Charlie

About Charlie

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Sex

Male

Age

Senior

Location

Bellingham, WA

From The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

Meet Charlie (aka Chuckles, aka The Dread Pirate Chuckles) At 13 years old, Charlie has mastered the art of gratitude.Whether you call him Charlie, Chuckles, or the Dread Pirate Chuckles (thanks to the one adorable little canine that still peeks out), he's the kind of cat who reminds you every day that love is worth fighting for.Charlie's early life wasn't kind. He spent who knows how long surviving on the streets before finally finding his way to us. When he arrived, he was in heartbreaking condition. He had severe dental disease, painful abscesses, and uncontrolled diabetes. Despite everything he'd been through, though, Charlie never stopped believing that people were worth loving.Over the months that followed, Charlie patiently endured two dental surgeries that left him with just three teeth. He took every medication, accepted every insulin injection, and trusted us completely as we helped him heal. Today he's comfortable, happy, and living his very best life.Charlie is diabetic, which means he'll need insulin injections every 12 hours for the rest of his life. The good news is that he's an absolute pro. His injections take just a moment, and he accepts them with the same…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Charlie works

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