SCRATCHING POST The FURRY FRIENDS Helping homeless and abused cats May 2017 Mailing Address 6715 NE 63rd Street, Suite 450, Vancouver, WA 98661 Message 360-993-1097 Web furryfriendswa.org Dear Friends, I want to tell everyone how proud I am to be president of Furry Friends and of our place in Clark County. We are a steadfast and diligent organizaon. We can never stop because the flow of cats never stops. We are a revolving door. We bring cats in. We adopt cats out. In and out. Every day we live with the reality that we cannot save/rescue/help every cat presented to us because we have limited income (for medical, food and shelter), space (for cats to roam the house freely and safely), and volunteers (crical to our existence), but for those we have saved/rescued/helped we have made a difference in their life. I want to tell you about a couple of these cats. As you should all know, once a cat comes to Furry Friends it stays with us unl a forever home is found, this could be days or years. And no maer the condion they arrive in they are ours to care for and love. Lillian, Siamese mix, came to us Oct 2016 and caught us by surprise. The people that found her thought she was maybe 1–2 years old, but during the intake exam it was determined she was at least 14 years old. She was given a full health exam and senior blood panel and we found she had major health issues. Most urgent was her high blood pressure which was threatening her eyesight and her life if we hadn’t caught it and treated it when we did. Everyone loved her and smothered her with affecon. But the hope that she at 14 years with so many medical issues, would ever find a forever home was prey slim. We started looking for a permanent foster home where she would have one- on-one aenon and peace and quiet. Much to our surprise Mary Lee and Jerry from Astoria found her on our Peinder. com page. They have a heart for senior cats and ended up adopng her with all her medical problems and taking her home to Astoria in February. What a cause for celebraon! Carlos came to us Feb 2016 due to a medical issue in his family that required them to rehome him. He weighed in at 20 pounds and was prey inmidang. We really should have asked more quesons and not taken him because he was known to bite and unfortunately several of our volunteers were bien by him over the months. But he was handsome and as we worked with him some of the volunteers could play with him and pet him, but we sll had to be careful. He was segregated from the other cats and he never went to the adopon center or the cat shows. We were trying to work with him, but we just couldn’t trust him. A year later his original owner saw our posng of Carlos on Facebook and that we sll had him. They immediately contacted us and wanted to adopt him back. The family issue was resolved which allowed them to take Carlos back home. They knew about his behavior and apparently he had always been this way and they were okay with that! This was the best thing for Carlos and we were all so happy that he could go back home where he was understood and loved anyway! Kahlulu, aka Tallulah, whose story is on page 2, caused me a bit of stress. She came in Aug 2016. She had some issues with peeing inappropriately and at our house she was always outside on the cao. We kept a watch for the peeing and as winter approached much to our dismay, she sll stayed outside most of the me. All winter long you could find Kahlulu on the bench buried under a pile of blankets. We tried bringing her inside but she would just go back out the cat door and find her bed. I was worried that she wanted to be an outside cat and Furry Friends endorses indoor only! What to do? Thankfully one fine day in April, David came in and met her and the rest is history as wrien on page 2. This lile princess has her daddy wrapped around her lile paw! Each and every one of these lile four- legged, furry lives are so precious and when a cat presents us a challenge, whether it is age, health, or behavior it means so much when humanity surprises us with an open heart and open eyes that can see beyond the here and now and into the true character of the cat. Jennifer Hart President, Furry Friends Execuve Commiee President’s Letter Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support:
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LOOKING FOR A FUREVER HOME
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Marshall is friendly and outgoing, and was discovered seeking food and shelter from a compassionate resident on Officers Row. Despite his solo adventures, he’s ready for a new, loving forever home. Male, DOB: March 2014
Puff is a quiet and gentle lady. She purrs softly as you stroke her chin or rub her belly. She would likely be happiest in a forever home with another gentle adult cat, or where she is the only kitty being loved on. Spayed Female, DOB: Aug 2011
Ocelot is a tiny little bundle at 5.6 pounds, but feisty and athletic! She is a friendly lap kitty, but will instigate fights with other cats so needs to be the only kitty in her new home. She’s okay with dogs! Spayed Female, DOB: Jan 2008
Shadow is a bit cautious at first, but with gentle pets and sweet talk, she warms up quickly. She loves to bat the felt wand toy, and likes to rest in a cozy bed up high to keep an eye on things. Spayed Female, DOB: April 2015
Bagera is a sweet, playful alpha cat, so he needs to be the only cat in his forever home. He loves to talk, cuddle, play, and chase down bugs. He’s not keen on being picked up! Neutered Male, DOB: June 2010
Boo is a wonderful lap cat, and is curious and attentive. Super friendly and affectionate, he loves to be picked up and will cuddle, purr and reach out his paw to caress you. Neutered Male, DOB: Mar 2010
Nova has a sweet, lovable side, but needs patience to gain his trust. He had a reaction to anesthesia so he has a head tilt and walks just a little off, which hopefully will resolve. Neutered Male, DOB: Dec 2012
Josie is as friendly as they com, eager to be petted. She likes to watch activity out the window and she is affectionate and outgoing. Spayed Female, DOB: Jan 2013
SCRATCHINGPOSTThe
FURRY FRIENDS Helping homeless and abused cats May 2017
Mailing Address 6715 NE 63rd Street, Suite 450, Vancouver, WA 98661 Message 360-993-1097 Web furryfriendswa.org
Dear Friends,
I want to tell everyone how proud I am to be president of Furry Friends and of our place in Clark County. We are a steadfast and diligent organization. We can never stop because the flow of cats never stops. We are a revolving door. We bring cats in. We adopt cats out. In and out.
