Godspeed, Little Ones!

Throughout the month, I’ve been helping a client, Tracy, catch and socialize a family of feral cats that came across her front stoop (while I was sitting with her own cats) when she and her husband were on vacation. I kept them all fed and coming back to the house until she arrived home; then we caught the family. To protect her own cats, and—in an effort to determine (and isolate) whatever health issues the cats had--her wonderful husband, Chris, kindly built a cozy little enclosure not only for them, but—large enough for us to sit in there with them and play so they could be properly socialized as we waited for all the health clearances and such. They all received excellent care: trips to veterinarians to get tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV (they tested “negative,” yay!) and their vaccinations, deworming, etc. And, they were fed premium food! Of course, the mama was spayed as well. And, all the while, they received lots of love and cuddles in an effort to get them socialized for their new owners (which were not hard to find for these adorable little things). Tracy (my client), her neighbor, Suzanne (another client), and LeAnn (a new friend and fellow cat-lover) all came around to visit the kitties and let them know how great some of us humans can be!

Yesterday, the mama headed up to her new home, a farm up in Wisconsin. As a feral adult—who’s lived her life in the outdoors—this is a good place for her to be. Shelter, warmth, and food is provided—and, she will act as a “mouser,” which really is the most natural, humane form of pest control, isn’t it? She is now a country cat!

As for the kittens--oh, the sweet kittens! Both Siamese mixes (a big boy with an adorable nose and white paws) and a little girl (with cute little striped legs like you’d see on a rag doll) are headed off to their new home today. Their new owner is SO excited!

Throughout the week, the little Tabby (a little boy who loves to play and climb) and the Black and White (a gentle little fella who will watch your every move and loves laps) will also be on their way to be with their new owners.

Tracy and I are both sad (for ourselves) and glad (for the cats and their new owners) they are leaving. But, this experience has been wonderful. We saved their lives, and the memories of time spent with these sweet little creatures will be forever in our hearts.

I love you, Kittens. I love you, Mama.

And, most of all…I love you, Tracy. Thank you for sharing this joyful experience with me. We did good by these cats...  : ) 
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