped with TNR in mind. It took almost no time at all to realize he had other plans—this boy is pure love. Purrs, head butts, and a constant desire to be close to people.
When we do TNR work, we make it a priority not to return friendly cats to the streets. If a cat shows us they trust humans, we believe they deserve the chance to experience a safe, loving indoor life. That was exactly what we hoped for for Chris.
We quickly got him in for neuter, vaccines, and routine testing. Sadly, Chris tested positive for feline leukemia (FeLV). While many FeLV+ cats can live good lives, this diagnosis makes finding a traditional home much more difficult, as he would need to be the only cat in the home or live with another FeLV+ cat.
As a foster-based rescue, we don’t currently have the resources to safely house him long-term while waiting for that perfect match. After a lot of careful consideration (and heavy hearts), we’ve arranged for Chris to be placed at Rustic Hollow.
Rustic Hollow is an incredible resource for rescues like ours. They come highly recommended, have excellent references, and are known for truly providing loving sanctuary to cats who need a safe place to land—especially those with medical considerations like FeLV. They prioritize quality of life, enrichment, and love, and knowing Chris will be cared for there brings us peace in an otherwise heartbreaking situation.
His placement comes with a $50 monthly care cost, and we want to be very clear: we are not looking for one large donation. Any amount—$5, $10, $20—helps us get him there and keep him cared for, and every bit truly matters.
Chris is the kind of cat who just wants to curl up in a lap and be loved, and it makes us so sad that he won’t have a home of his own right now. But with your help, he will be safe, comfortable, and deeply cared for.
💙 If you’re able to help financially, share his post, or simply spread the word, we’re grateful.
💙 And if there happens to be someone out there with an FeLV-positive cat who might be considering adding another, we would love for Chris’s story to reach them.
Thank you for always standing with us and for caring so deeply about cats like Chris. 🐾💙
To learn more about our work or to help support Chris’s care, please visit www.thestraygency.com.