Cats turned out of home because of new baby
Today’s adoptables find themselves homeless for the new year. I suppose I should be thrilled that their manner of abandonment was kinder than the felines that found themselves literally homeless, out in the cold, just like our three-legged kitten named Miracle.
By the way, we still have our little blue girl at the shelter. We still need to put her in her forever home for the new year.
I should begin my introduction of Luke and Storm by repeating the adage that “no good deed goes unpunished,” and if you really want to help out a neighbor and friend, make sure you know them well.
Luke and Storm’s story began with their mom of three years asking some friends to open up their house to Luke and Storm when she became pregnant and no longer wanted to change the litter box. The outcome of the story should have been apparent because why couldn’t her husband change the litter box? Is that just such a dumb question, or am I missing something here?
Our foster parent neighbors followed through on their promise and obligation to care for these two cats during the entire term of their friend’s pregnancy. Our foster family are real cat people and have several felines of their own that they love so much they take them to Florida to winter with them.
Naturally, our nice, naive foster family assumed their friends would welcome the return of their cats with open arms once the baby was home.
I think by now you have already figured out the ending. The answer is not so much. The family was hoping their friends would fall in love with Luke and Storm and want to keep them. To integrate two more felines into a multiple-cat household is difficult enough under normal circumstances. It becomes a real hardship when you split your time between a winter home and a summer home. That means two more felines in a crowded car over several days.
True to their obligation to continue in the care of Luke and Storm, the foster family made the decision that would be best for them and for the cats. They asked The Buddy Foundation if we could take these two displaced youngsters in and try to find them a forever home together.
These two have been constant companions for the last three years. We are committed to the idea that Luke and Storm shall remain a pair, so please welcome them as today’s adoptables.
AdoptablesLuke is a Maine coon mix that is 3 years old, neutered and up-to-date with all medical attention. This active boy is playful and gets along with other felines besides his sister. Most Maine coons achieve full size by the age of 3 so he will not get any larger than he is today.Storm is a domestic shorthair black female who is spayed. She is one outgoing people-cat given her circumstances. She is a true greeter. She is personable enough to be able to beg a home for both herself and her brother. She, too, gets along with other felines besides Luke.Did You Know?Over the holidays I have been praising the benefits of pumpkin-based foods for our felines.Unseasoned canned pumpkin filling is a tasty treat, but I have recently found cans or pouches of cat food at specialty pet stores. All three that my cats love are grain free. Veruva has a pouch food called #147;Cats in the Kitchen Pumpkin Jack Splash,#148; which is a tuna in pumpkin soup recipe. Veruva also makes a can called #147;On the Cat Wok,#148; which is a chicken-beef in pumpkin soup.Lastly, #147;BFF#148; (Best Feline Friend) is a nice tuna-pumpkin variety.Holiday Thank YouThe animals thank you for your holiday donations in cash, gift cards, ornament purchases, gift shop purchases and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claws and all their helpers.Even though it was impossible to find homes for them all because the numbers are too great, at least they know you cared about them and returned their love for the holidays.They wish you good times for the new year and ask that you not forget them.Ÿ Contact The Buddy Foundation at (847) 290-5806; visit us at 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights; or online at thebuddyfoundation.org. 36482432Storm