Update Riley & Portia (Ceili)

Hello POA,

We adopted 2 kitties from you on June 29. Riley had only been at the shelter for a day, he was 7 months old at the time, had been found as a stray in Hartford.  Ceili, known to you as Portia, had been at the shelter for most of her life. These cats have brought so much joy and laughter to our home as they have adapted and become members of our family. 

Riley has been outgoing and friendly from day 1 and is the life of any gathering we have had.  He has no issues with joining in. 

Ceili has been slow to join the family, as you can imagine, knowing her as well as you did.  She has become a much loved member of our family and while our friends don't know her as well as Riley, she will put in an appearance at a party although she usually doesn't stay very long.  When our son was in CT from Virginia for a visit recently she spent one on one time with him in his room of her own accord.
 

 These 2 cats have a lively time playing together and with time are establishing their own relationship with each other.  It is still evolving as Riley gets older, because while he is very energetic and loves to chase her, she has set some boundaries with him to avoid being completely bullied!  She is also starting to initiate some of the chasing games! Both cats seem healthy, they are very active and eat well.  We are learning their food preferences and beginning to shop accordingly. 

I am attaching some pictures, which you can post on your website/facebook, as you see fit. Thanks for allowing us to be the forever family for these 2 wonderful cats.

TJ and Kerry McGuire

Mow Mow (Bob) Update

It will be one year, September 1st, that Bob (Mow Mow) joined our family.

I just want to let everyone know that he is doing wonderfully. He just had his doctor visit, and passed with flying colors! As you can see by the photos, his favorite time of day is dinnertime. He is quite the ball of energy, and still plays like a kitten.

Thank you, POA for my Bobby :)

Patty Chase

Fernando & Cowboy (Zips & Zig Zag) Update

Hello,
When we adopted the now former Fernando and Cowboy, we were asked to send an updated picture. Attached you will find Zips (left) and Zig Zag (right)
making themselves at home in my office chair - a favorite place to hangout even if I am only gone a minute :) - second only to their special bed
and blanket during the day. IF they are not sleeping, they are snuggling with their respective son or engaging in an entertaining and merry chase throughout the house. 

Thank you for the care your staff gave our sons as they received these very special birthday gifts. Rest assured both are active caregivers and the kittens will never want for love and attention.  

We look forward to a long and happy life with Zips and Zig Zag.
Christina, Pete, Tyler, Cory
The Gruca Family

Ola (Thor) Update

I got a message regarding Ola.  HE IS DOING WONDERFUL!  His name is now Thor.  Hopefully he will grow into his massive paws and if so, he is going to be a big boy.  Our other two cats are really starting to accept him, the older male cat is one of Thor's favorite play toys.  He is a wonderful purrer, loves to snuggle with us and just be with us, sleeping on the pile of pillows on the couch.  His favorite toy is a large rat that I got at Petsmart, which is  actually a dog toy.  But of course, anything that makes  noise, moves, or catches his attention is a great toy for a little while.  All his toys are
scattered across the living room and dining room.  He loves to be up high.  We have ordered a six foot tall cat tower and have a corner by the window ready for it when it arrives.I guarantee he is a super happy kitten who is growing super fast and we are two very happy new Pet Parents!

Kelly and Jeff Moore

Linus (Flynn) Update

Wanted to check in with y'all!  Flynn, aka Linus, has fully moved in and taken over the house and our hearts.  He has more personality than most people and is an absolute love.  I joke that he is the first nuclear powered kitten!   He will stop mid-play, run over and love on us, and then run back to playing.  It is clear that his foster family showed him great love and care.  We could NOT be happier, and truly thank you all for what you do. 

Update Josie (Sunny)

 

 We adopted Josie July 1st 2013. She is now known as Sunny. She's a perfect addition to our family.  Within a week she was right at home. She's energetic, affectionate and very mischievous.  Here are a few pictures of our ray of sunshine. Thanks for all your help. The Scott Family. 

Update George (Benji)

 Hello,

George's name has been changed to Benji .  He is simply awesome. We love him to pieces. Everything is perfect!

Lulu Update.

Lulu is doing great!!! She has made herself right at home & spent her afternoon getting to know her big brother (Zeus the cat) and playing with a ton of toys !! She is very comfy on pie couch!! 

