Success Stories Luna, Frisco, and Diego Luna and Diego snuggling Luna, Frisco, and Diego - Jun. 2008 Hi Sandy, I thought it might be time to send over a Luna update to you and your staff as I know that she holds a special place in your hearts as she does now mine. I have to say that over the past few months Luna’s little personality has really come out. She is the sweetest girl. She purrs all of the time now and is so lovable. Her shyness has gone away completely and she is very curious whenever someone new comes into the house. She will watch them from a distance then within ten minutes she will go right over and check them out. Luna has basically claimed one of the chairs in the living room as hers. She is always laying there and she loves to hop up on my lap for a quick petting. She is also fascinated with one of my heating vents, it is as if she has a little friend that lives down there. She goes over daily and just peaks down there. The three cats get along so well. Frisco still likes to give Luna a chase here and there but she has no problem putting him in his place whereas before she would just run off. Frisco and Diego on the other hand are always wrestling which is typically for young boys. They are always crawling in and out of small spaces and finding new spots. Their favorite is still the bathroom sink. They just love the faucet and hitting the stream of water. The funniest thing that they do is respond to the word “treat”; it is like they are part dog. They know what it means and run right over to spot in the kitchen where the treats are kept. I’ve never had cats know what that word means. I’ve been referring the shelter to several people that have mentioned that they are looking for a cat. Most recently one of my sisters mentioned possible getting a second cat so you may hear from her within a week or so. I sent over a bunch of funny pictures of the cats. Included is probably the cutest picture of Diego and Luna snuggling on her chair, that was from this week. Best Regards, Jonna Molly Molly - May 2008 HI Sandy and Friends (furry and otherwise), You may remember Molly. I adopted her in October 2006. She is a small Maine Coon cat (I believe) and I recently submitted the attached picture into a Cutest Pet Contest. She has been selected as a semi-finalsist and will be published in their next coffee table book, "The Cutest Pets of 2008 - The Best of 2008" Library Of Congress ISBN# 978-0-9770401-6-2. The picture is of Molly sitting on the edge of the bathtub inbetween my shower curtain and the liner. She will cry until I poke at the side of the curtain so she can "attack". You can imagine what my shower curtain looks like (she's fully clawed)!! Enjoy the picture and wish Molly luck!! Sincerely, Julieann L. Cooper Cooper - May 2008 Hi, Just wanted to let you know that I have been named Cooper, here is a picture of me atop of my scratching post. I had a good 1st night, I played, I ate and finally I snuggled up to Alec in bed and stayed with him the whole night. Dundee and Kasey Dundee and Kasey - Apr. 2008 Hi Sandy, Here are the photos of Dundee and Kasey. They are the most affectionate kitties I've ever owned. They purr like motor boats, insist on lap-sitting, love to play - Dundee likes soft balls and Kasey prefers mousies - "talk" a lot, and love to get "scritched". They are inseparable and are frequently found in adorable positions - just right for taking photos. I just can't believe that these two were ferals - they absolutely adore being with people. Dundee chooses a ball from his toy box and then carries it to just the right spot for playing. Kasey likes little bits of paper to throw in the air and sometimes chases her tail. They both wander around the house making a questioning sound when they are looking for each other - I've never heard anything quite like it. Thanks again to you and all your helpers at PAL for doing such a great job rescuing kitties. Lois M. Sophie and Callie (fka Trixie and Trinity) Sophie and Callie (fka Trixie and Trinity) - Mar. 2008 Hi Sandy, The girls are doing great! They have grown so much in the short time we have had them. The two of them are on top of and into everything. Cali absolutely loves my husband. She sits and watches him when he is working on the house. At night when we are watching TV, she curls up in his lap. Sophie believes she is the princess of the house. She sits and watches me on the computer. They both love water. When I'm in the tub, they sit on the side and stick their feet in to grab the bubbles. Sophie has fallen