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Jacques fka Chuckie and Patachou fka Abby	Jacques and Patachou - February 2012 Hi Sandy, Catherine showed me my blog on the PAL web site--thanks for publishing my letter, I feel like such a super cyber cat! Patachou did not like her picture however--she says she was having a "bad hair day.". Actually all her hairs were pretty bad when i first met her, but with lots of brushing and petting and nutritional supplements she's gotten even prettier. She is badgering me to send you this picture of us. Typical little sister, right? I hope you can switch out the pictures so I can get her off my back (literally). (I kind of like this one of myself too.) We are stocking up on kibble snacks for tomorrow's Puppy Bowl (well, really, the Kitty Half-Time show). Did you know a parakeet is going to "tweet" the Puppy Bowl this year? And there's a Piggy Pep Squad. Animal Channel rules! Lots of love to you and yours from us and ours. Jacques (and Patachou and Catherine)

Poppy	Poppy - January 2012 Hi Sandy, Just want to write and tell you I'm adjusting to my new family. Had a lot of people come to visit. It was kind of scary. Between 4 little kids and a dozen adults I was pretty busy. I slept most of today and will play until bedtime. I'm eating good, using the litter box, exploring every roomin the house, have a big bed to sleep in, and have become lap cat. Poppy

Jacques fka Chuckie Patachou fka Abby	Jacques and Patachou - January 2012 Hi Sandy, Happy New Years Sandy, to you and your family and all your lovely PAL cats. I'd like to say I miss you, because I do, but it's awfully nice having a home in which I can stroll around and sleep in all sorts of different places. Imagine my surprise when, on the 2nd anniversary of her bringing me home, and I was expecting AT MOST a couple of candles in a can of tuna, instead Catherine brought ANOTHER cat home from PAL! Well, this was not the present that was at the very top of my list, I must admit, in fact I don't remember asking for a cat-friend. But knowing how hard it is for us FIV+ cats to find homes, and knowing that my new little sister had the Sandy/PAL seal of approval, and that Catherine wouldn't do anything that wouldn't be good for me, I decided to give the newcomer a chance. Similar to my renaming (Jacques sounds soooo close to Chucky Cheeks, doesn't it?), little Abby quickly became Patachou. We were both famous French singers in another life, apparently. (As the old saying goes, you can call me anything you want but please don't call me late for dinner.) Catherine carefully followed the Harriet-system-of-introducing-new-cats after Patachou came home. I could see her thru a glass door but, being such a goodnatured guy, I didn't think much of it til the things that go thump in the night started going thump all night and all day long. Goodness, that little girl's got a lot of energy! She frolics and romps and stomps and thumps and races and chases. Then she stops and sleeps, really deep long undisturbable sleeps. When Catherine started letting us hang out together, she chased me all over the place, hid twiching behind corners then pounced on me, thought my tail was the funnest thing ever invented, etc. Fur has flown but, embarrassed as I am to admit it, last weekend Catherine found us sleeping on the same bed. Not touching, for heavens sake, but on the same bed. It's not like it's the only bed in town. I'm just saying. She's so tiny and orange and energetic! The exact opposite of me (a gentle grey rock that purrs). I find myself playing with toys more now, when I'm not engrossed in watching her (it's like having my very own live ANIMAL PLANET channel.) She has definitely livened up the joint. We are very respectful of each other's food and never fight over that. We both like to do a "happy dance" on a scratcher when Catherine comes home but there are two of them so no competition there. We frequently touch noses, I'm not sure why. Maybe we were Eskimos in a previous life too. We've gotten good at sharing Catherine, we each get a side (she's got two, it works out great). Every day when she wakes up and sees our faces peering down at her, she smiles such a big smile. Catherine keeps telling people about PAL and all the great cats there--frankly, I'm surprised she didn't come home with several. She's having friends over in a couple of weeks to meet me and Patachou so we can convince them to take more of your cats home to their house. I am so grateful for the home you gave me for many months, and so is Patachou. You took great care of us, and gave us lots of love, and as a result we are happy, healthy, loving cats with a wonderful home where we bring joy to others. We all wish you a blessed New Year. You are a remarkable person doing remarkable work. We love you and thank you very much. Jacques (and Patachou and Catherine)

