Monica's World

Cheeks

2010-02-06T05:13:00.000-08:00

Our dear sweet Cheeks has been adopted to a wonderful family. If this wasn't good enough news it is the same family who adopted, Baby (now Noel). We have been blessed!

Cleo

2010-01-25T15:41:00.000-08:00

Although we have been busy with the Angels, I have also been overwhelmed with worry about my dear Cleo. He is my kitty and has been for about 13 years. He developed what the vets believe is asthma about a year ago and he had a very bad week last week. I really did not believe he would still be with us today but he is. He was experiencing breathing difficulties all last week but over the weekend he was extremely distressed and was rushed to the vet. They injected him with steriods and antibiotics (in case of any underlying infection) and prescribed and new asthma medication that I got filled at the pharmacy. He hates (and I do mean hates) taking any meds and fights it with everything he has. The vet cautioned any stress could put him over the edge so this was tricky. I was able to get the meds in and still am but it is not pleasant. Today he ate a tiny bit and is finally resting and purring on his heating pad. I had to sleep with him and pet him till he finally let himself sleep. It's been a very rough week.

Angel's surgeries

2010-01-25T15:37:00.000-08:00

The Angels have all been spayed now including Mom, Abigail. They seemed to have weathered the surgery just fine and are back to their old selves. Playing and eating. It's been 4 days so safe to say "all is well".

Jasper...a new man cat!

2009-12-24T04:54:00.000-08:00

I am happy to report that Jasper (aka Big Boy) is home and doing very well after his neuter!

We are so proud of you Jasper for "doing the right thing!". Lucy (aka Fluff) will be next but after the holidays. We will keep you updated.

Happy and safe Holidays to everyone and Peace and Kindness on Earth.

It's been a long time....

2009-12-19T17:24:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lack of updates but I have had a very busy and interesting few months. I know there is no excuse for not updating but as luck would have it, it has been a challenge since my computer crashed and I was told "Buy a new computer" by the Geek Squad because it would be too expensive to fix the old one. Easier said than done since computers aren't exactly small purchases. Next best thing...my sons old computer refurbished...somewhat. And as said before I am blessed with a new job that I absolutely love but not without some unfortunate glitches and setbacks. But still I feel blessed to be where I truly feel appreciated. With that all being said the kittens are growing into gorgeous cats and are outgrowing their "room" so I am hoping to put the adoption search into full gear. They recently went for their 2nd vet visit and Abigail is going in January for her spay. Doctor Andrew was so patient and thorough with all of them including Abigail and he is a true cat lover and I love him for that. He is just a genuinely nice guy. I will try to post some new pictures. Meanwhile check out the two below. :)

Hannah and Bunny....

2009-12-19T17:10:00.000-08:00

Hannah is still fostering three of Abigail's Angels who need special loving homes. Big Girl who is a very quiet and beautiful cat. She has a unique wrinkle in one of her ears that gives her a distinct look. She is big and very shiny and elegant.

Cheeks who is very vocal and sweet as sugar. She has a cute and sassy personality!

Bunny who is very warm and calm. We think she just might have a home!

We are happy to say that Lucy (aka Fluff) and Jasper (aka Big Boy) are loving their new home together and are spoiled and pampered....

Baby (now NOEL) has found a very special home with a very beautiful kitty friend, Shiloh, who welcomed her and is her new Big Sister.

We can only hope the other Angels find as wonderful homes as their siblings.

Monica and Hannah

CHEEKS...I still need a home!!

2009-12-19T17:05:00.000-08:00

Lucy (Fluff) and Jasper (Big Boy)

2009-11-10T13:31:00.000-08:00

Just a quick update on our two lucky kitties who were adopted together by Meghan's family. They are doing great. They love their new home and have adapted wonderfully with the two family dogs. Their favorite spot is in the rocking chair next to the wood stove cuddling together and sleeping with Meghan (under the blankets!). They are very fortunate to have been adopted by this family. They are wonderful pet parents. I will have to get pictures up soon.

