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Success Stories

Saki	Saki - August 2010 Hi Sandy, I just wanted to send a few more pictures of Saki. He's doing great! Take care! Jen R.

Dundee and Kasey	Dundee and Kasey - August 2010 Hi Sandy, Here are some more recent photos of Dundee and Kasey. This week they have been supervising the construction of my front walkway - lots to watch. I hope your re-opened cat shelter is going well. We want to come see it sometime. We enjoy helping out with cat food, litter, etc. Take good care of those kitties - Dundee & Kasey send you some purrrrrrs. Lois M.

Bella (fka Snowball)	Snowball fka Bella - May 2010 Hi Sandy and Lisa, Snowball is doing excellent in her new home. But we changed her name from Snowball, to Bella. My grandson named him. ( I know you had another cat there named Bella, huh?) So Bella mostly stayed on the couch the first 2 days. But after that she roamed around, and settled in just fine. From the first night here, she came in our bedroom and jumped up, and positioned herself right between our heads in our kingsize bed. Every night, she has continued to sleep with us. She purrs very softly, and is quite contented there. We haven't given up giving her the canned food at night, as well as the dry food, and she can't wait for it. Let me tell you a funny story. Just yesterday, I had bought a bag of catnip....it was over a cup full. I went in the livingroom and opened it on the coffee table. Then before I gave her any, I left the room for a minute. When I came back into the room, the bag of catnip was empty, and all the catnip was all over the carpet. She got into it really quickly. Needless to say, she was a very happy cat! She hasn't had any problems using the catbox, which is great. She really enjoys getting brushed each day. She's still giving little kisses on our fingers when we pat around her face. She is a gorgeous cat and we really love her and are so glad we had the chance to adopt her. I'm enclosing some pictures of her. Thank you for helping us adopt her, and everyone who was involved. You've all been great! Debbie K.

Jasper and Lily	Jasper and Lily - April 2010 Hi Sandy and Lisa, Jasper and Lily have grown so much. Lily weighs 4.75# and Jasper weighs an astonishing 6.4#. He is a very big boy for his age! Here are a couple of pix from last month…I will get you more soon. The dogs and cats love each other…the dogs try to clean the cats… well you can imagine how that goes, although the cats are very patient and they try to return the favor, not that they can cover much area with their little tongues!!! Hope all is going well with you. Elizabeth B.

Chopin and Windsor	Chopin - April 2010 Hi Sandy, Diane, and Becker, Just an update on Chopin (now Devon(shire)). Devon has adjusted very well to his new home. I am so glad to have him in my home. His "brother Windsor (the other cat in the photo),took him very well. In about 2 weeks they adjusted to each other and became friends. Now Devon is Windsor's shadow following him everywhere. I frequently come home from work to find the two of them taking over my couch, or bed. Their friendship has gone better than I could have hoped. Thanks for all of your work, Ashley, Windsor, & Devon(shire) (Chopin)

Tommy	Tommy - March 2010 Hi Sandy, Just wanted to take a moment to let you know that Tommy has adjusted and fits into our home perfectly. He is enjoying the spoiled life like a king. He is a lot of fun, even slept with us the first night! Thanks, Jeff & Iris A.

Jasper and Lily (fka Jasper and Rosalie)	Jasper and Rosalie - February 2010 Hi PAL, Jasper and Lily are doing very well. Jasper has grown a lot in the past week and a half that we have had him, he has stretched out now and is all legs. The vet said they were adorable and had great personalities...not even a squeak when she gave them their shot. Jasper is a brave little boy, when I opened the crate door at the vets he just walked right out, no fear of new places at all...Lily, on the other hand stayed in the back of the carrier until I pulled her out, but then she investigated the table and relaxed a bit. Below is a picture of the 2 of them a couple of hours after we got home...they were so exhausted they crashed out on the couch on an old quilt I had...they slept for a few hours then were right back into action, running and playing. Thank you again for everything. Elizabeth

Jacques (fka Chuckie)	Chuckie - February 2010 Hi Sandy, I am attaching a picture of Jacques in our new home. He is the most perfect cat in the world. Catherine

Henry Sox	Henry and Sox - January 2010 Hi Sandy, Both boys are a joy - very different personalities, but a constant source of entertainment! Here are some recent pictures. Thanks for everything! Dee

Maggie (right) and her friend Dugan	Maggie - January 2010 Hi Sandy, Maggie is doing great - she's a wonderful little girl. Dugan and Maggie are getting along very well - he even lets her sleep right next to him. We are really lucky to have her. I have attached a couple of pictures. Many thanks to PAL for allowing us to adopt her. Amy