Smudge Cinnamin	Smudge and Cinnamin - December 2011 Hi Sandy, My babies came from PAL back in Sept of 2001. Smudge's christmas picture is attached, and his sister Cinnamin's picture too, though she'd have no part in a santa suit. Alicia

Leo	Leo - December 2011 Hi Sandy and Becker, Leo has transitioned very quickly into our home. After a few initial hisses, Felix and Leo were chasing eachother around the house. Wilson seems interested in Leo and vice versa...Aila not so much. She barks at him, charges him, or ignores him entirely. Actually, its exactly how she treats Felix! Leo is a very vocal guy, he chatters constantly. Although he is a little skittish and not a big fan of being picked up at the moment, he woke me up at 1:20 am purring and rubbing my side and laying on my arms. When I told him it was too early, he woke Felix up and they raced around the house like crazy demons. Both of them were put in crates but only Felix stayed because Leo meowed and was not at all happy. He went to sleep on top of me after I let him out. All in all its been a successful (sleepless) night and we are delighted Leo and Felix like eachother as much as they do. Brynn

Cosmo	Cosmo - December 2011 Hi Sandy and Lisa, A one year update on Cosmo! He is a beautiful cat with a shinny coat, so shinny the vet asks what I feed him. He is a bit of a devil, attacking the girls but they tolerate him, and actually like him at dinner time! Cosmo has funny teenage spurts of energy when he runs all over the house jumping on furniture, etc! We remind him if he bites us in play that you don't adopt out kittens who bite!! Most of the time he is a loving cat, purring anytime we pet him! The best part is that he seems to like being in the house, he watches the girls go out and in but doesn't go out himself. We have birds outside for him to watch, and flies indoors for him to catch! I gave him a toy with real rabbit fur, he grabbed it and growled at everybody for the day, even our dog Rusty! He goes Tuesday for his one year checkup and vaccinations. We often wonder how his sisters are doing! Urch, Rob, and Cosmo

Toby and Tucker	Toby and Tucker - November 2011 Hi Sandy, Toby and Tucker have adjusted beautifully to our home and family. My kids were beyond thrilled and have so enjoyed playing with them, watching them play with each other, and cuddling with them any chance they get. They are just so sweet and are doing great. Sheryl

Pumpkin (front left) and Tigger (back right)	Pumpkin and Tigger - November 2011 Hi Sandy, Just wanted you to know that the boys are doing great and boy are they loving and playful. They are really good kittens. Thank you! We named the orange guy formally known as pumpkin, "Marley" and the his grey brother formally known as Tigger, "Monto". They already really know their names. so cute. Take care and thank you again for my new fur babies. Sue P.

Chunky Monkey and Pantera	Chunky Monkey and Pantera - November 2011 Hi Sandy, Just a follow up to say thanks so much for the wonderful kittens. They must have been in the most wonderful foster home, as they fit right in with the madness here. They mingle with the dogs, are great with the kids ~ just perfect. Danielle named the kittens “Oreo” and “Peanut”. I’ve sent a few shots to show how overjoyed she remains that she received these little wonders. Keep up the wonderful work and pass along a thanks to the foster family! Sincerely, Lori

Journey	Journey - November 2011 Hi Sandy, Just want to tell you Journey is doing great. It was a year ago we adopted her. She is very playfull and so cute. We have a pellet stove and she loves to play with the pellets. She is very loving and greets us at the door when we come home from work. We always put water in her bowl but her new trick is she has to drink the water from the house plants. Also she loves grass and we always have it for her. She is very healthy and happy here with us. Thanks again! Cheryl, Craig & Justin

Gabe	Gabe - September 2011 Hi Sandy and Lisa, Gabe is doing really well. The kids and I love him. He is very funny and loves to cuddle. He has made a few windows in the house his favorite spots. Hobie and he are getting better. Hobie likes to jump and play and I think that freaked gabe out at first. Now he just stays up high and stares at Hobie. It was the "Mexican stand-off" for awhile but it is getting better. I will send pictures as soon as we can - Connor has taken alot of pictures to send to you to show how happy Gabe is! Jenn, Connor & Grace