Every day we live with the reality that we cannot save/rescue/help every cat presented to us because we have limited income (for medical, food and shelter), space (for cats to roam the house freely and safely), and volunteers (critical to our existence), but for those we have saved/rescued/helped we have made a difference in their life. I want to tell you about a couple of these cats.
As you should all know, once a cat comes to Furry Friends it stays with us until a forever home is found, this could be days or years. And no matter the condition they arrive in they are ours to care for and love.
Lillian, Siamese mix, came to us Oct 2016 and caught us by surprise. The people that found her thought she was maybe 1–2 years old, but during the intake exam it was determined she was at least 14 years old. She was given a full health exam and senior blood panel and we found she had major health issues. Most urgent was her high blood pressure which was threatening her eyesight and her life if we hadn’t caught it and treated it when we did. Everyone loved her and smothered her with affection. But the hope that she at 14 years with so many medical issues, would ever find a forever home was pretty slim. We started looking for a permanent foster home where she would have one-on-one attention and peace and quiet. Much to our surprise Mary Lee and Jerry
from Astoria found her on our Petfinder.com page. They have a heart for senior cats and ended up adopting her with all her medical problems and taking her home to Astoria in February. What a cause for celebration!
Carlos came to us Feb 2016 due to a medical issue in his family that required them to rehome him. He weighed in at 20 pounds and was pretty intimidating. We really should have asked more questions and not taken him because he was known to bite and unfortunately several of our volunteers were bitten by him over the months. But he was handsome and as we worked with him some of the volunteers could play with him and pet him, but we still had to be careful. He was segregated from the other cats and he never went to the adoption center or the cat shows. We were trying to work with him, but we just couldn’t trust him. A year later his original owner saw our posting of Carlos on Facebook and that we still had him. They immediately contacted us and wanted to adopt him back. The family issue was resolved which allowed them to take Carlos back home. They knew about his behavior and apparently he had always been this way and they were okay with that! This was the best thing for Carlos and we were all so happy that he could go back home where he was understood and loved anyway!
Kahlulu, aka Tallulah, whose story is on page 2, caused me a bit of stress. She came in Aug 2016. She had some issues with peeing inappropriately and at our house she was always outside on the catio. We kept a watch for the peeing and as winter approached much to our dismay, she still stayed outside most of the time. All winter long you could find Kahlulu on
the bench buried under a pile of blankets. We tried bringing her inside but she would just go back out the cat door and find her bed. I was worried that she wanted to be an outside cat and Furry Friends endorses indoor only! What to do? Thankfully one fine day in April, David came in and met her and the rest is history as written on page 2. This little princess has her daddy wrapped around her little paw!
Each and every one of these little four-legged, furry lives are so precious and when a cat presents us a challenge, whether it is age, health, or behavior it means so much when humanity surprises us with an open heart and open eyes that can see beyond the here and now and into the true character of the cat.
Jennifer Hart President, Furry Friends Executive Committee
President’s Letter
Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support:
Tallulah and David HicksFrom ‘Kahlulu’ to ‘Tallulah’
From Kahlulu to Tallulah may not seem so great a change, but for one fabulous feline, having waited oh-so-long for her Prince Charming, it changed her entire cat world.