The lack of updates have been due to the new job and also helping Hannah with college applications. It has been an extraordinarily busy time in our house and I can't wait till we all have some down time to just enjoy each other :)

More Doc Andrew and Angels

2009-10-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

Abigail's Angels First Vet Visit

2009-10-12T14:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks Doc Andrew!

Great news!!!

2009-10-11T18:03:00.003-07:00

I am so happy to announce that Fluff (now Lucy) and Big Boy (now Jasper) have been adopted by a wonderful family and the best part is that they are together and they have a terrific home! Hannah and I took the two this morning to their new abode and waiting for them was the exact kitty "boat" and the kitty play center they had here at their foster home. Their new family wanted to make the transition as smooth as possible and it went amazingly easy. When we arrived they got out of the crate and started sniffing around and Jasper was almost immediately comfortable. Lucy took a little more time but wasn't very long in following her brother in exploring every corner. We stayed about an hour and by the time we left they had curled up in the "boat" for a little nap. Last report was a few minutes ago that they are fine and are adjusting to their new surroundings.

I am so grateful to the new family for opening up their home and hearts to these adorable kitties! We will keep you posted.

Goodnight for now.

Great news!!!

2009-10-11T18:03:00.001-07:00

Day of Transition

2009-10-11T04:53:00.000-07:00

Today will be a big day in the foster home. Big Boy (now Jasper) will be going to his new home at Hannah's best friend, Meghan's house. It's not definite but we think they are considering adopting a second Angel. We are soooo excited that we almost can't believe how lucky we are because they are wonderful pet parents and we have no worries with them at all. Plus Hannah can visit and watch them become adult Angels. How could that have turned out any better?

Even with all this joy Hannah had a rough night last night. She and I spent a lot of time with the kittens last night and then I let her have some time with them alone. When she came to say goodnight, she was filled with tears. We knew this would be difficult. It is so hard to see them go but we know these (two?) will have the best of care and an amazing home.

It's going to be a good/sad day.

Bye for now.

Fluff

2009-10-06T12:29:00.001-07:00

Baby

2009-10-06T12:28:00.001-07:00

Cheeks

2009-10-06T12:26:00.001-07:00

Big Girl

2009-10-06T12:25:00.001-07:00

Jasper

2009-10-06T12:20:00.000-07:00

Bunny

2009-10-06T12:14:00.001-07:00

Abigail's Angels

2009-09-20T17:15:00.000-07:00

Well it is about the time to seriously be looking for furever homes for our little Angel's. They are eight weeks old and are growing and healthy and will soon be outgrowing "their room" as there are seven cats now living there. Momma and 6 growing kittens. Hannah and I have talked extensively about how hard it will be to say goodbye but we know this is why we are fostering.

We are happy to say that we are keeping Abigail (Momma). She had such a tough beginning in life and she has become a part of our family with her big heart and loving personality.

We have homes for both Bunny and Baby Boy and we are thrilled! So we so desperately need to find the perfect homes for Fluff, Baby, Big Girl and Cheeks.

Peace and Love,
Monica

Update on kittens

2009-09-13T06:03:00.000-07:00

It has been so long since I posted an update. The kittens are growing and doing just fine. I was a little concerned as they have been quite reluctant to start on solid food and it has been a slow process. Bunny started weeks ago and the rest are just getting caught up. Seems three of them were quite content just nursing for a while. Big Girl was the most reluctant so the biggest of the litter now is the smallest in weight. Here's a little on each:

Big Girl: She is the stubborn girl who has decided to make me crazy with "why won't you just eat some kitten food?" She still loves dark corners and loves to find little spots to hid and pounce on a passerby. She is a beautiful shiny black (and white) like her Mom but with a lot more black. She has the most amazing white whiskers that stand out so against her black fur.

Baby: Well, Baby has become one of the best at eating the solids. She is very playful and can hold her own against any of her siblings. If you recall, she was so much smaller than the rest. Now she is in the middle as far as size. She loves to fall asleep on any body part she can curl into and has a unique coloring. Stripes and a tiny little blaze up her nose.

Boy: Boy has a perfect little face with big lovable eyes. He loves to eat anything up you put down and has beautiful black and white fur. He still has the half white nose and a blaze of white up his nose. His favorite spot is on Hannah's purple bean bag chair. He will curl up on it fall asleep or jump up on the chair and dive into it.

