You Helped Us Heal Nova and She Returned the Favor

When Nova arrived at Cat Care Society, she was carrying a heavy burden.

At 11 years old, Nova should have been settling into a peaceful “retirement” chapter of life. Instead, she was suffering from painful bladder stones, chronic urinary issues, arthritis, severe constipation, dehydration, and dental disease.

We knew Nova's recovery would take time.

Over the next 10 months, she received extensive medical care, including diagnostic testing, dental surgery, treatment for infection, daily medications, specialized nutrition, and ongoing monitoring. There were setbacks along the way. Some days she refused food. Other days required intensive intervention to keep her comfortable and on the path to recovery.  

But Nova was able to heal because she was met with exactly what she needed: time, treatment, and compassionate care.

At Cat Care Society, cats with complex medical needs are given the time and individualized care they need to truly heal. Many are older. Many arrive in pain. All deserve the chance to recover fully, even when that journey is long.

As Nova’s health improved, she moved into foster care, where something remarkable happened—her personality began to return. With steady support from foster caregivers and the medical team, she slowly regained strength, comfort, and curiosity.

Eventually, Nova was ready for a home of her own.

Not long after adopting Nova, Ellen began caring for her father during hospice. During one of the most difficult times in her life, Nova became a constant source of comfort.

"Nova was so loving and affectionate with my father the week he passed. She knew he needed the extra attention and she was by his side through everything. It melted my heart and solidified her place in the family." — Ellen, Nova's adopter

Nova’s story is one example of what becomes possible when a community comes together to support cats who need more than just basic care. Because while we work to heal cats, they have a remarkable way of healing us right back.

Every day, cats arrive at Cat Care Society needing extra care — older cats, medically complex cats, cats who cannot recover without time, treatment, and sustained support.

When you’re part of this community, you help create the conditions for healing — diagnostics, surgery, months of care, and the patient, steady work it takes for cats to recover and find a home. Your gift today helps ensure that cats like Nova and adopters like Ellen can receive the support they need tomorrow and beyond.

Join our community of care and be part of the next life-changing story.