Opie and Copper	Opie and Copper - September 2011 Hi Sandy, Just giving you a quick update on our two boys! After a few days of hissing and spitting, they are getting along just fine now. Running and racing through the house, and making all of us laugh at the way the two of them bounce around each other! Opie has really been a joy to have at the house, and has added some new excitement for Copper. I have enclosed a picture of the two of them in their favorite spot in the house. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to adopt our two boys. We love them to pieces! Jen, Fran and Stephen

Ernie	Ernie - August 2011 Hi Sandy, We just wanted to let you know what an awesome kitty Ernie is! He settled in immediately and is definitely right at home. We keep telling him to get ready for a friend though!! Thank you so much for all you do and we look forward to hearing from you about Thomas! The Parker family

Muffy and Poppy	Muffy and Poppy - August 2011 Hi Sandy and Kelly, The kitties are doing great. They've settled into their new home. They couldn't be any cuter! They are affectionate, playful and just so adorable. We are loving them. Thank you so much! Brenda

Mickey	Mickey - August 2011 Hi Sandy, I just wanted to update on Mickey, a kitten we adopted from you in December of 2010. He is such a joy to have. Not only does he make us happy every single day, he has brought a new fiesty side to our 13 year old cat. I don't think the three of us could live without him :-) I have attached a couple of updated pics of him too. Carolyn B.

Cleo (fka Tuffy)	Tuffy - July 2011 Hi Sandy, Just thought we'd drop a quick note that Cleo is doing fine and is just a terrific cat. She has integrated nicely and is on pleasant terms with both adult cats...don't think it will be too long before they're all snuggling together. Here's a few pictures of Cleo and some of her new pals...she loves to lounge on one of the dog beds on our screened-in porch...did we mention she has beautiful markings? We feel blessed and are very happy! Thank you all for helping raise such a wonderful feline! Regards, Dan R. and Shari W.

Jack (fka Tiki) Inky	Tiki and Inky - June 2011 Hi Sandy, Jack & Inky are loving life at our house. From 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (curfew) they are in and out, great hunters and they play together really well. We can’t tell you how much we enjoy them, so glad we adopted both as we could never provide so much play/fun as they get from each other. Thanks again! Anne & Mike

Rosie (fka Flower) Cheeto (fka Mongo)	Flower and Mongo - June 2011 Hi Sandy, First I would like to thank you for all you do for these animals and what a lovely shelter you provide for them while they wait for their forever homes. We have renamed the two darlings we adopted from you. Flower is now "Rosie" and we affectionately named Mongo "Cheeto". He is already answering to the name. :) They are transitioning nicely and exploring everywhere. Rosie doesn't quite know how to react towards our greyhound but now she walks by without puffing her fur up! Our older cat is shy with them but I am sure they are going to be all buddies very soon. Thanks again and we love our new furbabies! Sincerely, Donna & Brandon

Cody (fka Moose)	Moose - May 2011 Hi Sandy, Cody (formerly Moose) was a good traveler.....we talked to him the whole way home! We are both so in love with him and he is so affectionate towards the both of us. He goes from lap to lap and loves to play. He sure can talk too....probably the most talkative cat we've ever had. We have a ten room home and he has been exploring the perimeter of every room. His favorite is the second floor catio where he can watch the chipmunks and birds. The first night we spent two hours looking for him and finally found him under a sofa where we didn't think he would ever fit and hence, did not look there. You were right about him liking Friskies, especially the pates. Thank you again for approving us to adopt Cody. We are thrilled to have him join our family.....and thank you for doing all the work involved in providing shelter for these homeless cats. Patricia W.