in four times. You might think she would learn. The have a deal with Casper, my dog. The get on the counter and knock off anything they can move and he runs off to my bedroom with it in his mouth. When I leave home, the three of them curl up on my bed. When I get back, they all come out to meet me yawning and stretching. They are such a joy to have. Thank you for letting them be a part of our lives. Elizabeth B. Suki Suki - Mar. 2008 Hi Sandy, Suki was just a love on the car and ferry ride home. She kind of talked to me when I would look at her but other than that, she was quiet. She has been such an incredible addition to our family. The two girls and Mark's son Evan have all bonded with her. It has been nice to see her transition. At first she seemed just happy to be a part of the family and really tolerated the kids being in her face, almost like she felt she had to pay her dues for being a part of it all. She still seems to appreciate all of the attention from the kids. Now she has become very comfortable and tries to sleep all day and then absolutely comes out when the kids go to bed and then she gets extra special attention from myself and my husband. You were so right about her fit in our family. She is already one of the bunch. We often find her sitting in our bathroom sink which is oval shaped. She seems to like the fit there. She is getting her exercise and chasing her catnip toys at night especially. I will try to get a picture this week and get it to you. Thank you so much for such a precious gift. Everything as it should be. Let everyone know she has a very valued place in our home and she gets the attention she so deserves. Suzanne Sebastian Sebastian - Mar. 2008 Hi Sandra, Here are a few pictures of Sebastian that we thought you would enjoy. He is definitely NOT camera shy (believe me, we have LOTS of pictures of this "growing boy"!) The white cat in one of the pictures is "Tinkerbelle". Still not the best of friends yet, but they tolerate one another. Sebastian is such a sweet kitty, and we are so glad to have him! I hope you have been successful in finding homes for your other kitties...they all deserve to have a nice home! Thanx again, Tim and Marlene C. Topper (fka Ollie) Topper (fka Ollie) - Mar. 2008 Hi Sandy, Thought we would let you know how Topper (fka Ollie) is doing. We just love him to death,and he feels the same way about us. You were definately right when you said how smart he is. He is still amazing us with how quickly he picks up on things. He loves his older brother Kody a 13 yr. old Samoyed. They sleep together everynight. Share each other's toys and when their outside they play wonderful together. It's so wonderful seeing Kody act like a puppy again. Bringing Topper home was the best thing ever. After we had had him for 2 weeks he already learned to nose the bell at the door to go outside. He especially loves my husband. He's become his little helper and follow's him everywhere. We can't thank you enough for bring this adorable little guy into our lives. He was meant to be with us and is having the time of his life. Kelly and Keith K. Andy (fka Opie) Opie - Mar. 2008 Hi Sandy, Just dropping a line to say I'm totally in love with Andy. He is so loving and affectionate and is such a good boy. I look forward to coming home from work just to see him. He loves being held and cuddled. Thank you for hooking us up cuz we're both happy. Donna R. Bluebell Bluebell - Mar. 2008 Hi Sandy, Back in January 1999 we adopted two scrawny looking kittens and they are still living with us. We named them Georgette and Bluebell. Bluebell was so small that she fit in my palm and Georgette was very thin. They have changed so much since then and we thank you every day when we see our beautiful cats. They have great personalities and are very happy. I think they saved us more than we rescued them. I have attached a picture of Bluebell, she is a gorgeous angel of a cat. Thank you for everything you do. Diana M. Harry Harry - Feb. 2008 Hi Sandy, I have wanted to send this message to you since last week when my parents got home from their vacation and we presented them with their Valentine’s Day present! Harry is awesome!! Harry LOVES the kids and the kids LOVE Harry. Harry is the first cat that the nine grandchildren have ever met that actually wants them to hold him and brush him and sit with him. I cut Harry’s nails on Friday night while he SLEPT on my father’s lap. Sunday, we gave Harry a bath and then we died laughing as he went from one kid to the next to be brushed