From the shelter of Furry Friends to the sanctuary of a fur-ever home, this kiss-able kitty’s dream had finally come true.
“I saw her on Petfinder in December 2016,” explains real life Prince Charming, David Hicks, “and when I revisited the site in April 2017, I was surprised to see that sweet face still there. Her face is what drew me in. I had a Calico cat (also a
“She’s also a happy blend of affection and independence. A lap kitty for my housemate, she lets me pick her up and snuggle her while she purrs and purrs. She also enjoys padding over to me to get to my water glass or leading me from one room to another. To satisfy her independent side, there’s a glassed-in porch where she can watch the squirrels and the birds.
And when this kitty’s kingdom (or is that queen-dom?) settles down for the night?“ She has two humans to choose from, and as far as I can tell, she divides her time equally between us!”
rescue) with similar markings more than 10 years ago, and she was an angel.
“I changed her name from Kahlulu to Tallulah because it sounded more glamorous to me. And she is glamorous. She’s also the queen of hearts and the sovereign of all she surveys because I accepted — without hesitation — Furry Friends’ stipulation that she remain an only pet. And I’m more than happy with that. Now, when people say, ‘David, she’s going to be lonely. You HAVE to get another cat!’, I can honestly say it was part of the agreement.
“Tallulah’s adjustment to her new home was immediate, and I feel very fortunate because I had a similar experience with my previous Calico. Her sweet presence makes everything feel better, and while she’s mostly a laid back lady, she does have her playful moments when she goes zipping round the house.
“I haven’t yet found a toy — either a feather wand, laser light, even a rolling ball — that excites her enough to interact with me. Not Tallulah! She gets more excited by a stray leaf that’s worked its way into the living room.
CAT SHOWSHazel Dell PetSmart 316 NE 78th St, Vancouver WA 98665
• 1st Saturday of each month 1 1am–2pm
• 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday
of each month 12–3pm
Come meet some of our adoptable kitties!
Fundraising
Donate while you shop…Amazon smile When you shop AmazonSmile, Furry Friends will receive 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchases. To choose Furry Friends as your charity, just go to smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html, then make sure you go to smile.amazon.com each time you shop on Amazon.
Fred Meyer Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Furry Friends at fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Search for “Furry Friends” or by our nonprofit number 94197. Rewards Cards are available for free at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
Divine Consign When you take an item in to consign you tell them to give the proceeds to Furry Friends instead of back to you. Items need to be in good condition and if you have a large item, it is best to call them first at (360) 695-6443. devineconsignfurniture.org
GoodSearch Use GoodSearch.com when you search the internet — they will donate a penny to us every time you do. Use GoodShop.com when you shop online — they have more than 2,500 major brands, over 100,000 coupons and donate a percentage of every purchase you make to Furry Friends. Click the “Become a Supporter” button on our profile page at: goodsearch.com/nonprofit/furry-friends-wa-organization.aspx
WISHLIST Bleach Paper towels Liquid hand soap, dish detergent Tall kitchen garbage bags KMR milk replacement Natural Balance dry and canned
(HE, liquid, fragrance-free) Gift cards for Orchards Feed or
All Natural Pet Supply Bird seed (no millet)
Items can be taken to Woodin’ You Pampered Paws, 13305 NE Hwy 99 #102, Vancouver WA 98686
Buy your tickets for CattyShack! September 30, 2017, 5:00 to 9:00pm
Firstenburg Community Center
Advanced tickets will go on sale June 1st for our 9th Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. This year’s theme, “CattyShack,” encourages attendees to wear costumes that reflect fun-loving and golfing antics of the film “CaddyShack.” The evening includes complimentary photos, a dazzling assortment of silent auction items, catered dinner and dessert bar, live auction, and a costume contest. Tickets are $50 on furryfriendswa.org or $55 at the door.
To donate a NEW item worth $30 or more to the auction, please contact [email protected]. Donations will be accepted until August 31st, 2017.
