Texas Litter Control’s facilities flooded during Hurricane Harvey. TLC houses disabled cats including feline leukemia positive cats. After Hurricane Harvey, TLC was forced to abandon the cat sanctuary property. These cats were displaced. World’s Best Cat Litter provided funding to build a new habitat for these cats.
Thanks to World’s Best Cat Litter, these kitties have a beautiful Tuff Shed building with an air conditioner and heater. They have a private kitty yard so they can get fresh air. This program is important. People rescue cats then realize the cat is positive for feline leukemia. There are few options for these cats. Unfortunately, these cats are typically euthanized. TLC allows these cats to live out their lives while they are healthy and happy. Some of these cats live a very long time. Apache is the sanctuary’s longest term resident. He is 12 years old and still very healthy. Some of these cats won’t make it that long, but they all deserve to be happy while they are here.
TLC also gets calls from local shelters not wanting to euthanize these cats which brings up an important issue. Shelter employees do not like to euthanize healthy animals. Having to do so takes a huge emotional toll on these employees. The feline leukemia sanctuary gives everyone a better option.
“World’s Best Cat Litter™ is dedicated to making life better for shelter cats, no matter their status. We’re proud to work with an organization like Texas Litter Control, that has dedicated themselves to rescuing cats of every kind, even the terminally ill,” said Jean Broders, Senior Brand Manager at Kent Pet Group. “We know that this donation has been put to great use, providing these cats with a sanctuary where they are safe, well-cared for and able to enjoy the rest of their days.”
“We are so thankful that World’s Best Cat Litter is willing to help these animals who are often overlooked,” explained Deana Sellens, Executive Director of Texas Litter Control. “These cats rarely get adopted, so there is not a lot of grant money to help house these guys.”
