Fang

Fang has had a long journey to get where he's at now, but after being in our care for over a year, we're thrilled to report that this special senior has finally landed in his very own forever home. Read on for my story! Fang was found surviving on his own near one of the ski hill's in Banff, and some very kind locals made it their mission to catch him and get him help. After 2 weeks of trying to catch him, they were finally successful. Unfortunately, another rescue slated him for euthanasia due to some treatable old-age related conditions, and so the finders were committed to giving him his best life, and they crowdfunded to get him the initial vet care he needed, including a dental which left him with only one tooth - hence his name, Fang. Although the folks that captured and cared for him loved him dearly, they had other pets in the home, and Fang made it quite clear that he needed to be the only animal in the home. So, he came to the Bow Valley SPCA for the next chapter in finding his forever home. Fang immediately made himself at home at the BVSPCA, and quickly became a favourite with his handsome looks, love of cuddles, and adorable raspy meow (which he utilized often to demand extra portions of breakfast). However, we soon discovered that Fang had diabetes, and so we started him on insulin therapy to get him feeling his best. Many months later, we got good news that his diabetes had went into remission, and we hoped that meant he would find a home quickly. Sadly, that wasn't the case. The months went by, and despite all the love he had to share, Fang still hadn't been adopted, perhaps due to being a senior or being on medications for old-age related arthritis. Although Fang did well at the shelter, he remained adamant that he didn't want kitty friends, so we moved him into an amazing foster home where he could have all the love and attention to himself. Fang spent 6 months in foster, where he earned himself the nickname "His Majesty" for obvious reasons of being the ruler of his new kingdom and expecting his foster parents to dote on him lovingly. His Majesty used his power to get lots of snuggles, toys (notably, his most favourite his avocado on a string toy), and attention, and his fosters loved having him around. Finally, over a year into his stay at the BVSPCA, Fang received an application for a meet and greet, and we couldn't be more thrilled. His new owner, who has lots of time and no other pets at home at this time, fell quickly in love with him, and we know that he will be loved and spoiled for his retirement years. He now wears his new name, Ivar, proudly, which means "Bow Warrior" for a Viking King. Fang was certainly a warrior to get where he is now, and we're so happy he has a new home to rule over for the rest of his days. We're so happy that we, the folks that found him, and his foster family never gave up on finding his home - this is why we do what we do!