MemorialsIn memory of… Irene Marsh who adored cats! — Kathryn Crandall Cindy Adolphe — Deen AdolpheGeneva Beck who loved cats and was a friend to feral cats — Deb Marlys Darlene Peterson a gentle soul who loved animals — Nancy MarshCarol Trammell, she loved cats and I miss her — Betty MooreJack M. who had a special place in his heart and lap for kitties. — Tasha AngelThe Unsinkable Molly — Alice and Martha DuffBoodak and Chai — Julie and Jack Smith
All the wonderful cats that have given us such joy throughout our lifetime — Nancy J MarshUkiah and Homer — Vickie JohnMissie — Julie L. MarksNicky, Opus, Graci — Carole Palmer and Larry SneedSpooky and Lilly Locca — Stacey LorimerAll my passed kitties — Joyce Wester
In honor of…Oreo, my furry rescue — Connie BasinskiTanika & Mike Campbell — Joan WelchMaurice and Spencer — Carmen RobinsonLisa Sandstom — Kathleen Branan
Adoption stories We post adoption stories to the Furry Friends website and Facebook page every week or two. furryfriendswa.org
Cat Tales We have been posting cat education stories to The Columbian blog page for Furry Friends for over a year now. We have over 50 cat education stories on that site. blogs.columbian.com/cat-tales/
Daily News on our Facebook page facebook.com/furryfriendswa
The Cats Meow 330 NE Chkalov Dr, Vancouver, WA 98684. We always have one or two of our kitties there waiting to be adopted. If you haven’t visited this place, you are in for a treat!
Parking Lot Funding Furry Friends has been in our new home for seven months now and we can’t begin to tell you how happy the kitties and volunteers are to have our own place. We have two more major projects: adding a large parking lot on the southwest side of the property; and installing a sidewalk along the front of the property (which is required by the city). We have been working for months with an architect and a civil engineer on these plans which are almost complete. With only $19,000 left in our building fund, our goal is to raise $30,000 more to pay for these projects. We are asking for your help with this unavoidable expense. Would you contribute $50 or $100 to help us raise enough money?
Cat Notes
Tallulah and David HicksFrom ‘Kahlulu’ to ‘Tallulah’
From Kahlulu to Tallulah may not seem so great a change, but for one fabulous feline, having waited oh-so-long for her Prince Charming, it changed her entire cat world.
From the shelter of Furry Friends to the sanctuary of a fur-ever home, this kiss-able kitty’s dream had finally come true.
“I saw her on Petfinder in December 2016,” explains real life Prince Charming, David Hicks, “and when I revisited the site in April 2017, I was surprised to see that sweet face still there. Her face is what drew me in. I had a Calico cat (also a
“She’s also a happy blend of affection and independence. A lap kitty for my housemate, she lets me pick her up and snuggle her while she purrs and purrs. She also enjoys padding over to me to get to my water glass or leading me from one room to another. To satisfy her independent side, there’s a glassed-in porch where she can watch the squirrels and the birds.
And when this kitty’s kingdom (or is that queen-dom?) settles down for the night?“ She has two humans to choose from, and as far as I can tell, she divides her time equally between us!”
rescue) with similar markings more than 10 years ago, and she was an angel.
“I changed her name from Kahlulu to Tallulah because it sounded more glamorous to me. And she is glamorous. She’s also the queen of hearts and the sovereign of all she surveys because I accepted — without hesitation — Furry Friends’ stipulation that she remain an only pet. And I’m more than happy with that. Now, when people say, ‘David, she’s going to be lonely. You HAVE to get another cat!’, I can honestly say it was part of the agreement.
“Tallulah’s adjustment to her new home was immediate, and I feel very fortunate because I had a similar experience with my previous Calico. Her sweet presence makes everything feel better, and while she’s mostly a laid back lady, she does have her playful moments when she goes zipping round the house.
“I haven’t yet found a toy — either a feather wand, laser light, even a rolling ball — that excites her enough to interact with me. Not Tallulah! She gets more excited by a stray leaf that’s worked its way into the living room.
CATSHOWSHazel Dell PetSmart 316 NE 78th St, Vancouver WA 98665
• 1st Saturday of each month 1 1am–2pm
• 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month 12–3pm
Come meet some of our adoptable kitties!
Fundraising
Donate while you shop…Amazon smile When you shop AmazonSmile, Furry Friends will receive 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchases. To choose Furry Friends as your charity, just go to smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html, then make sure you go to smile.amazon.com each time you shop on Amazon.
