07/30/2026
EDIT 8/1: We appreciate the widespread concern for the unclaimed cat that was brought to us Thursday morning. Unfortunately, he was humanely euthanized Thursday evening. He was critically ill when he arrived- his body temp was too cold to register and he was so dehydrated we could not draw blood or place an iv catheter. Realistically, he needed to be in the ICU at Ocean State or Pieper. This is simply not a level of care that we are able to provide or subsidize. We made our best efforts to warm, hydrate and stabilize him in the hopes he had just gotten hypothermic in the storm. His condition didn't improve throughout the day. Nobody came forward to claim him, so at the very end of our day the difficult decision was made.
As this matter is discussed over many local pages I would ask that you all remember that behind every organization- whether that's Pachaug Animal Hospital, Preston Animal Control, or Necog- there are human beings. Good people who show up to fight the good fight despite the many challenges we face. Have whatever opinions you want about local businesses, municipal organizations, tax dollar usage. Calling out the people who are trying to help just makes a difficult job a little harder.
Thanks to everyone who participated in trying to identify this cat. The good Samaritan who found him, the Preston ACO who tried to help, everyone who posted or reposted on his behalf. And most importantly, my staff who spent all day worried and caring for this little guy.
EDIT 1:00pm: We have reached out to both Preston Animal Control as well as NECCOG, and they have no leads for his owner and are otherwise unable to assist. As of right now, the cat is not doing well at all, and unfortunately we may have to make the decision to euthanize him to ease his suffering today. Please SHARE this post and reach out asap if you know who he may belong to.
Does anyone recognize this kitty? He was brought into the clinic by a good samaratin who found him in their backyard on 164 in Preston. Unfortunately he is not microchipped. He does have a flea collar on, so we are hoping that someone is looking for him.