Thank you for a great adoption experience. 

- Kristin.
 

Fred & Ginger in their furever home...

Fred in his chair

Fred & Ginger arrived at POA in July 2012 after being left in a box near the Aetna in Hartford. They came to live with us in August. Ginger has deformities in both rear legs and both of Fred's front legs are missing bones. Their conditions cause them no pain and they are very active. Fred loves to play with his bird toy and leaps several feet into the air. Ginger joins in Fred's games. Both have even caught mice!  They are bonded to each other, our other cat Meko, and our Greyhound, Hope. 

Ginger

Ginger watching birds

We love them!

- Janette Sullivan

Update Maggie

Maggie Playing with a little Maraca that she chases around the room, she is a delight!

Janette.

Update Artemis

Artemis is sooo happy and so is our daughter Ella. Yes, we are keeping her name as Artemis!

Update Cosmo AKA Zinnia

Hi, 

Just wanted to send you an update on Zinnia, now Cosmo.  She is adjusting to our home fabulously!  As you know, she loves attention and the girls are really enjoying her.  She and the dog are also doing very well.  Cory, our dog, seems happy to have a cat in the house again as she is always wagging her tail when Cosmo is near her.  Cosmo always under my feet and looking for attention but she has started to settle and just sit alone on the couch in the sunshine too.  

Update Nate

Hi Sushama,

I wanted to send you a picture of Murphy (aka Nate) in his new home with his new sister.  He is having a blast and is an awesome kitty.

Thanks again,

Lynn Grissom

Update Sophie (Piper)

Sophia the kitten has been renamed Piper. We just love her to pieces and after a few days of getting to know escape routes from our older cat and two Havanese, Piper now hangs out comfortably with everyone! She knows now that our younger Havanese, who scared her at first with his exuberance, is actually her most reliable playmate (other than our son Griffin of course!).  She is a most wonderful addition to our family.   Please pass our thanks on to the foster mom who provided the opportunity for Piper to spend her first weeks of life in a safe and comfortable environment.  Because of this Piper was able to develop into a confident, curious and loving companion.

We are so grateful for the tireless efforts of the people who make up your organization!

Warm regards,

Val, Joe, Connor and Griffin Sullivan

Ember, Zoey, Rio and Piper!

Oz update

Oz is happy in his forever home

Caprice update

Almost 1.5 years ago i adopted a petrified young cat named Caprice.  She was re named cappy she was so scared and was in such a tight ball in the corner of her cage that she was soaked in condensation from her own breathing.  In your cat room she tried to climb the walls.  And in my arms she just burried her head in my chest amd trembled.  i thought i would send along some photos to show how comfortable she is in her forever home... 

Thank you for all that you do!

Alaina update

I just want to give an update on Alaina.  I decided keep the name Alaina.  She has adapted to her new home very well.  She gets along great with Sophie (formally Sola).  Sophie is a little instigator and will follow her around, poking at her until Alaina starts to chase her.  They take turns chasing each other around.  It’s just play.  I’ve not heard any growling or hissing.  Alaina likes to just lay around.  She likes attention, but is not a lap cat.  One thing about her is very strange.  She is not afraid of the vacuum cleaner.  All the other cats I’ve ever had run and hide when the vacuum comes out. 

Kevin 

Update Natasha

It's been almost a year and a half since we adopted Natasha from POA.  Now renamed Aja (pronounced "Asia" - as in the Steely Dan song/LP), she's very settled and comfortable here.  She's still skittish with strangers and goes to her safe place in our closet during thunderstorms, but otherwise, she's healthy and doing great.  We invested in a nearly 6-foot tall cat tree and had expected our other shelter cat, Isis, to perch up at the top, but Aja surprised us by being the one who loves to climb around and explore the higher levels.  Her favorite activities are batting milk bottle rings around the room and then hiding them, watching the world from her favorite window,  watching Daddy play video games on TV, and snuggling with her kitty best friend, Isis.  She's become quite the character and is much more assertive and vocal now when she wants food, a playmate, or cuddles.  Definitely not the cowering, scared cat who stayed in a corner until called/coaxed like when we first got her.  We went through a period where our other cat was very sick (turned out to be a food allergy) and Aja was very affectionate and groomed Isis when she seemed to be too weak or drowsy to clean herself.  She stayed by her a lot of that time and now, one will always come running if the other one cries, i.e. during thunderstorms or when we have to give one a pill or flea treatment.  They've really bonded and Aja seems very happy here.  Sending along some photos of her and one of the two of them together.  Thank you for everything you do.  We're so glad to have Aja as part of our family. 
~~ Michele & Jim

