Thank you, Don! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience and that your new fur babies have found a loving home with you. Wishing you all many joyful moments together! 🐾
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Don Krenz2025.12.11
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Adopted 2 kittens from FFF. The whole process was seamless, easy, fast, and friendly. Happy with our new fur babies !
I adopted a kitten from Forever Fortunate Felines, and unfortunately our experience has been extremely challenging. Shortly after adoption, he was diagnosed with giardia, feline herpes (FHV), and had previously tested positive for feline coronavirus (FeCoV) — information that was not disclosed prior to adoption. I only discovered the FeCoV result when reviewing the records they provided.
Much of his medical paperwork was inaccurate, including his sex (he was listed as female) and vaccination history. He was vaccinated too early, and multiple veterinarians now recommend re-vaccination. Three veterinarians reviewed his records and noted that the paperwork was highly inconsistent with his condition and raised concerns that it may have been falsified. The organization represented him as being in perfect health, which was not accurate.
When I raised these concerns, Forever Fortunate Felines was unwilling to assist or provide any support, even after we have spent over $2,000 on veterinary care. Given the constant struggle we’ve had, I would think differently before adopting from this organization again.
I am sharing this experience so potential adopters can carefully review medical records and be aware that serious health issues may not be fully disclosed or accurately documented.
Hello,
We’re very sorry to hear that you’ve had a stressful experience; that is never what we want for any adopter or kitten.
We did want to kindly clarify a few important points for anyone reading so there is accurate context around this situation.
1. Giardia parasite was fully treated prior to adoption.
Our kittens received multiple round of dewormers. This kitten received an initial fecal test that revealed he was positive for giardia. He received the full treatment protocol, and then was retested with a negative result.
With young kittens, re-infection is common, especially during stress, travel, or exposure to new environments. This is explained in our adoption guide and contract because it can happen even with perfect pre-adoption care.
2. Feline herpes (FHV) is extremely common in rescue kittens and is a lifelong virus that naturally waxes and wanes. Stress from moving into a new home often triggers the first flare. This is considered normal and expected in rescue medicine and is not caused by improper care.
3. The FeCoV (feline coronavirus) information was not withheld.
FeCoV is so common in rescue kittens and cats (from over 80–90% of shelter cats test positive at some point) and it is not considered a disease.
It is a routine, incidental finding and not something that typically requires treatment or special disclosure beyond what is already included in our adoption information.
4. Medical records were provided exactly as received from the veterinary partner.
There was no falsification of any documents. Clerical errors such as sexing mistakes in very young kittens are unfortunately common across all rescues and shelters. This is why adopters are encouraged to review records with their personal veterinarian after adoption.
5. Vaccination timing was within accepted rescue standards.
Kittens are vaccinated based on weight, medical condition, and veterinarian discretion, not age alone. Early vaccinations are common in rescue settings, and receiving boosters from a family veterinarian is normal and expected.
6. All of these possibilities are clearly outlined in the adoption information email and instructions.
We are fully transparent about medical realities such as parasites, viral flare-ups, and the variability of rescue medical records. Every adopter receives detailed written information explaining what to expect and what conditions are common in young rescue kittens.
7. We did review this case with our board.
After reviewing the medical history, treatments, and timeline, the board determined that:
• all pre-adoption care was completed appropriately,
• the kitten had a negative fecal test before going home,
• and the post-adoption issues described are normal and expected in rescue kittens.
We truly understand that unexpected medical needs can be stressful, even when they fall within normal rescue expectations. Our goal is always for adopters to feel informed and supported, and we’re sorry that this experience has been difficult.
Thank you for giving this kitten a home. We appreciate every adopter who chooses rescue, and we wish you and your pet the very best moving forward.
Sav2025.12.02
I adopted a kitten from this organization, and my experience has been extremely challenging due to serious medical issues. Shortly after adoption, he was diagnosed with giardia, feline herpes (FHV), and had previously tested positive for feline coronavirus (FeCoV) — information the rescue never disclosed. I only discovered the FeCoV result when reviewing the records they sent.