Holly and Ginger (fka Callie and Hallie)	Callie and Hallie - May 2011 Hi Sandy and Diane, The girls are doing fine. Very michievious! I forgot what it was like to have young cats in the house. I have to hide many things! I changed their names. Callie is now Holly and Hallie is Ginger(bread), both in honor of Christmas when I took them home. Holly is still very lovable and Ginger is coming around. They both sleep in my room usually. Holly on my bed and Ginger on her window seat. Last night they stayed out in my sunroom all night. The first time I kept it open all night this year. I missed them. I may not do that again! Devra

Frodo and Pippin	Frodo and Pippin - April 2011 Hi Sandy, Sandy, “Frodo” and “Pippin” have been very happy. Frodo is my shadow when I move around the house. Pippin is a self petting cat. I hang my hand down and he walks under it about 6 times. I just wanted to give you an update. Oh, if I forget to top off the food dish before I go to bed and they run out of food, Frodo will stick his tongue in my ear about 3 in the morning. It has only happened twice :). Stephen

Cheeto and Buttons	Cheeto and Buttons - April 2011 Hi Sandy, We bought a cat tree for the boys. For now it's taking up room in the family room in front of the window, where they can soak up the morning sun (photos attached) Cheeto now has a place where he's in the open, yet safe from the dog. Being safe from the dog is not that important anymore, He comes in our bedroom to look around while Kayla is on our bed. He also comes into the kitchen while she is there. He's still very nervous & will run to safety if she or we surprise him, but I now think he & the dog will be fine eventually. He is more relaxed. They both like to sit on the porch & look around. The furniture is still in the basement- once that's out there, I'm sure they'll spend most of their day there, as our other cats did. Sue

Saki	Saki - March 2011 Hi Sandy, I just thought I'd check in and let you know how grateful we are to have Saki in our lives. We are so in love with him! He's a huge love bug! He always greats us at the door when we come home from work. He rolls on this back for tummy rubs and then jumps into my lab for head buts and kisses. Then he's ready to play. He chases us and we in return chase him. He's the best! Here's a recent photo…and the story behind this photo is: He seemed particularly obsessed with a spot on the wall one day. The spot on the wall was behind a chair and a lamp. The lamp was shaped like an Oscar (the award). The lamp shade was made of paper. He kept trying to stand on the lamp and realized….ahh it makes crinkle noises. We came home from work one day and the Oscar had been be-headed. I removed the lamp shade and placed it on the couch…then began the photo shoot (see picture left). We really are so blessed to have him in our lives, we were meant to find each other. Take care, Jen R.

Bosley	Bosley - March 2011 Hi Sandy, I am sending you pictures of the "BOZMAN", aka, Head of Household! He is so very spoiled! Never would I have thought that Lorraine would love or spoil a cat as she has Boz. He gets rocked, spends time watching TV on her lap on the recliner, etc. Will send pictures of proof later on. He really is a trip! Full of vinegar and mischief - those stories will also follow as we really haven't forgotten you and your kindness as well as your "selling" us the idea of taking Bosley. So glad you did! Always, Mary

Bernie, Penny and Louie	Bernie, Penny, and Louie - March 2011 Hi Sandy, We've adopted 3 kitties from P4A, and we just wanted to send you an update on how they're doing. In May 2008, we adopted Bernie (he didn't have a name then) as an 8-week old kitten. He was a playmate for our older cat, until she sadly passed away from a neurological disorder about two months later. We didn't want Bernie to be lonely, so we headed back to P4A… and ended up leaving with TWO playmates. Penny and Louie (formerly "Abby" and "Pip" of The Barnyard Gang) are brother and sister, but couldn't look more different! They were a welcome addition to our little family. Almost three years later, all three kitties are happy and have the run of the house! They have no idea they aren't all part of the same litter (see the photo -- that's Bernie in the back, Penny and Louie in the front). We now also have a son who is almost two, and he and Louie ("Pip") have been absolutely inseparable since the first day they laid eyes on each other. They both wake up looking for each other, and just want to play together all day. Louie watches out for our son, and they even share snacks sometimes. Thanks so much for doing what you do -- our little guys are proof that all these babies need is some TLC. John and Amy C.

Leilani and Diego	Leilani and Diego - March 2011 Hi Sandy, We thought you and your volunteers would like to see this picture of Leilani (Nicky) and Diego (Cory). They have become great friends and like to hang out together. They both get along great with our other 2 cats. Leilani has come a long way in the last 2 years. She loves to be petted and usually spends some time each evening on the couch with Valerie. I hope everything is going well for you in your new location. I check your page periodically and love looking at all the adoptables….but 4 has got to be our maximum. The 2 boys my friend Marie adopted from your shelter are doing great and have grown into very beautiful guys. Keep up the good work. You really have a knack for matching up the right “parents” with the right “kids”. Sincerely Marie C.

