Aggie (Agatha) update

Hi

We adopted Aggie two weeks ago today. So far she has destroyed our futon, put holes all over our leather furniture and she also steals crackers. Lucky she's so darned adorable! Truthfully, we knew she would have some adjustment issues and we're not overly concerned about her little transgressions. Our pet cockatiel is still alive, but she paid waaay too much attention to his existence at first. It did take only a couple of short spritz's of the water bottle to remind her that he was here first and is now her housemate. Aggie has settled in very well and our other cat Joey has easily accepted her presence (he did growl and hiss a bit at first). The first day or so, she hid in the basement off and on and actually was briefly stuck behind the freezer. If you saw her now you would think she was born here. Aggie has an adorable little squeaky meow that gets her whatever she wants and all three of us love her dearly. Attached are a couple of pictures of Joey and Aggie and it should be noted that they squeezed themselves onto a little blanket together when they could have stretched out on the rest of the bed. Yes, they both sleep on the bed with us at night.

I couldn't resist starting out the message with her little demolition streak but it has a happy ending which is what we all wanted.

Best regards to all,


Marilyn Brown

O'Malley (formerly Warren)

Hi - just wanted to let you know that O'Malley, formerly Warren, (adopted this May) is doing well. He is curiosity on wheels, and is a busy, busy boy. When I first brought him home, I expected that he would want to hide for a while, as cats I've adopted in the past have done. Not O'Malley - he lept out of his carrier as soon as I opened the door, ran around the room with unbridled excitement, and a minute later, wanted out of his 'quiet room'. He was taken aback at first by my equally boisterous German Shepherd, Gracie, but soon recovered his poise, and swaggered past her. Nothing stops O'Malley from going where he wants to go, and doing what he wants to do. He's had a very busy summer, racing from window to window, upstairs and downstairs, watching the birds and squirrels!

Thanks to the staff and volunteers at UCHS for taking so much time with me, in choosing a cat with just the right kind of temperment to fit in; you couldn't have done better. Many cats wouldn't have the confidence and aplomb to take on living with Gracie - but O'Malley takes her all in stride, and happily goes about his busy day. He is also one of the most affectionate cats I've had, and welcomes everyone with purrs and demands for tummy rubs.

Thank you again for for all you do.

Crystal

Hello to the fine folks at UCHS,

Just a short note to let you know that Crystal is doing just fine. We have modified her name to "Crissy" and she responds to either one.

Crissy is getting along marvelously with our 2 dogs Kanga (lab) and Alvin (rotti x hound), and would probably like to get to know our 2 cats a little better, but they are busy with outdoor activities these days, and only come around when it's dinner time. We do believe that the socialization skills learned when she lived in the "cat room" helped her transition into a multi-pet family quite nicely.

Her favourite activities so far are: watching birds from the windows, playing with Kanga's tail, sleeping next to Alvin and generally playing with anything that she can get to move. She especially likes the mat at the back door which allows her to roll up in and then pounce at the dogs' legs.
We will send you another update as her personality develops even more !!!

Dave & Irene

Tank

Tank has settled in very well here in Caledon, especially with Rosie (our other dog, see pics) she can't get enough of him. He is very much part of the family and loves the country life where he can lay in the shade when he and Rosie are tired from playing.

Bill 

Mister Pants (now Draven)

Hello All,



I just had to send you this to let you know that the cat I adopted a couple of weeks ago, Mister Pants (now Draven), has settled in so well, you’d never know he didn’t live with me all his life. He’s an absolutely wonderful and affectionate cat!!! He quickly adjusted to his new kitty house mate, my senior cat Kara, and my dog, who’s done nothing more than sniff him a few of times. I am so glad that I dropped in that day and that he picked me lol. Thank you all for the time you spent during the adoption process so that I was able to take him home right away.

Kind regards,

Sue

Cupcake

Hi there,

We just wanted to let you know Willa, we have renamed her, is doing terrific. She has exceeded our expectations. She loves that we have girl's that run with her and curl up with her. She loves our big back yard walking around getting used to the different smells and sounds. She loved the farm, enjoying her long walk around the property yesterday. My in-laws loved her too and she played with their dog Ruby. Our 11 yr old Mandy is still adjusting to this little friend we brought home but is letting her get closer and closer. There will be lots of pack walks:) That will help.

Thank you so much for caring for her and allowing us to take her into our family. She is eating well and has not had any accidents in the house. A little shy still, but to be expected. We are taking it really slow. She seems quite comfortable with us and stays close by.

Have a great weekend.



Judy

Barn kittens - Thanks!

Earlier this year my barn was "adopted" by a very sweet friendly cat. Before I had a chance to spay her she produced 6 beautiful, healthy kittens. These kittens were kept in the barn office so they were well socialized, litter trained etc. and had the best chance of becoming loving family pets but I needed help finding them good homes. By chance we were in Pet Value buying food for our house cats and talked to the young man working there. He gave me Barb( the kitten lady's) phone number. One call to Barb and the next day Barb brought Frances, the foster lady to meet and check the kittens and give Mama her shots. 

A few weeks after the kittens were fostered and Sylvie spayed ( I adopted her).  I was asked if my barn could accommodate a neutered male cat that had not done well as an indoor cat so Stanley came to live in the barn. He was not happy indoors and needed his space so I agreed to take him on trial. He's with me to stay now.

At first Sylvie tormented poor Stanley but now they are best friends. There is still some competitions  for lap time but the two are seldom seen apart. When I go to do chores, I am met by two black sentries who escort me around and make sure I'm doing things right. When pickers came to the farm these cats took the opportunity to get extra cuddles.

Now barn life may not be a perfect life but these cats love it. The barn is 200 ft long, they have their own room, a cat door so they are safe from predators, soft wooly sheep they can curl up on. a heated crate, parasite control etc. Everything a cat could want. They spend most of their time patrolling the barn, checking the lambs and inspecting the chickens. These two are the welcome committee for any visitors and get lots of cuddles and lap time. They also get to be hunters. They accept our working Border Collies but stay away well away from other dogs and have even learned to stay in the fenced area unless out with me. It is not unusual for them to escort me and the sheep to pasture and sit with me while the sheep graze. What a life!!!! 


The best rodent control in any barn is a neutered cat. Kittens can spread disease but seldom do fixed adults. They are loving, loved and cherished, at least these two are.


Many thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteer network at the UCHS.  They recognized the needs of these cats and have made the best arrangements for them and I am the lucky recipient of their knowledge.  Many thanks.   Lene Band