Much of his medical paperwork was incorrect, including his sex (the shelter listed him as female) and vaccination history. He was vaccinated too early, and multiple veterinarians now recommend re-vaccinating him. Three veterinarians reviewed his records and expressed concern that they were highly inconsistent with his condition and may have been falsified. The rescue had represented him as being in perfect health, which was not accurate.
When I raised these concerns with the rescue, they dismissed them as “common” for rescue kittens and were unwilling to assist with his care or offer any support, even after we’ve spent over $2,000 on vet bills.
Given the constant struggle we’ve had with his health and medical care, I would think differently before adopting from this rescue again.
I’m sharing this so potential adopters can carefully review medical records and be aware that serious health issues may not be fully disclosed or accurately documented.
This is a duplicate response and the same client as Illeana Dunn account. Posting the same response to this review as with Illeana Dunn.
Hi Illeana,
Thank you for reaching out. We’re truly sorry to hear that your kitten is not feeling well — caring for a sick pet is incredibly stressful, and we want to help in any way we can.
We’d be happy to have our medical team review the clinical notes from your veterinarians and provide a treatment recommendation immediately. If you can send the exam notes, lab results, and vaccination comments, we can have our vet look them over right away.
❤️ Important Clarifications
We have searched our CRM, adoption database, and medical records system using all available information, and we do not have any adoption record matching your name or details.
If you can provide the cat’s name, date of adoption, and the PS ID number from your adoption invoice, we can pull the full medical file and assist more accurately.
We also want to address a few points based on what you shared:
🐾 Parasites in Young Kittens
With young kittens, parasites such as Giardia can recur suddenly, even after a negative fecal test, which is why we outline this possibility in:
the adoption invoice
the adoption-day instructions
the adoption contract
Giardia, roundworms, and other intestinal parasites are extremely common in rescue kittens and can flare up despite prior testing and treatment.
🐱 FHV-1 (Feline Herpesvirus)
FHV-1 is not tested for during standard rescue intake because:
almost all rescue cats have been exposed,
it is a lifelong virus, and
it normally presents only during periods of stress (such as rehoming).
A positive diagnosis after adoption is not unusual and does not mean the cat was knowingly adopted out sick.
💉 Vaccinations & Age Requirements
Our vaccination protocols follow standard shelter guidelines.
Young kittens receive:
FVRCP starting at 6–8 weeks
Boosters every 3–4 weeks
Deworming protocols
Preventatives appropriate for their age and weight
Nothing in our standard protocol involves vaccinating a kitten “too young” for any required vaccine. If a veterinarian believes otherwise, we are happy to review their notes.
Please send over the clinical records so our medical team can confirm and address any discrepancies.
🔍 Medical Record Transparency
Every adopter receives:
The medical chart
A detailed invoice
Adoption-day instructions
Contract outlining parasite recurrence and common kitten medical risks
We do not knowingly adopt out animals with undisclosed medical conditions, and we are committed to resolving any true medical concerns that arise shortly after adoption.
Once we receive the veterinary notes, we can determine the appropriate next steps — including whether care can be coordinated through our medical partners, or whether reimbursement is appropriate based on findings and timing of onset.
📘 Post-Adoption Support (Included With Every Adoption)
Pet Portal
• Access your medical records 24×7
• Instantly purchase pet insurance with exclusive FFF benefits
• To ensure coverage eligibility, purchase insurance BEFORE going to the vet
POST ADOPTION Support with Petcademy
Or text “Woof” to (224) 836-7563 to receive 30 days of support
• Behavior, litter box, cat introductions, training, and more
• 24×7 Vet Telehealth free trial for medical advice
• Look for a text message from Petcademy for your free 30-day trial
Automated Medical Request Form
• Request your medical records to be emailed
• Requires your cat’s PS ID number (on your invoice)
Illeana Dunn2025.11.18
Me & my family adopted a sick cat even though they assured us he had a clear bill of health & was properly vaccinated. Positive for FHIV & Giardia— refuses to help with vet costs as we’ve spent over $400 in exams/medicine. Both vets we’ve taken our kitten to have stated that how this organization does medical records and vaccinations is all wrong and does not make any sense based on age and a lot of what he was vaccinated for he was too young for in the first place. We’ve only had our kitten for 2 weeks so these are clearly preexisting conditions that we werent aware of when adopting thus putting our other kitten at risk. Just beware of this shelter!
