DaVinci was inconsolable when his dad passed awayLaura Bruck 

SOUTH EUCLID, Oh

Fear not, dog lovers. We will soon return to stories of dogs in need.  In the meantime, a broken-hearted little feline is longing for a new beginning. 

DaVinci was inconsolable when his dad passed away. The sweet little tabby had been his constant companion for 8 years, and knew only that the person who had always made him feel safe and loved had suddenly disappeared. That was bad enough but things were about to get worse. DaVinci began to feel ill as he waited in vain for his dad to return. And when the other human in DaVinci's life decided she simply couldn't care for him, the sad little boy was put in a carrier and taken from the only home he'd ever known. 

Luckily for DaVinci, what must have seemed like the worst day ever was actually the first day of a new beginning in a foster home provided by newly formed cat rescue group House of Mews Rescue. Still grief-stricken and feeling ill, DaVinci was so relieved to have someone to love him that he purred with gratitude whenever foster mom Mary Grace held him in her arms. "I could tell that he was on his best behavior," said Mary Grace. "He was afraid I'd change my mind about wanting him, and would disappear the way his dad had. And he was so relieved when he realized I wasn't going anywhere, and would just keep loving him." 

It was when DaVinci seemed to be drinking far too much water that he was diagnosed with pancreatitis and diabetes. Medication quickly brought the pancreatitis under control and, for the diabetes, the vet prescribed two injections each day with an insulin pen. It took only days for DaVinci to start feeling better. 

I can tell you from experience that it's surprisingly easy to give a cat insulin, especially with an insulin pen, which makes the injections virtually painless. DaVinci's glucose levels are being monitored closely, and the vet will later determine whether or not his insulin treatments need to continue long-term. Even if they do, that will be just fine with DaVinci, who seems to view his treatments as the perfect opportunity for some extra affection. "He's very matter of fact about the injections, and always purrs and wants kisses afterward," said Mary Grace. 

Now that he's feeling better, DaVinci rarely stops purring, and this expert kisser delights in making his foster mom laugh by gently licking her nose and chin--and even her lips. With his heart now mending, one question remains. Will DaVinci be lucky enough to find the truest of loves not once, but twice in a lifetime? 

To meet DaVinci, contact House of Mews Rescue, 440-494-MEWS. houseofmewsrescue@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/Houseofmews; //www.houseofmewsrescue.org/; Follow us on Twitter @houseofmews.  For other animals in need, go to pawsohio.org or cityofsoutheuclid.com/humane-society.

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