Poppy

Hi, I'm Poppy! I was actually born at the Bow Valley SPCA many years ago, and now I'm unfortunately back in their care. I developed urinary stones, which my previous owners were sadly unable to continue to care for. I recently had a successful surgery to remove the stones, and I'm feeling much better! I'll need to stay on a urinary diet for my life, to decrease the chance of them returning. Don't let my medical history stop you from coming to meet me though. I'm sweet, playful, and love cuddles! I'm very fond of wand toys, and have soft, bunny-like fur that makes me a pleasure to snuggle. I've really come out of my shell while at the Centre, and I'm optimistic I'll find a new great home that will be able to provide the care to keep me at my best! I can't wait to meet some great folks, head to a loving home, and catch up on some cuddles!

Dog-friendly: Untested, likely okay with slow introductions but may prefer a home without
Cat-friendly: Yes, but would prefer a home without
Kid-friendly: Yes
Do I Need Special Care?: Yes, I have a history of urinary stones, so I will need to stay on a urinary diet lifelong to prevent recurrences. I also have idiopathic cystitis, which is inflammation of the bladder without a definitive cause. The vets think that the stress of being in a shelter contributes to my inability to clear the chronic bladder inflammation. I am on an anti-anxiety medication to improve my symptoms. In a quiet home, the hope is that I can wean off this medication, and that outside the shelter environment where I am less stressed, my bladder inflammation may improve/resolve. I may need ongoing rechecks at the vet to monitor this condition.