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Happy Endings Fall 2010
 

Hi,
I just wanted to send along an update on our little guy, Teddy. We adopted him back in January 2006 and he is still doing well. We moved to Brockville since, and have a beautiful fenced in yard with an in ground swimming pool where Teddy likes to take a dip with us on hot summer days. We truly adopted a gem, and just wanted to let you know that he is still in good hands and living a happy life. Hope you enjoy the new photos of one of his favorite spots to be, which is looking out the front window and watching for squirrels. Thanks again for the great experience!

Kindest regards,
Angela W

Hello,
Just thought I would give you a quick update on Ocean who is now named "Mojo". He has fit in beautifully and after only 1 month is completely house-trained. We removed the crate from the house this weekend, as there is no longer a need for it. He received his booster last week and the Merrickville Vet estimated his mature weight at around 100 lbs. He now weighs 37 lbs. We take him everywhere with us and he is so good... even on Canada Day the parades and fireworks didn't seem to phase him. I've enclosed a few pictures of him. Thanks again for letting Ocean/Mojo come to our home.

Sincerely,
Kelly R


Hi Everyone,
Just thought we would let you know that Jasper is adjusting very well to his new home and we are really enjoying him. He is very affectionate, and we find his 'flopping' to the floor for rubbing of his belly cute and entertaining. He is quiet and well-behaved and we are encouraging him with toys for exercise. He had the 'wind under his tail' this morning and actually had a little run about the house. Jasper was checked out at the vets Wednesday and all is well. She asked if he was surrendered due to allergies of the past owners, or due to him having allergies. We told her we would clarify through you, and would appreciate it if you could let us know.

Helen and Joe P



As a LAWS board member I'm exposed to all the good and the bad stories at the shelter. Little Pollyanna's story was one of heartache. She came to us from a hoarding situation. Born with only 3 legs and a possible immune deficiency that left her with bad teeth, her future seemed bleak. At the shelter she cowered in her cage and wouldn't eat. LAWS is a no kill shelter, so she would be in a cage until she found a family.

I already have nine dogs and 2 cats, which seems to leave little time and room for another homeless soul. But the motto in my house is " What's one more?" So I adopted her and gave her her own bright bedroom and slowly introduced the rest of the family. After 2 weeks her disposition was unchanged so I took her to the vet. Pollyanna's teeth would all have to be removed except 2 on the bottom. The surgery went well. Still I was skeptical. Would she always be feral? Coming home I again put her in her own room. I left her a bowl of wet food, fresh water, a fuzzy blanket and clean litter. I closed the door leaving little Polly time to recover. I held my breath the next morning as I opened the door. The food dish empty! I picked her up and the purring and cuddling began. She was not feral at all!!! Her unfriendliness was all due to the pain from her teeth. Poor thing!

Now I am awakened each morning by a soft meow, gentle head butts and a little paw playing with my hair. She's hungry. As I get her food ready, I feel nibbling on my bare feet. She gently bites (or should I say gums) my feet as I put the food in her dish. This is the start of my day and I wouldn't want it any other way. I love her! I never would have thought my life with her could be like this. She is the most loving, playful, energetic cat I have ever encountered. And I learned something. Whether it's animals or people sometimes they just have to be given a chance. With a little love and patience you can be given the best gift of all. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!

Melanie Y

 
 

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