Meet Mantis! This cool dude has a story (although how we wish he could tell us his full story of what happend before he came to us!) He was found as an injured stray and brought into an extremely overcrowded shelter in North Carolina. We pulled him and got him the vet care he desperately needed. His back leg was severely swollen, with his poor foot about 3 times the size as it should be. He was extremely underweight as well. His tail was also injured and appears to have been cut off about half way down. X-rays showed no broken bones. He was hospitalized for 20 days where he received laser therapies and lots of antibiotics and other treatments to help him recover. His leg finally started to improve and he was able to walk on it. This all happened in June, so it's been a couple months, but he still walks with a pretty pronounced limp. The vet said he might always walk like this. He thankfully does not seem to be in any pain though. And despite all that he went through, he is the absolute sweetest cat who just wants love and attention all the time! He loves being pet and cuddled and will happily sit on your lap or be carried around. Being scratched behind his ears is a favorite. He is very tolerant of all the silly kittens he is being fostered with, but he does not care for dogs, perhaps it was a dog who injured him? We don't know his whole story, but what we know for sure is that he is VERY happy to be an indoor cat now and be able to relax and get pampered. He has gained several pounds and is a good healthy weight (he's a BIG boy!) The vet has cleared him to be adopted, and we couldn't be more thrilled for him. We adore Mantis and we know you will too! 

This cat is neutered, microchipped, tested negative for FIV and Leukemia and is up to date on all age-appropriate vaccinations.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out a "Cat Adoption Application"   at   www.DelawarePetRescue.org/forms    
   Adoption fee is: $200


Can’t adopt? Consider donating! We are in need of cat food, litter, and enrichment items for the kitties in our care! 
 
 Links to our Amazon and Chewy wishlists: 
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QFBUQI1CQBCZ

https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1100lkBUr/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fg%2Fdelaware-pet-rescue_b88829590

If you are interested in adopting this cat, please submit a "Cat Adoption Application"   at   www.DelawarePetRescue.org/forms    
This website is updated daily.  If the animal you are interested in adopting is listed as "available for adoption", that means the animal is still in DPR's care. 


*Please note - we do not do in-person meet and greets. Potential adopters can speak to the cats foster mom on the phone or do a meeting on Zoom or Facetime if desired to virtually meet the cat. You can pick your kitty up "curb side". Cats can be returned with a full refund for up to one week. *

Initial vet visit 
Spay or neuter (if cat is 6 months or older)
Rabies vaccination (if cat is 6 months or older)
Distemper vaccination
SNAP testing for FIV, Leukemia and heart worm
Broad spectrum dewormers 
Monthly flea/tick preventative 
Ear mite preventative 
The above is standard for ALL cats in our care. But many cats we rescue also require some additional TLC prior to adoption, such as antibiotics, eye ointments, wound care, fungal treatment, x-rays, or various surgeries.  We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 charity. The adoption fee helps to offset our standard and non-standard vet bills.