Background Story:
GeeBee the cat is part creamsicle, part cartoon character, and a lot of “good boy” mixed in too! GeeBee was found as a friendly stray and taken in by a kind hearted student. After taking him to get examined by a vet, she found out GeeBee was FIV positive along with ear issues and ear infections due to his floppy left ear. She also had a resident cat who did not get along with GeeBee so there was a lot of management needed in the home to keep the environment harmonious for the two cats while being able to attend to GeeBee’s health and ear infections. Due to the other cat in the home and the ongoing medical needs, GeeBee became a part of our Re-Homing Program earlier in 2024.
As time went on, veterinary professionals felt it was in GeeBee’s best interest to have a surgery to remove his ear canal, called TECA surgery, since it was clear chronic ear infections would be a significant part of his life without the surgery. There were some concerns around his FIV status and undergoing surgery so we reached out for a few different professional opinions on surgical options. In November 2024, GeeBee was welcomed to be a guest at our Sanctuary so we could assist in getting him the surgery and tending to his aftercare; later that month he had a successful TECA surgery!
Now, GeeBee is recovering from his surgery like a champion! Our Feline Wellness Manager commented, “his ear looks great, he’s doing well, and seems completely unfazed by the whole ordeal!” We couldn’t be more proud of GeeBee and his accomplishments – now it’s time to find him a forever home!
Adoption Info:
GeeBee was a friendly orange and white stray, around 4 years old, who is now thriving as an indoor kitty and a guest at our Animal Sanctuary! He is kooky, delightful, and is looking to be the King of his Castle in a true forever home, possibly as an only pet. GeeBee loves to snuggle with his humans, he is social with visitors, and even has a signature move where he rubs on your legs then slides on the floor to show you his belly – his own version of the GeeBee Slide! Since he is still learning to interact as a pet companion, we think he would appreciate being an only pet in an older teen/adult home. He has some residual issues from his life on the streets: his cute floppy ear gave him chronic ear infections which resulted in needing TECA surgery to remove his ear canal. He has recovered beautifully! Although the ear won’t stand up straight, it also won’t get ear infections (and we think he couldn’t look any cuter!!). Geebee is FIV positive but cats with FIV can still live long, happy, normal lives in a safe, nurturing, indoor environment. He is negative for FeLV, he is microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and neutered. If you’re looking to add a cute character like GeeBee to your home, please contact Our Companions at 860-242-9999 or email [email protected]!
All of the pets promoted by Our Companions Animal Rescue are located in CT. As such we wish to adopt animals into homes in the greater CT area. Pets are in various locations so we request that an appointment is made to meet with a specific pet we are advertising. Contact the person listed on the pet’s profile to find out more about our adoption process for a specific pet or e-mail [email protected] for general inquiries.