Cheeks: Cheeks is another stubborn eater. She hasn't quite decided it is time to leave Mom alone a little and go for the big girl food. She has the cute little white cheeks and loves kisses. She loves to lick skin so it seems she can make a meal of that.

Fluff: Fluff just started eating and discovered it is delicious. She has amazing long fur and a beautiful foxy face. She is very mischievious. Just when you think you are having a little loving from her she will give you a little nip. If you tell her "no" she looks at you with that adorable face as if to say, "I sorry!" and then you melt and all is well.

Bunny: Bunny is definitely a people kitty. She wants individual attention and kitten kisses. She discovered Hannah's bed recently and rolled around and rubbed her face all over it. She loves to roll on things she likes including people. Bunny has a cute little white mustache. Hannah says when she opens her mouth wide she looks like a little horse. Don't ask me how. I just don't know. :)

Next week will be their 8 week birthday and we have to seriously start looking for homes and starting the adoption process. It will be difficult but I am praying we will be as fortunate as the Maples. They are amazing little creatures.

Bye now.

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T18:15:00.003-07:00

"The Whole Kit and Kaboodle"

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T18:14:00.003-07:00

"Baby"

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T18:12:00.003-07:00

"Big Girl"

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T18:11:00.003-07:00

"Baby Boy"

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T18:09:00.003-07:00

"Fluff"

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T18:07:00.000-07:00

"Cheeks"

Kittens 5 weeks

2009-08-27T17:58:00.001-07:00

"Bunny"

Kitten Update

2009-08-24T17:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I have been so busy with getting ready for my new job and the kids ready for school I have not been able to update as often as I want. Although I am lacking in time we certainly are not lacking in excitement with the kittens. Today was a huge milestone. Two of the kittens have finally decided to eat kitten food. After almost 2 weeks of trying to introduce them to solid food, "Bunny" and "Baby" suddenly and very enthusiastically started eating canned kitten food today. I was with the kittens and Hannah earlier and Hannah and I were putting little bits on their lips and they were again acting as though we were insulting them with messing up their cute little kitten faces. So later I was downstairs helping my youngest son with summer reading reports on his last day of summer vacation (he had all summer to do!) and I heard a scream from upstairs and I ran up thinking "oh God what's wrong" and I barreled into the "Cat Room" and Hannah is sitting on the floor smiling ear to ear and pointing to "Bunny". She was gulping this kitten food like no tomorrow! Well, book reports on hold cause we all just sat and stared at the amazing fury in which this kitty was devouring this food. Then low and behold..."Baby" was over at Mommy's dish licking away at what she left behind and then we added the baby food and she went to town. Long story short it is 8:30 pm and book reports are just being printed and I just had to get this update on. Tomorrow is first day of school for my son and Hannah starts next week so I will be updating as much as time allows. But rest assured the kittens are growing and playing and are sooooo much fun. I can't wait to post the adorable pictures....hopefully tomorrow.

Kitty update

2009-08-17T13:40:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I am so happy to see you all popping in from The Adventures of Space Paws. It warms my heart to see all of the positive comments and hope you find Abigail's Angels as adorable as we do.

We went from a bundle of six kittens who stayed almost where you leave them to a scattered bunch of playful, happy, curious little kittens in a matter of days. I am amazed at their ability to do so much more in such a short time.

We have known for sometime that Abigail had ear mites but the medication we purchased said not to use on pregnant or nursing cats. We were waiting it out but then we think the kittens must have acquired them too from momma. Over the weekend Sonia went to the vet and got stuff that can be used on Abigail and the kittens. We were able to treat all of them even though they are still tiny. They seemed very upset with the first doses but we are on day three and they don't seem at all upset anymore. They take off running when we are finished giving their drops and just resume playing. Yay!!!

A Little on each of their personalities so far.......

Big Girl (who by the way has been caught up in the weight department by Cheeks) is the intellectual. She seems to think everything out and loves dark spots like under the bookshelves or in corners. She has discovered the basket we keep all of the toys in and loves to sit in it and play with the little jingly balls by herself. She plays with the others but will be the first to say "Enough!" and go into her little "boat" to rest.