and told how pretty he looks. The write-up on your website was the absolute truth – Harry does have wonderful house manners. The first morning that my parents were back (Friday) and were sitting at the kitchen table having breakfast, Harry came out and jumped into one of the seats at the table. About ½ way through breakfast, he put his two front paws up on the table….he didn’t get up on the table but as my mother put it, “he just put his paws on the table like we would rest our hands on it”. My father looked over at him and said “oh no. You aren’t going to do that here.” My parents could NOT believe it when he took his paws off the table and then turned in his seat towards the wall. He didn’t get down but he wouldn’t look at them. My father thought he had hurt his feelings. My mother thinks he was just embarrassed.  He has not put his paws back on the table and he doesn’t get up on counters at all. He loves the window seats in their house where he can watch the birds and the squirrels outside and he follows the sun around all day long. I have to say, however, that he appears most happy when one of my parents are sitting in the sun and he is able to go and sit on them. His “talking” is a riot – he has so much to say! I am so glad that we found him and I know you will be glad to hear about another great placement! My parents and Harry are so happy together. Thank you so much for what you do! Erin Sarah and George - Feb. 2008 Hi Sandy, It's been a while since I've seen you. Mary, my next door neighbor, said she showed you the picture of SARAH and GEORGE that I had. I wanted to let you know that they were alive and well after about 22 years! But last month George started exhibiting significant weight loss, disorientation, general malaise. He was diagnosed with diabetes, just for starters, and I had him put to sleep. I called him my "yella fella". He was such a good, steady old boy; I start crying just thinking about him. Sarah has been on thyroid meds for about 4 months now and is doing fine. She isn't even exhibiting any "old age" symptons, including no arthritis as yet. She runs all over the place. She seems to wonder where George is, and even tho they only tolerated each other once they reached real adulthood, they were bound together by the brother/sister thing, I'm sure. I'm giving her extra TLC to get her over the hump. Those cats and I have seen our share, believe me! So I thought you'd like to know that you gave me two great cats. My vet called them "remarkable". And I'll always be grateful for them. When I'm ready for another, I'll be in touch. Thanks again, Sally H. Mia and Milo (fka Sam and Tyler) - Feb. 2008 Hi Sandy, I just wanted to thank you for bringing Mia and Milo, formerly Sam and Tyler, into our lives. They are doing wonderfully! We have them on a new food so their litter box no longer clears the house! They are both loving and adorable; I cannot tell you enough how much we love them and as my daughter says..."They're in love!" They really are cute together. Mia is no longer shy and comes to everyone, even guests. Milo makes himself home on any lap that will have him! I was wondering if those two torties that you have are the same ones from the house as Mia and Milo. I would like to send you a check to pay for some of their care. If they are related at all to these two, then they will make amazing additions to someones home someday. Take care Sandy and thank you so much for all that you do. You are the angel to the kittens and cats of Central Mass! Sincerely, Judy R. Fedora (fka Jenny) Jenny - Feb. 2008 Hi Sandy, I just wanted to say thanks for having me at PALS while you could! I have adjusted very well to my new home, and new life of being a spoiled princess! I sleep all day on my very own window perch, and when I'm done sleeping there, I move to Kate's bed at night. I like to sleep on her pillow with her. I love getting brushed, playing with my new toys, and running from my big doggy brothers! But don't worry, I'm adjusting just fine to them! I love to spend time watching the fish tank, or the birds outside the window! I've definitely still got the kitten in me, I love to get into everything and make lots of noise! I miss Kate when she's gone out during the day, I even go looking for her, but she always comes home and scoops me up and gives me BIIIIIGGGG snuggles! She loves me SOOOO much! Kate says I'm the best Christmas present she's ever gotten, and I have to say she's pretty great too! Love, Fedora (Aka: Jenny) ...and Kate :) Zoey - Jan. 2008 Hi I’m