Turbo	Turbo - March 2011 Hi Sandy, I just want to send you an update of how Turbo has been doing. He made himself right at home the first day and made sure to check out the entire house within a few hours. He is very curious about everything! He is so friendly and loves being petted by everyone, especially at night when he can curl up next to you on the couch. It took PB, Binx and Turbo a while to get used to each other, but they have started playing together and I think they will eventually spend a lot of time together. For now, they chase the laser pointer together. Our dog Jasper is very curious about Turbo, but Turbo isn't sure what to make of such a bog dog, so they mostly just smell each other and walk away. I think that he is fitting in very well. Thanks for everything! Lauren B.

Pumpkin Sushimi Mozart	Pumpkin, Sushimi and Mozart - February 2011 Hi Sandy and Becker folks, I thought I would write you guys and let you know how the two new additions to the family are doing and Mo(Mozart). Tang (Pumpkin) has settled in nicely. The first night he was here he had discovered the bird cage and decided it would be cool to knock down the cage. The bird is fine and is now safely hanging from the ceiling. A few weeks ago Tang found a way into my 36 gallon fish tank. I had cardboard on the back of the tank so that my fish would not jump out and to prevent the cats from going in. Well the cardboard was good for a while until Tang stepped on it. In the end I put a piece of wood on the back of the tank and duck taped it, he was bummed out. He is very patient and tolerant with my little brother. Dhanesh will carry him around the house, sit with him on the couch and other silly things little boys think of doing with cats. Every one here absolutely enjoys Tangs antics, he has taken up the new sport called food hockey. He has found a new purpose to dog food. ;) Now Sushimi (Smooch) has taken a little longer to come out of her shell, she is finally becoming sociable. My mom is tickled when ever she sees the little fuzzy ball(Smooch) scuttling along the floor to her next hiding spot. She does follow Tang around the house in the morning and at night they are rampaging through the house. She enjoys starring into the fish tank and attempting to free the bird from his white bared prison, with no luck so far. Watching them play is one of the best things in the world, Tang is such a push over and usually lets Smooch win. Though that is not always the case. I am sure we will have many more stories of them for years to come. ;) Mo has not had any more emergency room visits, thank god. This Christmas over at my dads was a little different since we did not have a tree, fear that Mo would eat the thing. ;) So far he has only eaten things that pass through him. Pounce, my dads other cat, has decided that Mo is really not that bad and they tromp around up stairs together. Now, Mo is used to only my dad during the week, so when my 2 brothers and I come over for the weekend he is a little overwhelmed with love. He has several hiding places in the house where he thinks he is hiding, he would be terrible at hide and go seek. He has finally stopped growing a while ago, I think he is close to 20 lbs. He is not fat, he is extremely long, tall and muscular. He is one of the biggest cats I have ever owned, he is great. My dad and I are planning on building him an out door pen for him this summer. I did walk him around out side a while back but he grew to big for his harness, plus it would be a better experience for him to have a place to hang out side. Other than that, Mo keeps my dad company and busy during the week and I enjoy smothering him with love (which he wants me to think he hates but he really doesn't). Thank you. Celia J.

Amelia Amelia and Tommy Tommy	Tommy and Amelia - January 2011 Hi Sandy, Thought I would send you a few photos of Amelia fitting right in to our home with Tommy. We had such great success adopting Tommy in March of 2010, that adopting Amelia from your shelter was less worrisome. Amelia is fitting in like she owns the place. Takes no attitude from Tommy. Both cats have such different personalities that they are getting along well. They are so funny to watch. As you can see, Amelia is not afraid of the water, she like to jump in the bathroom sink and play with the water. Amelia is good for Tommy. She keeps him company and on his toes. Both cats are still in the process of getting to know each other. Thanks for all that the shelter does to provide such great cats. My husband and I are very lucky to have found cats that fit our lifestyle and personalities as well. (Amelia is lying next me me while I am writing this email, enjoying the sun from the window coming in.) She is so funny. Thank you again, Iris & Jeff A.

