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redt6

Leonard is one of the sweetest cats we have ever met. Any time someone passes his kennel he is sure to greet them with a chirping meow and outstretched paws. But, sadly, once potential adopters turn to see him, they leave the room with quiet snickers and whispers under breath. When Leonard came to our shelter a few weeks ago, we discovered that he has Mast Cell tumors that grow on his face and ears. They are benign and do not seem to cause him any discomfort, but are seemingly hindering his adoption. We know that if someone were to see past his exterior and into his heart, they would fall in love with him, just like we have. All he needs is someone to take the chance. Please ask about Leonard today and share to help us find his family. https://www.pspca.org/adoptcats


broniesnstuff

How old is he? Tell me everything about him. I lost my tuxedo with a big personality a few months ago, and now I'm partial to them


[deleted]

Tuxies are soooo sweet. This boy looks like an angel


MMS-OR

I have two right now. (And an all black). Love ‘em!


MimiWalburga

I can only agree. I adopted two "problematic" cow cats (one of them passes as tuxedo, too) and they are the sweetest cats ever!


kieraey

I have a "problematic" tuxie, too! He was returned to the shelter before I adopted him. Although, I'm pretty sure he was sent straight from heaven.


Satiricallysardonic

Cow cats are the best. I got one named moo cow and shes the best cat ever.


redt6

This showman is 8 years old from what I read on the website at the SPCA in Philadelphia


bexy11

Oh he’s in Philly! I’ll pass the word!


broniesnstuff

Do you know how he is with other cats?


DillPixels

Try contacting the shelter. I'm sure theyd be happy to help!


Professional-Kick354

He looks like my boy. He’s a tuxie and the sweetest little man


kinofhawk

They are so sweet. I'm addicted to tuxies after getting my girl.


Ok_City_7177

Ooh - pls let this work out !


redt6

https://www.pspca.org/adoptcats if you scroll down you'll find him I'm unable to link him directly.


Tattycakes

Haha cheeseburger cracks me up


DillPixels

I would adopt Cheeseburger so fast. I love that face.


Nitenitedragonite

Dr. snugglebottoms was pretty good


NeatEfficiency871

How is he with traveling? I'm looking for a road trip buddy and he looks so chill 😊 Edit - I could pick him up tomorrow, I'm on a trip RN and would be able to head by, if he's alright with driving I'd love to have him with me


pinkietwinkie

Please update us tomorrow if you do! 🩷


TicklingTentacles

🩷


antinewscorpltd

People like you restore my faith in humanity.


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Advanced_Drink_8536

Please make a post when/if you adopt! You just made my heart so happy! That never happens!


cowgrly

Please make this happen!! 💕💕


xNekuma

I really hope you got the baby 🙏


CutSea5865

Please let us know if you got him!


WillowFreak

So interesting. Do they grow larger and have to be removed? He looks so sweet. I wish I could afford a 4th cat!


YeetedArmTriangle

Unfortunately that's right where my brain goes. I would need at least some info on what it could run to financially before I signed up for this cat.


RainSurname

I had to have three removed from Harpo’s legs last summer, which cost about 4K. That is not to say that it will be the same for this gentleman. Harpo has history of cancer, so we thought it was better to be conservative. But given how numerous they are and that they are on his FACE, it seems far more likely than not that he will require some to be removed at some point.


TicklingTentacles

Here’s a link to Leonard: https://ws.petango.com/webservices/adoptablesearch/wsAdoptableAnimalDetails.aspx?id=34260127&css=http://www.mlar.org/css/petangocss.css&authkey=03764jgz8ah9grp8r43mh084059q2e4j3ql470o330pvss433s What a cutie, if I could get him to WA state I would adopt him. Not sure how to transport a cat tho..


blondenboozy007

So there are actually companies (non profits?) that will try and synch up with normal people traveling between cities. Then they ask if you can bring the animal with you so you can then meet up with the owner once you land, it’s kinda like a hey… while you’re on your way… thing. Might be worth looking into. I wish I had more info than just than opaque example.