Zoey, I’ve been living with my new family since I was 2 months old. I’m 5 months old now and you can see by the look on my face how happy and content I am. I have my own full grown cat to play with and a cute old poodle to tease. Life here is really good. I would recommend adoption to anyone. Beckett and Rookie (fka Bentley and Onyxia) - Jan. 2008 Thank you so much for helping us to choose our new kittens. They were instantly a part of our family. They are so personable and so great wtih Mavrick and Kyle. My boys LOVE them! We love Rookie and Beckett! Kelly, Chris, Kyle, and Mavrick R. Trevor and Doodles - Jan. 2008 I would like to thank Sandy and all of the volunteers for the work that they do with PAL. Trevor and Doodles have been wonderful additions to our family. They took about a nanosecond to adjust to life at our home and now they practically run the show. It's hard to believe that Trev was a part of a feral, trap, neuter and release program. He is very loving and very comfortable around people. He also acts as the perfect big brother to the Doods, who is our little clown. They have both brought so much joy into our home. Again, thanks and blessings to you all from Barbara, Mike, and Sam. Misty - Jan. 2008 Thank you so much for contacting my sister Cheryl to bring Misty into my life / my home. Misty is absolutely adorable, affectionate and loving - her and I love each other equally! I think she's quite comfortable in my home - she is the queen of my house and especially enjoys sitting at the window and looking outside. She also loves to sleep at the foot of my bed - that that's prefectly fine wtih me as she keeps my feet nice and warm. Please except my contribution for her! Thank you again. Happy holidays! The Cochrane Family Grace (fka Daphne) - Jan. 2008 We wanted to let you know how thrilled we are with Grace (Daphne). She loves to cuddle with Zach (and wake him during the night!). When she is with the rest of the family, she plays with the dog, Patience, non-stop. Usually she is the one doing the chasing. Snowball the cat is not as happy with the arrangement, but we are working on that situation. All in all, she is such a wonderful addition, a real character, and we love her. Thanks for your help with connecting Zach and this lovely kitty. Madeleine F. Percy - Jan. 2008 Just wanted to let you all know that Percy, ( Mr. Percy McPhercy) is doing just fine and has settled into HIS new home! Mr. Percy has been with us since November, 2007 and has made our house a home, again. Percy enjoys looking out at the birds on our deck, cuddling with us at night and playing during the day. He's a good boy! Mr. McPhercy would like to thank Lisa, and her family for taking great care of him while he was waiting to go to his new home. Mr. Percy would also like to tell those who are looking to adopt that us cats, who are a little older also need a good home and lots of love too! Thank you People For Animals and Happy New Year!! Warmest Wishes, Mr. Percy McPhercy, Ken & Laura B. Koko and Chip - Dec. 2007 I hope that you and our little friends are all fine. Here are a few holiday pictures of Koko and Chip. They are really going to miss the decorations as I put them away today. What will they break now? I hope that you and yours have a great New Year! Nancy V. PAL was delighted to receive the below updates from previous adopters during the holiday season! "With thanks to all of you for Nemo and Sebastian. They brighten our lives." J. Celuzza "Thank you once again for my wonderful cat. I enjoy her everyday." M. Robidoux "Just a note to say that 16 1/2 -year-old Jessie is still with us although her age is just starting to catch up with her. And 10 1/2-year-old Jilly continues to defy the odds against her very bad heart. We know that each day is a blessing." C. Borkowski "Just to let you know that we still have Bibbitt. She is 18-years-old and is doing well. She has been such a joy to us and we hope to have her for many more years." S. Lacroix "Thank you so much for Holly. She is a marvelous dog and is a beloved member of the family. We are so lucky to have her with us. Holly is an attention hog, a food grabber and a chewer of many things - and we love and adore her." The Hatten Family "The gang is fine (better than us "guardians" most days!) Here's the lowdown: Trevor is still our Mr. Personality; pushing his way between the "other" dogs to greet everyone who comes to the door, grooming his siblings within an inch of their lives, hanging out with Bruce, The Retired Guy, and mooching for food