Someone put four devon rex cats in a carrier and left it on the side of a road in Hamilton. Thankfully the carrier was found and the cats were brought to Hamilton Animal Services. Two of the cats were very sick, so the shelter asked us to help those two, and they plan to put the other two up for adoption through their own adoption program.
We got Biscuit and Gravy out of the shelter and took them straight to the vet. They are both congested, and have runny noses and eyes. They both have severe dental disease. Gravy is very thin and much more congested than Biscuit. Though she is also thin, Biscuit has a bit of a belly, so the vet did an x-ray to check if she was pregnant. The xray didn’t show any babies, but if she is newly pregnant, the babies would be too small to show up on the xray. The vet is pretty sure Biscuit is not pregnant, but it will be a wait and see. Both cats were diagnosed with feline chlamydia. This is a virus that is prevalent in cats that are kept in crowded quarters with other cats. It’s likely that Biscuit, Gravy and the other two cats were abandoned by a breeder – possibly because of their illness. We’re getting really tired of people abandoning animals in this way. Like, really, really tired. But we have to be thankful that these cats were not injured or killed when they were abandoned, and that they were able to be brought to safety. Not all dumped pets are so lucky.
Biscuit and Gravy will be on medication for a month, and then they’ll have a re-check to see how they’re improving. It may take another round of medication to get them healthy enough to be spayed, but we won’t know until the month is up.
Despite being so sick, both cats have a great appetite, which is a great sign. Their foster family report that even in the short time the cats have been with them, Biscuit and Gravy have already shown their extremely friendly personalities. They are obsessed with cuddling with people and each other. They’re a very special pair for sure.

Biscuit and Gravy will be available for adoption as a pair when they are ready. We understand that they are a very desirable breed, and that many people will be interested in adopting them, but we do not accept applications for our animals until they are officially made available for adoption. Our adoption process is explained in detail here, and hopefully it will answer any questions in the mean time.

Welcome to Ladybird, Biscuit and Gravy! We’re so happy you’re here!

* November 28/24 UPDATE *
Biscuit and Gravy had their spays and dental surgeries this week, and they did great! Because of the severity of decay, both cats had to have almost all their teeth removed. Though their mouths will be tender for a little bit, they’ll feel so much better when they’re healed. The girls are now back in their foster home to recover, and they’re very happy to get extra love and spoiling from their foster family. Biscuit and Gravy will have a follow up appointment in a few weeks to see how they’ve healed. One step closer to being able to start the search for their forever home!

Great job, Biscuit and Gravy!

* December 18/24 UPDATE *
Biscuit and Gravy are ready for their forever home!
They’re healed up from their spay and dental surgeries and they’re doing great! They have an autoimmune issue that may cause occasional respiratory flare ups, so potential adopters must be prepared for this. The flare ups cause them to become overly congested and very snotty. Like, snot rocket snotty. A lysine treat has been helpful at keeping the condition at bay, but it is possible they may need frequent vet visits and medications when flare ups happen. Otherwise they’re happy and ready for the next step in their journey! Biscuit and Gravy are very bonded and must be adopted as a pair. A home with experience with the breed would be helpful, but it is not a requirement. Potential adopters should do extensive research on the breed from reputable sources and from speaking to their vet.
Here’s a note from their foster family:
“Biscuit & Gravy are two of the most affectionate cats you could meet. They love sitting near or on you to give constant head butts & cheek rubs. They would likely do best in a home with lots of attention from someone who is home often. They are happy to keep each other company as well. They sleep tight together if not on top of one another. Perhaps due to their breathing/congestion issues they don’t play too much but are content just to sit with you while you go about your business. They’ve been very sweet cats to us as fosters as well as to each other at vet visits and at medicine time. They deserve a forever home with as much love to give them as they have to give back.”

Please adopt Biscuit and Gravy!

* PLEASE NOTE – we understand that many people will be interested in adopting Biscuit and Gravy because of their breed. Please be patient with us as it will take some time to review and process all the applications that will come in.