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December 31, 2023

Ava's New Year Selfie / Year in Review

 


Happy MEW Year! With another year coming to a close, it’s a time for hoping and dreaming of good things to come. That will most certainly be the case for a whole bunch of (now former) PAWS kitties (well over 400 with one day of adoptions still remaining) who found their happily ever afters this year. Those of you who've been here before probably recognize some of the faces in this collage of just some of our friends who will be ringing in 2024 with their forever families!


Row 1: Barcode, Lorax, Gingerbread, Ingrid, Bonfire, Eric the Red, Picasso, Abby, Max, Pumpkin Spice | Row 2: Rafi, Stavros, Banana, Hornet, Monkey, Orlando, Queenie, Savannah, Belladonna, Marshmallow | Row 3: Willa, Donovan, Ladybird, Mustang, Maverick, Moonbeam, Princess, Colby, Havarti, Bentley | Row 4: Porsche, Pawley, Raya, Starlord, Eggplant, Magik, Paperclip, Scotch Tape, Remy, Spooky | Row 5: Finster, Gary, Bacall, Calliope, Dragonfly, Kip, Louie, Luna, Twizzy, Dela | Row 6: Luigi, Crowley, Dean, Snapdragon, Callie, Greta, Fiesty, Ouzo, Ginny, Georgia | Row 7: Mittens, Tarot, Thor, Aura, Cucumber, Hawke, Pinky, Tangerine, Violet, Brennan | Row 8: Mira, Tairn, Ladybug, Softee, Kailani, Spartan, Suzuki, Sweet Potato, Crystal, Fortune | Row 9: Bo Peep, Dara, Hamm, Hayley, Jeff, Jesse, Jolene, William, Watermelon, Farrah | Row 10: Donovan, Rhiannon, Finnley, Seamus, Blueberry, Cappy, Lulu, Winnie, Rusty, Dutton


And what would a year-in-review be without us sharing a few happy tails from some 2023 graduates?

 

 
Jolene (now known as Gracie) went home (by train from CT to NYC) because not only was her person very sad after one of her cats passed on, but so was her other cat, Carson. Carson loves his person, but she concluded that there is no substitute for fish breath and a warm furry coat, so she brought Gracie home to help fill the void. At first, Gracie lived under the bed and Carson watched her from the doorway. He gradually moved closer and closer and eventually Gracie came out and about. She began wrapping her tail around him, rubbing up against him and touching noses. Carson returned her affection and soon began settling in to sleep next to her. Now they chase each other, play with toys and just like being together. Gracie’s spot under the bed has been abandoned and her sweet being and presence is moving them forward as a new family.

Known as Snacks now, Watermelon has been home for three months and getting sweeter and sweeter every day. He talks to his person throughout the day with tiny beeps, chirps, and trills, loves his toys and seems very content. He likes to sleep under the covers and enjoys snuggling into his person whether she’s resting in bed or on the couch. He is fascinated watching his person work, follows the pointer on her screen and flops onto her laptop at least once a day! He also loves watching nature shows and will stare at the otters, penguins, and herds of buffalo for hours! He’s the best little boy and will continue to be spoiled forever.

 

Goldie (now know as Acie) is a very affectionate little girl. All she wants is a smushy lap or a shoulder on which to cuddle. Playtime is good, but cuddling is paramount! Acie is such a darling that her main man doesn’t want to go to work. He just wants to rub her tummy! And when they went on a vacation last month, they thought about Acie longingly several times a day! She’s their love and they are eternally grateful for the care she got at PAWS!



Twizzy’s new family has a Seinfeld theme going in their house, so they renamed her to Marble, as in marble rye! Her new big brother Newman likes having her around. Marble likes being as high up as possible, but also comes down to be a love! Marble is great with visitors to the house and has helped bring Newman out of his shell. She’s getting accustomed to the family routines and Newman has shown her the ropes. In return, she has taught Newman about those high places he never thought about before! The family says that Marble is the fastest cat they have ever known and a great little cat!



Hei-Hei and Khleo have settled in nicely, but they’re still fresh with the dog and get into trouble (especially Hei-Hei). Khleo loves to sleep between his people and nudge them for affection. They’re very bonded, do everything together and butt heads to greet each other. They love to wrestle and their people take bets on who will win! They are loved so much!

Congratulations to all of the graduates and their forever families! We wish all of them, and all of YOU, a new year (and many, many more to come) filled with happiness, good health, and love.

