Louie

I'm currently studying on the floor in Louie's room. At first Louie was at a distance, but after a short while he slowly got closer and climbed into the cat bed Jon and I made him. It makes me really happy that he's comfortable enough already to take a nap with me only a few feet away.

Watson

Watson has been home for a day and I just wanted to share that he's doing better than I imagined! He's inspected every inch of the house, and when the dogs bother him too much, he gives a growl and swat with a paw and they back off. He's not afraid of a thing! He's even purred while being pet! He seems to be a perfect fit for our family!

Mack

Mack loves his new home and his people. Came right out of the carrier and wanted to explore. He spent the night relaxing on the couch between my parents watching tv with them and jumped right up in bed with them when they went to sleep. He has made himself right at home with them. A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers at POA!!!

Teddy

Teddy is doing amazing, and a month ago he started PURRING. It just warmed my heart. Him and Keishi are good buddies, they look like twins, and I get to pick him up for short periods without him being scared.I just LOVE this boy and happy he loves us too.

Keishi is the one with the crooked ear. He was another POA kitty, formerly known as Phoenix

Zoey (formerly known as Kyra)

 Zoey (formerly known as Kyra) has come a long way since the first day she came home. It took just a day to get her to come out from under the bed and come for some pats and play. Of course, she was under the bed most of the time, but as soon as I'd come in and sit on the floor she'd come out to me. When I went to bed at night she would be out and about playing with her toy mouse. 

It was less than a week that I opened the bedroom door to let her roam freely. And that is just what she did. She would go use the living room litter box more than the bedroom one. She loves to sit in the living room window all day while I work. Or just curl up and sleep on one of the dining room chairs. And when I'm on the couch watching TV she'll jump up there with me:

Then... 3 nights ago... she leaped up onto the bed and that was the beginning of a whole different world. She found that using my leg as a pillow is a wonderful thing. Every night since, she's been starting out sleeping on the bed with me. I've bought her two beds, one for the floor and one for on my bed but she'll have none of that... wants to be right on the sheets/blankets. At some point in the night she jumps down and goes about her business, but at least she starts out with me. I think she's come a long way for having less than two weeks with me.

Blaze

My handsome boy Blaze is such a sweet loving spit fire addition to our family. He brings me much happiness and is the best cat ever. 

Fiona, formerly Pia

Pia is perfect!  She has settled in beautifully and has stolen everyone's heart. She's snuggly and playful and a total sweetheart with a tiny bit of sass.  We have renamed her Fiona and it seems to fit her well. 

Mario renamed Linus

My father came for Christmas dinner and met Mario for the first time. 

Skye

Everything is great with Skye. We are so happy. She is eating well, using the litter box, and being a total cuddle bug. My husband and I are both head over heels for her--she spends all of her time snuggled up next to one of us. She adjusted to the apartment almost immediately and she's just so easy going, it's hard to believe. She is really the brightest part of my day. 

Nina(a.k.a. Penny

Nina is perfect! She warmed up to me and my boyfriend right away! She loves to cuddle in bed and play fetch!

Cookie (a.k.a. Angie)

Angie (now "Cookie") is the best cat ever! She came home today and is eating well, using the litter box and comes up to all of us to be pet and is now curled up next to me on the couch. She is sneezing a little but seems in great spirits and incredibly friendly. She is right at home!

Ben

We adopted Ben on 12/19/15, he took less than 5 hours to explore his new home and start building a relationship with our German Shepherd Katy. He's happy, healthy and loved. He purrs whenever he has your attention and is an attention hog!! He's about 15 pounds and eats like a horse. We just love this new furry family member. Thanks POA for saving Ben!

Chloe

It's been 5 weeks since I brought Chloe to my home. She has started to come into the living room if I am there and loves looking out the window.  I was able to snap the picture of her by my Christmas tree - and a dusty cactus!  With our warmer than usual December weather she loves to go out in my sunroom that has sliders for her to look out which are the other photos.

Loki and Chewy (formerly Seamus)

 Loki and Chewy (formerly Seamus) are wonderful pets . We appreciate the good start they got with their foster families. The kitties are playful, sweet and very easy going.  They quickly became best buds with my sons.

Simon

Simon is doing great. I don't know what  I would do without my little buddy! He has adapted very well and is very well behaved. I think he is very content and I am very happy to have him.

Ruby and Daphne

Ruby and Daphne are doing great. They look and sound really happy. It was just two days when Daphne was trying to show that she is the boss, but she does not even know how to fight so the fight turned into play. We found them sleeping together in a box. They do everything together and chase each other. They were meant to be together. Everybody is happy!!!

Armand now called Hobbes

In September we adopted Armand. We changed his name to Hobbes. Our hope was he would be a good playmate to Frenchie one of three older cats in our home. Hobbes has been a great addition,

Penny

We are all doing great and love having Penny in our family. The kids think she is just "so so cute" and remind me constantly of this. She has adapted well to our, at times, very hectic household but certainly is loving all the attention we give her. She had a great checkup with Dr. Gould at Double A Vet Hospital a few weeks ago and so we are pleased to say all is well!

