Happy ending for a stray

[phesina]

Wonderful news, Gretchen! What a fine ending for a fine story.

Thank you and God bless you for looking after this boy.

[Grace]

I just received an email from Pierre's new mom!!

They have 2 little boys, ages 2 and 4; 3 older dogs and a female cat. Pierre has a bit of an upper respiratory bug, is on medicine - she has him sequestered in one room for now. He wasn't eating real well at the Humane Society, but is chowing down now that he is home. He'll meet his new cat sister when the meds are done. He has seen one of the dogs, and got all puffed up. The dogs are used to cats, and older, and only like to eat and sleep

I didn't feel terrible leaving him at our local Humane Society - other than I wanted to keep him myself! While our shelter is not no-kill, they do everything in their power to reunite lost animals, and adopt the rest. They have a Furry Godmother Fund - donations designated to help sick and injured animals upon arrival. That alone lets you know they try real hard. They recently opened a brand new facility - it's gorgeous!

[Killearn Kitties]

Excellent story. I hope Pierre settles down well in his new home.
Well done you!

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you for saving the life of this little one, Gretchen, and thanks for the update! Kitty coughs happen so often in shelters; the meds should work just fine. Good job!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story with us. You did good.

[catmandu]

Thats always great to hear about a Cat ^^ who wins the Stray Cat Lottery and finds themselves in a New Furr Ever Home!!
If only All the Cats and Dogs and other Lost Souls could do as well
But all we can do is One Lost Pet at a time
Well Done Grace and theres a Gold Star by your name at the Rainbow Bridge for caring

[Grace]

I just got another email from Pierre's new mom. I have a huge smile after reading this. Sometimes you feel like a fairy Godmother - this is one of those times

I thought you might like an update on Pierre.

After his time as a stray, he seems determined to live a life of leisure. He has a huge appetite, and has put on a few pounds. We tried to cut back his food a bit, but then he started bullying the dogs and eating their food! He has come a long way from when he first got here and was scared of dogs. He comes to the door often when I let the dogs go potty, but seems content to stay inside and relax. Though he and our other cat Ivy have not become close, they tolerate each other well, with no squabbles.

He adores the boys, and loves the wand toys with the long boa-like feathers on the ends. The back of the couch has become officially his. He has a scratching post in another room, but seems to prefer to hanging out on the couch and watching the boys play. He also enjoys watching the fish. He occasionally puts his nose to the water as though he is thinking of taking a snap at a poor fish who comes up a bit too high, but then gets his face wet and chickens out.

[lizbud]

So glad to hear that he fit in so well at his new home. Thought he might
be ready to settle down somewhere & be a pampered pet when you said how
mellow he was around your cats outdoors.