Smudge	Smudge - January 2011 Hi Sandy, Smudge is fantastic. He has adjusted great. No problems with going in the litter box. He eats well, and is more active than I expected, which is good. He is not a meower, and he is naturally curious. He loves to play, and the laser pointer gets him tired out at night if he has done a lot of napping. He is as great a pet as I could have imagined. Tom B.

Victoria and Kate	Victoria and Kate - January 2011 Hi Fritzi and PAL, I just wanted to let you know that the girls are doing well and I've fallen in love. Victoria is such a love bucket and Kate is the escape artist. I've in fact renamed them to reflect their very different personalities: Victoria is now Ama (a hindi term for an exalted mother - one who embodies love and compassion). She is already learning her name and comes when i call her. Kate i've renamed Mukti (Pali for Liberation).She is just beginning to get her name. They're a blast to watch - so far they have knocked over some plants and candles but that's about it. Thanks so much for providing loving care and attention to them - it definately shows!! Warmly, Jo

Louie	Louie - January 2011 Hi Sandy, Louie ... or "King Louie" as Kylee calls him ... is doing awesome! We love him so much. I think he's a combination of my cat Spooky (that died in 2003) and Casper that recently died. He's black like Spooky and white like Casper and he does a lot of things that they used to do. He also FETCHES (which is something Casper did when he was much younger). If I am sitting on the couch watching TV and don't reach down to pick up the toy that he brought me, he will carry it in his mouth and drop it in my lap until I throw it again. He also lays down at the top of the great room stairs when one of us leaves the house. When I have been home and Rich has left, Louie will lay there for a half hour before he decides Rich isn't coming right back and then he'll get up and go somewhere else. 99.9% of the time when we get home, he is laying at the top of the stairs waiting for us. Knock on wood, he has not bothered anything except the plants. Our leather furniture is still in tact : o ) The corrugated cardboard scratching post we got him is his favorite!!! He also LOVES to sit on the edge of our corner tub until we turn the water on. He tries to get the water coming out of the faucet with his paws and even tries to eat it. He is a very fun cat. Even though Rich picked him out and you said he seemed to prefer the older gentleman that had him before us, he has definitely bonded the most with me. He follows me everywhere and even lays outside the bathroom door if I'm in the shower ... waiting for me to come out. He truly is a joy and a blessing for all of us! Here are some pictures of him. He loves looking out all the windows and watching the wildlife in our yard. His favorite way to sleep is on his back and he LOVES his tummy rubbed : o ) We are so happy he adopted us. Thanks for all your help! Debbie

Ike and Spike (fka Ike and Mike)	Ike and Spike - January 2011 Hi PAL, The boys are doing great! We are just having a ball. It is amazing how well they have adjusted and we are enjoying every moment with them! They just purr all the time :0) Interestingly, Ike has been following Jim downstairs for his work-out each morning and Spike stays upstairs with me.... The new Booda litter box arrived today and we switched without any issue.... I think they actually thought this was something new to play with! (Steps up into the new box!) They still love the pink & red balls and with new blue "glow" balls to chase, they are loving it! Jim also added two new bells on either side of the coffee table and what a great addition! Here are a few pics for you. Thanks & have a great weekend! Maureen and Jim

Dear Sandy, As you can see from this Christmas card, the kittens are truly loved. Diesel, the solid gray, is Kaitlins special cat while Turbo, the gray striped, is Samantha's special friend. Skip and I are really enjoying them as well. Turbo enjoys being held much more than Diesel but Diesel is getting more social. He's starting to see the benefits from being loved and cuddled. Each nite, they settle down with Skip and I before they go off to bed. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. We love our Christmas kittens. Best wishes, Susan

Sandy, It's been a wonderful year of "getting to know" Thurston and Remington. I love these boys so much! I have enclosed a photo of both boys with their fur grown back. They are both gorgeous! Please accept the enclosed donation on behalf of Remington and Thurston. This is for their friends! Sincerely, Nancy S.

Happy Holidays from Hooter, Moya, Sweetpea, Dora, Sarge & Trixie!

