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September 9, 2010

Really Thankful Thursday


And just what are we thankful for? Well ... since our last adoption update, we've had some great adoptions and received really heartwarming follow-up notes from some adoptive families. :)

The adoptions include five kitties we've covered previously on our blog: Babe (pictured above), Chyna, Oliver, Pip and Shaq. Also joining the ranks of official PAWS alumni are: Alexa, Almond, Cap'n Crunch, Cashew, Chester, Cutie Pie & Faith, Earl the Girl, Flower, Graham, Hank (to foster), Itchy & Scratchy, Jax, Jellybean (to live with Frenchie!), Kix & Trix, Ladybug, Lapis, Layla, Leif, Lolita, Ludwig (to foster), Macaroni, Magenta & Joon, Maya & Savannah, Mr. Friendly, Mr. Meow, Petal, Pisces, Polly, Queen Bee & her daughter, Quinn, Sweet Pea & Pesto, Tigor, and Tikka & Charlie.

As for the follow-up notes, here are a couple that we hope make you smile as much as they did us...

"Prince is doing well. He and I were MADE for each other. He is SUCH a lovey-bear! He now sleeps with me every night and lays on the foot of my recliner sometimes (especially if I am not feeling well). He likes to wake me up very early on weekend mornings to feed him by sneaking up next to my face and touching his little nose to mine and purring so loud you'd think a Harley Davidson was in my bedroom ... it's just too cute! He loves tummy-rubs and ear-scritching and if he had his way I would do it 24/7. When I talk to him ... he totally understands what I’m saying and acts on it. He greets me with much kitty-chatter when I come home at night and at bedtime! I just adore him!”

"Sherwood (who is now named Massimo) is doing great and has fully acclimated into our family. My older cat Bella has finally accepted him. It took close to 6 months, but it looks like we are there. They are now feeding together, and just the other day, Massimo had finished eating and as he turned the corner to leave the room he was face to face with Bella. They stopped and looked at each other. He then proceeded to lick her neck/chest area and nuzzled his head into her neck. It was the first time I witnessed a display of affection between them and frankly cutest thing I've ever seen them do! He's great with our kids - still a little skittish as they are a little loud for his taste and he keeps a low profile when we have guests (especially children). He kills all of the bugs too! He loves to get groomed and have his nails trimmed. Thanks again for helping us pick out and rescue the perfect addition to our family! We could not be happier. He truly is a gentle giant!"

Have a great day, everyone! :)

30 comments:

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

It's so nice to hear the positive adoption stories, and we hope all the little ones find their forever home soon.

The Monkeys said...

Such wonderful news and great feedback from happy cat parents!

Cara n Crew said...

What great news! Concats to the kitties and their new furrever homes. The updates on the alums were so sweet!

-Pip, Smidgen, Minnie

Brian's Home Blog said...

It always makes my whiskers grin up when I hear good stories like those!!!

Hannah and Lucy said...

It is always great to hear the good news stories.

The Whiskeratti said...

What wonderful stories. Thank you for sharing them!

Alley Cats and Angels of North Carolina said...

Great follow-ups -- YAY for the kitties. Congratulations on the adoptions (double yay!!).

Jacqueline said...

Love the adoption stories, the unconditional love between an animal and their family is a very wonderful, heartwarming thing...Happy Mo Cats Day, sweet friends...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Awesome. Those feedbacks mean so very much ~ they make all the heart ache that can come with a role like yours, so worthwhile. We are smiling.

Cat said...

Wonderful comments form the adoptive families! It's so nice to hear of such positive outcomes :-) I wish that all homeless kitties could have a happy ending in their future.

Such great work that you do :-)

Jana said...

These updates are so heartwarming! Thank you for sharing this wonderful news.

The Island Cats said...

Those updates notes are the best kind to get!! We're so glad everybuddy is doing well!!

Debra Taylor said...

And thank you for commenting on my blog http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/
It is so kind of you to acknowledge my efforts. Recently, we had one of our fosters adopted. But I need to be thanking you for all the wonderful adoptions you have accomplished! I love reading adoption stories. Keep up the great work you do!

Debby
http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Always good to hear of cats finding their forever homes!

Debra Taylor said...

Hi again - I never noticed you weren't on my blog list. I just added you!


Would you add me to your blog list?
http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much!

Debby in Arizona

Gattina said...

These are real good news ! I am always happy when a cat finds a new home, wherever it is in the world.

Teddy Westlife said...

Isn't it wonderful to hear the happy forever stories?

Marg said...

You sure are doing the cat world a big wonderful thing. It is always so good to hear about the kitties not only getting adopted but going to super homes. It always brings a smile to our Mom's face.
Have a great week end.

Vicki said...

I love these stories - feature more adoption stories!

Random Felines said...

YEAH!! We love those adoption updates!

HubbleSpacePaws said...

Yep, smiling from ear to ear, here! Adoption updates are the best! Makes it all so worthwhile, doesn't it?

Admiral Hestorb said...

This is a happy place to come and this blog is why. Mom and I loved reading about our brofurs and sisfurs away from us- and their new homes and how much they are loved. We are both smiling really big with the happy sweet news.

Amy & the house of cats said...

What great news! So many adoptions - that is just wonderful that so many kitties found their forever homes!! And the updates are great - it is good that everyone is enjoying their new families!!

caspersmom said...

It's so great to see the long list of alumni and that they have their forever homes. Read up on Prince and Massimo and so glad they are happy with their new families. Thank you for sharing their comments on how they are doing. Does my little cat heart good.

Casper

Sherry said...

Love those happy stories where loving people truly appreciate the gifts animals bring.

Gigi said...

Such a happy post! The Human getz really happy when kitties get adopted into their furever homes (oh, okay, she's glad for the woofies too, although I hope she never considers bringing one of them around HERE!)

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

That is wonderful news! We're so happy more furries have found forever homes. The follow-up notes are awesome!

Tamago said...

I'm very happy to see many happy stories!

Poppy Q said...

Ohh that makes us happy that some kitties got to get great furrever homes and people to love. Thanks for making our day!

Purrfect Haven said...

we loved reading the up dates. SWEET. Love Darcy and Bingley xx