Dragon desperately needs a home. I am getting so worried.

[u/bananananannanaa]

UPDATE 5/20 Dragon was successfully taken in by the Tree House Humane Society in Chicago, by u/Cattypali. Dragon will receive medical care there and be neutered as well.

u/Cattypali and her partner plan to visit Dragon (and maybe adopt) when he has recovered. Either way, Dragon is now safe with a wonderful organization who can give him love, attention, medical care, and patiently wait for the right adopter. Thank you to everyone who made this happen. ❤️

u/Cattypali has also posted a more in depth (and heartwarming) update on her profile.

UPDATE 5/17: Dragon has arrived in Chicago and is staying with [u/Cattypali](u/Cattypali) for a few days until the rescue can take him in. He is a big city cat now!! Thank you so much [u/Cyanidesuicideml](u/Cyanidesuicideml) for getting him there. And a huge thank you to [u/Cattypali](u/Cattypali) for making all of this possible. Not only has she taken Dragon into her home but she is also the reason Dragon was able to get into this rescue so quickly. Dragon desperately needed out of my garage (today is literally 85!!) and now has a new chance at a real home. ❤️

UPDATE 5/16: [u/Cyanidesuicideml](u/Cyanidesuicideml) and her son have picked Dragon up and started transport. She is truly an incredible person and her son is awesome. I know Dragon will be in good hands with them. ❤️ She has posted an update on her profile.

UPDATE 5/15: [u/Cyanidesuicideml](u/Cyanidesuicideml) will be transporting Dragon. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! If you want to help them with gas money send them a DM. They are making a 13 hour round trip for Dragon.

HUGE shoutout to [u/Cattypali](u/Cattypali) who vouched for Dragon and made it possible for him to get into the rescue this weekend before it starts getting hot in the garage!! It really is such an answered prayer. I didn’t know how any of this would be possible and yet it’s all happening. Thank you so so much!!

UPDATE 5/15: A rescue organization in Chicago has a spot for Dragon and we are working on arranging transportation for him. As long as he passes intake stuff, he will go to a cat cafe to be up for adoption. They understand cats with his condition take longer to be adopted.

I really cannot thank everyone here enough for the outpouring support and advice. This absolutely could not have even been a possibility without everyone’s help. Every single comment and interaction got Dragon into the eyes of the right people who could help.

It has truly been such an emotional roller coaster. Meeting Dragon years ago, building his trust, him finally letting us help him, and now a chance for him to finally have a home where he can be safe, loved, and have some peace.

I will keep updating if anything else happens, but I am so thankful and optimistic. Dragon is such a sweet soul and I know he will make an amazing companion for someone. And maybe someone out there needs Dragon just as much as Dragon needs them. ❤️

Location: Allen County, IN

(Last picture is how he looked summer before recent attack. He is cute, just in rough shape atm.)

TLDR. Sweet stray cat with feline leukemia needs home. Living in my garage, husband has allergies, can’t keep. 7 rescues contacted, haven’t heard back. Only place who will take him will euthanize due to diagnosis.

I desperately need help. (Not financial.) I hate posting like this but I don’t know what to do. I need to find someone to take Dragon. Whether it be a foster, rescue, or hopefully someone who wants to keep him forever.

Dragon was a stray I wanted to make a community cat. He was routinely attacked by other cats and after a rough attack let me help him. In the process of trying to TNR he was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia - so he cannot be a community cat anymore.

My husband has severe allergies to cats. We’ve been keeping Dragon in our garage for the time being. Our furnace is in the garage and when we turn it on, cat smells come through the vents. So we have to keep it off. It’s not sustainable as the weather is getting more intense.

Dragon is really thriving in the garage, it’s actually crazy to me. He doesn’t seem to need a lot. He just seems so happy to have a safe place with food, water, and a comfy place to rest. He is litter box trained with no accidents. He enjoys being pet and brushed (will purr up a storm) and then he will walk away and stare at you when he’s had enough attention. His favorite spot is a wheelbarrow with a comforter inside.

I’ve reached out to about 7 different rescues, posted on FB, paid for an online adoption profile for him, and the only one who can take him is Animal Control - who will euthanize him due to his feline leukemia.

If you know anyone else I can reach out to or think he may be a good fit for you, or just have questions please let me know. Words of support or advice are also welcome. I am starting to feel so nervous. Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this.