Thank you for reaching out. We’re truly sorry to hear that your kitten is not feeling well — caring for a sick pet is incredibly stressful, and we want to help in any way we can.
We’d be happy to have our medical team review the clinical notes from your veterinarians and provide a treatment recommendation immediately. If you can send the exam notes, lab results, and vaccination comments, we can have our vet look them over right away.
❤️ Important Clarifications
We have searched our CRM, adoption database, and medical records system using all available information, and we do not have any adoption record matching your name or details.
If you can provide the cat’s name, date of adoption, and the PS ID number from your adoption invoice, we can pull the full medical file and assist more accurately.
We also want to address a few points based on what you shared:
🐾 Parasites in Young Kittens
With young kittens, parasites such as Giardia can recur suddenly, even after a negative fecal test, which is why we outline this possibility in:
the adoption invoice
the adoption-day instructions
the adoption contract
Giardia, roundworms, and other intestinal parasites are extremely common in rescue kittens and can flare up despite prior testing and treatment.
🐱 FHV-1 (Feline Herpesvirus)
FHV-1 is not tested for during standard rescue intake because:
almost all rescue cats have been exposed,
it is a lifelong virus, and
it normally presents only during periods of stress (such as rehoming).
A positive diagnosis after adoption is not unusual and does not mean the cat was knowingly adopted out sick.
💉 Vaccinations & Age Requirements
Our vaccination protocols follow standard shelter guidelines.
Young kittens receive:
FVRCP starting at 6–8 weeks
Boosters every 3–4 weeks
Deworming protocols
Preventatives appropriate for their age and weight
Nothing in our standard protocol involves vaccinating a kitten “too young” for any required vaccine. If a veterinarian believes otherwise, we are happy to review their notes.
Please send over the clinical records so our medical team can confirm and address any discrepancies.
🔍 Medical Record Transparency
Every adopter receives:
The medical chart
A detailed invoice
Adoption-day instructions
Contract outlining parasite recurrence and common kitten medical risks
We do not knowingly adopt out animals with undisclosed medical conditions, and we are committed to resolving any true medical concerns that arise shortly after adoption.
Once we receive the veterinary notes, we can determine the appropriate next steps — including whether care can be coordinated through our medical partners, or whether reimbursement is appropriate based on findings and timing of onset.
📘 Post-Adoption Support (Included With Every Adoption)
Pet Portal
• Access your medical records 24×7
• Instantly purchase pet insurance with exclusive FFF benefits
• To ensure coverage eligibility, purchase insurance BEFORE going to the vet
POST ADOPTION Support with Petcademy
Or text “Woof” to (224) 836-7563 to receive 30 days of support
• Behavior, litter box, cat introductions, training, and more
• 24×7 Vet Telehealth free trial for medical advice
• Look for a text message from Petcademy for your free 30-day trial
Automated Medical Request Form
• Request your medical records to be emailed
• Requires your cat’s PS ID number (on your invoice)
Lucy Groves2025.11.18
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Thankful to this org for all of their help with the fostering and adoption process for my cats! Everyone has been super helpful and supportive through the whole process, you can tell they really care about the work
Thank you, Lucy ! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us and helps in our mission to care for cats. 🐾
- The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Lucy Groves2025.11.18
A great organization that really loves these cats! I fostered with them for 2 years before adopting through them, they are always quick to respond to questions and provide great support.
Thank you, Lucy! Your kind words and dedication as a foster mean so much. We're thrilled to provide the support you need and are grateful you gave a forever home to one of our kitties! 🐾
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Ashley Peters2025.11.15
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We just picked up our two kittens yesterday from their foster mama, who took such good care of them, taught them the ropes, and loved on them. We are all over the moon for these kitties and so happy to have them as our new family members. Lori was an amazing help with all of my questions; literally, anything I needed at any time of day, she was there and helped us find the perfect kittens for our family. The adoption process was seamless and super easy; I highly recommend adopting from them.