Fred Meyer Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Furry Friends at fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Search for “Furry Friends” or by our nonprofit number 94197. Rewards Cards are available for free at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
Divine Consign When you take an item in to consign you tell them to give the proceeds to Furry Friends instead of back to you. Items need to be in good condition and if you have a large item, it is best to call them first at (360) 695-6443. divineconsignfurniture.org
GoodSearch Use GoodSearch.com when you search the internet — they will donate a penny to us every time you do. Use GoodShop.com when you shop online — they have more than 2,500 major brands, over 100,000 coupons and donate a percentage of every purchase you make to Furry Friends. Click the “Become a Supporter” button on our profile page at: goodsearch.com/nonprofit/furry-friends-wa-organization.aspx
WISHLIST
BleachPaper towels Liquid hand soap, dish detergentTall kitchen garbage bagsKMR milk replacement Natural Balance dry and canned cat or kitten food100% canned pumpkin Integrity scoopable cat litter (Orchards Feed) Laundry detergent (HE, liquid, fragrance-free) Gift cards for Orchards Feed or All Natural Pet SupplyBird seed (no millet)
Items can be taken to Woodin’ You Pampered Paws, 13305 NE Hwy 99 #102, Vancouver WA 98686
Buy your tickets for CattyShack! September 30, 2017, 5:00 to 9:00pm
Firstenburg Community Center
Advanced tickets will go on sale June 1st for our 9th Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. This year’s theme, “CattyShack,” encourages attendees to wear costumes that reflect fun-loving and golfing antics of the film “CaddyShack.” The evening includes complimentary photos, a dazzling assortment of silent auction items, catered dinner and dessert bar, live auction, and a costume contest. Tickets are $50 on furryfriendswa.org or $55 at the door.
To donate a NEW item worth $30 or more to the auction, please contact [email protected]. Donations will be accepted until August 31st, 2017.
MemorialsIn memory of… Irene Marsh who adored cats! — Kathryn Crandall Cindy Adolphe — Deen AdolpheGeneva Beck who loved cats and was a friend to feral cats — Deb Marlys Darlene Peterson a gentle soul who loved animals — Nancy MarshCarol Trammell, she loved cats and I miss her — Betty MooreJack M. who had a special place in his heart and lap for kitties. — Tasha AngelThe Unsinkable Molly — Alice and Martha DuffBoodak and Chai — Julie and Jack Smith
All the wonderful cats that have given us such joy throughout our lifetime — Nancy J MarshUkiah and Homer — Vickie JohnMissie — Julie L. MarksNicky, Opus, Graci — Carole Palmer and Larry SneedSpooky and Lilly Locca — Stacey LorimerAll my passed kitties — Joyce Wester
In honor of…Oreo, my furry rescue — Connie BasinskiTanika & Mike Campbell — Joan WelchMaurice and Spencer — Carmen RobinsonLisa Sandstom — Kathleen Branan
Adoption stories We post adoption stories to the Furry Friends website and Facebook page every week or two. furryfriendswa.org
Cat Tales We have been posting cat education stories to The Columbian blog page for Furry Friends for over a year now. We have over 50 cat education stories on that site. blogs.columbian.com/cat-tales/
Daily News on our Facebook page facebook.com/furryfriendswa
The Cats Meow 330 NE Chkalov Dr, Vancouver, WA 98684. We always have one or two of our kitties there waiting to be adopted. If you haven’t visited this place, you are in for a treat!
Parking Lot Funding Furry Friends has been in our new home for seven months now and we can’t begin to tell you how happy the kitties and volunteers are to have our own place. We have two more major projects: adding a large parking lot on the southwest side of the property; and installing a sidewalk along the front of the property (which is required by the city). We have been working for months with an architect and a civil engineer on these plans which are almost complete. With only $19,000 left in our building fund, our goal is to raise $30,000 more to pay for these projects. We are asking for your help with this unavoidable expense. Would you contribute $50 or $100 to help us raise enough money?