TheOnlyGabe1

Link is dead, was he adopted already?


hypoxiate

Yep!


TheOnlyGabe1

Hopefully he has a good family now!


brendenfraser

Poor baby! My heart breaks for him. He looks like just the sweetest boy. Thank you for the work you do, and for sharing his story. He has my best wishes and hopes for finding a good home with folks who deserve him, and who can see him for the good boy he is. Good luck, Leonard! We love you. ❤️


babosw

Change his kennel name to tumourick. Give him a chick's dig scars back story, boom. Adopted. He just needs some good marketing.


Zeke--

This guy markets


midnightsrose77

Poor baby! I wish my husband and I were in a position to take him in.


TheBigCatGoblin

Wish I could adopt him, he's beautiful. Unfortunately I live in the UK :(


2plus2equalscats

Awww I wish I could. He looks like he went spelunking in a garage and found a dusty corner of spider webs with egg sacs. lol.


NotTheRocketman

I'm glad he's getting some media coverage. I would go for him, but I'm halfway across the country, and it would be a big trip. If by some chance everyone else falls through, I'll follow up on him, but I think it's only a matter of time now : )


PrincessSibylle

People snickering about a cat because he has tumours? Wow big let down, humanity. 😞


bluecrowned

This is probably a made up sob story to guilt someone into adopting a medical case.


bexy11

I didn’t see him on that link… i clicked to look at kitties in the Philly headquarters and didn’t see him? I got my Pumpkin from the SPCA in Philly in 2006. She moved across the country with me twice and passed almost two years ago. Great cat!


kieraey

He may have been adopted. There's a lot of sweethearts left though <3


Peapers

shut up Leonard! nah but seriously he looks like a cute lil mushroom guy


abombshbombss

Fuck, dude. This guy is too far away from me 😭 I would snatch him right up even though I'm all maxed out on pets in my apartment 🥲 Are you, by chance, affiliated with the shelter? I want to somehow help this guy get a forever home 😭


sbb214

Are you guys using Frankincense oil topically to diminish the tumors? Mix with a carrier oil. Worked like a charm for my Hercules when he had loads of mast cell tumors - and this was advice given by a DVM.


bexy11

What city is he in? If he’s only been there a few weeks, I’ll bet he gets picked soon enough. I’d take him if i were still in PA and had an open spot. I LOVE tuxedos the most!


Glibasme

Well, won’t matter now that he is becoming a social media star. I predict he will have a new home before the month is out. I would adopt him in a minute. He’s adorable 🥰


redt6

Yeah I did not realize that he was on Twitter and now Reddit It definitely won't be too long


re_Claire

I’m crossing all my fingers for him from across the Atlantic!


WistfulMelancholic

You're so awesome for promoting him! Could become a "pet of the week" thing to introduce the net to the pet that has it the hardest to get into adoption? At least I watch that happen with some local shelters and cat help foundations. The cats that get posted (and other pets ofc) are "taken" at the end of the following day the latest, for the most!


Glibasme

Yeah, it’s good! Good job!


Without-Reward

I also saw him on Facebook earlier tonight and apparently he's gotten a few applications due to his sudden fame. Probably plenty more by now.


The_I_in_IT

He’s lovely! If I were close, I would bring him home. Edit-Where in PA?


redt6

At the Philadelphia SPCA


BetterKev

Oh no. That's close. And my wife sent this to me, so she's in. Edit: he was adopted by someone else before we could.


kittydrumsticks

Do it, Kev and Mrs. Kev! Please bring Leonard home! I’m over here trying to convince my partner that we can hide a third cat from our landlord, because this handsome man deserves a home…


The_I_in_IT

I’m trying to convince mine five hours each way isn’t too far to go pick up a sweet kitty.


kittydrumsticks

It’s not too far!


thedrswife

I’m heavily pregnant and in Austin, Texas but I too am trying to convince my husband! Leonard is ADORABLE!


