Morris Animal Foundation research has helped thousands of cats through the years. On this page, read stories about the "faux felines" that represent the types of successes we've achieved for real cats around the world.

Jack:
"I spent six weeks in a shelter, where I got sick with upper respiratory infection. With MAF's research for shelter cats, cats like me will stay healthier and happier until we can all find good homes." Read more about the Helping Shelters Help Cats program.

Max:
"Thanks to decades of MAF studies, my risk of getting feline leukemia was lowered because I've been vaccinated." Read more about the research that helped lead to the FeLV vaccine.

Harley:
"When I was first diagnosed with diabetes at age 12, my human mom had to give me insulin shots twice a day. But then an MAF study showed that my condition could often be managed with diet. Now, I've lost weight and don't need shots – just tasty, high-protein food!" Read more about this feline diabetes breakthrough.

Pandora:
"When I first started running around a lot and lost weight, my parents were thrilled. (I was a bit chubby.) Luckily for me, I had my yearly doctor appointment, and she discovered I had hyperthyroidism. That's why I felt so frisky. I was treated right away before I got really sick. I hope other cats are as lucky as I was." Read more about what MAF has learned about early diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in cats.

Bailey:
"I was diagnosed with heart disease when I was 8. My dad was really worried that I could die from a related blood clot. (Sounds scary!) Thanks to research funded by MAF, I'm on medication that will help keep these clots from forming. I plan to live a long, long time!" Read more about MAF's heart disease research successes.

Sasha:
"My doctor is really smart so when she suspected I was in the early stages of chronic kidney disease, she started treating me right away with special food and drugs that will help slow my disease. I'm glad MAF is funding research to help diagnose this disease early so that cats like me can start being treated right away." Click here to find out about MAF's current research into kidney disease in cats.