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I'm sure my cats think I'm an idiot. But yesterday, we visited some cats who may have thought the same thing, but were so happy we stopped. Where were we? The humane society where Yoda came from.
Yoda was too young to physically live there. He'd come from a foster home when we saw him at the Black Cat Adoption day at a local PetSmart. But yesterday when I mentioned we'd adopted him from them, the manager of the cat shelter remembered him. She pulled up his record on the computer.
We couldn't believe how little and scrawny he'd been. I showed her a picture of him now. She was amazed how big and healthy he was now.
This no-kill shelter keeps healthy cats loose. They are free to roam in their assigned rooms. No cages, just lots of cat trees, boxes, open kennels with blankets, etc. There are low places for them as well as high ones. There are big windows to let in natural light, but also darker places for them to go if needed.
The first room we visited contained full-grown cats. Some stayed where they were and let us come to them. Others wanted attention and made sure we knew it. Finn had a blast playing with a black cat. Two jumped onto Mackenna's lap when she sat down. Rose kept going from one to another. I made sure those staying in place got love, too.
Then we went to a smaller room for younger cats. There were a couple of mature ones to teach them manners. One little guy wanted attention so badly. He was not going to be ignored. He pretty much forced me to hold him. He closed his eyes and just purred loudly. It was so sweet. A different one pushed another cat away so he could get attention from Mackenna. He settled in to her arms and was quite comfy.
It was so hard to leave, but we're looking into volunteering there so will be back!
Hope you have a nice Wednesday! My day will even crazier than usual because my co-teacher is sick. In approximately thirteen hours I'm looking forward to getting in my jammies and relaxing. Just have to make it until then!
5 comments:
Oh wow sounds like you have a very busy day ahead. I have to get the lawn mowed today and start putting my laundry room back together. I painted it the other day and everything is a mess here. Oh to have a magic wand right now to fix everything.
Hope your day goes well! Cute post about your trip to see the kittens.
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Aww, I would have had to pet each and every kitty there. I don't know how you came home empty-handed.
Hoping your day goes smoothly!
I love it that you're spending time with the kitties! What a fabulous thing to do--for them and for all of you.
Busy here, ticking off fall farm chores. The weather's changing. I know the snow isn't far now, so I'm gathering, piling and still harvesting.
Hope your week is going well.
I saw the headline of your post and thought--Goodness sakes, Melissa, NOT ANOTHER ANIMAL. LOL!!!! But we like to go visit the cats at our Humane Society as well--they just love Nick!
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