No real story, a couple of rescues. Trying to tame them down.
No real story, a couple of rescues. Trying to tame them down.
Thank you for rescuing them!
...Here is my rescue...
I know a lot of people don't like cats, but she is the sweetest thing ever!
I love cats (and dogs too) but am pet-less currently since our last dog 'Amber' (a Lhasa Apso) who was also rescue passed away at 20 yrs old 2 yrs ago, and out cat 'Fuji' (short-haired domestic) also a rescue passed away at 21 yrs old last May, both died due to old age.
After losing Fuji, I've been so heartbroken and in mourning that it was not until very recently was even able to consider a new pet.
My sister cannot keep her cat 'Gracie' (who is a silver-striped tabby) any more, and we are discussing taking her in to our home permanently now, but I have to give Fuji's old things to the local shelter and get new stuff (toys and litter box) before we can take her.
Whenever I've visited my sister, Gracie always ends up in my lap, purring up a storm, even before I pet her, so I think it will be a good match when she comes here...
There is a horse rescue organization pretty close to us. This organization rescues primiran mares. A gentleman who had some horses of varying degrees of worth and the two mini donkeys died. The horses and the donks went to the rescue farm. I am told that the heirs sold off the desirable horses and the rest were at rescue farm. The donks were kept for a awhile to keep the coyotes away from some of the smaller animals, I think they had some calves there. there. Anyway at some point the donks were no longer necessary. I believe they were slated to be put down as the organization for all the good it does has limited funds and those are dedicated to animals who have a good chance of adoption.
Wife is a real horse person. She found out about them and now they are ours.
The donks are about 32" at the shoulder. They do hate canines. Our big hound (85 lb) got in with them and he was luck to get out alive. Not hurt but a really good scare. The neighbor's little dog got in and the same story. Plans are to tame them down and teach them to drive. Mary the Jenette is the one in the stall. She is up because of a hoof issue. Trying to keep her out of the wet. Danny is the little guy with the white nose. He is a little more tame.
Can't you just take Gracie with her current toys and litter box from your sister? It would help with her transition to your home to have her own things.
They all seem to get better when they know they are loved. Maybe a call to Jackson Galaxy.
Wow! That's great. Thanks for sharing the details. Sounds like a challenge.
Kudos to you for having an big and open heart while caring for these animals.
Yes, you are correct, I will do that.
Taking away all of Fuji's old stuff will be hard, it's taken me this long to accept the idea of another cat.
I know the shelter can use them, and it will help me to practice detachment (Buddhism).
I will keep one small thing to remind me of him, maybe...