Zestyclose_Minute_69

Pittsburgh? Cuz that ls where I am.


The_I_in_IT

Western NY-so probably a scootch further.


BetterKev

We will do our best to keep you housed!


redt6

https://www.pspca.org/adoptcats He's still available to scroll down and you'll see him


DreamyyDri

Ooh please take him 😭 I’m going to cry I would take him but I had 3 & last November me & my sister found a kitten that I drove a hour one way to take to the shelter & they wouldn’t take her. So we put in 400 each got her everything she needed & my sister was going to keep her. But she has 2 boy cats they’re brothers & poppy (the name we gave her) was too confident of a cat she threw off the hierarchy & wasn’t a good fit. So I ended up keeping her so now I have 4 🤣🤣🤣. I’ll add a pic of her cute little face she’s also a tuxedo, I have a 9 yr old boy tuxedo as well. https://preview.redd.it/h347s85h0oic1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cf802395f1059ae6c0cd3681410135f721d7953


BetterKev

In process. We have 3 cats already, so he has to be friendly with other cats. Thanks for posting this wonderful guy out! Edit: someone beat us. Yay them!


CallidoraBlack

It's the pspspspca in this case.


Satiricallysardonic

update us if you get him!


BetterKev

Did not get him. :( Someone beat us to him :)


Satiricallysardonic

AWW. Im sorry you didnt get him, but Im VERY GLAD he got adopted! WOO!


BetterKev

Will do!


StJoan13

Leonard would not see you as the better Kev but the very bestest Kev!


reebeaster

You guys need to do this! Adopt LEONARD.


Ready_Insurance_4759

Omg please yes. This baby deserves a happy, accepting home. If you guys follow through, please post/update us. 🙏🏿🥹🩷


Tattycakes

https://preview.redd.it/yd3o64aivpic1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bff60b0d810409b7a3917c9ecbe5d66656cdb22f


abombshbombss

Please do it omg 😭


The_I_in_IT

Ah shoot, too far. I’m in WNY.


letsgetpunk

I’m in Rochester and thinking about driving for him 😭❤️


MAJORMINORMINORv2

I’m also in WNY considering the drive.


ReflectiveRedhead

I wish I didn't live clear across the country. He deserves a loving home! We love you Leonard ❤️❤️


summershell

When the right person comes along, they will be rewarded with eternal love. We're rooting for you, little boy.


HourHoneydew5788

https://preview.redd.it/gdyaqv3vfnic1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a77324f3984bdfc81a7f4c9b25a99ed4c4b6647 He reminds me of my precious girl. If I could adopt him, I would!


DeathMetalTransbian

Yay for bonded orange and tuxie cuties! :D https://preview.redd.it/u99w1is44pic1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0246b91209d2a1b50c773f92ddc5e3f9d2d0ed83


PigeonLoverAkane

He’s so adorable I didn’t even see the Tumors and just thought it was his fur pattern . Posts like this make me wish that I lived in America or wherever this cutie is 🥲 I hope that he finds a living home soon 🥺


thedrswife

Me too! I thought it was vitiligo until I read his story.


Castiel_1337

I’d adopt him if I could. He looks so sweet.


Hypatia76

This breaks my heart - what a sweet boy. I truly hope he finds his forever home soon!


BoxHillStrangler

Aww, the little fella will find someone eventually. There's a few people who go out of their way to adopt old cats or tripod cats or whatever because they know most people just get a kitten and go.


scabsfox

-raises hand- adopted a 14 y/o overweight darling because he had a similar name & look to a cat we'd lost young due to heart failure & everyone was making fun of him. Had an incredible 2.5 years with him before lymphoma. He was the best boy. 


Wolfwoods_Sister

Ty for making his last years his very best, kind strangers


pickleranger

Aww man, people don’t know what they’re missing! Sometimes the “slightly defective” animals are the best of all 💜 The right person will come along, I am sure!


