Olympic Girls

The man was just angry. 

We didn't know why.  We're just little kittens who showed up at his house.  

He wanted us off his property, so he trapped us (which was a lucky thing looking back) and drove us to CFC.  We could hear the staff whispering, "no space," "feral," and  "they're so scared."    We were particularly scared as we had arrived in a wire crate in the back of a pick up truck and had just been hosed down by the trapper hoping it would calm us.   

We were NOT calm and were very scared. Very! 

And then we heard the magical words, "We'll take them."  

We could exhale.  We knew anything would be better.  We had a chance.

Today we find ourselves tucked away in a foster home.    We are still a bit hissy but our new foster mom picks us up with the greatest of ease and tells us we are the best.  She tells us we are beautiful and we will be fine.   We feel safe and secure and are making progress already!!! 

We are Misty May and Kerri.

Olympians breaking records in our own special way.

My Person Found Me Today!

I heard some whispering this morning in the vet tech office which I have called home since my arrival in June from a high kill shelter.  I heard my name and then the words, "new family," "pet interview" and then the ever pivotal words "looks very promising,"  as glances came my way.  I started to quiver with anticipation...something I do quite well by the way...and excitement thinking maybe my day had come.  Maybe I would be going home!  

Was someone coming for me??   Did someone want me for their pet?? 

It almost sounded too good to be true.  And then I saw the van pull up.  A petite, pretty lady stepped out of it with an even cuter blonde chihuahua clutched to her chest.   My eyes got as big as saucers and I knew this could be my chance.  A chance at a new life and a new person and another pet to love.  

Shall I say it was love at first sight?? Well, just maybe it was.   For my new mom, Alice I think it was but for Fang,  the stunning blonde cutie-patootie...well,  she simply needed reassurance that she could still wear her little tiara around me.    I gave her my best paw forward and before you knew it,  I was heading home.

Home sweet home.

It just sounds good. 

Ziggy

Fun in the Sun with Jax!

Meet Jax! With the slight break in the recent heat wave,   Jax was first in line to head to the upper enclosed arena to stretch his legs and smile for the camera.  A sleek jacketed love bug,  Jax has prior experience in caring for kids and adding the perfect amount of pet presence to his first home.   A happy and loving fellow,  everyone is Jax's best friend and he can't wait to put his pet skills back to work.  Come on by today and see how perfect Jax could be for you!!

Announcing our New Textile Manager, Mr Bean!

Do I have the perfect towel for you!!  You need a light blue one?  Got it.  A shaggy, cream one with decorative edging?  In stock.   A pink spotted one with a fun mice motif?  On order.  You see, I am the unofficial Textile Manager at The Scratching Post.  I am in charge of all the towels, sheets, washcloths etc that pass through my closet perch.  While some might say I am simply taking up valuable real estate hanging out with these much needed assets at the post,  I'll tell you it is one of the many job perks I have in this position.   Having recently left my post as Official Greeter at the Post to have dental and eye surgery,    I was concerned about my job security.  In returning though,  I couldn't have been more pleased to learn about my new job/title.  Come on by today and let me share with you all of the wonders of the linen closet and how terrific I am at managing it all.   Mr Bean.

Got Diesel?

Got Diesel??  Well,  we sure do!!   With the temps escalating to new heights of sweltering heat,  the power went kaput at the sanctuary on Monday.   But....no worries...as Team Diesel, Volunteer Craig and Animal Caretaker,  Hank were on call!     Ready to feed our thirsty generator a big helping of much needed Diesel to keep the buildings cool and the water pumps functioning,  after much muscle flexing, the generator was fed and the men notched another success of Team Diesel on their belts.   Now ladies,  while the men might be mistaken for Vin Diesel, Vin is actually off site making a movie.  No word on when he will be able to help with the next Diesel Crisis.

Master Balancer of Towels

We do loads and loads of laundry each and every day.  With stacks sometimes spanning floor to ceiling,  why not get creative and carry them around like a huge accordion??    Animal Caretaker Hank,  proudly shows off his upper body strength and balancing stamina as he transferred towels on the CFC campus.   There's no telling if the whole accordion collapsed seconds after this picture was taken!!  You'll have to check in with Hank to see if his "transfer mission" was a success.

Leash Walk Anyone?

"Oh no, please don't go!  Come play with me," begged the dapper Ringo to Glory, the sleek, sexy, tri-colored hound.

"Well, if you insist," smiled Glory to her new best friend, "but you better have a fun plan in mind for me.  You see, I am used to calling the shots and picking my playmates.  There is something about you though that I find intriguing and slightly mysterious.  You have for example, quite a skill in leashing in the pretty ladies.  No pun intended," she smirked back at him.  "Frankly, I'm impressed."

Little did Glory know but back at Ringo's bachelor pad, he already had the mood music piping into his condo,   chilled Palmyra water in a decanter and nayla bones for two smartly positioned bedside.  Ringo was no novice and clearly knew what he was doing!!