Foster Care Favorite-July 2009-KittyKind

Volunteer of the Month-July 2009- KittyKind

KK Cat of the Month- July 2009

Mayor’s Alliance Success Stories

Lindo, a Very Happy Ending, KittyKind

Lindo is a special cat who came into my life kind of unexpectedly…

During my Sunday evening shift [volunteering at KittyKind], he was brought in and unfortunately had nowhere to go. The woman who brought him in said he was found in the garbage and was diagnosed with feline leukemia. She could not take him back and KittyKind had no available space for him.  Dawn asked if anyone could foster him and I said okay!  I’ve never had a cat before and I had just lost a dog so I was happy to have a furry companion.

The first night I brought him in, I was so excited but Lindo wasn’t feeling the same way.  He immediately found haven underneath my bed.  I tried to bribe him out with dangly toys but he was not interested.  However, he was interested in cat food.  He came out of hiding to eat and then went right back under once he was done.  I knew then that he was a cat with an appetite.

The first few days were a game of “Where in the World is Lindo?”  I was late for work one morning because I couldn’t find him and thought he had somehow escaped!  I went to work and had my roommate update me if she spotted him.  When I finally came home, he emerged from my storage closet to eat and then quickly scurried back in there.  I had to clean out the closet to bring him back out.  I took him into my room where he had nowhere to go.  After much pouting and staring, he decided that lying on my bed was much more comfortable than underneath my bed.  Since then, he’s never left.

He’s a very curious cat and has been known to chase mouseys, leaving a few treasures for me to find.  A curious cat for sure, he follows people to the bathroom and insists on using it with you.  His favorite pastimes are using my bed as his scratching post, hanging out in the bathtub, and watching TV.  Houseguests are often surprised how attached he is to me, always waiting for me at the door.  We are a loyal duo, inseparable to the end.

Catherine

Ed, A Happy Ending, KittyKind

Ed is a very happy, active, and loving cat.  I find myself coming home to see in what trouble or what new place he wants to get or jump to.  He follows me all over the house.  He is great company; he makes me laugh a lot.  Whoever said, “Cats are just tiny Gypsies in fur coats” was taking about my little Ed.  I am very happy having him in my life.

Agustina

Chopstick, Truly Loved, KittyKind

After seeing Chipmonk for three weeks in the store and having my heart melt a little each time he crawled out onto my lap as I tried to clean his cage, I finally took him home.  Now known as Chopstick, he seems to enjoy his new home and he’s a fantastic cat!  He’s lively and energetic but knows when it’s time to calm down (a few minutes of wearing him out with his favorite toy helps).  Even though he sometimes pretends to be uninterested in sitting with me, in the middle of the night he worms his way between my arms and snuggles up next to my face.  We’re about to move into an apartment on our own and I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to be in charge.  I’m so glad I brought him home – I love him!

Thanks, Miriam!

Meredith

Benjamin, the Long Road Home

Mr. Pink is doing great!  We’ve given him a new name of “Benjamin” and have fallen in love. He’s come out of his shell and is with us from the moment we walk through the door. We couldn’t have asked for a sweeter, smarter, and more affectionate cat.  Every day he does something new and quirky…today I noticed he likes watching tv…lol.

Thank you so much for letting us bring Benjamin into our family. We’re looking forward to many years ahead.

Best,
Ron

Gigi, a Happy Ending, KittyKind

We are super happy with our new kitty girl!  She’s really adorable and sweet, even though she is something of a night owl and likes chasing her ball toy up and down the hallway all night.  We have renamed her Gigi.  She really loves Casimir and is constantly trying to cuddle him.  For the first couple of days, we kept her in the bathroom so he could get adjusted.  There was a fair amount of growling from him, but now he will let her sleep nearby and gives her nice kisses when she comes up to him.

Thanks for all the good work Kitty Kind does!

Jennifer

Brenda, A Red Sox Fan and Happy Cat

Dear Miriam,

I adopted Brenda after fostering her for about 2 weeks.  I had visited Petco numerous times and always noticed one shy, sad looking cat in one of the corner cages.  I was actually buying supplies as I was planning on adopting a kitten when I noticed that Brenda was awake and figured it couldn’t hurt to say hello.  I played with her a little bit in the cage, but she only wanted to bite and swat. Needless to say there was something precious in her eyes and after talking to Miriam I ended up taking Brenda home that night to foster.  Two weeks have gone by, and I have now adopted her and could not imagine a better companion to have.  She has come out of her shell completely, and is the most playful loving little girl.  She enjoys playing with all of her new toys, sitting on my lap licking and nibbling on my arm while we watch the Red Sox together (yes, she’s a rare breed in this city) , and cuddling up in bed next to me every night to go to sleep.  She is quite the talker, and is always at the door waiting to say hello whenever I come home.   I am so thankful to whoever rescued Brenda off the street and gave her a second chance, and Kitty Kind for caring and nurturing her and bringing her into my life.  Because of you Brenda has become the new leading lady in my life!

Thank you so much,
Dylan