March 20, 2015

A friend comes back

A few weeks back, Tracey and I were checking out some of the newest PAWS cats. On one of the intake cages was a card that read, "Vine." I looked in, and gasped when I realized that the cute, round-faced adult kitty looking back at me was an old, dear friend who had been one of the first cats ever featured on our blog (back in January 2009).


Vine always had the sweetest, most loving disposition, and we never forgot this snuggly girl, even after she was adopted.  When we opened the cage door, it was pretty evident she remembered us, too.  And that she still had the same amazing personality.  She popped right up and repeatedly rubbed her face against mine, all the while kneading her cat bed and purring away. :)


We found out that Vine came back to PAWS through no fault of her own. Sadly, her human became ill, and is no longer able to keep her. We can tell Vine's human loved her a lot, and took good care of her.  And even though she's now a senior kitty (13 years old), it's clear she still has so much love to give, and so much life to live.  Vine is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, micro-chipped, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.  Won't you please consider giving this beautiful lovebug the new forever home she wants and deserves?

47 comments:

The Menagerie Mom said...

What a beautiful and sweet girl. Purrs to you, Vine!

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I'm so sad Vine's human had to give her up. :-( At least she is back where she is loved lots - and can take her time looking for exactly the right new home!

AnnStaub said...

Aw poor girl... she does look very pretty and very sweet. It's nice to see old friends again, but I hope she finds a home!

Mickey's Musings said...

It must have been hard for Vine's purrson to give her up.
WE will purr very hard that she gets another loving home.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ

Mr Puddy said...

Oh dear !
I really hope Miss Vine the best. And send purrs for the new best home plus I do tweet

Purrs

Create With Joy said...

Today's post really tugs at my heartstrings. How heartbreaking it is for both human and kitty to have to part under such conditions. At least sweet Vine is now among friends. Praying that she finds a very special home - what a beautiful, loving cat!

Thanks for joining us for Friendship Friday at Create With Joy!

Fr. Tom Fish said...

What a wonderful reunion, even if it was under sad circumstances. Hope little Miss Vine finds a new home soon!

Fozziemum said...

How sad for Vine and her person ..I am sure with having come from loving circumstances she will find a home quickly..all the best to Vine and her prson who must be so very distraught...loves Fozziemum xx

Fuzzy Tales said...

Oh, that's so sad for her--and for her human too, who obviously has loved her enough to take good care of her. We're sending purrs and purrayers that Vine finds another wonderful home in which she can happily live out her years.

Marg said...

Oh that is sad about Vine and her owner. But we are glad she is back at PAWS. We so hope she finds a wonderful home really soon.

The Island Cats said...

Vine is so sweet looking. We're sorry she has had to come back to the shelter and we purr that she finds another home soon.

Random Felines said...

we are sorry she had to come back under such sad circumstances (though this is why we are so glad shelters have that policy). she looks very sweet and hopefully another home will come along quickly

Hannah and Lucy said...

How sad that Vine and her human have had to part. We hope so much that Vine will find a new and loving home very soon and also that her human will be kept up to date with Vine by the cattery or more hopefully by her new loving family.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

The Whiskeratti said...

After all those years, that's so very sad. We purray that Vine, and all kittehs everywhere in need, will quickly find a wonderful Forever Home.

Kitties Blue said...

Vine, what a lovely girl you are with such beautiful green eyes. We will be purring and praying for you. At least you will have Kevin and Tracey visiting you and giving you love until you find your new home. Sending you kisses. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

Anonymous said...

It breaks my heart that Vine snd her owner had to part. I am glad she is safe, though. She is adorable.

Katie Isabella said...

Paws and fingers crossed! Precious couple, she and her mom and illness made them be parted. I am so sorry.

Unknown said...

Gosh shes a beauty! Too bad peoples can't keeps their pets when they gets sick. Vine, wes gots all our paws and claws crossed that yous gets a forever home soon!
Kisses
nellie

Danielle L Zecher said...

