We have many kitties that
are brought to us from terrible situations. This can be very depressing. But
just when we are feeling heartbroken, an amazing person will come in to adopt,
donate or volunteer, renewing our faith. This happened this past week and is now
one of my favorite happy endings!
A couple came to Almost Home
a little over a year ago and adopted 2 kittens. The foster mom had named these
kitties Duchess and Chaplin. As always, when our furry friends leave Almost
Home we truly hope they are going to their forever home. Unfortunately, this
was not the case for these two. About six months after their adoption the young gal that had adopted them came in to get a copy of the adoption contract. At that time she told
Tanessa she was going through a terrible break up with her ex and he would not
let her take the kitties. Sadly, this even involved a restraining order. Her
hands were definitely tied. She was devastated. We were very sad that this was
happening, both for her and the kitties. We didn’t hear a word until last week
when the ex left a message saying he couldn’t keep Duchess and Chaplin. I
talked to Tanessa and she remembered when their “momma” came to us. We called
him back and told him to bring them in. Tanessa asked him if he would contact
his ex, saying she had inquired months before to try to get them from him. He
declined to help. These kitties were used for the wrong reason in this
separation and the best outcome was overlooked.
After he brought the kitties
back to Almost Home, Tanessa tried to reach the young lady that adopted them.
The number she called was not the right number for her. The kitties were
terrified as most guardian released kitties are. These two would have been
killed at most other shelters being labeled “unadoptable." To top it off,
Duchess had stopped eating and had a urinary tract infection. She was very hard
to medicate, lashing out at anyone that tried to help her. Extremely
discouraged, Tanessa decided to try the phone number again. This time it
worked!
Tanessa explained the
situation and there was complete silence. Then Tanessa heard her crying. This
gal never thought she would see her babies again. Although she was ecstatic, she
had moved on and found another kitty to love and care for. But this didn't stop
her. She knew she wanted to get these kitties back. She needed a day or two to figure it
out. One problem was a trip she had planned at Christmas time. That’s when Tanessa
stepped up again and offered to help by telling her she would kitty sit for her
while she is out of town.
You probably know how this
ended by now. The kitties are reunited with this wonderful person that never
wanted to be separated in the first place! Tanessa received a text the next day
with an update. Duchess and Chaplin are doing great. What a beautiful ending.
This gal gets my vote for adopter of the year! Congratulations and may you and
your babies have a long, healthy life together! We love you! Thank you, Tanessa, for not giving up and for
taking time from your hectic schedule to help these kitties during the
Christmas Holidays. We are all so grateful for you!
I would like to remind everyone our biggest fundraiser of the year is tomorrow. It’s Colorado Gives Day! You don’t even have to leave home to help the kitties at Almost Home. Donate on Tuesday, December 10, or set up a prescheduled donation today at https://www.coloradogives.org/AlmostHomeAdoptions
On Colorado Gives Day, the credit card processing fees are covered by Community First Foundation so we receive 100% of your donation. Also, FirstBank's Incentive Fund increases the value of every contribution that we receive. Almost all of our funding comes from the generosity of our supporters. Your support is the only way we can continue caring for all the sick, injured and homeless kitties. Whether you’re a long-term supporter or you have just found us, please remember our kitties during this giving time of the year. No amount is too small; together we can make a difference sharing our blessings!
Sapphee (short for Sapphire)
came to us recently from a kind person that found her wandering around the
neighborhood for a few weeks. She is a beautiful gray girl with gorgeous golden
eyes. After her initial intake exam we
discovered she is quite old and she has a very large tumor on her jaw. I’m very
sad to say it is not treatable. Sapphee will live with us at Almost Home and we
will give her the best life we can until the time comes to say good bye.
Brady did very well after
his dental. He had all of his teeth pulled. It hurts the kitties to eat when their
gums and teeth are bad just like it does us. He has already gained weight. We
have several resident kitties that need a surgical dental and we hope to help
them all, however a dental is very expensive especially with tooth removals. Wouldn't it be wonderful if every vet in our area would donate a dental?
Several months ago 8 little one-month-old kittens were found outside without their mom. They were all had very hungry
and dirty. They also tested positive for FIV, feline immunodeficiency virus. This
is a virus closely related to the human HIV. Although it is generally not fatal
with a stress-free life, it is a contagious virus. It is best to retest
kittens around 5-6 months after the moms antibodies have had a chance to clear
from the kittens' systems. We recently re-tested and the great news is the kittens tested negative! Their foster
mom Jean and foster dad Joel gave the kittens the best home while waiting for
their forever home. Thank you, thank
you!!
To Michelle: wishing you a
speedy recovery from your shoulder surgery.
To Jackie and her family: all of us at Almost Home are deeply sorry for your loss. He is resting in the comfort of God’s peace. Many prayers are sent your way.
The
new groups of kittens are enjoying the wheel. The adult kitties have a wheel on
their Christmas wish list! Mercy is
responding nicely to her allergy shot and her hair is starting to grow back. We
can’t keep enough spring toys around for Pearl
Wishing you a loving Christmas Season!
Kindness to Critters Always,
Kathleen
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