Baby (who is Big Girls BBF) has really come out of the kinks. She had me worried. She is still 3 oz. smaller than Big Girl but is playing and exploring like the rest now. She also loves to cuddle by herself and play with her paws until she falls asleep.

Cheeks is an explorer and loves to wrestle with any of his litter mates that happen to get close enough for the "take down". She is very active and one of the last to fall asleep.

Bunny is the first to jump in Hannah's lap and try to get "all" of the attention. She literally "hops" over any obstacles. Hannah came up with the name Bunny BEFORE we knew she had this amazing ability.:)

Baby Boy...well what can I say? He is surrounded by females. He is very playful but also laid back and observant. He and Cheeks love to wrestle each other.

Fluff she is definitely a long haired kitty and very beautiful. When she first started walking and running around the room she had trouble with the hardwood floors and would slide backward. We couldn't help but laugh but she now has mastered them running full speed ahead. She, like all of the kittens, run toward us as soon as we walk into their room and immediately let us know...IT IS PLAYTIME!!

More adorable pictures!

2009-08-15T05:07:00.003-07:00

Look at the size of kitten next to my cell phone.

More adorable pictures!

2009-08-15T05:04:00.003-07:00

Just to show you "Baby" the smallest compared to a pencil...

More adorable pictures!

2009-08-15T05:01:00.003-07:00

Hannah and the babes!

Kitten Update

2009-08-14T08:21:00.001-07:00

The kittens are 3 weeks and 2 days old today and we can hardly believe how much more they do in just a days time. We finally decided it was time to let them have the "run" (and I do mean run) of the whole room now. We thought it would be a gradual thing but the kittens had something else in mind. They have explored so far only half of the room. We are thinking because momma Abigail rounds them up when they get too far.We think it is only a matter of time (hours maybe days) that she won't be able to see all six of them going in different directions. Right now when she feels they are getting a little too far from her, she will let out a little half purr half meow (Cat talk for "Get your little behinds back here!") and they come running back. But they are surely testing the "waters" so to speak.

Kitten Update..Temporary names and weights

2009-08-14T08:15:00.003-07:00

Our "Baby" and smallest (girl) 10.8 oz.

Kitten Update..Temporary names and weights

2009-08-14T08:11:00.001-07:00

Fluff (girl and we think longhaired) weight 11.8 oz.

Kitten Update..Temporary names and weights

2009-08-14T08:09:00.001-07:00

Bunny (girl) weight 12.7

Kitten Update..Temporary names and weights

2009-08-14T08:07:00.003-07:00

Cheeks (girl) weight 13.0 oz.

Kitten Update..Temporary names and weights

2009-08-14T08:03:00.003-07:00

Baby Boy ( and the only boy ) weighing in at 12.7 oz.

Kitten Update..Temporary names and weights

2009-08-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

"Big Girl" weighing in at 13.1 oz.

Kitten Update

2009-08-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

I am repeating some of this from my comments to Lisa but just in case others don't read the comments....here is a quick update on Abigail's Angels.

They are growing and really getting active and we knew the "box in the corner" was not going to contain these little ones for much longer. Just so happens, I happened upon a sidewalk sale at a pet store on Friday and they were selling a "cat house/crate" type thing that is tall and has several levels. I purchased it and have moved the family in till they get old enough to roam their room. Abigail did not seem pleased at first and did not want to go into the new "home" but we are able to keep the doors open and have put the "box" into the new home till she felt comfortable enough and till we know they can't escape. They seem so tiny to be so curious but as soon as their eyes opened they obviously decided "there is a big world out there" and they are determined to see it. When Lisa came to visit we talked about the difference in sizes of the kittens. Four of them seem to be about the same size and then we have our "little runt" and our "big girl". Little "runt" is quite a bit smaller and seems to be our noisy one and "big girl" is significantly bigger and is really quiet and less active than the others. What is curious is that the two of them seem to have teamed up so to speak. They always cuddle together and seek each other out when they aren't nursing. When it comes to nursing it's every one for them selves and seems to be to a constant struggle and tug of war until they each settle in and eventually fall asleep. Well, I just realised this was suppose to be a "quick" update and I just keep on going so I will end for now but rest assured there is no end to the cuteness and smiles when we are with our Angels.