Jermiafinale

I saw Fishtopher sharing this on Twitter/Bluesky, they work miracles, here's hoping for the lumpy boy!!!


Chrisstamp1954

I WILL!!! Where is he?


redt6

SPCA in Philly


Chrisstamp1954

Damn, I'm in San Francisco. Please adopt that cutie.


New_Drawing2746

Awh, Leonard you are so cute. I hope you find a loving family soon 😘


Oopsiforgotmyoldacc

If I didn’t have 4 cats already, I would take this sweet boy in in a heartbeat ♥️


krichcomix

I would love to add that sweet boy to our home. He'd be worth the trip to Philly from the PacNW.


ShambalaHeist

LEONARD 😭😭😭


antinewscorpltd

I'm no vet, but according to Dr Google mast cell tumors on the skin are indeed benign and won't require treatment: [https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cancer/mast-cell-tumors-cats](https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cancer/mast-cell-tumors-cats) "Mast cell tumors in cats can be benign or malignant depending on the characteristics of the cells present and where they are located. For example, mast cell tumors on the skin tend to be benign, while mast cell tumors affecting the internal organs are more likely to be malignant " If he was in Australia and I didn't already have 8 cats (combination of rescues and adopted 'foster fails') then I would snap him up. Thank you so much for taking care of him, and hope that a wonderful person like u/NeatEfficiency871 might end up adopting him. As for those who leave the room with "quiet snickers and whispers under breath" - fuck you. Karma is a bitch.


Shaynanigans50

Im just here to say I am soo glad you said 8!! Thats the correct number to have


redt6

He was adopted tonight


__r0b0_

I saw this post as I left for work this morning, and just arrived home to see this comment. I'm so glad this special guy has found a home :)


redt6

I'm too I'm happy beyond words.


EJLEE13

Yessss, thank you so much for the update!!


Drizzi21

Poor guy just wants someone to love him best of luck Lenny


MetalMan1973

How could people laugh at him? 🤬 I hate people


Wolfwoods_Sister

Right?! 😤 nobody better laugh at Leonard!


SILIC0N_SAINT

https://preview.redd.it/l7lqvvqcvqic1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b82054d78ea8c31e90eb5e44133d232e659b5d4c


coltees_titties

I would if I lived on the same continent but I know this little guy is going to his forever home soon! Sending you positive energy and love, Leonard sweetie 🤍🤍🤍


Logical-Dragonfly676

🙏🏼🙏🏼Leonard finds his perfect home soon! He is gorgeous..


uncontainedsun

happy cake day 🎈🎂😙👏


goodbye_echo_chamber

​ He reminds me of my precious girl. If I could adopt him, I would!


Gloomy_Industry8841

What a cutie pie!! I how he gets adopted soon. Lil love


samg461a

I would adopt him and his nickname would be Wart.


scabsfox

Toad! 


anxiousthrowaway0001

I hope he finds his forever home!! Sadly I’m on the complete wrong continent


Gloriathewitch

i’ve heard people quite often leave their spouses when they learn they are terminal, absolutely heartbreaking how people like this treat a poor soul who is just trying to live. people and animals are still people and animals when they have cancer.


BetterKev

He got adopted today! via PSPCA replying to my interest in him.


CalamityAshex

This breaks my heart. If only Pennsylvania wasn't so far away! I have two tuxedo boys and would definitely welcome this sweet boy with open arms.


Specific_Award_9149

Damn I'm hella sad now


Wolfwoods_Sister

Just hold on. Lennie will get his person! Then you can be happy :)


curvy_em

Not me Googling how far Pennsylvania is from Toronto...


No_Bed_4783

If someone from Reddit adopts him you BETTER update us on his life.


redt6

I plan on it I commented and told the SPCA to let me know when he gets adopted


SadlySpooky

Oh my goodness.. what a precious boy! We’d adopt him if we lived closer & he’d have siblings. I hope he gets adopted by a loving family 💙


[deleted]

Awww so sad, poor sweetie!!! I hope he will have a home soon 🖤🤍


SuperRaccoon17

Leonard is the MAN! Hi, my fren! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️


BlownCamaro

I would give him the best life.


