The Fowler Fund

In memory of our longest resident office cat, Fowler, this fund is to provide care for the senior, hospice, and other permanent cats that reside at our office.

Fowler, a small tabby, came to CDC in May 2012. He came to us from Mike’s Dog Cabin, a rescue in Ironton, Ohio. The rescue owner had passed away on his property and his remains were not found until more than two weeks later. Most of the dogs and cats on his property perished as well, with only about 17 surviving. We took all of them,12 dogs and 5 cats (Fowler included.)

When Fowler arrived at the office, he became best friends with an orange tabby, named Herbie. They were INSEPARABLE. When Herbie passed away a few years ago, Fowler mourned him deeply. He seemed lost. Over time, he became a part of a threesome that included Baby and Tina, two office feral cats. The three always cuddled, spooned, and slept together.

Fowler was never adopted but he was very happy at the office. He was the elder and the other cats never bothered him. He had his close circle of friends, all the food he wanted, the catio, and staff protecting and loving him. He was the one cat that almost all of our volunteers would ask for and about when they came to the office.

We are honored that he chose us to be a part of his journey, and thankful that we were there at the end when he crossed into his new world.

Please consider donating to this fund to allow us to continue helping the cats that will reside in our care for most of their lives.