Meet Oliver: A Rescued Maine Coon Mix With Love to Give

Meet Oliver, a black-and-white senior Maine Coon mix who stole Maddy’s heart at the shelter - and never let go.

From full-mouth dental surgery to heart ultrasounds and chronic constipation, this sweet boy has been through a lot… but he thrived with love, cozy naps, and spoonfuls of pumpkin.🧡

Come see why Oliver’s story, from 2012, has touched so many hearts!

by: Maddy Dowling in New London, CT

I adopted Oliver on 12/13/2010 - four days before his twelfth birthday. I had just had (Thanksgiving time) my fifteen-year-old kitty sent to the "great scratching post" in the sky.

My heart was empty and sad. At the shelter, I saw a big black and white kitty in a cage.

When the door was opened, kitty flipped over onto his back. Did I just get chosen?

Noticing his rather large paws and furry, furry paw pads, I asked: Is he a Maine Coon? Probably a mix, was the answer.

He immediately filled the space in my heart. Oliver's post-adoption vet visit revealed a heart murmur and teeth in dire need of care!

The dental procedure included the removal of ALL of his teeth! POOR OLIVER! My income is considered in the LOW range, so I had to figure out what to do to be able to help him.

Thanks to my previously good credit, I found out that a credit card would make it possible for me to get the best care for my sweetie!

He has since been diagnosed with "chronic constipation" and needs three different medications twice a day.

It has been three months since his diagnosis, and he is being maintained very well!

An abdominal ultrasound revealed that Oliver has a cyst on his liver that seems to be okay and does not need treatment.

His heart ultrasound revealed that his murmur is not causing damage - much to my joy! Oliver is definitely a lap cat or "head of the bed" cat. He comes when I invite him.

He loves to eat his turkey and giblets (pate) with gravy. We play together with our laser light. He makes me laugh!

Since Oliver (originally "NoName") had been brought up in another home, I've kept myself alert to things that might make him uncomfortable and have tried to adjust my behaviors accordingly.

I love him, and I hope I can help him feel joyful and content and comfortable for the rest of his life! Oliver is black and white with a black patch on his chin.

All For Oliver! - Update:

Oliver has learned to eat without teeth and even seems to like his medication . . . which I mix in about a tablespoon of his warmed-up food on a separate plate.

Oliver has "raised" food and water bowls to hopefully help with his digestion. He waits patiently for me to get his meals ready and always eats them with enthusiasm!

In between breakfast and supper, he gets a "lunch" which includes about a tablespoon of his regular food and a teaspoon of raw pumpkin for some extra fiber . . . He was with his first mom for nearly twelve years and with me for about seventeen months.

I hope with all my heart that he feels safe and content! He deserves all the best after having been through so much in his sweet little life.

Oliver - more (ful)filling than chips and dip . . .

My adoption story is out there, SOMEwhere, but I'm still trying to "figure it all out" so that I can make some sort of continuation . . .

I've been reading about how some Maine Coons might think like dogs (!!) MY view is that Maine Coons (Coonies) or Maine Coon mixes (?Moonies?) are simply what every dog DREAMS to be!

Comments:

Oliver
by: Vicky Issott
God bless you for taking in an older cat and helping him through all his challenges!

I'm sure Oliver will bring you so much joy.
Our last Maine Coon mix also had a heart murmur, but it never stopped him from living life to the fullest.

We recently adopted another Maine Coon mix, around six years old, and we’re hoping he settles in okay with our other cat.

We lost our previous MC mix a few weeks ago, and the house felt so empty without him.
Wishing you all the best with your sweet boy!

You're Oliver's Angel on Earth!
by: Kerri
I applaud you for everything you’ve done for this beautiful little soul named Oliver!

I have two rescue kitties myself. One is a black smoke Maine Coon mix. She was in poor health at our local shelter and, just like Oliver, she chose me. She waited patiently with her little paw hanging out of her cage until I spotted her.

It was love at first sight! She was listed as a domestic shorthair, but her fur had nearly all fallen out.

At four months old, she weighed just four pounds. Now, seven months later, she’s almost a year old, weighs 11 pounds, and is the most beautiful little girl I’ve ever seen.

Her fur is long, lustrous, and silky. She’s so happy now. I love my Sable!

My Personal Thanks for This Rescue!
by: BJ of Catsrbetter
I have a 12-year-old Coonie, and the thought of ever having to place her in a shelter makes me physically sick.

So I want to personally THANK YOU for giving Oliver a new, loving home and the medical care he so clearly needed.

He looks like he’s thriving now. Maine Coons truly are different, and I know Oliver won’t disappoint! :3

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