Gilligan survived car-engine ride
Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, about 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Giligan: Not of the island
Adorable Giligan’s claim to fame is not a classic TV series but rather hitching a ride in one of the most dangerous ways possible. The now 1-year-old orange tabby was rescued in October by an Arizona Humane Society emergency animal medical technician after it was found that he had climbed into a car engine. Not only was he in the engine, he stayed in there while the car was moving for quite a long distance.
Because of the trauma and debris from his engine escapades, Giligan has a condition called chronic rhinitis, which is the inflammation of his nose and causes him to sneeze and have nasal discharge, which may need occasional treatment for any flare-ups.
A few months of love and care made a huge difference both medically and mentally. In addition to healing his paws, Giligan also learned to trust people and has become a playful companion who loves to keep others entertained. This peach of a cat loves having feline friends and being close to his humans but will skip the cuddle sessions.
How to adopt: Giligan will be available today at noon at the Arizona Humane Society’s Campus for Compassion location at 1521 W. Dobbins Road in Phoenix. His adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip and a free follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital. For more information, call 602-997-7585 and ask for animal number 590788.