Safe Haven of Iowa County

Iris (Victoria) was adopted in 2022, but sadly returned in December 2025. She had been peeing outside her litterbox, and ended up with some health issues that her adopters were not equipped to handle and provide the necessary care for. Iris has been diagnosed with a condition called Feline Interstital Cystitis, also known as FIC. 

This FIC condition is basically an inflammation of the bladder in cats.  Left untreated this inflammation can make the walls of the bladder thick, and make it more difficult to urinate, which mimics an infection however no bacteria is present.  It is important that Iris continues to receive care for this FIC condition, because without that the FIC could progress and cause an obstruction - which would make it impossible to urinate.  So this care includes a prescription food and medication cost (>$50 every few months) and is something that potential adopters need to be comfortable with providing, but we think Iris is definitely worth it and she will kindly repay her family with a lifetime of sweet feline cuddles and playful moments! Not to mention we think she is absolutely gorgeous! 

in addition the the medications she is receiving, we will be adding a Feliway diffuser in her room to hopefully help with her stress, as we know that FIC symptoms have been linked to stress, so a quieter home may also be the best fit for Iris.