Kittens 2 weeks 2 days

2009-08-06T17:38:00.000-07:00

2009-08-06T17:31:00.000-07:00

Kittens 2 weeks 2 days

2009-08-06T17:27:00.000-07:00

Mommy with all the babies!

Lisa's visit

2009-08-02T06:15:00.000-07:00

We had such a wonderful visit with Lisa and were thrilled to have her. Can't wait till the next visit!

Kittens at one week one day...

2009-07-30T20:30:00.000-07:00

I once again double uploaded the same picture again. Oh well, hopefully I will get better at this once the kittens are a little older. It doesn't help that it is 11:30pm and I am exhausted but I could wait to post these.

One Week and 1 day pictures.

2009-07-30T20:22:00.003-07:00

Happy 1st week Kitty Update!

2009-07-29T13:45:00.000-07:00

We didn't think it was possible but one of Abagail's Angels have already opened their eyes! Yesterday Hannah noticed that one of the kittens had just a little hint of eye opening and low and behold today on the one week old birthday we have a kitten with open eyes. We immediately did a little online research and learned 8 to 10 days is about normal so we have a slightly early eye opener. We were surprised to learn that shorthaired cats eyes open earlier than longhaired cats. AND Hannah was excited that our early bird also has started to play and roll over for a belly stratch and in the process was playfully biting his own paw!!!! Happy One Week Birthday the Abagail's Angels.

I think I have 2 of the same kitten....

2009-07-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

I think I posted one of the kittens twice and missed one. I will have to look closer tomorrow and figure out which one I missed. Oops..sorry.

New Kitten Pictures!!

2009-07-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

New Kitten Pictures!!

2009-07-27T18:02:00.001-07:00

Hannah and Meghan (Hannah's bestest friend!) wrote a kitten song!!

2009-07-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

Okay, this is too too adorable....Hannah and her best friend since 4th grade wrote a kitten song (they love music and kittens so go figure...).They actually sit with the kittens and sing this to them. It is so cute and I wanted to record it but they wouldn't let me......YET.....I haven't given up on that.

Life as a Kitten

I was born on a Wednesday morning
In the middle of July
I'm a lil Baby Kitten
and sometimes I like to cry

I like to drink from my Momma
and stretch and yawn all the time
I spend most my time sleeping
I'm bored so now I'm making a rhyme

(Chorus):
Black, white fur all over
Lil paws and baby noses
You can see us rollin' round
we often strike cute poses

We all hope we get adopted
and find good homes to stay
Will you pick me as your kitten?
and take me home today

(Chorus):

I'll love you with all my might
Now it's time to say goodnight.

Goodnight.

Abigail's Angels

2009-07-24T10:19:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help but add a few more pictures of the kittens. Lisa, if you are reading this, I tried to add some video but it took soooo long I just canceled the upload. I am not sure how to add by Youtube.

2009-07-23T08:22:00.000-07:00

Birth Day!

2009-07-23T07:18:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday was a big day. Abigail, the cat that Hannah is fostering, became the proud mother of six kittens...yes I did say six!!!! They all seem to be healthy and all are very similar in color. I think we are going to have a difficult time telling them apart for a while.

Hannah and fostering:)

2009-07-02T04:41:00.000-07:00

Hannah was asked to foster one of the "unexpected arrivals" at my sister's farm. (Sonia's World). Abigail will be arriving today ready to deliver a new litter at any moment. Hannah has so much love to give and Abigail needs so much love so it will be a perfect match. I am a little nervous but she, in true Hannah style, will give it all of her beautiful heart and how can that not be good? As much as she has had her heart broken she is always willing to put all of her heart out there into helping the loves of her life...animals. I just love her soooo much!!!

2009-06-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

My daughter. Animal friend. Beautiful soul!

2009-06-23T10:24:00.000-07:00

My youngest son with the giant dog!

