Someone put a string around Mickey's neck when he was a puppy, and as he grew, the string got embedded deeper and deeper in his flesh.

I was told that Mickey had a friend, Minnie. When I arrived at the rescue location in Central California, I was approached my Mortimer, a cat who lived under a car alongside Mickey and Minnie. Luckily, I always carry an extra trap for cats just in case I come across a cat in need, and Mortimer definitely seemed sick to me. (I suspected FIV, and sadly, I was correct).

Mickey was really nervous, so I knew I must capture him first. He was very scared of people, and it took a while until I was able to get him exactly where I wanted him. (You will have to watch the video to see how that worked).

Next up it was Minnie who was also nervous, but she really liked my cheeseburger. After I secured her, she freaked out! Minnie probably never had a leash around her, so she panicked!

While dealing with Minnie, Mortimer grabbed my cheeseburger, and that was not good because now he had no reason to walk into my trap. I used a very unusual method to get him, and I am very lucky I didn't get injured!

After the rescue, I had a long drive to CARES. The doctor had already left for the day after a long day of surgeries, but she came back for Mickey.

Rescues like this require long drives, time, patience, improvisation, and a lot of money for medical care. When you donate to Hope For Paws, you have a part in every one of these rescues!!! We want to do more, but we need to grow our team of supporters. Please join us today with a small recurring donation here: https://www.HopeForPaws.org/donate

Our friends at Maison Sûre offered to foster Mickey and Minnie until we can find them a loving forever home! To apply to adopt this beautiful couple, please visit: https://www.MaisonSureLA.org

Our friends at Sante D'Or offered to foster Mortimer in a home with another cat with FIV. It is important to note that cats with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) can live a long and healthy life, often comparable to that of an uninfected cat. Many FIVpositive cats live for many years, sometimes even their full natural lifespan, especially if they receive good care, including regular veterinary checkups, a balanced diet, and being kept indoors to minimize the risk of infections. With proper management, the quality of life for an FIVpositive cat can remain high for many years.

If you would like to adopt Mortimer, please visit them at: https://www.SanteDOr.org

Thank you so much for watching our video until the end the footage there is so special a true lovestory.

If you missed our other Disney family video, here is the link for you:    • Puppies born in a desert town  their...   (mom and puppies).

Thank you so much for supporting Hope For Paws!

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