Marley - Found Door to Narnia Timmy - File Under T	Marley and Timmy - January 2010 Hi Sandy, We adopted Timmy and Marley around this time last year.. They're doing GREAT! They play together and also with our other two cats. We now have a foster-kitty, Max, along with our big boy Wiggy. (Alas, our girl-cat Mojo had a heart attack in August...but she loved them too.) They're still like night and day, though. Marley is like a Turkish angora -- slinky, graceful, still skittery, VERY athletic and playful. Timmy is like a Norwegian cat...thick fur, stocky build, not skittery at all, and loves to be held like a baby. Marley's a "birder" leaping repeatedly after toys overhead, and Timmy's a "mouser", digging in the couch cushions for the end of a jingle-stick, or just waiting for the right moment. They're a total blast to live with...every day they give me a good laugh or five. :) I see you're moving the operation to Spencer... I hope it goes smoothly and all is well. :) Dee D.

December 2009 / January 2010 PAL was delighted to receive cards and updates from the following adopters and supporters over the holiday season! Thanks to all of you who made donations to the shelter in honor of your pets! Merry Christmas to our "Pals" at the shelter. Toby and Connie Z. Enjoy the holidays! Heather H. Merry Christmas! Michael and Cindy B. and their cat Jilly Have a wonderful holiday! Ken and Linda P. A warm and friendly wish - Merry Christmas! Phil and Roberta R. Best wishes to Sandy and her extended family and, as always, thank you for our good cats Wallie and Atlas. Meow! Jane and Chris May every happiness be yours! Anna M. and her cats Linus and Lucy Happy Holidays from Dundee and Kasey M. Merry Christmas from Carryl and Armand and their cats Sweetpea, Dora, Sarge and Maya Happy Holidays - In memory of my beloved Buddy Wishing you a joyous Christmas. Carol and Paul Joyful wishes...with lots of adoptions! Sammy and Fenway are doing great! I can hardly believe that it has been five years since they rescued me. As always, thank you so much for all you do! Melissa, Sammy, and Fenway Lucy Lu (formerly Cassie) is very entertaining and has settled in so well. She and Oliver are best of friends. Lucy Lu loves to play with her mice - which I think she purposefully hides under the fridge! When Oliver comes in, she goes to the door to greet him and gives him a kiss! We are so happy that she is in our family. Nancy and Edward S. Merry Christmas from the happy, healthy, elfin troublemakers! Stanley (fka Dex), George (fka Bumba), and Buster (fka Pokey), and their owner Kris We got Cinnamon and Ginger from you just over 4 years ago now. Thank you. They have brought us tons of happiness and laughs. Andrea and Tom H. We adopted Dash (fka Timmy) from PAL in February of this year. He's a wonderful addition to our family, getting along with our 13 year old cat, Tucker and growing up with our 8 month old Labradoodle puppy, Daisy. They have developed a close bond and love to play and run all over the house. He is s special, lovable cat and has a great personality. Thank you for everything that you do. We appreciate all the love and care that you give to every animal that enters your shelter. Debbie and Sharon G.

Moggie and Jakers (fka Ross and Joey)	Ross and Joey - November 2009 Hi Sandy, I can't tell you how much we are enjoying the boys. They were shy for just one day and the completely took over the house. They've already started going outside and come back in immediately when we call them. They run and play all day and have caught 3 mice already! We are just delighted! Happy Thanksgiving! Kathleen and Mike

Blanche	Blanche - November 2009 Hi Sandy, I wanted to tell you that Blanche continues to do well with my uncles and is very attached to them. She has her routine and gets excited for supper, dancing and woofing as the food is being served. She has tried to trick my uncle who puts her out at about 11 p.m. for a pee then gives her a treat. She will go to the door, go out and then come back in looking for a cookie when it is way too early. She is very intelligent. She is really well behaved and has a nice sweater to wear. She recently did a little fashion show of all the sweaters I handed down to her but decided only to keep one, and NOT the one with the pink fur collar! I thought you might like to hear how well she's doing and how she's settled in without a single problem. She is well-loved and loves back! Thanks for all you did for her, Kim

Chaz (fka Chili)	Chaz - November 2009 Hi Sandy, I've been wanting to send you some pictures of our little guy. It took all of five minutes (OK, maybe a little longer for our older cat) for our household to fall in love with this kitten. Our veterinarian warned us that Chaz had lots of energy and a big voice - no exaggeration there! What a personality! As you can see from the pictures he knows how to make himself comfortable. As energetic and rambunctious as he is, he is also very gentle and tolerant of our 2-year-old granddaughter who loves to carry him around. We are so happy Chaz came into our lives. Thanks so much. Sincerely, Lynne D.