Gabriella and Marisol

Dear Protectors of Animals

We wanted to say hi as we approach our 1 year anniversary of being adopted and we are doing great in our new home. We have lots of fun running around the house, especially the basement where we have our own little door we use to get in and out. We still love playing with our boxes and paper. Laser beams and string toys are our favorites and yes we occasionally get into mischief.  But we always put the best innocent look on our faces so that mommy and daddy have no idea what we are up to.

Thank you again for all your help in taking us in and helping us find our home. 

Love G & M

Bella

 We are very lucky to have rescued Bella (or "Bells" as we usually call her). She had a rough start in life and it was going to take some time to earn her trust. She clearly wanted human affection from day one, but after a bit of attention would quickly turn aggressive. She had been at the shelter for a long time; having not yet found the right home willing to take the time needed with her. We let her set her comfort level, never pushing her and letting her come to us when she felt it was safe. Within a week and a half the attacking had nearly stopped. At her new home with plenty of room, toys and love Bella has gotten comfortable and more affectionate with us as time goes on. I have never known a cat with such intelligence, you can almost see her brain working. After 2 days she had my morning routine down and would be waiting at the closet where the shirts hang before I turned the corner! She is alot of fun as well and has all the energy and playfulness you'd expect in a young cat. Thank you POA for helping to bring beautiful Bella into our lives!

Leonard a.k.a Duncan

Leonard now "Duncan" has gotten so big. He is almost 7 months. He has brought so much joy and fun into our house. Duncan loves to play with our 17 pound Main Coon Flurry, sleep next to us, play with his toys and fetch his leopard ball! It is hilarious. He has the biggest "rabbit feet" and is the best lap cat.

Lyla

Lyla has adjusted beautifully to life just around the corner on Broad St. I went to POA  "just to look". Went back a later time and a very nice volunteer, Mary, listened to my best friend and kitty sitter tell her how I really needed a nice cat with a good personality, since my past kitties were not always so nice to her when she watched them. Mary introduced us to a few who were all very nice and friendly. I still couldn't commit and said I'll come back. I felt like Lyla might the one to come home with me, but I was still "thinking" and said I might be back with a kitty carrier. A few hours later, I came back, and put my kitty carrier down. Lyla marched right over, looked up at me, crawled in and curled up. She chose me! Manny couldn't believe it, she never goes into carriers! After we came home, she hid under the couch for about an hour. But ever since she's been enjoying her snacks, relaxing on the couch, and watching the birds. She LOVES to play fetch and keeps me busy all evening playing. This girls wears her "heart on her sleeves"! 

Nov 8 was one year at home and we had a little party

Lucy formerly known as Pebbles

Pebbles, now Lucy enjoying a nap in the sun with our daughter and dog, Duncan. She has adapted beautifully in her new home and has quickly become a beloved member of the family.

Sundae

Little Sundae is an absolute delight, she is adjusting well and happy. She talked the whole ride home, I'm sure she was just curious about where she was going. She is so playful and affectionate. She is slowly being introduced to her new sister, our little 9 year old Maltese Molly, during some supervised time together and they are getting along well together. We are also making sure both of them get plenty of one on one time with their mommy and daddy. Sundae is so curious about her new surroundings and has really gotten to know her way around and she of course knows right where to go for her food and water. She has lots of toys, her favorite being a small mouse and believe it or not, a little piece of cardboard she found somewhere. Sundae is so well adjusted and trusting.

Sami (aka Elton)

Elton, now named Sami  is doing very well. He loves his new bed and spends quite a bit of time there. He has a towel space on the sofa and immediately figured out that it was for him. He accepts petting and we've even had one episode of purring so far. All in all, he's quite content here.

Anko (a.k.a Tommy)

We renamed Tommy to "Anko" that is a traditional Japanese dessert that is dark in color, sweet and delicious. He is the sweetest cat ever! We know that it took true kindness for Tommy to reach us. I could tell how you truly care for the animals. I wanted to thank you for all your generosity and kindness. We promise to take really good care of him for many years to come.

Riley now named Sasha

 Sasha is doing wonderfully

Huey

Huey has adapted very well to living at my house and has been very gentle since i brought him home. His eating habits are perfectly fine and i have not had any trouble with him. I tend to call him "kitty" a lot now and he still loves to play and sleep on my bed usually on top of me while I am sleeping. He also loves sleeping

in pillow cases.

Basil (a.k.a Marle)

I received a voicemail checking in on "Merle" was adopted in early July and he has adjusted to his new home very well. He has been renamed Basil (like the plant). He is in good health and is enjoying the company of our small rat terrier, Lily. Basil and Lily are around the same height and really love to tussle and snuggle. They are two great pals!

Dr. Mead and Abe Winkin