Meet Shrek, a lovable feline who found himself in a feral cat colony, where he faced bullying from other cats. Poor Shrek was undernourished, scarred from fights, and partially blind due to a condition called entropion. Thankfully, Emily Shields of Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary in Marana, Arizona, came to his rescue.
Impressed by his resemblance to the famous ogre character from an animated movie, Emily named him Shrek. With proper care and treatment, Shrek’s health improved, and he eventually found a forever home with a couple from New York. Now, Shrek enjoys a pampered life as a house cat, far from his rough beginnings in the cat colony.
Follow Shrek’s heartwarming journey on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook, where he continues to capture the hearts of many with his goofy charm.
Credit for the image goes to shrek.in.the.city. Shrek’s journey began at Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary, where he was rescued by Emily Shields, the sanctuary’s founder. Shrek was brought in from a cat colony where he was being picked on by other cats.
Emily, the founder of Whiskers N Wishes, had a lifelong dream of running a cat rescue. She took the leap and opened her sanctuary in November 2020 after receiving an overwhelming response to her ad on CraigsList during the pandemic. Since then, they have successfully facilitated 377 adoptions in just 3 years.
The sanctuary faces financial challenges, especially with mounting vet bills totaling $43,000 in 2023. They specialize in caring for senior, disabled, and Felv/Fiv cats, some of which require specialized diets and treatments. Emily emphasized the need for donations to support expansions and cover basic necessities like food and litter.
At the moment, Whiskers N Wishes can care for 40-45 cats at a time, but they aspire to increase this capacity through ongoing expansions. Emily expressed gratitude for any support, whether it be through donations or purchasing items from their Amazon and Chewy wish lists. With the community’s help, she aims to continue providing a safe haven for cats in need.
In addition to struggling with food scarcity, Shrek also faced the challenge of entropion, a condition affecting his vision.
We were interested in learning more about the start of Shrek’s journey and how he was discovered. Shrek was living among a group of cats near an airport in Tucson, where he faced bullying as an outsider. Courtney from Poets Square Cats, a popular TikTok account with over a million followers, came across him. Emily, who was watching a movie with her kids when Courtney reached out, shared, “Courtney messaged me during a movie, asking if we could take in a friendly tomcat who was being mistreated.”
Emily reflected on Shrek’s condition at the time, saying, “Shrek appeared quite ragged. He struggled to eat due to the dominance of the other cats, and his eyes were in a disheveled state. Being FIV positive, a common occurrence in male stray cats, he was in rough shape.”
Thankfully, Shrek bounced back quickly after his necessary surgery, revealing his stunning blue eyes to the world. Credits to wishesrescue for the image.
Photo courtesy: wishesrescue
Shrek underwent multiple medical procedures because of his health issues. Emily detailed the urgency of the situation, explaining, “Shrek had entropion, a condition where the eyelids turn inward, causing the eyelashes to irritate the eyes. It was painful for him and affected his vision. After being neutered and receiving his vaccinations, he had to undergo eye surgery and dental surgery as well,” described Emily.
Credits for the image go to wishesrescue. Shrek found a new home in New York with a couple who now lovingly share their life with him as a pet cat.
Shrek finally found his happily ever after when he was adopted by a loving couple in New York City. They now manage his social media presence, showcasing the incredible life he is now living as a former Arizona street cat. Emily shared that Shrek’s new dad went above and beyond by flying to Phoenix, driving to Tucson to pick up Shrek, driving back, and then flying back to New York all in one day just to bring Shrek home. The happy ending Shrek deserved!
Credit for the image goes to shrek.in.the.city.
Even though his eyesight is still not perfect, he can now lift his gaze and appreciate the world around him.
Credit for the image goes to shrek.in.the.city.
Image courtesy: shrek.in.the.city
Photo courtesy: shrek.in.the.city
Shrek is now living a brand new, vibrant, and content life, embracing every moment and finding joy in it.
Credit for the image goes to shrek.in.the.city.
Credit for the image goes to shrek.in.the.city.
Photo courtesy: shrek.in.the.city
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