Rescue:

A woman who has rescued a number of cats from her area, about 45 minutes from the
sanctuary, told Pet Patrol about a couple in their early sixties who needed to rehome some of
their cats. Although their house looks tidy from outside, upon entering it she found definite
signs of hoarding: the house was crowded with furniture and objects, with narrow pathways
between, and every surface had something on it. There was a strong pungent smell
everywhere, and the rescuer saw several cats and kittens including Newman, a sweet natured
boy. There were empty cat food and water dishes around the house, evidence that the cats
were not being fed regularly. The couple is living on an extremely limited income and were not
buying cat food or cleaning up after the cats. The rescuer left bags of food to help, but knew
that the cats needed to be taken out of the situation. She drove through an ice storm to bring
Newman safely to the sanctuary.

Personality:

Newman is a cat who takes his time adjusting to new environments and peoples, but he has
no fear and is quite easy going over all. He has not had the opportunity to play with toys in the
past but took to them well once he figured out that they were fun and interesting. Newman has
made himself at home with his foster family and is quite happy to lay on the bed with you,
see what you are doing and greet you at the door. He is ready to be adopted into his forever
home. One that will welcome him into the family and keep him safely indoors.