That's so sad when someone has to give up a beloved pet due to age/illness. I'm so glad Vine has a safe place to go back to, and hope she finds another home very soon.

Life with Dogs and Cats said...

Aw, so sad. I hope she finds a home soon. That sweet kitty certainly deserves it!

--Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

What a sweetheart. We are so sorry to hear about what she's been through and purring that someone scoops her up soon!

Tamago said...

I feel very sad for both Vine and her human :-( Bright side is that she is at PAWS with wonderful volunteers, being cared and loved. But I sure hope she finds her own forever home very soon xoxo

Jacqueline said...

What a gorgeous sweetheart, but a sad story for both dear Vine and her human...Purring and praying for precious Vine to find another home full of love for her!...Happy weekend, dear friends...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

A Tonl said...

Oh Vine, we imagine you must miss your human terribly. We sure hope someone comes for you soon!

Fur Everywhere said...

It's sad when old friends come back to the shelter. We are sorry about her human. We hope she finds a second loving home where she can spend the rest of her years.

Colehaus Cats said...

Sweet Vine, you are back with the friends who will do all they can to find you another perfect home!

Photo Cache said...

Oh sweet sweet Vine be assured that your friends at PAWS will do their best to find your another furever home. We purr.

Emma and Buster

Brian's Home Blog said...

That poor sweettie. We sure hope she gets a loving home again real quick like.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

just shared this gorgeous girl, praying she finds a new furever home equally as good...that's so sad xoxo

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is sad for Vine and her human. I hope she gets her home very soon.

Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101) said...

I hate when this happens but she's in good hands and I hope it's a very short time before her forever home arrives.

Unknown said...

Hope she gets the lovely home she deserves.

T Ellis said...

We will be there tomorrow to pick her up - my wife and sons just agreed!!

LP said...

How sad for Vine and her human. Her human must be heartbroken to have had to let her go. We fervently hope a loving, forever family will see how special a kitty she is and bring her home for one last and final forever. :)

the critters in the cottage xo

pilch92 said...

That is so sad. I wish I could take her.

Beth said...

It's so sad when animals return to the shelter, but there are circumstances where it's unavoidable. Vine looks like a sweetheart. Hope she gets a great new home soon.

Katiez Furry Mewz said...

Oh dear Vine. Glad for one thing, if you had to find another home, that you came back to PAWS and not somewhere else. Hope that T. Ellis and you are a good match. Purrz, Katie Kat.

2browndawgs said...

She looks very sweet. I hope she can find another good home.

Hilary said...

What a sweetie… I love how you all recognized each other, although it makes me so sad too….

meowmeowmans said...

THANK YOU for adopting this super special and much loved kitty. We all love Vine so much, and were over the moon when we found out she was being adopted by a loving forever family. Please send updates and photos, okay? :)

Ellen in Oregon said...

Vine seems like a perfect kitty for people to adopt. I would do it myself if I lived closer. Sometimes people shy away from "Senior" cats. At only 13 Vine may have many more years of life to live. The last cat I adopted lived past her 25th birthday. I hope Vine finds her final permanent home very soon as losing another home & owner is so stressful for these older cats..

Deb Barnes said...

Oh... precious darling... I do hope Vine finds a furever home again soon.

Clooney said...

We are sad to hear that Vine lost her forever home but are glad she is back at PAWS where she will be so loved and cared for. How wonderful that you can now spend time with her again and she with you, that is special. Purrs to her...

Pawesome Cats said...

Sad that Vine's human had to give her up...but we're glad you're helping her find a new home for her senior years.

Squeedunk Cats and Z-Girl said...

Oh beautiful Vine! I'm so sorry she is back--but I am also GRATEFUL that her human loved her so much that she gave her to PAWS to find her the purrfect furever home. Some wonderful person will take her and love her just the same. Purrs to you for keeping her safe and healthy while she waits...

pibble said...

YAY!!!!! Vine is such a loving kitty, I'm so happy she's already got a great home!

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

What a beautiful and sweet girl !
So sad to her that Vine´s human got ill and had to give her up :(

XOXO