every chance he gets (along with the "other" dogs). Our vet adores him and long ago agreed that he's really a German Shepherd Dog in cat's clothing. Gracie still rules the 2nd floor. I still think she's got some neurological issues; we can walk by her and she'll be purring and relaxed and on the return trip (a minute later) she bolts like someone's going to kill her. She's also been dipping into the catnip a lot lately, so maybe that's part of it! She sneaks downstairs when it's quiet, and when I have the dogs outside or away she stomps around like she's run them off and regained her territory...and then they come back. She loves attention and is very affectionate when she's not freaking out. The laundry piles on Saturday mornings are particularly suspicious but they haven't caught her yet!! I may have told you awhile back that her "hobby" is to drag the upstairs throw rugs around. I would give anything to see it because a couple of them are pretty big and she's not (although she is still "portly"). We're always finding rugs moved around and I couldn't tell you why. The later feline additions are Cassie, the long-haired black cat that I rescued from the outdoor generators at work in Hartford 2 years ago, and Murphy, who was an orphan strategically placed in our local Pet Supplies Plus by a small rescue operation in the area. Even smaller than PAL. He was crying in his cage because he was the only kid left after his brothers got adopted. So a week later he was home; just in time for last Christmas. He's a black and white tuxedo; maybe not the brightest bulb but VERY sweet. Cassie is the princess of the bunch but can also be very sweet...when she wants. So they're all fine and love each other and give me much joy. Funny how Trevor to this day is Bruce's best buddy; he's one smart kitty!" L. Kemp Sebastian - Dec. 13, 2007 Dear Sandra, Here's a picture of Sebastian in his new home! He is still a little leery of our other cat, Tinkerbelle, but in time I'm sure they will be good pals! Sebastian is such a "love bug"....we are so glad to have him! He just loves to cuddle and give "kitty kisses". We couldn't have asked for a better cat, and we thank you for letting us adopt him! Our first Christmas with him will be extra special....if he doesn't tear down the Christmas tree!!! Have a wonderful holiday and I hope that all the other beautiful kitties find new homes before the New Year!! Marlene, Tim and Jessica C. Sandy and Spencer - Nov. 2007 Hi, we just wanted to let you know how much we love Sandy and Spencer! (we kept the names) They are the sweetest kitties. Spencer made himself at home the first night. He loves to play and actually follows the kids around to play. Sandy is a little quieter, she loves her new bed, and is my cuddle bug, whenever I sit down she is on my lap purring away. Thanks again for our wonderful kitties! Good luck with all the others! The Carbonneau Family Ping and Pong - Nov. 2007 We just wanted to say thank you again for choosing us to adopt the boys. We love them so much already! After a couple days they already started coming out to the living room and cuddling! Logan (our son) loves them and they are already feeling more comfortable with him. Well we hope you have a nice Thanksgiving and good luck on more adoptions for all the cute cats-n-kittens! Sincerely, Michelle, Jim and Logan F. Sophia - Nov. 2007 Just wanted to let you know that things are going so well! She is a sweetie pie. She follows me and has to be touching me. She sleeps on my head. I had to get her kitty stairs so she can get up and down on my bed. Thank you so much. And wish you the best. Regards, Sue Ann M. Clawdia (fka Lola) - Oct. 2007 Clawdia asked me to write to you. I just want you to know how everything is going. I'm really happy in my new home. Dad (Ron) and I get along really great. he gives me plenty to eat!! I have toys too! I'm still exploring my new home. The windows have big sills so I can relax and watch the birds, squirrels and all the other animals. I'm even sleeping on the bed with Dad. One night I slept under the covers - that was neat! He likes to brush me while we watch T. V. I like to follow Dad around - it's funny - he doesn't know why I do that! One of my favorite things to do is to lick Dad's eyebrows - he laughs when I do that! I like Dad's girlfriend Shirley too!! Well, I'm gonna go now - gotta help Dad make supper! Oh yes, Dad is sending you some money so you could buy things for my PAL friends! Thank you! Clawdia and Ron Copyright 2007-2008 People for Animals League