HI everyone! Today is a very special day, Remember Me Thursday. Now in the sixth year, it is a day to remember all those pets in shelters. Our friends at Lola The Rescued Cat and Three Chatty Cats are hosting the blog hop.
Three of my current kitties came from shelters, everyone else was given to me or just showed up.
Back in 2010, I went to adopt Sammy not knowing he had a sibling. The minute i saw her, I had to adopt her too. It still bothers me that their 3rd sibling had already been adopted. They had been together for almost 5 years at that point and it breaks my heart to see families separated ( human and fur).
My KaChoo went to the Rainbow Bridge in 2010 and I wanted another mitted tabby so I searched Petfinder and found Little Tiger in 2012. I renamed her KaTwo. I know why she was at the shelter for 2 years, because she has feline hyperesthesia. She can seem a bit scary when she is having a fit, chasing her tail, but most of the time, she is very sweet and loving.
My Angel Snowball also came from the same shelter. I saw her in 2012 and kept checking on her and was finally able to adopt her in 2013. Sadly, she had congestive heart failure and left us last year. She was from a hoarding situation and not into people, but she loved her Phoebe.
We are joining Brianโs Thankful Thursday Blog Hop I am thankful for all the kitties I just wrote about and all that I have been blessed with.
Here is my poem for Sammyโs Poetry Day to go with this photo:
I love learning more about your kitties. I didn’t know KaTwo’s story. All your kitties are so lucky to be with you and your hubby, and you’re so kind to take in kitties like Brody, Emmy, and Trouble. I really love that picture of Phoebe and Snowball.
Lucky Laila and her mom!
The poem is very sweet.
Thank you. XO
What great adoption stories…they were and are so lucky that YOU found them and gave them a forever. We also absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your poem today. Especially the line about him looking at her and seeing his bride – years may go by but true love grows and gets stronger – I see that in this couple – and it’s such a HAPPY photo! Thanks for being part of Angel Sammy’s Thursday poetry fun!
Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
Thank you. I am blessed to live with them all. I hope my hubby still thinks of me like that ๐ XO
You have so many awesome adoption stories in your family… I wish all cats were so lucky.
Thank you. I wish they were too. XO
Rescue and adoption rocks, seriously rocks! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
You’re welcome ๐
Oops, I got caught up in reading about your sweeties. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Thank you ๐
We sure like hearing your stories on your adoptions. Lucky kitties that get to come to your house. The rescue and adoption are so important. I am involved at the moment with catching a whole bunch of feral cats and I am actually making friends with one of them. They come here for a week and then I take them back to their group. I feel like the older feral cats are much happier where they lived their lives.
Thank you. I think it is wonderful that you are helping with the ferals. XO
That is a nice poem. It made me think of David and how he calls me his “child bride”. ๐
Thanks for sharing about the kitties. I am glad that they found you and a loving home.
Congratulations, Laila!
Have a blessed day, all of you out there. ๐
Thank you. You and David are such a sweet couple. XO
These are heartwarming stories. Thanks for sharing them. All our kitties have been rescues. We may not make a huge dent when we adopt from a shelter, but we make a huge difference in the adopted kitty’s life.
Thank you. That is very true.XO
We’re so glad all your kidlets found a loving home with you.
Thank you. ๐
I applaud you for adopting so many kitties in need.
Thank you ๐
I loved reading about your rescuers and the cats’ stories. Everyone knows how I came to be with mom. And I gave an abundance of loves right there the first second I met her, to ensure she took me home.
I love your mom’s poem. One of the best ones and the picture is endearing, isn’t it?
1. A needed action right away is best in every way. Don’t wait.
2. The best time of day is Morning,
3. Mom answered here: Parties never have been, and never will be her strong suit.
4. It’s all fun and games until the consequences roll around.
Thank you for these great fill-in answers. I don’t like going to parties either. XO
You kitties definitely found the best family with you. Thank you so much for sharing their stories today. And thanks for hopping with us. We appreciate your support.
Thank you for hosting ๐
I love your story of your rescues…I agree so sad they had to be separated.
You surely captured the picture in your poem
Hugs Cecilia
Thank you. XO
Thanks for sharing your rescue stories on Remember Me Thursday — and for joining the blog hop!
Thanks for hosting. XO
Aww, I know how you love your kitties. What’s not to love. Giving them a forever home and loving them is the very best thing ever.
Love your poem. That’s me and hubby.
I’m all ready for Friendly Fill-ins.