2009-06-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

I just had to add this to show how big this dog is....my son playing with him is over 6ft tall.

2009-06-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

My oldest son with my sisters giant dog! He is 6'1" just to give you an idea how big Bruzzi is.

2009-06-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Seeing her smile is everything to me!

Broken Heart

2009-06-14T05:08:00.000-07:00

As I am writing this, I am crying. I have been through this before with my oldest son and now it is my daughter. You see, she has just had her heart broken. She was dating a very nice, respectful young man for almost two years until last night at 10 pm. I got a call from him and I barely could understand him but I made out the name of my daughter. I assumed he was trying to call her but he was asking me to check on her. I went upstairs to find my daughter crying her heart out. He had just broken up with her on the phone. He was away for a week at the beach for Senior Week and just returned. She was excited she would see him today but instead she learned he doesn't want to be her boyfriend anymore. I am torn because they are young and he is going off to college and she is a senior in high school so I know these things happen. But he was different (I thought). He wrote her songs, poems and letters of love all the time. He brought her roses all the time (even the day he was leaving for the beach). He was always telling her that he couldn't wait till they married some day and would casually talk about their future. I would hold my breath when I heard these conversations because I know from experience this is not how things usually work out. She is heartbroken. I find myself lost here. I know how to care for a sick, lonely, abandoned animal but I can't fix my own daughters broken heart. I had a similar thing happen to my son when he was 20 (now 24) and all we did was cry together. He got over it and he survived but you never get over not being able to take the pain away from your own child. I would gladly take on all the pain so they never had to feel the hurt but this is something I can't do. You see, my daughter is one of the most caring, loving people you could meet. One of her passions is animals. She stopped eating meat when she was 10. She has a "old" soul that is way beyond her years. Yesterday she demanded I stop the car and she got out to help a turtle across the road because he was dangerously close to getting hit. I was yelling for her to hurry because I didn't want her to get hit by a car. These are things she does all the time. Little things to help animals. She is a lot like me in a lot of ways but much, much better. I know in my heart we all must feel some pain, sorrow and adversity to grow and become stronger but she has had more than her share recently. I always said that my oldest son is my challenge. My daughter is my rock...she has stood by me and helped me through hard times and my youngest son is my comedian. He can make me laugh whenever I am down. These are the hardest things about being a mother. I want to fix everything for my kids and I can't. I can only be there and hold their hands and love them. I am hoping that is enough.

Picky the Goat

2009-06-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

On a cold winter day I arrived at the farm and started my routine. As I walked through my Dad's living room I noticed a box on the floor with a blanket folded up in it. My first though was I guess I should see if that is a cat blanket that needs to be washed. On closer inspection I saw a tiny head peering from under the blanket. I immediately went to the kitchen and asked Dad about our new arrival. He explained the neighbor was taking care of a local farm while the owners were away and she found this goat that was near death. Dad said he was just keeping it while she was in school. So as with all the sick ones that arrive it was time to set up the "sick room" where they stay until they are better. The crate, the blankets and the food and water. So as I was taking "Picky" into the room I noticed that she was VERY ill. Her tongue was hanging out and she was very warm. I decided to unwrap her and try to get her to drink. She drank only drips. I was just glad to know that she would not die alone and cold today. As I left the farm that day I was sure that she would not be alive when I returned. Boy, was I wrong. Although months and months passed with a goat living in the house and lots and lots of goat poop later, I am pleased to say that Picky is one healthy, beautiful, ornery critter. I am always amazed what a little TLC can do for a very sick, neglected and frightened animal. As Sonia, Dad and I can attest to a little love goes a long way.

