Success Stories
Peeka and Mathilda (Petra and Morgan)
Hi Kylee, Robin, Priscilla et al:
We wanted you to know how Petra and Morgan (now Peeka and Mathilda) are
doing. We adopted Peeka first in January of 2005. She was extremely shy
at
first, however, months of loving care brought out her sweet personality.
In
September of 2005 (one year ago) we adopted Mathilda. I think the staff
felt
that she might not do well in a home with another cat. Sometimes they do
have little paw fights, but the next thing you know, they will be lying
side
by side on the bed. Their favorite recreation is looking out the screen
door at chipmunks - then they do their little 4-legged dance!
They are very happy and healthy, and we are thrilled to have 2 young cats
again. We have recommended your shelter to many at our church, and
recently
our friends adopted 2 kittens there.
God Bless you all,
Gladys & Guy Beaudette
Batman
and Spenser
Hello,
We just received your latest Paws for Thought newsletter and enjoyed the
stories and pictures. Thought I'd send you a quick update on Batman and
Spenser, the two ! 1-year old kitties we adopted from you in Feb 2005.
We call Batman and Spenser our own crime-fighting (or more often,
crime-causing) team. They are as funny and mischievous as ever! Turns
out they are vegetarians - or so we think. They never seem to touch meat
or poultry, but they love playing with vegetable scraps when we are
peeling them in the sink. And while they are indoor cats, they get their
fill of birds, squirrels, chipmunks etc. sitting in our windows and doors.
I'm attaching several pictures I think you might enjoy - maybe you can
use one in your newsletter.
#1 - Batman and Spense and their new friend, Mr. Squirrel
#2 - Batman in the cupboard - the cat toys and catnip are on the top shelf
- reminds me of that Petco Ad - Don't inhale!!
#3 - Fascination with Veggies
#4 - Can you find me in the tree? "Oh the Wonder of it All" - we're
thinking of using this one for our Christmas card this year!
Hope your kitties all find homes where they are as happy and loved as
these two are!
Best,
Connie & Tom Zimmerman
Just wanted to update you on Abby, the cat I adopted in
May 2005 when she was 13 years old. When I brought her home she weighed
only 4 pounds. She now weighs 6 pounds and her fur has all come back.
Unfortunately our other cat recently died and she is now the only cat
until we adopt another one. She sleeps with me every night and loves to
sit on my lap every chance she gets.
We take care of my daughters Belgian Malinois often and the dog and Abby
get
along very well. She may have lived with a dog at some time in her life.
People who think an older cat can never adjust to a new environment are
completely wrong. It has worked out very nicely for all of us.
Elaine
Hi Everyone at Pat Brody Shelter,
I adopted Colin two weeks ago, and he has been nothing but a pleasure.
I was at the shelter with my daughter, we were admiring two females. As I
was ready to choose one, along came Colin. He got right up on my lap,
settled in, and that was it....love at first sight.
We are doing very well. He is a wonderful kitty.
Thank you,
Carolyn
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Wyatt
and
Audrey
Both kittens are wonderful! First night here our little
snuggle cat came in for bedtime stories with the kids and decided to sleep
with my daughter (the 2 year old). By the second night Wyatt had decided
bed time stories were a great snuggle time and joined us. What a great
pair of cats!
Thank you so very much
love
sue, dan, ben and katie
Corky
Hi everyone,
Remember me Corky? I have been in my new home for a month now and
couldn't be happier. Everyone who has met me or seen my picture thinks I
am so handsome. Those who have heard it think I've got the funniest and
cutest little meow. I had no problems adjusting to my new home from day
one. I've got a big sister named Shadow, she just turned 10, and a canine
companion named Scooter who just turned 15. Shadow wasn't too thrilled to
see me at first but she puts up with me. She used to hiss at me anytime
she saw me but now its just once in awhile if I get too close for
comfort. She will let me lay near her in a window as long as I'm not in
her face. She's not an aggressive kitty, she just doesn't want to fight
and I think she's still afraid that I'm gonna start trouble one day. I
have never hissed at her once. I'm still getting used to having a canine
companion after living with so many cats for so long. He does not bother
me at all but I'm still a little scared of him, especially when he's
getting ready to go for a walk. For an old dog he sure has a lot of
energy when he knows its time to go out.
Hopefully one day I won't be bothered by him anymore and Shadow will let
me be her friend. Thank you for taking care of me while I was at the
shelter.
Your Pal,
Corky
Geyser
(Tweedledee)
Hello friends at the Pat Brody Shelter.
Wanted to give you an update on Tweedledee...hope no one will be offended
that I renamed him Geyser. which is one of my favorite vineyards in
California. brought him home last night and my cat Griffin hissed a
bit at him. but Geyser ignored him and explored every inch of his new
home. After he ran with a play mouse in his mouth for an hour through the
house. and then spilled a large bowl of water on the kitchen floor we all
went to bed exhausted. I woke up with him on my pillow curled up next to
my head. Guess he likes him new home! I did take him to my vet today
because he was scratching at his right ear.. and does have a bad ear
infection which we're treating with medication. but he also has severe
gingivitis which I will watch over time. but my vet said will probably
result in having to have some dental work at some point. I will keep you
posted. I love him. Had a viewing today and my friends think he's
adorable. I have some pretty big
scratches on my back from him leaping from far way to get on my shoulders
but imagine I will have to try to break that habit at some point only in
anticipation of him getting bigger! I promise that "Tweedledee" will have
a great life with me and Griffin. They laid next to each other on the
back of the couch with no hissing a little while ago. we will all be
fine. Thanks again.
Cindy Nelson
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Petunia
Just wanted to give you an update on how Petunia is
doing in her new home.
We adopted her last Saturday 10/28.
It didn't take her long to get adjusted to her new home. When we got
home, we had planned on keeping her in our bedroom in the carrier.
But, within 2 minutes we couldn't resist holding and petting her. When we
let her go, she ran around the house inspecting every nook and cranny with
no worries. Our 5 year old cat Lucky growled and hissed at all of us on
the first day, but since he seems to be getting more comfortable with his
new high energy friend. The last couple of days they have been lounging
together on our couch (not too close to each other) looking out the bay
window. I think it's just a matter of time before they become the best of
friends and hopefully inseparable!
We love her and are glad she came into our lives!!!!
Thank You!
Brian Fernandes
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Trigger
and Whiskey
To the shelter staff,
Just a quick note to let you all know how my two Pat Brody kitties are
doing..... eleven and twelve years after their adoptions! I can report
that they have lived in four states and tolerated many changes with
unflagging devotion and patience. Trigger, adopted in 1994, rules the
roost (which now includes THREE large dogs). Aside from an aural hematoma
a few years ago, which left her with a droopy ear, she has enjoyed
absolutely perfect health. She has become quite a social girl as long as
she has the opportunity to get to check you out first- quite a change from
the cat who hid behind the stove for days when she first came to me. I
adopted Whiskey about a year after Trig- he has grown into a
pathologically social cuddle-bug with a big mouth. He is tolerant and
loving to a fault, and has also been blessed with excellent health. Their
attachment to one another is one of the sweetest things I have ever
witnessed.
Attached please find a photo of my dear little ones (Trig is grey, Whiskey
orange). Many, many, many thanks for the incredible work you continue to
do for the welfare of countless cats and kittens.
All the best,
Ann Cahoon
Noodles and Penny
I thought you'd like to see our two darlings, both
PBS alumni --
Noodles from 1994 and Penny from last year. Aren't they the cutest
things? They rule our lives with their lovely double paws.