Have a purrfect Remember me Thursday. โฅ
Thank you. I look forward to your fill-in answers. XO
the ones that just “show up” matter too. My Angel Bobo “just showed up” during a blizzard……..Cody was adopted from a rescue that was at Petco…those ones that just “show up” are beyond important because many of them don’t even make it into a shelter and die on the streets.
I am glad you found Bobo and adopted Cody. XO
I come from a breeder. A nice breeder. My sister Loustiquette was not from a shelter. In fact none of Natacha’s pet have been from a shelter.
But it’s so sad to know that some pet die without a familly. So sad.
I know that I’m very lucky.
Ronrons
Hisia
You are very lucky. XO
guyz…….yur poem two day iz beyond awesum !!!!!!! troo lee…984 pawz up..
yur mom rited a veree nice remembranze post two โฅโฅโฅโฅโฅ we is glad everee one finded….each other โฅโฅโฅโฅโฅ
Thank you. XO
Wow, we sure enjoyed your post this morning. It’s so funny how family members come to be…well, family! We each have a story to tell.
Shoko
Thank you. Yes, they are all family. XO
It is so awesome that you have adopted cats and how others just showed up. They know a loving home when they see one! Thanks for all you do in bringing attention to adoptable cats.
Thank you ๐
I think it is wonderful that you give those who need help a home to call their own. Your poem is lovely too.
Thank you. XO
Lovely poem and true! Shelter pets are the best!
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Great adoption stories!!
We like your poem too!
The Florida Furkids
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The stories of your furbabies’ adoptions are just too sweet. Of the 7 furbabies at my house, the only one actually adopted from a shelter/rescue is Eddy. I adopted her a couple months after my Rosie passed away, when I wanted to honor Rosie by giving a home to another special needs kitty like her. All of the other furbabies in the family just sort of, well, appeared. I know that I’ll adopt more furbabies from shelters and rescues in the future, though, and I always pray that all homeless animals will find a loving home.
Your poem is so beautiful. You really managed to put into words the sentiments that the couple in the photo probably indeed feel.
I can’t wait to see your fill-ins tomorrow! Oh, and a huge congratulations to Laila for winning fantastic Prancie’s Prayer!
Thank you. The haiku was easy after being married almost 26 years ๐ Tgat was sweet to rescue Eddy in Rosie’s memory. XO
Great story and we have two pairs of siblings in our Tribe too. Jasmine is my sister and Alberto and Oliver are brothers (I know, they look nothing alike but they are siblings).
Purrs & Head Bonks,
Same here, Joanie and Sammy don’t look alike either. XO
I was a shelter cat and I can say that I think shelter cats are the best because weโre so grateful when we find a home…and can get out of the shelter. ~Ernie
I agree ๐ XO
We have only shelter adoptees and street rescues at our house, too.
Beautiful poem, thank you, and congratulations to Laila
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You’ve saved so many precious lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You’re welcome. And thank you too for all that you have saved. XO
Hey, we both got adopted in 2010 on separate occasions.
I am glad you 2 have a loving home. XO
You have a most excellent Human and we think Bast will bless her for all she has done for so many kitties. You have a beautiful family XOXOXO
Awww..thank you. XO
When Mommy was at the vet today, she found out they have two grey kittens for adoption. Dad saw about it on Facebook yesterday, but didn’t tell her. They are sister and brother, and after losing Fiona, Mom would sure love to bring them home, but… You are such good pet parents and having adopted many kitties who probably would never have gotten forever homes. Thank you! XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
I hope you adopt them, they would be a nice addition to your family. XO
You totally rock! Thank you for helping so many kitties in need, and for helping spread the word about how important adoption is. ๐
Thank you. XO
Lovely post. We love reading the stories of all the rescue pets today.
Thank you. XO
Fanky fank you fur bein’ who you are awnty Ellen and savin’ so many lives. And fur bein’ mine’s special God awnty. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
Thank you. I am glad I get to be your Auntie. XO
How lucky your kitties are to have you! I know, we also couldn’t bear to separate Ollie and his brother Baggy, both of whom were brought back to the shelter twice. We don’t care how rambunctious they are! Best Purrs from Mr. Jack and the Chirpies
I am glad you rescued them. Thanks for visiting.
While Sam didn’t come from a shelter, when we adopted her we just had to take her sister Katie too! Sadly, Katie died at only 8 years old of cancer. We feel blessed that Sam has been so much healthier and is still with us.
That poem was beautiful!!
I am so sorry that Sam’s sister had a short life. XO
Every adoption is a wonderful story and yours are really special. Thank you for telling everyone about your special furkids. I’d take the old one, the sick one the disabled one – in. a. heartbeat.
Just like you.
Thank you. XO