THIS post about Cat Care
Society
has been The Most Popular Post
on The Cuddly Friends blog in
2012!!!
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Story of Willie
(told by Cat Care Society)
"A kind-hearted rescuer brought Willie
to CCS as a shy five-month-old stray who had wandered into someone’s
back yard. He seemed wary of humans – but three days later, a
senior couple with no other pets adopted him, and he thrived in their
home for several years. Then one day his “Mom” died; shortly
afterward, “Dad” went into assisted living. The family returned
Willie to CCS.
The little guy was grieving, and the CCS team had
trouble getting him to eat. A month later, his next chance came –
adoption by a family with two teenagers. Alas, this new home lasted
only seven months, as the father found that he couldn’t adjust to
living with a cat. Back to CCS came Willie.
It was now October 2009. Willie was once again shy
and withdrawn, and now extra wary of men.
But the CCS staff and volunteers did what they
always do – showered the now-nine-years-old tuxedo boy, Willie,
with attention, affection…and food. Over the next three years,
Willie slowly responded to all the loving care in a safe environment.
Although he was passed over for adoption several times – senior
cats still sometimes take longer to place – he began again to come
out of his shell.
Finally, in May of this year, Willie found his
permanent home, when a kind and affable woman named Dee adopted him.
Dee, who has no other pets, reported recently that Willie “is doing
great…going through a whole cooked chicken per week (white meat
only, thank you very much!”) – and most important, he is now
loved and safe.
Willie and Dee were no doubt meant for each other
– and the Cat Care Society, with the help of its friends and
donors, did what it took to bring them together. Willie’s story had
its share of frustration and loss, but ultimately it’s the same
uplifting tale of second chances and tireless devotion by the Cat
Care Society caregivers."
What a touching story
and what a great message for the closing of The Cuddly Awards
ceremonies. We know we sound like a broken record but we want to make
sure everyone can hear our meows: There are no ugly kitties! Those
that seem angry, scary and/or uncuddable – they probably
experienced something that made them behave that way. It really does
not take much – a loving belly rub and someone making sure that
belly is never empty can change a life. Can save a life.
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ConCATulations to The Cat Care Society,
not just for being The Most Popular Post of 2012
but most importantly for being a great bunch
of Humans who devote their time and energy
to care and to be kind.
We hope you will be our Guests again in 2013!
***
Thank you for spending
today with us!!!
ConCATulations to all the Winners!!!
We will be posting The Cuddly Coverage
on our YouTube Channel very soon.
We are looking forward
to the next year!!!
The first purringly exciting news we would like
to reveal is: we will be inviting representatives of other
species! So if you and your Human would like to share your
adoption/rescue story on our blog – please get in touch through
“Contact Us” section.
The Cuddly Awards 2013!!!
Here we come!!!
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