Starburst

Good morning! I just wanted to share with you an update on two lovely kitties we adopted from you in September 2009. When I first arrived at your rescue to have a look at all the cute babies needing homes, I was a little overwhelmed. Then I saw a cuddly young boy that stole my heart. His name was Starburst. He was so sweet and demanded affection! As I sat there on the floor, basking in his playful antics, another tiny baby caught my eye. She was so little, a bit raggedy looking, and very skittish. But I fell in love with her, too. In the end, Starburst and Sophie, after sinking their tiny claws into my heart, came home with me. Then the fun began. After arriving at their new home, Sophie took one look at our two dogs and spent the next week hiding in the most difficult places. Being so little, she surprised us by going behind the television cabinet and squeezing into a drawer from the back! Starburst endured a name change and has been known as Bogie ever since. The impact these two adorable kittens made on our family has been beyond measure. Our decision to adopt a single kitty had come just after the loss of our beloved Tiger, but Sophie and Bogie filled the hole Tiger had left behind...and then some. Today, Bogie is just as affectionate as ever! He's grown into a handsome (huge!) fellow that loves to cuddle and twist about your legs as you walk by. He loves to roam around the backyard, but must have someone open the door for him since he nearly always refuses to use his special kitty door. He's a silly boy and has attached himself stolidly to our daughter. Miss Sophie is truly the princess of the house. She is still very tiny for a full grown cat! She will forever stay about the size of an 8-9 month old kitten. Her tortoise-shell coloring and medium-long coat give her a very unique look! She still can be a little skittish, but she has found her niche in our family and is her mama's pride and joy. Until dinnertime, that is! As the family sits to eat, Sophie's quiet presence turns off like a switch as she becomes loud, demanding, and quite insistent that she MUST sit up on your lap and be fed from your plate (an avid no-no, but she still tries)! They acquired a new playmate, and my husband a new kitty, when a little black kitten found her way to our home on Halloween night 2010 and refused to leave. Her name is Trixie and she has fit in purr-fectly with our family. Bogie enjoys a cuddle or a game of tag with her, but Sophie still isn't too sure she likes having this strange girl so close to her companion. But she tolerates Trixie fairly well...so long as Trixie doesn't get too close! There just aren't enough words to express how grateful we are for having these babies in our lives. Thank you so much for the work you do in helping other babies like ours to find their own forever homes. Please scroll down for some pictures of Princess Sophia (aka Sophie) and Mister Bogart (aka Bogie aka Starburst). Best regards, Mrs. Christal Cullymore

Samantha

Just wanted to give you an update on Samantha. She is doing great! I let her out of the kennel a couple days ago. She stays very close to the house and most of the time I find her sleeping on the front porch. I have let her see my two dogs and they get along great. She is so laid back and nothing seems to bother her. I love how affectionate she is, and I think she is the perfect match for us. She purrs constantly, so I assume she is very happy! I wanted to thank you again for all your efforts in driving all the way out here. I am so impressed with your dedication to your animals, and I know they are too! I will keep you updated on her progress and send you some more pictures soon (I attached one photo). Sincerely, Jessica DeBerry