Yesterday, I went with my friend Nicole to the Cat Protection Society to adopt a cat. Nicole wanted to find a companion for her 12 year old cat, Ethel who, last month, lost her sister Cocoa to cancer.
Here's a picture of Nicole's beloved Cocoa and Ethel (Cocoa is on the left, Ethel is the beautiful Tabby)
Here's a couple more pictures of Ethel:
When we arrived at the shelter the staff immediately started pointing out all of the available kittens. It was so depressing, because the shelter was caring for 400+ cats. Nicole and I wanted them all, of course. Anyway, Nicole told them about her situation with Ethel and the loss of Cocoa and that she was looking for an older cat - a 10 - 12 year old if possible. At first, I don't think the folks running the shelter took Nicole's request seriously..."Yes, Nicole REALLY wants an older cat.....
Nicole and I toured the entire facility in search of an older kitty. Eventually, a couple of the workers or volunteers started to help us. We were amazed that they knew every cat's name!
After searching for over and hour+, low and behold, a beautiful black cat with BIG gold eyes appeared. The ladies helping us told us that her name was Samantha and she had been living at the shelter for many years. Her previous owner died of cancer so, Samantha was brought to this shelter to, most likely, live out the remainder of her life ..... (Little did she know Nicole was looking for her)
What's really cool is that Samantha is 12 years old like Ethel and she was swirling around Nicole's legs when they first met. It was just too CUTE! Samantha was behaving as if she were grateful to find Nicole....LOL!
Here's a picture of Samantha:
The ladies at the shelter were very happy to see an older cat find a home for a change. They seemed a little sad when saying goodbye to Samantha but knew that she was going home with a wonderful cat mommy...
Samantha is home with Nicole now and is a little apprehensive and spooked about her new surroundings. Ethel is hissing at her from a distance but we're hoping that the two will become friends in the weeks to come. Crossing Fingers!!
Anyway, I just wanted to share our day with your guys... Nicole and I have a new mantra: "Older Babies Need A Home Too…" LOL!!
Here's a picture of Nicole's beloved Cocoa and Ethel (Cocoa is on the left, Ethel is the beautiful Tabby)
Here's a couple more pictures of Ethel:
When we arrived at the shelter the staff immediately started pointing out all of the available kittens. It was so depressing, because the shelter was caring for 400+ cats. Nicole and I wanted them all, of course. Anyway, Nicole told them about her situation with Ethel and the loss of Cocoa and that she was looking for an older cat - a 10 - 12 year old if possible. At first, I don't think the folks running the shelter took Nicole's request seriously..."Yes, Nicole REALLY wants an older cat.....
Nicole and I toured the entire facility in search of an older kitty. Eventually, a couple of the workers or volunteers started to help us. We were amazed that they knew every cat's name!
After searching for over and hour+, low and behold, a beautiful black cat with BIG gold eyes appeared. The ladies helping us told us that her name was Samantha and she had been living at the shelter for many years. Her previous owner died of cancer so, Samantha was brought to this shelter to, most likely, live out the remainder of her life ..... (Little did she know Nicole was looking for her)
What's really cool is that Samantha is 12 years old like Ethel and she was swirling around Nicole's legs when they first met. It was just too CUTE! Samantha was behaving as if she were grateful to find Nicole....LOL!
Here's a picture of Samantha:
The ladies at the shelter were very happy to see an older cat find a home for a change. They seemed a little sad when saying goodbye to Samantha but knew that she was going home with a wonderful cat mommy...
Samantha is home with Nicole now and is a little apprehensive and spooked about her new surroundings. Ethel is hissing at her from a distance but we're hoping that the two will become friends in the weeks to come. Crossing Fingers!!
Anyway, I just wanted to share our day with your guys... Nicole and I have a new mantra: "Older Babies Need A Home Too…" LOL!!