Merry Christmas from Luke!

Holiday Greetings from Casey and Dundee!

Charlie (fka Woody)	Charlie - January 2011 Hi Sandy, I renamed by new cat "Charlie". He is doing just wonderful! He is very smart and quite brave considering what he must have been through. He only was confined to the large bedroom for two days! He now freely roams the house and has taken over quite a few of the favorite nesting spots of my other cat, Belle. Belle, however, is very kind natured. She did hiss just a bit at him the first few days but then must have realized he has claws. She now puts up with his kissing, brushing against her, and occasionally jumping upon her back! Charlie also makes the most wonderful sounds! He is always singing, announcing when it's time for dinner (his first love remains eating and I am second), purring, has quite a variation of beautiful sounds. I did catch the two cats playing one day and I'm sure that will become a daily thing. Charlie is keeping Belle amused as she watches him race after a toy and marvels at his speed. He has amazing soccer paws!! The timing was perfect on this! I do think he knew how welcome he is here very quickly. Thanks, Sandy!! Wendy (and Charlie)

Penny (right) and Princess (left)	Penny and Princess - January 2011 Hi Sandy, Happy New Year from Penny & Princess! Yes, we are best feline friends but also love the attention we get from our humans. Thank goodness they share the furniture and toys with us – we are very curious!

Mickey (one of the Musketeers)	Mickey - December 2010 Hi Sandy, We do love this little guy! He is so cute!! We have changed his name to Mickey, not as creative but it suits him more somehow :-) Romeow will be his middle name LOL. Mickey is such an amazing little guy. He is just what we needed and he has taken over the house. He plays, cuddles, plays some more....We have a kitty tower that is from the floor to ceiling and he has already scaled that numerous times! We want to thank you both for our little guy! Carolyn B.

Penny and Princess	Penny and Princess - December 2010 Hi Sandy, Just thought I’d send you an update on Penny and Princess (my daughters have decided she is a princess!). Both are great and play together constantly. As you can see, Penny likes the Christmas tree and climbs it regularly! Princess is content to lay underneath and wait for the ornaments to fall. Luckily, both like to sleep at night and they have tried every bed we own. Thanks for two great cats! Nicole L.

Louise	Louise - November 2010 Hi PAL and Fritzi, We are still together and still doing great. She opens up a little more everyday. She is well on her way to becoming a first class cuddlier. Every morning I wake up and find her grooming me. I know you and your husband put a lot of time and love into rehabilitating her. Darion F.

Sammy (fka Charlotte)	Sammy - November 2010 Hi Sandy, Charlotte is now called Sammy. She is great, and will have a great long life with us. We are so happy we adopted her. My dad loves her, and she's a lot of company for him. As you see, she's very photogenic! Thanks again, Deb H.

Venezia and Napoli (fka Hansel and Gretel)	Venezia and Napoli - November 2010 Hi Sandy, They are both doing well, they are happy, and very much loved. The vet found them to be very healthy other than the sniffles. I wish I could say Priscilla loves them as much as we do - but that is not the case - she avoids them whenever possible, but I think its a matter of time before she starts to appreciate how adorable they are! Thank you for two lovely kittens! Kathy

Sully	Sully - October 2010 Hi Sandy, Julian and I just wanted to send you a little update and a recent picture of Sully. He has completely adjusted to his very spoiled lifestyle in our home. In fact, I think he owns more furniture in the house than we do! Sully continues to be the little cuddly love-bug he has always been. He's got so much love to share with us (even when he's taking up 95% of the bed at night). His interest in food has grown exponentially and we were able to get a few extra pounds on him. He was very excited to hear the vet say he could still gain another pound or two. I don't think I will ever be able to eat a meal in peace ever again! I would never admit it to him, but I enjoy that he tries to sit on my shoulder while I eat...praying the fork will miss my mouth and end up in his! Sully is certainly shaping up into a handsome young man. Julian and I worked for weeks getting all of the dreadlocks out, but it was well worth it. His coat is getting shinier and longer every day. We can't thank you enough for everything you did for him! He's certainly found the right forever home. We couldn't be happier! Best wishes, Kate, Julian, + Sully

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.