Sophie (Solo) update

I recently received a voice mail asking about Sola.  She is doing fine.  She is now called Sophie.  The first week she stayed under the bed, but since then has become one high energy kitty.  I think she sleeps when I’m not home and then when I get home from work she wakes up she runs from room to room.  Her favorite toy is a wand toy with a fake bird on the end.  She picks it up and drags it around the house when she wants to play.  She’s does follow me around the house, but still doesn’t like to be picked up or sit on my lap.  Just about every night she wakes me up in the middle of the night to either snuggle or play.  

I’m thinking of getting her a friend. 

Here are a few pictures.

Kevin St. John

Savannah and Natasha update

Our 2 kittens we adopted from you last Saturday, June 8 are doing wonderful and Bridgette our 9 year old girl is doing great!! They love looking out all the safe, open windows from perches or in window.  They spend the night in the bath room and if we are all out.  During the day they have the run of the house, playing with all their toys, looking out the front low storm door or back french door.

Our Grandson Hunter 6 playing with his trains running on battery with kittens watching and keeping him company!!  Hunter loves to set up all kinds of layouts with all the tracks he has, even out and down the hall!  Black and white baby is now Savannah and tiger is now Natasha!!  They visit our vet Friday! I wanted to let you know how they are doing!

Chardonnay Update

Hi, 

Chardonnay's new name is Dora. She's doing very well. She loves playing string and has a little bed next to my computer and she keeps me company as I work. We love her. Here are a few pictures.  

Brian

  

Jumper update

Hi Sushama,

Attached are some pics of Jumper now named Molly; she adapted very well to our home and our other kitten Misia and is loved her very much. Please share with everyone at your center.

Thank you

George and Don

Simba update

Hi Sushama,


I've attached a pic of Simba and Holly.  
He's so loving and patient with the kids.
If we can get Sophie-Belle (aka Adora) to sit still long enough, we'll take a pic of the two of them together and send it over.  They love to play and chase each other around the house.  She sure is a ball of energy!

Thank you for everything!
Jody and Jeremy

Update Sandy

Hi Sushama !!!

Thank you for such a beautiful girl!!!

Cindy

Roxie update

Writing with a great update on Roxie, same named but nicknamed Roo-Roo.  She had some struggles getting settled in but is now happy and very much at home.  I have never had a cat that values security over adventure so much - she really just wants to be safe and is not very curious, doesn't even watch the birds right outside her window much!  She is loving and sweet and ADORES treats and wet food - she chirps for it, and if you try to pet her before producing it, she will duck your hand, run to her food bowl, and give an expectant look with her huge green eyes.  When she gets ear rubs she thumps her kind leg like a bunny - it is very cute.

She and my resident tortie do not get along at all so I have kept them separated, but she has done well with a friend's kitten. Thank you so much for bringing us together.

-Elizabeth

Carrot update

Carrot, was very upset being here, (just joking) didn't want to be in a cage or stuck in a room.  He ate some food, used the litter box already.  Here he is on the bed with me.  Oh he ate some turkey from my plate. Loving beautiful cat, so glad we adopted him.  

I know he is part of the family already.He's napping now, SO CUTE.They both got new toys, so no one is left out they will be playing and sleeping together before we know it.

Thank you for spending so much time with us, it was much appreciated.

Best Regards and much thanks,

Kathy and Rich.

p.s. the thunder is LOUD, BUT Carrot has no intention of getting up off my feet and leaving the bed while I read.

Calvin Update

We recently adopted Calvin from your shelter around 6/23/13. We just wanted to let you know that he is doing great, loves his new home and has been mixing in well with our two other cats.  Here are a few pics our boys took.

 

Thank you,

 John and Karen Schulz  

Story about Rescuing 10 kittens and 2 mother cats!!

Bob and Gail Davis borrowed traps from POA to rescue a bunch of kittens and mom cats in their area. 

They successfully trapped them, fixed them and placed the kittens. Here is an update and a beautiful picture!!