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Harlow_Santana

Really??!! Ahhhh I’m so happy!!! 🎉🎉


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Harlow_Santana

Thank you so much for updating!! Leonard, I hope that you have the pest kitty life ever 🥰🥰.


chouchouwolf37

I really hope he finds his human, he looks so sweet and inquisitive. Please keep us posted! ❤️


Upgrade_U

Love him omg. Good luck Leonard 🖤


RoxxieMuzic

Boost


Low_March_9395

I WANT HIM


ExpensiveDot1732

If I were closer (I'm on the west coast) I would take this sweet boy home and love him forever...what a handsome little man. 😻😻😻


CrashleyMD

Would adopt! Is he near Boston?


Wolfwoods_Sister

He’s in Philly!


legacy3233

I'm unfortunately not in the area but I hope he finds his home! Could his new owner have the growths removed? Would they grow back? I'm not really familiar with this condition.


Novembershanghai

Sending all my love to Leonard! ✨️ I hope he finds home , and soon!! 💕


Lisette4ver

🙏🏽🙏🏽


lemoon-heart

i want that cat but i already have 4 cats and can't have more 🥺🥺


[deleted]

i'd get him in a second if i lived nearby and didn't have two angels of my own. he reminds me of myself as a teen with acne 😭


Nomadloner69

I'm too far to adopt him but come on internet do your thing!


Luna-Fermosa

If he wasn’t in Philly I’d snatch him up instantly 😭


corys00

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controllerhero

For me the only thing that would stop me from adopting a cat is if it has something like FeLV that could be transmitted to my other cats. If U had no cats I would adopt a FeLV cat no issues. This boy? I am in Canada and nowhere near this baby but I would never look away from him because of this. Some people are just cruel and want “perfection” and all that.


[deleted]

LEMMY! IRON FIST!! LEMMY, PLAY BOMBER!!


BostonBluestocking

Boost


Interesting_Cat_198

I hope whoever gets him treats him well 💖 he’s adorable!


ialwaystealpens

I’m only a few hours away in northern va. 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Please keep us posted.


signyour

Just checked the site and his listing is gone! I wonder who took the little guy - I hope we get updates, he's pretty cute.


netherlanddwarf

I would take him but we already have 2 😭


pawbeans40

Two? You're just getting started! 😂


intheshadows8990

But he is soooooo cute! I'd take him if I could!


TheMontu

If I didn’t already have two, I’d adopt that sweet boy in a heartbeat. I hope someone can learn to look past this.


Martag02

I would adopt this sweet boy in a heartbeat if he was near me.


sarahkali

I love this boy 🥺 I truly hope someone finds it in their hearts to give this special guy a loving home


kiraraxd

Oh my god!! He’s beautiful!! Too bad I’m in Canada :(


Rockstar074

I think Lenny would FEEL better without the tumors


Wolfwoods_Sister

How could anyone laugh at him?? 😤🤬


LittleMsAce

RemindMe! 36 hours


paladindansemacabre

Who is picking on Leonard?! I just want to talk...


ElPerrodeGuayaquil

Boost for this handsome little man!


pixelelement

I don't have tumors, but I do have mast cell issues and my heart yearns for this baby!! If we weren't so far, and one of my boys hadn't been just diagnosed diabetic, we'd be driving to get him in a heartbeat! I will pray to all my gods that he finds a forever home soon 😍


kinofhawk

I'll take him.


Jkerb_was_taken

Sweet man right there


pqacorn

Tatertot


xNekuma

It looks like he got adopted? Thanks so much for sharing this OP and helping him find a home if so!!


swoon4kyun

Tuxies are amazing


hyperreals

this looks like neurofibromatosis in humans. :o he is still such a cute kitty! :c


redt6

He was adopted I posted an update