HAPPY MEW YEAR!

26 comments:

M Dawson said...

Ooh does't this move you to tears. All Those Adoptions. Happy Cats whose faith in humans in renewed once again.

Bless you PAWS for your astonishing work with so many cats. You change lives every single day.

Thank you,

Marjorie an (former wildie) Toulouse

Kitties Blue said...

Such a wonderful and uplifting post. The number of graduates is amazing, and we absolutely loved seeing all the photos and hearing a bit about some of the kitties in their homes. Thank you, Kevin and Tracey, for being part of the PAWS family and sharing these kitties with all of us. And thanks for having a hopper every week.Happy New Year to Ava and you both. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh

Leah said...

Fantastic selfie of Ava! Just loved reading about the PAWS kitties in their homes. Many thanks, Kevin and Tracey, for the wonderful work you do on behalf of kitties. Happy New Year!

Zoolatry said...

A wonderful, an amazing accomplishment ~ thanks to the extraordinary staff of PAWS, no doubt helped by both of you ~ Kevin & Tracey, and your never ending commitment to promoting the adoption of these beautiful kitties in need. May you all be blessed for your efforts and may the New Year bring one and all continued success.

Kea said...

This is a lovely way to wind up the year. Here's to many more adoptions in 2024, and to a new year filled with love and Light. ❤️ 🙏

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Look at all those happy kitties!

Thank you for all that you do, Kevin and Tracey.

Happy New Year xx

The J-Cats said...

It's wonderful to know that you have helped so many kitties find their fur-effur homes and families. It makes Us feel so much better, despite the horrible year it's been in other areas.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

It is lovely to see that so many kitties got their forever homes. It is lovely too to hear how they are getting on.
I took your Christmas card from your Christmas post and have added it to my post now. Happy New Year to you.

The Island Cats said...

How wonderful to see so many find their forever homes! Thank you for all you do for them. Happy New Year to you all!

Katie Isabella said...

I am very thankful too, for all that you and Tracey do atPAWS doe these babies. SO loved seeing all the Graduates and some of their Happy Ever Afters! Thank you for that!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

I totally love this post and that collage is such a happy one! I really enjoyed the happy stories too and they did make my eyes a bit weepy wet in a good way. Thanks for helping so many find their happiness and Happy New Year from all of us!!! Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

pilch92 said...

Beautiful post. So nice to read good news. Wishing you, Tracey and Ava a happy and healthy new year. XO

da tabbies o trout towne said...

conga ratz two de en tire clazz oh 2023 !!!!...we bee buzzed happee for ewe all :) and heerz two a most awesum pawsum mew yeer two everee one :) ♥♥♥♥

Deb Barnes said...

Such a heartfelt post! Happy New Year from Deb and the Zee/Zoey gang! Wishes for love, peace, and kindness.

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

Love this SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!

Eastside Cats said...

Happy New Year, and may 2024 be good to you and yours.

Anonymous said...

This makes me so happy. I was just looking at a previous post and wondering how many precious felines have found homes this year.

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Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

Oh my mouses! OH MY MOUSES!!! Just look at all those wonderful kitties who were able to find loving homes.

Now THAT makes for a VERY Happy New Year, for sure.

PURRS

www.shelter-cats.com said...

Happy New Year, Kevin and Tracey and Ava.
This was a lovely look back at 2023.
Love,
Maggie

Danielle L Zecher said...

I love reading the happily ever after adoption stories. Thank you, and everyone at PAWS, for all of the work you do to help so many kitties find their forever homes and have a safe and loving place until they do. You're awesome!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Soooo wonderful to see so many adoptions!! Thank you for ALL that you do!!!!!!!!!!!! May 2024 be extra kind to ALL OF YOU!! Sending much love to you all, today and always! xoxo

Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...

O how wonderful to read about their new lives and we're so happy for them and you made it possible, dear furriends💗 Double Pawkisses for a Happy New Year to all of you. Make it a great one🎇🐾😽💞

catsynth said...

Happy New Year, Kevin, Tracey, and Ava!
Such a happy way to look back at the year with all the kitties at PAWS who found they're forever homes.
Hoping for many more happy stories in 2024!

-CatSynth (Amanda, Sam Sam, and Big Merp)

messymimi said...

I pray you have a blessed and beautiful Happy new Year and all your animals find forever homes!

Three Chatty Cats said...

Yay for all of the adoptions!!! Happy New Year, friends!