Mom has always adopted shelter cats and they have always been great. Well, some cats have had some issues like chewing electrical cords, peeing in the house, and biting to name a few, but nothing that we could not get well enough under control to live with. Since they are not dogs, we can’t expect them to be perfect, you know. Who knows what the poor kitties went through before they came to live with Mom. Us dogs are always reminded of how lucky we are to never have lived in a shelter.
Boo was one of Mom’s favorite cats ever. She came from a shelter in Germany, and moved to the US with us. Sadly on this day in 2007, she had a massive heart attack and died at only eight years old. Boo loved us dogs. She was lots of fun, and she was extremely funny. We were all shocked and sad. She had cancer as a young cat, UTIs, and weight issues, so something more may have been wrong with her than we could find on the surface. Today, we have her in our thoughts. Boo, we miss you!
Exactly one year later on this day in 2008, Mom adopted my two current cats, who were already adult cats, Bert and Sophie. Happy Gotcha Day to both of you cats! As you can see, they are both a bit spoiled and demanding. The nerve of cats expecting to eat at the breakfast bar! I do love them, so I will try to be extra nice to them today.
Remember that October 2013 is BlogPaws Adopt a Pet Month! We are sharing this infographic to give you a bit more information on shelter pets. Katie, Bailie, and I are not from a shelter, but we do come from very reputable breeders. Mom would not think twice about adopting a shelter dog, cat, or other animal. Even though not all of us come from a shelter, we do still support our local shelter.
Today we re joining our friends at Dogs n Pawz for their Tuesday’s Tails blog hop supporting pet adoption.
That was sad about Boo, we are lucky too we never waz in a shelter, See we tell everyone us dogs are pawfect BOL xxooxx
Mollie and Alfie
Aren’t all of us dogs pawfect?
That’s too bad about Boo, that was pretty young. But i really like your current kitties…very cute!
It was a real shocker, but in life you never know. The new set is lots of fun too.
We to are sorry about Boo. Great message as we are both rescued. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
Yep, rescuing cats is a good thing to do.
I’m sure Boo is always in your heart and in your thoughts. Happy Gotcha Day Bert& Sophie
Especially Katie, those two were tight.
What a special day for your whole family, Emma. Sad because of Boo but happy since you now have your other two sweet kitties (as presumptuous as they are).
One of our cats came from a shelter and we also would not hesitate to adopt another from there.
Trying hard not to irritate them today…Mom is giving them extra cat treats too.
None of us are shelter doggies (2 of those hateful Boston terriers were born in this house.) Every time the mom cleans out her closet and other stuff she takes them to the local animal shelter thrift store. I bet I would like a kitty. Maggie the PBGV
Cats are fun because you can boss them around but they also are fun to play with. I just have to watch my cat bro Bert because he steals food from everyone including us dogs.
That’s a shame about Boo, all our cats have been rescues.
Sheba.
It was such a shock, but that is life, sadly.
Oh Emma…Boo looks like a sweet kitty cat. I’m so sorry you lost her and at such a young age. Be nice to your kitty siblings…I hear they can be sneaky sometimes. BOL
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz
They are fun, but they can be real devils…I just chase them or sit on them when they get a bit out of paw.
It’s nice that your Mom adopted Bert and Sophie on the same day that Boo left you…That way the day is one of Gotcha happiness as well as memories of lovely Boo…I’m a shelter dog you know and I’m proof for sure that shelter dogs are pawsome
Trine was a shelter dog and all I ever hear is what a wonderful dog she was. Nothing wrong with shelter pets!
So sorry to your mom about losing Boo so young! She sounds like she was a really special kitty.
Happy Gotcha Day to Bert and Sophie! Yay for adopted cats! Adopting them on Boo’s Rainbow Bridge anniversary was like adopting them in honor of her, which is wonderful.
It works out well. Takes some of the sadness away.
Oh poor Boo. That is sad. My kitty is a rescue too. Wouldn’t have any other kind. 🙂
We love rescue kitties, they tend to be better with dogs too it seems.
So sorry about Boo. So sad. Happy Gotcha Day to Bert and Sophie and thanks for joining the blog hop!!! We were so excited that you joined.
Thanks, even though it was for cats, but cats are animals too…that is what Mom says 😉
Sending hugs and also happy gotcha day thoughts! Well done you on being extra nice to them on their day – I don’t know if I would manage that!
It is not an easy task, my friend…sometimes they are almost as pesty as squirrels!
What a bittersweet day. Missing Boo, but celebrating Bert and Sophie!
It just kind of happened that way, but it is a good thing.
It sure seems like our furry loves are just never with us long enough. So sorry to hear about Boo.
We are still sad about her leaving us so early.