Thank you, Ashley! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us and helps in our mission to care for cats. 🐾
- The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Ashley Peters2025.11.15
Just picked up our two kittens yesterday and we are all over the moon and impressed with how well they were taken care of trained and loved by their foster mama. They are the sweetest kittens. I wish I could’ve taken more than two. The adoption process was super easy and Lori was amazing at helping me find new kittens.
Thank you, Ashley! We’re thrilled to hear how happy you are with your new kittens and their loving care from their foster mama. We're so glad Lori could help match you with your perfect companions. Wishing you all the cuddles and joy!
Thank you so much for your support, Alina! We truly appreciate it and are thrilled to know you had a positive experience. Your kindness means a lot to us and the cats we care for 🐾.
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Kristine Harms2025.11.11
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Forever fortunate felines was really easy to work with and thorough. The communication was excellent and we are just in love with our kitty!
Thank you so much, Jacinda! We're thrilled you're happy with your new feline friend and had a great adoption experience. Wishing you both endless purrs and cuddles 🐾💜
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Wally Lebeau2025.11.06
FFF is a great place to adopt, the people there are very helpful and insightful. If you are looking to adopt, I highly recommend going here to do this
Thank you, Wally, for your kind words and recommendation! We're so glad you had a wonderful experience with us. Knowing we've made the process positive means the world to our team. Wishing you all the best with your furry friend!
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Gloria Banuelos2025.11.04
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Adopted our new kitten From Forever fortunate Felines. Very smooth application with great communication throughout the adoption process ☺️❤️
Thank you, Gloria! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us and helps in our mission to care for cats. 🐾
- The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
gloria Banuelos2025.11.04
We recently adopted a 2 month old kitten from Forever Fortunate feline Rescue and the process was very smooth. We got contacted by Diana a volunteer for application screening and then our kittens foster mom to complete our application process. Thank you to forever fortunate felines for the great communication and smooth process, we now have our new kitten at home.
Thank you, Gloria, for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear the process went smoothly and that you're enjoying your new kitten. Wishing you and your furry friend many happy moments together! 🐾
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Katelyn Luckett2025.10.24
Forever Fortunate Felines is an incredible organization. They took the time to ensure the cats I adopted were a good fit for both me and the cats, and were so informative and communicative during the process. Everyone I came into contact with was super kind and friendly, I can’t recommend them enough!
Thank you, Katelyn, for your kind words! We're so thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and that your fur babies are a perfect match. Wishing you and your new companions lots of love and joy! 🐾
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Katelyn Luckett2025.10.24
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Forever Fortunate Felines is amazing!!! They were so helpful and informative and kept me updated on my cats during the adoption process. They are so kind and caring and I can’t thank them enough for such a great experience!!
Thank you, Katelyn! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us and helps in our mission to care for cats. 🐾
- The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Isa Rangel2025.10.17
Great customer service ! The adoption steps went very smoothly. The volunteer Lori contacted me right after I filled my application for adoption. She explained all the steps and checked if I was a good match for the kittens I was interested in. She genuinely cares about the kittens . I would definitely recommend Forever Fortunate Felines 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thank you, Isa! We're thrilled you had such a smooth adoption experience. Lori truly cares about our kittens and works hard to ensure perfect matches. Your recommendation means so much to us! Enjoy your new furry family members! 🐾💖
The volunteer team at Forever Fortunate Felines
Isabela Rangel2025.10.16
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I stopped by Petco the other day and saw the QR codes to adopt cats . I immediately entered the FFF website and felt in love for two kittens 🐱 I filled all the application online and immediately I had a screener messaging me . Lori was very helpful explaining the whole process to me , getting references and telling me about the company. She wanted make sure the kittens were a good match and in good hands. She genuinely cares about all the rescued cats ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Everything went smoothly and I have the kittens home with me 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I got all their documentation and medical history. It was very helpful 🙌🙌🙌🙌 I would 100% recommend Forever Fortune Felines ♥️
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