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Ivy enjoys being picked up, carried about, and hugged before wriggling respectfully to be set down to explore her surroundings. Energetic and playful, she bats and leaps after toys and likes climbing the sisal cat tree. Spayed Female, DOB: Oct 2012
Puff is a quiet and gentle lady. She purrs softly as you stroke her chin or rub her belly. She would likely be happiest in a forever home with another gentle adult cat, or where she is the only kitty being loved on. Spayed Female, DOB: Aug 2011
Ocelot is a tiny little bundle at 5.6 pounds, but feisty and athletic! She is a friendly lap kitty, but will instigate fights with other cats so needs to be the only kitty in her new home. She’s okay with dogs! Spayed Female, DOB: Jan 2008
Shadow is a bit cautious at first, but with gentle pets and sweet talk, she warms up quickly. She loves to bat the felt wand toy, and likes to rest in a cozy bed up high to keep an eye on things. Spayed Female, DOB: April 2015
Bagera is a sweet, playful alpha cat, so he needs to be the only cat in his forever home. He loves to talk, cuddle, play, and chase down bugs. He’s not keen on being picked up! Neutered Male, DOB: June 2010
Boo is a wonderful lap cat, and is curious and attentive. Super friendly and affectionate, he loves to be picked up and will cuddle, purr and reach out his paw to caress you. Neutered Male, DOB: Mar 2010
Nova has a sweet, lovable side, but needs patience to gain his trust. He had a reaction to anesthesia so he has a head tilt and walks just a little off, which hopefully will resolve. Neutered Male, DOB: Dec 2012
Josie is as friendly as they com, eager to be petted. She likes to watch activity out the window and she is affectionate and outgoing. Spayed Female, DOB: Jan 2013
SCRATCHINGPOSTThe
FURRY FRIENDS Helping homeless and abused cats May 2017
Mailing Address 6715 NE 63rd Street, Suite 450, Vancouver, WA 98661 Message 360-993-1097 Web furryfriendswa.org
Dear Friends,
I want to tell everyone how proud I am to be president of Furry Friends and of our place in Clark County. We are a steadfast and diligent organization. We can never stop because the flow of cats never stops. We are a revolving door. We bring cats in. We adopt cats out. In and out.
Every day we live with the reality that we cannot save/rescue/help every cat presented to us because we have limited income (for medical, food and shelter), space (for cats to roam the house freely and safely), and volunteers (critical to our existence), but for those we have saved/rescued/helped we have made a difference in their life. I want to tell you about a couple of these cats.
As you should all know, once a cat comes to Furry Friends it stays with us until a forever home is found, this could be days or years. And no matter the condition they arrive in they are ours to care for and love.
Lillian, Siamese mix, came to us Oct 2016 and caught us by surprise. The people that found her thought she was maybe 1–2 years old, but during the intake exam it was determined she was at least 14 years old. She was given a full health exam and senior blood panel and we found she had major health issues. Most urgent was her high blood pressure which was threatening her eyesight and her life if we hadn’t caught it and treated it when we did. Everyone loved her and smothered her with affection. But the hope that she at 14 years with so many medical issues, would ever find a forever home was pretty slim. We started looking for a permanent foster home where she would have one-on-one attention and peace and quiet. Much to our surprise Mary Lee and Jerry
from Astoria found her on our Petfinder.com page. They have a heart for senior cats and ended up adopting her with all her medical problems and taking her home to Astoria in February. What a cause for celebration!
Carlos came to us Feb 2016 due to a medical issue in his family that required them to rehome him. He weighed in at 20 pounds and was pretty intimidating. We really should have asked more questions and not taken him because he was known to bite and unfortunately several of our volunteers were bitten by him over the months. But he was handsome and as we worked with him some of the volunteers could play with him and pet him, but we still had to be careful. He was segregated from the other cats and he never went to the adoption center or the cat shows. We were trying to work with him, but we just couldn’t trust him. A year later his original owner saw our posting of Carlos on Facebook and that we still had him. They immediately contacted us and wanted to adopt him back. The family issue was resolved which allowed them to take Carlos back home. They knew about his behavior and apparently he had always been this way and they were okay with that! This was the best thing for Carlos and we were all so happy that he could go back home where he was understood and loved anyway!
Kahlulu, aka Tallulah, whose story is on page 2, caused me a bit of stress. She came in Aug 2016. She had some issues with peeing inappropriately and at our house she was always outside on the catio. We kept a watch for the peeing and as winter approached much to our dismay, she still stayed outside most of the time. All winter long you could find Kahlulu on
the bench buried under a pile of blankets. We tried bringing her inside but she would just go back out the cat door and find her bed. I was worried that she wanted to be an outside cat and Furry Friends endorses indoor only! What to do? Thankfully one fine day in April, David came in and met her and the rest is history as written on page 2. This little princess has her daddy wrapped around her little paw!
Each and every one of these little four-legged, furry lives are so precious and when a cat presents us a challenge, whether it is age, health, or behavior it means so much when humanity surprises us with an open heart and open eyes that can see beyond the here and now and into the true character of the cat.
Jennifer Hart President, Furry Friends Executive Committee
President’s Letter
Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support:
