Bebe's cats need your help

Sad news/need help again

2011-01-09T11:55:00.000-05:00

We have just received the sad news that Delilah's new Mom has passed away...Our hearts go out to her family. We find ourselves once again looking for a home for poor Delilah who has now had 2 human Mom's die...If anyone can open their home and heart to our sweet Delilah (or if you know anyone who may) PLEASE let us know ASAP!

Gracie after the dentist

2010-08-13T21:00:00.005-04:00

Gracie went to the dentist today they said she was very well behaved and she lost 3 teeth, she's been doing well, she came home and went all the way up to the third floor! She's never done that before, guess she needed some liquid courage! Ha...another video is her with her new catnip blanket, got her all frisky. And one of her "adjusting" her water bowl? Dont know what that was about...anyway, Gracie says hello everyone~ love you

Videos of Gracie

2010-08-05T11:14:00.001-04:00

Hi everybody!

Im doing well, thanks for everything!

Update on Gracie, Queen of Sheba

2010-08-05T10:35:00.007-04:00

Hello all,

This is Jen, Gracie’s adoptive mother...she is doing very well, after a touchy start. She was pretty skittish, and can still be sometimes, but she's much more tolerant of me than she used to be! Her main domain is the basement, she has a patio view of the outside world, which she appears to love. I even heard her hissing at the squirrels and birds the other day! I swear she wanted to go out there and get one! I’ve carried up stairs to the living room several times, and she hangs out for a little while then she goes back downstairs to where I think she feels pretty safe. But the last week, I’ve actually found her in the living room on her own! So I thin she’s getting much more relaxed and is checking out how big her new kingdom actually is…Ha!

OMG! Gracie has a new home!

2010-06-23T13:26:00.001-04:00

I wanted to let all of Gracie's friends know that it seems like she's finally found her forever home. A week ago Tues, Gracie left her home in my very small bathroom to live with an adopter named Jennifer in a townhouse in Northern Virginia.

Right now Gracie is spending her days in a very nice, finished basement - her very own suite. The basement is walk out level so Gracie can see all the goings on outside (birds, etc). There's a small secure fenced patio with on way for a cat like Gracie to escape so one day, Gracie might even get to spend sometime outside.

Unlike my noise house (two barking large dogs and hissing cats), Gracie's new home is quiet - she is the only furry resident. A nice calm environment for her.

I really, truly doubted that this day would ever arrive for the very sweet but exceedingly shy, senior, diabetic girl. Words can't describe how thrilled I am that someone else saw how special Gracie is and was willing to commit to loving and caring for her. Right now, Jennifer is fostering her but I expect that in a week or two, Jennifer will finalize her adoption.

A huge thank you to everyone at Homeward Trails, especially Lori and Sue and also Leigh and Rebecca. And a very big thank you to all of the kitty city volunteers who cared for Gracie while she was at Kitty City. And also thank you to all of Gracie's friends who have taken an interest in her story and sent good thoughts and prayers her way.

Amazing Grace

2010-04-13T13:10:00.004-04:00

Gracie is thriving. She recently visited the vet for her annual check up and rabies vaccine. According to the Dr., she is doing GREAT! He was so impressed at how great she looks and how well she is doing on insulin. She is still doing really well on a very small dose of insulin just once a day.

As important, everyday she seems to look forward to her pets with more enthusiasm. Gracie has become a first class purrer. She absolutely adores having her head rubbed and thinks a scratch on the side of her face and neck is particularly nice.

Some days she greets me with a hiss but that's just meaningless trash talk because as soon as I bend down to pet her, she is all purrs. I can pick her up and hold her like a baby without a complaint from her and she'll sit on my lap for ever as long as the pets keep coming.

Gracie's winter "vacation" ends

2010-02-26T17:14:00.003-05:00

Gracie and I are so thankful to Sue B! Sue opened her home to Gracie and cared for her while I was out of the country for many, many weeks. Gracie kept another cat company and was stoic about her insulin shots. She gave up trying to hide from Sue pretty quickly.

Gracie comes back to my home this weekend which isn't the best accomodation for her for so many reasons.

Fingers still crossed Gracie finds her guardian angel soon!

2010-02-24T16:30:00.001-05:00

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Doesn't Gracie finally deserve some happiness during her final years

2009-11-16T11:36:00.004-05:00

Gracie had been acting listless for the last week or so, which prompted a visit to the vet on Friday. And the discovery that Gracie is suffering from diabetes. One more rotten blow in a life that has been less than ideal.

Gracie has spent her whole life leary and fearful of humans. Only in the last few months has she come to appreciate and enjoy a tender touch from a human. She's amazed me in her progress and how enthusiastically she's come to enjoy a head rub. Her loud, content purring has warmed my heart. It is so gratifying to see her happy. Given her new zest for human companionship, I was feeling encouraged that she would soon find a forever home to enjoy her golden years.

So it is particularly heartbreaking to see her options suddenly narrow. In a perfect world, Gracie's condition would not be so dire - with one or two injections of insulin a day, her health should rebound and she should live to enjoy a good handful of years. Insulin is not expensive (less than $1 per day) and injections are easy to give.

However, Gracie has been living the last two months in a boarding facility - very nice and cosy with lots of human interaction but unfortunately, not staffed enough to insure regular injections. I so wish that I could care for her but in a little over a month, I will be unavailable.

I am hoping and praying that in the next few weeks, Gracie finally gets a little bit of good luck and I find some kind soul who will give her the home she so much needs - one where she will be able to get the TLC she so deserves and the medical care she so much needs. Failing that, I'm hoping to find someone willing to foster her at least until the end of February.

Please help Gracie by spreading the word about her. Thank you!

Gracie Loves Her Pets!

2009-10-06T14:28:00.003-04:00

Gracie is no longer slinking away when I enter her room. Occasionally, she still hisses at me but a second later, she's lowered her head, her signal to me that she's looking for some pets on the head.

She isn't rubbing her body against me like her brother, the outgoing Georgie does. But she will walk back and forth in front of me, rubbing against the edge of the cabinet, purring and inviting me to pet her.

She and Georgie love feline greenie treats and I had been using these to lure her out but now she'll come for pets even when I don't have greenies to dispense.

I"m so impressed with how bold and more social she has become with really not too much effort on my part.

She has such a pretty face and such a soft, happy look while I pet her head, which she loves!

COME MEET GEORGIE MON 9/28, 6-8pm in DC!

2009-09-25T12:56:00.003-04:00

COME MEET GEORGIE AND OTHER GREAT CATS AND DOGS THIS MONDAY

When: September 28 from 6pm – 8pm

Where: at PetMAC Laundromutt, 1722 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20009

Gracie Getting Bolder!

2009-09-22T23:24:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was a milestone for Gracie. At first, every time I entered the bathroom, Gracie moved behind the toilet out of reach. A few days ago, she stayed put when I entered the bathroom for a few minutes but then moved to her "safe" spot and I had to coax her to me with greenies (treats) before she let me pet her.

Yesterday tho, Gracie did not slink away. Instead she stayed put and allowed me to pet her for several minutes. Now when I enter, sometimes she lets me pet her, sometimes she slinks away. But I expect that in a week or so more, she'll be letting me pet her more and more and slinking away less and less. She definitely enjoys getting head and butt rubs and she's slowly starting to believe that I'm more likely to give these to her than to do some nasty thing like put her in the crate or give her a bath! LOL!

Georgie and Gracie Await A Change of Venue

2009-09-14T12:36:00.013-04:00

Gracie and Georgie are still hoping to find a foster home or a permanent home. Both are living in my small bathroom for now as we search, which is only a short term option.

Georgie: Is it my imagination or does Georgie seem more relaxed now that Vixen has found a home with Lauren? Georgie has always been an outgoing cat. He's alway been eager to greet people and always interested in rubbing himself against you and requesting pets. In fact, if pets are not forthcoming, he's been willing to be direct in filling you in with what he wants by gently nudging your hand with a paw - ey, come on, pet me - can't you see that I need some pets?"

But he also sometimes gets overstimulated and when he does, he gives you an evil eye and then you know that a swat might be coming. Or if you groom him where he doesn't like it, he is sure to let you know that you've annoyed him with a swat.

But since Vixen has gone, he seems to be more tolerant of me. I'm getting less evil eyes and hardly a swat since Vixen has gone. hummm.... I've always liked Georgie - he has such a big personality and is generally good tempered. I like him even more now that he seems happier and more relaxed.

Gracie: She is making good progress. Perhaps she's finally forgiven me for dragging her into the cat carrier to strange places and bathing her not once but twice. She rarely hisses at me now and the last two days, she's been purring and rubbing away as I pet her. Today, for the first time, she came to me for pets. She changed her mind after a few minutes but I am still so impressed by how much more social she has become in just a couple of weeks. She is so sweet and now that she's getting over her shyness with me, her lovely personality is coming out.

Please consider fostering or adopting Georgie or Gracie. They can go to a home together or separately.

Update on Nany - in her foster home

2009-09-14T12:04:00.003-04:00

Nany is a beautiful grey long hair and mom to Gracie, Delilah, Henry and Georgie. She is very sweet cat but very shy. Nany went to live in her foster home with Annie and Markus about two weeks ago. We are hoping that Nany will become more confident and trusting of people and she seems to be making slow but sure progress.

For the first few days, Annie only knew that their was a cat in herbathroom because the food was eaten and the litter used. Then, Nany would stay out for a few minutes before ducking under the cabinet. Now, she stills feels most comfortable under the cabinet but she is allowing Annie and Markus to pet her and she is purring when they do. She also is beginning to venture out into the rest of the apartment a few feet to explore.

Nany is hoping to find a permanent home soon. She really has so much potential - she is one of the most docile, sweetest cats around. She just needs someone with a little patience and TLC.

And Then There Were Three

2009-09-14T11:54:00.015-04:00

Now Delilah, Vixen and Henry have found new homes. We are so grateful to Kat, Janet and Lauren who have adopted these sweet cats and to Lori of PetMAC DC (www.petmac.org) who has worked so hard to help Bebe's cats find foster and adoptive homes.

Vixen Settles In

2009-09-13T14:56:00.007-04:00

Vixen seems to be settling into her new home quite nicely. She went to live with Lauren on Tues and spent her first day in the bathroom, getting used to her new digs. She was a little tentative about the move and about Lauren tho she has a hard time resisting a nice pet, especially from someone also offering yummy feline greenies.

The second day, Vixen got to explore the bedroom and it hasn't taken Vixen long to decide that the best place to nap at night is with Lauren at the foot of the bed.

Day 3 and Vixen now has full range of the apartment. How does Vixen feel about a home with NO OTHER CATS? She seems to think it is just fine - more food and most important, more pets for her. Vixen was never big on sharing. She enjoys spending a cozy evening watching TV, lounging on Lauren's lap and luxuriating in the pets. Vixen seems quite pleased with her new home and new "mom".

Delilah In Her New Home YAY!

2009-09-10T17:29:00.004-04:00

Here's an update from Delilah's new "mom":

Delilah is doing quite well! She seems much more at home, and has a routine based around my work day. She spends her day on the 2nd floor, without the dogs but with my other cats - she seems to get along with them as she and one other have been together on my bed. I've carried her downstairs when the dogs are outside so she can look around. She's eating well and she purrs when I pet and talk to her. She's interested in her environment and what the other cats are doing in her new home.

Bebe Must Be Helping From Heaven

2009-09-08T17:13:00.009-04:00

Bebe's cats had some major league lucky last week thanks to some amazing help from Lori, HT cat coordinator extraordinaire and owner of PetMAC DC (http://www.petmac.org/)

Lori offered to do a special adoption event for Bebe's cats and then worked hard to make sure that practically everyone on this side of the Atlantic knew about it.

Amazingly, that Saturday, Delilah went home for a trial adoption with a wonderful woman named Janet and Nany went to a foster home with a lovely young couple named Annie and Markus.

Vixen met Lauren at the event and Vixen moved to Lauren's house last night to begin her trial adoption.

Gracie and Georgie are still with me, in my "spare" bathroom. They are as good as gold - quiet and grateful. Georgie greets me everytime I visit him and Gracie. He loves attention and pushs and rubs against me, urging me to stay and give him more pets. In fact, it is hard to get a good photo of him because he immediately rushes up to me for pets.

Shy, sweet Gracie is now allowing me to pet her. After giving her two much needed baths, I have not been - understandably - her favorite person in the world but she is slowly beginning to forgive me for these major transgressions. She is not above accepting bribes of kitty greenies and catnip.

The Amazing Resiliency of Bebe's Cats

2009-08-26T12:30:00.003-04:00

The kitties are installed in two small rooms in my home, awaiting their chance to meet fosters or adopters on Sunday at PetMAC in DC (petmac.org).

It can't be easy to weather the changes they have seen in the last few months since my mom passed away and the newest change, from their home of 12 years (their whole lives) to these small rooms with one hissing cat (mean old Alice) and one barking dog (Jacques doing his job "scaring" away the mailman) just a closed door away.

Regardless, sweet, shy Nany is already venturing out of her open kennel for ear rubs. I'd consider Nany (momma to all but Vixen) the shyest of the bunch and maybe the sweetest too as she rarely will hiss and never lashes out. Nany has lived nearly her whole life avoiding human contact - easy to do in my mom's home. But it's taken just one day for her to come around to the view that the human touch is not so bad. Yeah, those head rubs are pretty nice - I think I'll come out to get more of those.

After a day Delilah is reverting to her own sweet self, greeting me when I come into the room with a purr and gently rubbing against me for pets. Gracie is still unsure of what to make of her new surroundings but her little purr motor is starting up today. Georgie, who is so outgoing but still bearing a grudge against me for the grooming I gave him yesterday is still waivering between popping me one and getting his head pet. And good ol' Vixen, steady tabby girl is her ol' friendly, outgoing self. No doubt in her mind that all is well as long as there is someone to rub her head and feed her.

Come Meet Bebe's Cats This Sat 8/29 from 12pm-2pm

2009-08-25T15:59:00.003-04:00

The chance you have been waiting for. After months of reading about the adventures of Bebe's cats, now is your opportunity to meet these darlings.

When: this Sat. Aug 29th from 12pm-2pm

Where: PetMAC DC - 4220 Fessenden St. NW Washington, DC (petmac.org)

Nany, Georgie, Gracie, Delilah and Vixen are looking forward to meeting you and hoping that you consider fostering or better yet, adopting one of them.

Each cat adopted will come with a $500 credit towards vet care and a $250 credit towards cat supplies at PetMAC. There is an adoption fee of $50, donated to Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. For more information even after the event, please contact LoisLHT@yahoo.com or call 703 749 7949

Bebe's Cats Say Good Bye To Their Home of 12 Years

2009-08-25T15:45:00.003-04:00

Change is afoot for Bebe's 5 remaining cats. Remember that Henry found a great home in Arizona where he is thriving. He still has his moments where he does the Greta Garbo thing (I want to be alone!) but most of the time he is sweet, affectionate and on the prowl for some pets from his adopters. Thank you Kat for giving Henry such a great new home!

Ok, so what about the fabulous five felines? After hanging out at Bebe's house since March with only one visit a day from Stephanie for food and litter cleaning, the time came for Nany, Georgie, Delilah, Gracie and Vixen to move out. The cats are now temporarily dormed up in bathrooms at my house in northern VA. As all us cat lovers know, cats get very attached to their homes so this move is pretty big and understandably, they are not exactly dancing. But given all they've gone thru since Bebe passed away, they are doing remarkably well.

The search goes on

2009-08-04T14:33:00.006-04:00

These sweeties are still looking for homes. I was up to NY to see them all recently and they are going well but a bit lonely. Now that the weather is nice they are all spending more time in the outdoor enclosure but they were happy to have company whil e I was there. Delilah, Georgie and Vixen were particularly eager for head rubs.

Please continue to ask neighbors and friends - we need to find these beautiful cats homes soon! THANK YOU!

Flyer with New Photos!

2009-06-16T15:38:00.003-04:00

Please consider posting the new flyer for Bebe's cats at work, your vet, your local pet supply shop. THANK YOU!!!!

Please see additional photos on my facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Lois-Lef/598098615

and contact me if you'd like me to send you the flyer.

THANK YOU!

Bebe's cats need your help: Henry Settles In To His New Home

2009-05-21T04:12:00.000-04:00

Bebe's cats need your help: Henry Settles In To His New Home

Henry Settles In To His New Home

2009-05-21T04:06:00.002-04:00

Henry has settled into his new home so well. One of the resident cats is hissing a little at Henry but that is to be expected and in a few weeks, will probably decide that Henry is not so bad after all.

Henry is loving the loving he is getting from Kat and has taken a real shining to Kat's husband. Kat says he is a real lovebug, gentle and sweet. Yay! We are so happy that he's found such a great home!

Photos of Delilah!

2009-05-09T08:39:00.001-04:00

She is a beautiful long hair dilute tortie and she is so sweet. Please help Delilah find a new home.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=79563&id=598098615&ref=nf

Photos of Vixen

2009-05-07T00:28:00.001-04:00

http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=598098615#/album.php?aid=79290&id=598098615

And Now We Are Five

2009-05-06T14:35:00.014-04:00

Stopped in to visit Bebe's cats. What sweet loves - Delilah, Georgie and Vixen were all happy to have the extra company and eager for the extra pets.

Gracie gave me the cold shoulder, cold stares and a hiss or two at first but by day three Gracie was accepting pets - I mean, who doesn't like a nice head rub? Poor Nany - she was close to her son Henry and I bet she misses him.

These great cats are still in need of homes. They are so good looking and so sweet. Please continue to get the word out about them and help us find adopters.

Henry Is In His New Home!

2009-05-06T14:21:00.004-04:00

More good news for Henry. The trip to the vet for his dental went well - he had a couple of teeth extracted and the rest look good. Now Henry has a nice clean set of pearly whites.

Henry went straight from the vet to his new home with Kat. He was still a bit groggy from his surgery. Henry was was greeted by one of Kat's other felines who walked right up to Henry's crate for a nose stiff. No hissing from either party which is always good! We have every expectation that Henry's move to Kat's home will be smooth. We are SO happy Henry has found such a great home with Kat!

Henry in Arizona - Photos!

2009-05-02T16:25:00.002-04:00

Henry Flies The Friendly Skies!

2009-05-02T15:00:00.004-04:00

Henry's journey to his new home in Phoenix began last night. After a stop at the vet's to get his health certificate, I got Bebe's house and crossed my fingers that Henry wouldn't hid from me - the poor guy is a bit shy with strangers and that's how he sees me. The gods were watching because, while Henry hardly walked up and shook hands, his evasive moves were not well polished. 10 minutes later I had him by the scruff and he was in a small bathroom chilling out. It is so funny that he will do his best to avoid me in a large space but in a small space, he is all lovey dovey - he'll let me pet him, pick him up, purring away.

Henry gave me no argument about getting into the crate. But unfortunately, the crate was too big to meet the airline's standard so Henry waited in the car in the too big crate while I dashed into Petco for a smaller crate. Then we were off to Lia's house on the other side of the Hudson. Lia, our saint, had planned a trip to Phoenix and had generiously offered to take Henry on the plane with her. From our emails, phone converations and meeting, yesterday, I knew Henry would be in the best possible hands. Lia left Newark, NJ around 6 am and by noon, Lia and Henry were in Phoenix. Yay!

Susan met Lia at the airport in Phoenix and there was Henry in his crate, now a transcontinental traveler and no worse for the wear. The plane was late and Susan learned from Lia that Henry was to blame - during the last security check the airport personel insisted that Lia take Henry out of the crate and Lia, who was not taking any chances on losing a cat at the airport absolutely refused. YOU GO GIRL!!!!! Lia will have to tell us later how this stand off was resolved. Inquiring minds want to know.

Upon arriving at Susan's house, Henry was escorted to another tastefully appointed (litter box, water, yummy food and comfy cat bed) bathroom. We figure our traveler must have been hungry and thirsty after his long flight. But first things first - before Henry settled in for a good feed, he delivered a few gentle head butts and requests for pets while purring away.

Next up for Henry - a trip to the vet for a dental and then he goes to his new home with K.

Sue, how about sending us some new photos of Henry in sunny Phoenix?

Our fingers are crossed that the other 5 cats - Nany, Georgie, Gracie, Delilah and Vixen have luck as good as Henry's and find homes soon. We are grateful to all our friends who continue to work to get the word out about these beautiful and sweet cats.

Logistics for Henry's trip

2009-04-18T11:01:00.002-04:00

The airline says Henry needs a health certificate for his flight to Phoenix. The vet says, no problem. I can pick it up any time. So excited that Henry will be airborne soon and on his way to a new, wonderful life in a new wonderful home.

Fingers crossed that Delilah, Gracie, Nany, Georgie and Vixen get so lucky soon. Thanks to all of you who are doing what you can to spread the word and make this happen.

And The Beat Goes On

2009-04-09T20:17:00.008-04:00

I wish I had more news to report. Since the last update, I've talked to more people, pleaded, cajoled for friends, acquaintances and even the occasional stranger to forward the blog with the story of my mom's cats to their contacts and to sign up as a follower. The one positive is I've discovered the power and appeal of Facebook!

No far, not a nibble more. Henry is still the only cat who has a home to go to. Nany, Delilah, Gracie, Georgie and Vixen are still in need.

Here are these beauties again. I'm still believing that a miracle will happen and we will find loving souls who will open up their hearts and homes to these cats.

One Down, Five To Go

2009-04-06T13:27:00.002-04:00

Henry has a home and will move to his new home in Phoenix in the beginning of May. Delilah, Gracie, Georgie, Nany and Vixen are still looking. Vixen was this close to a home but no dice. Please continue to help spread the word on these sweet cats. Please sign up as followers on the blog - this will help the blog show up on more searchs. THANKS!

Henry to take to the Sky!

2009-04-03T17:03:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Lia, Henry will be making his way to Phoenix in early May. Lia is heading out that way and is kind enough to take Henry on board with her. SUPER YAY! Finding Henry a great home with Kat and her husband in Phoenix is a little bit of a miracle. THANK YOU LIA, THANK YOU KAT!

5 more cats and 5 more miracles to go!

A Home For Henry - Coffee, Tea or Henry?

2009-04-01T12:11:00.004-04:00

Great news for Henry, the medium haired grey kitty. A friend of Susan's in Phoenix has opened her home to him. They are eager to meet Henry and welcome him into their home. This sounds like the perfect place for sweet Henry - a quiet home with kind and patient humans and other feline friends.

Now we are scheming on how to get Henry out to his future new home in Phoenix. Because temperatures get high in Phoenix, airlines don't allow animals in cargo.

WE ARE HOPING THAT WE WILL FIND SOMEONE WHO IS TRAVELING TO PHOENIX FROM DC, NY or somewhere in between. WHO CAN TAKE HENRY IN HIS CAT CARRIER ABOARD THE FRIENDLY SKIES.

if you are traveling this way or know someone who is, please let us know asap.

Yay! a good report from the vet

2009-03-27T23:36:00.003-04:00

good news for Nany, Gracie, and Vixen. The results of their full blood work is back and everyone's results were normal. The kitties may not be spring chickens but they are all robust and healthy and should have many, many more good years.

Bebe's cats on Petfinder now - here's what you can do

2009-03-27T11:31:00.006-04:00

Bebe's cats are on Homeward Trails Animal Rescue's Petfinder now. Homeward Trails is the wonderful animal rescue group that Lois volunteers with in Northern Virginia. BTW, these cats are indoor only cats - my mom had a small secure outdoor enclosure for them.

Here are the links:
Nany: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13357076
Georgie: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13354552
Henry: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13354705
Gracie: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13354220
Delilah: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13343369
Vixen: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13362718

I'll have the links for Vixen later today.

This means that someone who is looking for a cat and lives in the metro DC area, will see Bebe's cats as available. Our goal is to get other rescue groups in the country to do a courtesy posting on their Petfinder site for these cats.

So here's the action plan:

Please send the Homeward Trails Petfinder link to everyone you know and ask them to do the same.
Please contact reputable animal rescue groups in your area and ask them if they would be willing to do a courtesy post for these cats. Send them the HT petfinder link as this makes it easier for them to help. Let them know that they should use Lois' email as the contact.
Post Bebe's cats on Craigslist (http://www.craigslist.com/) in your area. You can use the anyonomous option for your contact info and just forward any inquires you get to Lois at LoisLHT@yahoo.com or LoisLHT@gmail.com.

THANK YOU!

Everyone goes to the vet

2009-03-26T19:01:00.003-04:00

Georgie, Henry and Delilah went to the vet on Tues. Yay! all three cats got examined by the wonderful Dr Saunders at The Cat Clinic of Nyack, got current on their vaccines and had full blood work done. The good news is that Henry and Deliliah are in good health. Georgie, however is starting to see a decline in his renal (kidney) functions. Georgie will go on a cat food designed for cats with declining renal functions and he can look forward to several more golden years. Georgie, Henry and Deliliah were all brave little kitties at the vet and behaved well.

Today, Nancy, Gracie and Vixen had their vet visits. Now all 6 cats have

had their health exams and are now up to date on vaccines. Gracie had a much needed shave as she was horribly matted - she is now sporting a lion cut and without a doubt feels much better. I expected that she was going to have to be tranquillized for the shave but that didn't happen. Rather, Gracie was a real trouper and let Roseanne and Marsha shave her without hardly a fuss. Thanks, Roseanne and Marsha! Nany, Gracie and Vixen had blood work done and the results should be back Friday or Saturday. Fingers crossed for a good report!