To the POA Staff:

Here are the kittens we rescued...6 with the traps and 4 by hand.  We also trapped two mother cats – One Calico, with her kitten, Delilah, in the same trap and One Orange.  The mother cats were spayed and returned to our back yard, where they’ve spent all of their lives so far.  They were too feral to foster.  We are continuing to feed them as is our neighbor two houses down.  Our son, daughter-in-law and our two grandchildren (Christopher 15 yrs. and Rachel 12 yrs.) are fostering them.Jack is the kitten our son and family kept.  He was rescued from our crawl space in the cellar.  Because they had to put their two year old cat down due to kidney failure, they decided to keep Jack. 

Patronus was the first kitten adopted.  We pulled him from under the garage door. His eyes were all pasted shut so he couldn’t see.  We brought him to our Vet.  The Dr. cleaned his eyes.  When he was brought back out to us, his eyes were beautiful. They gave him a clean bill of health.  We had him a day and a half before he was adopted by a family.  Both Bob and I got choked up & I cried when Melissa came to get him. That’s when they caught two of the kittens by hand. 

Minnie was the next kitten to be adopted.  Milo and Donnie were adopted this morning (Sat. 6/29/2013).  Delilah will be going to another home sometime this week.Boo and Mikey are also spoken for.  Midnight and Leo are still very skittish and will continue to be fostered by Brett and Melissa until they are comfortable with the human touch. 

We were very happy and Blessed to have been able to rescue the 10 Kittens and two mothers.  Delilah, the Calico, looks just like her mother.  The orange kittens look just like their mother.  I am convinced we had help from God as we wouldn’t have had such success otherwise.  The kittens are adorable and all healthy.  I believe it was due to our neighbor and us feeding the mothers when they were pregnant.  Melissa was telling me that she had 5 of the kittens on her.  They were licking her ear and face and purring.  When they opened the porch door (right off their kitchen), to feed them, the kittens took off into the house.  They had to chase them to get them back onto the porch.  Jack tried to get on the porch.  When they are being fed, Brett and/or Melissa or our grandchildren have to be careful where they walk because they are all over their feet.  We are so grateful to Brett, Melissa, Christopher and Rachel. It would have been much harder if we didn’t have them and their love for the kittens. 

This is our success story.  We love animals and feel those who are irresponsible pet owners should be fined for allowing their pets to run loose without being spayed or neutered.  We have 5 adult cats – all spayed: Penny, Pepper, Kahli (the mom who had kittens), Belle and Sammy - all females.  We keep them indoors as we live near a busy street.  One of the cats we have was let loose by her previous owner and had kittens in our neighbor’s garage.  Fortunately, she was friendly and we were able to adopt her after her kittens were old enough to be adopted.  Thank you all for all you do for abandoned cats and kittens.

Thank you for the use of the traps. 

Bob and Gail Davis 

The kittens names from left to right: 

Top – Donny (Ninja Turtle), Midnight, 

Delilah (Calico), Mikey, and Jack.  

Middle -   Boo, Milo (another Ninja Turtle), Minnie, and Patronus (named after a character in Lord of the Rings). 

Bottom:- Leo (another Ninja Turtle).  

Of course the names will be changed as they are adopted.  Originally, we named Patronus – Moses.

Desi - Forever in our Heart!

We recently lost a member of our family – our shelter cat Desi.  Desi came to us around age 4 and got adopted out to a nice older gentleman who loved her very much.  When he passed away 4 years later she came back to us and she’s been there ever since.  She was 14 years old and recently began suffering from kidney failure and seizures.  Below is a poem written by one of our volunteers - Leah Raymond - about Desi’s life at the shelter.

DESI with those big green eyes, watching as the feet go by.

Laying there she gets a pet, some are old, some new just met.

Daily walk to playroom back, moving those old bones to crack.

Strong, courageous, loving, brave, POA her life they gave.

Other cats dare not cross her line. they knew she was not fine.

Respect for that ole’ girl they said.  Let her be peaceful in her bed.

DESI, DESI with those big green eyes, now look down from the big blue sky.

No more feet does she see, she looks from above and sees you and me.

Thank-you, thank-you for all you do, all the kitties up here, want me to tell you!!!

                                                                                                                                         LOVE,

                                                                                                                                          DESI