Sunny	Sunny - November 2009 Hi Sandy, I wanted to give you an update on Sunny. Mom and Sunny are just in love! He follows her all over the house, sleeps with her, watches TV with her, greets her at the door when she comes home, and perches on a chair outside the powder room- waiting for her to come out. She calls him her baby, and she just loves to spoil him. I think he is just what she needed! Thanks again! Michele (Charlie and Hera’s mom)

Annie	Annie - October 2009 Hi Sandy, Just wanted to let you know that Annie is fine. She’s a very active and curious kitty and has been endearing herself more and more every day to Tobie, our other cat, and us. So I just wanted to let you know we love her and she’s working out very well. Thanks again for all your help. Sincerely, Laura B.

Charlie	Charlie - October 2009 Hi Sandy, Isn't he adorable?? These were taken on Charlie's first hike...He loved it! Smiles, Pam P.

Dennis and Joey	Dennis and Joey - October 2009 Hi Sandy, I thought you might like to see pictures of the boys. They're doing very well - Joey, the little gray and white boy, is putting on some weight. He and Dennis are great buddies! Roxy & Clark

Ellie	Ellie - October 2009 Hi Sandy, Just wanted to send you an update on Ellie she is doing well and has taken to sleeping with us in bed usually under the blankets. She has decided that one of my small stuffed teady bears is hers and she takes it all over the house with her and sleeps with it and when she is not carrying it around she puts it in her bed. I have attached a picture I thought it was adorable her little tounge is sticking out. We are so thankful to you and the shelter for how well you treat the cats and kittens and for Ellie she is the cutest and most lovable cat and is the biggest cuddle bug ever. Michael P.

Sam	Sam - October 2009 Hi Sandy and Lisa, We thought you'd enjoy a picture of Sam on his first birthday in August. Also, Chris and I have some extra cans of wet food for adult cats and also for puppies, we'd love to donate it if we can catch up with you. We bought a townhouse and the kitties are very pleased! Hope all is well. Jen & Chris H.

Zelda (fka Maria)	Zelda - September 2009 Hi Sandy, Well, my newly adopted little girl - we've changed her name to Zelda - is doing very well. She settled in nicely, loves to bury herself in my down comforter and still craves affection a lot (which I like - although I seem to have some allergy issues with her fur - Claritin here I come), and now seems to own the house. & you were wrong about 1 thing - she just loves to be carried around. I put her on my shoulder, support her back feet, and she'd stay that way for as long as I keep walking around. Very funny!!! So she's very happy and well. Just thought I'd let you know. Thanks for having her, Harriett S.

Sparky (fka Jack)	Jack - August 2009 Hi Sandy, Here's a picture of Jack (now known as “Sparky”….because he’s a little “spark”) and Holly to let you know how they are adjusting. As expected, Holly is hurt, jealous and not enlightened yet as to the benefits of having Sparky join the family...but we are giving her therapy sessions to help her through this difficult time. Sparky is a sweet, smart and attentive boy who loves people. He has warmed up to his new Daddy and made a convert of him as to the delights of owning a cat...the little guy is still nervous around Holly so he sleeps in a room with his toys and nightlight every night to insure he feels safe. He greets us each morning with BIG PURRS and lots of love and affection. Thank you for all you do and for advising us in making our choices with Holly and Sparky as additions to our family. Pat and Jamie G.

Pepper	Pepper - August 2009 Hi Sandy, Pepper is doing very well. She has “us” house trained. She has picked up yoga!!!!! If you could see it, you would love it. I do yoga twice a day and the matt is her favorite “scratch” pad. It works out well because it does keep her from scratching too much. When I stretch out, she stretches out, and when I stand to do other stretches, she stands and stretches out her front legs. Now, she may not do it all the time but when I put the matt out to use for yoga, she is right there, ready. (I keep the matt out all the time but folded in a corner for her to scratch)I tell her to get working on yoga and by-joe, she starts right in. She has been watching me for a couple of months and just started this about 1 week ago. She loves Dave, sits with him every chance she gets. Meal time is pretty “loud” with her. She loves to have what we eat but we limit it to fish, some veggies she likes, and chicken. (Her meowing is incessant until she has something to nibble). She is, what I call a train wreck, when we all get ready to leave the house, and come home. I have never seen or heard a cat run as hard as she does. But, it is her way of letting us know she is there, and then some. I am sure she is not happy when we leave, and happy when we come home. Well, thought you might like to hear a tad about the cat no one seemed interested in. She is one needy cat for attention and does give it back. Nancy L.

Suki	Suki - August 2009 Hi Sandy, Diane and everyone at Becker! Miss Sukie has become the queen of her castle. Bill M.

Midnight and Star	Star and Midnight - June 2009 Hi Sandy, Star and I just wanted to let you know that we are very happy in our forever home. We play and get brushed and get petted. We are still finding exciting places and rooms to explore. I hope you don't miss us too much. We are so lucky and happy that you cared for us in our time of need. And we love you! Say hello to all our friends. Love, Midnight and Star C.