Ruby

2009-06-13T15:53:00.000-07:00

My Ruby is a mix of Chow and maybe Akita. The shelter wasn't sure about the Akita but her mother was a purebred Chow that was pregnant when the owner decided that she was of no use since she accidently bred with a non-chow. Ruby's mother was saved from a high-kill shelter in Philadelphia by a Chow Rescue in Lancaster, Pennnsylvania where she had eight puppies.The vet told the rescue that she was the worst case of overbreeding he had ever seen. We visited the Rescue after researching online. Ruby actually "picked us" since we were there to see one of the other puppies. She took immediately to my daughter but she was terrified of everyone. Similar to her mother she was extremely skiddish. To this day Ruby does not like men. She loves my other dogs and loves to be out in our huge yard. She was kept in a little yard with no grass. I remember her look of amazement at the grass and the cows and the wide open space. This is a success story because not only did the puppies all find homes, Ruby's mother found a forever home and will never have to be used soley for the purpose of breeding. Although these dogs have endured adversity, they will and have overcome their fears and insecurity with love and patience.

Bootsie and Bella

2009-06-12T14:35:00.000-07:00

It was like any other day at the farm until I noticed a big dark figure in the front yard as I was dumping the dust pan. Then out of the tall grass steps this big beautiful black kitty with white boots as paws. He was enormous and extremely friendly. "Where did you come from?", I asked. Well many purrs later and another little surprise, I realized someone had just left behind two adorable kitties. The other kitty was just a baby. She was so tiny and had a little pink collar with a bell dangling from her tiny little neck. I was wondering when they arrived, how they arrived, were they together from the same place and why? I could only imagine that some family must have wanted these two but had to give them up for some unfortunate reason and thought they might have a chance if they left them on a farm. I pictured some child picking out the little pink collar for their new kitten and taking it home. But something happened that we will never know. Was someone sad and regretful that they had to give up these precious souls? Do they wonder what became of them? I don't know how you "give up" a pet. I don't know what horrible thing forces you to make a decision like that and I thank God everyday I have never had to.

Farm Kitties

2009-06-11T10:51:00.000-07:00

At the farm we have Willie, Whitey, Tigger, Loverboy, Bella, Mr.Goatee, Diamond, Mr.Daisy, Little Mr. Daisy, Poly, Ester, Frito, Simon, Buster, Maisy, Bootsie, FunnyFace,Stash, Partner, Grayson (feral), Momma Kitty and NutterButter (both feral but trying to trust). And then there was Molly who found a wonderful home with my mother in her last days and has since passed away. There was Callie and Scotchie who have also transitioned to Kitty Heaven. We have had others who have made the farm their home and found homes for which we are eternally grateful. And of course the beautiful Peggy Sue who is now at the best place ever for her and her four babies!

Buster

2009-06-10T07:54:00.000-07:00

Buster came to us from a lady who knew our Dad had a farm. She rescued this little guy from a parking lot and took him home. Unfortunately this lady's husband does not like cats and threatened to kill Buster if she did not get rid of him. She found us and the story begins.

Buster is a beautiful kitty with a blind eye but that does not get him down. He patiently waits till I arrive in the morning and begins the "I want all of your attention now" routine. He insists on being carried while I am doing chores because he is a lover of cuddling and kisses. He gets along well with all of the other cats and doesn't mind when he gets the occasional batted paw from some of the others because after all he is the baby and they are trying to show him his place in the pack. Not only does he look a lot like Tigger, he has a lot of Tiggers personality traits.

Peggy Sue is a Mommy!

2009-06-09T09:28:00.000-07:00

If you want to see the cutest thing ever go to The Adventures of Space Paws.

Peggy Sue

2009-06-08T15:28:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to say that Pretty Girl (now Peggy Sue) is in a safe place having her babies with a wonderful person who I have not met (yet). I have just come to know this wonderful Lisa and The Adventures of Space Paws very recently and I am amazed by the caring and wonderful things being done. Sometimes life on a farm isn't always easy and somedays you feel all alone and then you realize there are wonderful people and great things going on that you didn't even know about.:)

Pretty Girl

2009-06-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

Well, when Pretty Girl first showed up, it only took a little while for her to trust me enough to pet her. This went on for days that she would allow me to bend down and pet her but not pick her up. One particularly nasty rainy day, I decided she should go into the farm house to get warm because she was looking a little under the weather. I picked her up and all was well until I got close to the door. Well, this was the closest I have ever been to being bitten by a cat. She was furious. It took weeks for her to even let me pet her again. Well, Pretty Girl looks pregnant and she is tiny and probably very young so what are we going to do....................