Sashka update (with pics) :-)

To recap, many of you know that a few weeks ago we made the impossible and heartbreaking decision to find a new home for Sashka. When our puppy Ruby came into our lives, I had had cats and dogs before, and all had lived in harmony. Sunday adjusted well to Ruby and before long was relaxed around her. This transition was taking longer with Sashka but we were confident that with enough time and love and care she would be fine. A couple of months after we got Ruby, we got Chester as well, as a playmate and companion for Ruby. Again, Sunday adjusted well but Sashka seemed to get more and more withdrawn. She was still loving and sweet with me, but would not come anywhere near us if the dogs were around. This was difficult (as those of you with puppies will know) because young dogs are a LOT of work, and we had our hands full. We did everything we could to assimilate but she just was not adjusting. We tried everything, got our vet involved, and nothing worked.

This situation was made worse when we were forced to move house, and found out after we'd moved that our landlord would not allow us to have cats. Tanya (Kumbulu) very kindly fostered the girls for two weeks and then Sunday went to Mum. (We are moving at the end of our lease, we must have the cats back and we won't live anywhere without them again). But this kind of forced our hand as far as Sashka was concerned. She was miserable and we needed to do something to help her.

A friend that Max works with has a Russian Blue already and heard Max talking about our situation. She said, `You're not looking for a home for Sashka?? We'll take her, definitely!'. And so with much heartbreak and many tears, we let her go.

Well, it has been six weeks and we have had regular updates and photographs and went around there for dinner the other night. Sashka is about twice her size, so healthy, thick beautiful coat, eats off the kitchen bench out of a crystal bowl, and is about as loved as she could be. Her new family have two young sons who worship her, and she has a new brother, Ziggy - who she doesn't love yet but at least she has stopped hissing every time she sees him! Her new Meowmy, Helen, is a clinical nurse practitioner and works part time, and Sashka has a beautiful huge property (the fences of which are cat-proofed so they can go outside but they can't get outside the yard) with chooks and ducks and lots of wonderful things. They have said she is very playful and they just love her to bits!

Here are some pics.

Sashka and her new brother Ziggy - he is trying to make friends!


Sashka and the youngest boy, Dalton, who adores her


Sashka ripping up Callum's homework


In her new favourite spot on the desk by the computer (where she used to lie with me, too)


Eating off the kitchen bench!!


Sorry this is so long but it's been a while since I've posted and I thought you guys might like to see how she's going.

It seems that things worked out for all concerned. That's great, especially since you can get regular updates on Sashka. I am glad she is thriving in her new home.

I'm so glad that everything is working out for her and that she is happy!

I am so glad things worked out. I think everything happens for a reason and maybe God had let you have some time with Sashka so you could take her to the home that was meant for her. She is certainly a beautiful kitty and I am glad things are working out for her. Bless you for loving her enough to know that you couldn't give her what she needed Gods love shines on you. Give her and all your furbabies love for me.

eats off the kitchen bench out of a crystal bowl, and is about as loved as she could be

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Well Sarah, you couldn't have found a better home for her. Hopefully she'll warm up to her new brother and she'll have a new snuggle buddy for those cold Perth nights.

Originally Posted by pushylady

Well Sarah, you couldn't have found a better home for her. Hopefully she'll warm up to her new brother and she'll have a new snuggle buddy for those cold Perth nights.

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Well, it's warming up now! But I think that she'll have a relationship with him more like she had with Sunday and Cairo - playing and wrestling with the VERY occasional headbutt thrown in. She's a bit of a nutter.

But you're right - we couldn't have found a better home, they are intrigued by her, she's very different to Ziggy, their other cat, and they have just fallen head-over-heels. And the best part is we can go and visit whenever we want. Although when we went round for dinner she bit me and ran away. But I suppose I shouldn't have expected to get away with it scott-free

Although when we went round for dinner she bit me and ran away. But I suppose I shouldn't have expected to get away with it scott-free

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Oww.. Maybe she was confused by seeing you again?

wow. That was a hard decision....one that I definately could not have made myself. I can't imagine how difficult it was for you to decide to give up your little Sashka. I am so glad that Sashka is doing better, and is not as "withdrawn" as she was around the dogs. I hope this works out for her, it seems as if you found a wonderful home for her, I'm sure it will just take some time for her to be completely adjusted to her new life (and her new brother, but hey, little brothers are always a pain in the tushy ). Good luck Sashka, we're rooting for you!!!

Thank you for the update. Yes, Sashka looks very happy, and her new owner does too Sashka had a very good guardian angel looking out for her. And, not to downplay the seriousness of your difficult decision, but maybe when you can get another cat, you can find one who doesn't mind dogs.

She's sooo pretty!!! Thanks for sharing!