In Honor of Our Mom

2009-03-25T21:29:00.005-04:00

My family and I are so touched and grateful for the kind words of sympathy on the passing of our mom. In a time of sorrow, we feel blessed to be the recipient of such kindness, love and support. A few people have asked us to identify a charity so that they may make a contribution in her name. In accordance with her love of animals, we'd like to recommend some animal rescue groups:

This is a local shelter which my mom often contributed to:

Hi-Tor Animal Shelter
Pomona, NY 10970
845 354 6308
http://www.hitor.org/pages/about.html

This is a local no kill shelter:

Hudson Valley Humane Society
200 Quaker Rd
Pomona, NY 10970
(845) 354-3124
hvhsociety@aol.com

By making a tax deductible contribution to one of these organizations, you will be helping save the lives of abandoned animals in Rockland County, NY.

Also,:

This is a small non-profit cat rescue in northwestern VA. Cindy runs this rescue and sanctuary for hard to adopt cats just about single handed.

Casey's House
161 Pine Grove Road
Bluemont, VA 20135
703-220-9965
info@caseyshouse.org
http://www.caseyshouse.org/

This is the wonderful animal rescue group that Lois has volunteered with for the last 5 years.

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
PO Box 100968
Arlington, VA 22210
http://www.homewardtrails.org/

By making tax deductible contributions to these organizations, you will be helping save abandoned animals in the mid atlantic and southeastern states.

A Death In The Family - Bebe's Cats Need Your Help

2009-03-24T20:19:00.023-04:00

On March 10 my mom, Bebe passed away. Bebe bravely fought cancer 4 times over the past 15 years with help of her amazing doctor, all the while maintaining her well known sense of humor. My mom was a woman ahead of her time. She was a proud entrepreneur, owning and operating a fabric shop for 40+ years. She had a lifetime love of dance, music and ice skating. She also loved to travel.

Bebe loved animals, rescuing many in her lifetime. At the time of her death, Bebe was "mom" and caretaker for six senior but healthy cats. For a variety of reasons - including allergies and very full houses of our own rescued animals -neither I or my siblings are able to adopt my mom's cats. With great hope, we are reaching out to you - friends of our mom who loved her and those who never met her but are moved by the plight of her cats. We are hoping that perhaps you know someone who might be interested in adopting one or more of these gorgeous sweeties and if not, that you will pass this blog on to your friends in the hope that they might. Please help us find homes for our mom's beloved cats.

MEET BEBE'S CATS:

NANY is the momma of Georgie, Henry, Deliliah and Gracie. Like Georgie, she is a long haired solid grey cat. She is even more handsome then her Georgie, which is saying something. She has a beautiful full mane. She is not one to seek out people and is timid with stangers but she allows humans to handle her without a big fuss and she has recently discovered that she REALLY likes a rump rub. Nany gets along with other cats. She is just a little over 12 years.

GEORGIE is a handsome, sweet and affectionate solid grey long haired cat. He LOVES to have get head rubs and will push into your hand to get more. If you stop before he is ready, he might let you know he wants more pets by poking your hand with his paw. Georgie gets along with other cats. He is 12 yrs old.

HENRY is Georgie's more shy brother. He is slightly bigger than Georgie with a beautiful medium length coat. He is solid grey, like Georgie, except for the smallest little tuft of white hair on his belly. He is 12 yrs old and gets along with other cats. Henry is very timid and not one to seek out people. Amazingly, he is a gentle fellow when handled and finds that he enjoys the attention, purring away when he is pet and combed.

DELILAH is a very pretty long haired dilute tortie. She is a tad shy with new people but warms up with a little time. She loves to be pet and loves head rubs. She gets along with other cats. She is 12 years old.

GRACIE is Delilah's sister and just as pretty and sweet tho a little more shy. She is horribly matted but on Thurs she will see wonderful Dr. Saunders at The Cat Clinic of Nyack for her vaccines and a well needed shave. It takes a little while to gain Gracie's confidence but when you do, she rewards you with a purr - she enjoys a gentle pet. Gracie gets along with other cats. She is 12 years old.

VIXEN is a very sweet silver tabby. She is the "odd man out" in that she is not related to Nany and her offspring and she is the only short haired cat in this group. She is also the most outgoing - she loves pets and it doesn't take any effort to get her purring away - she will happily curl up besides you on a sofa or bed for hours. She gets along fine with other cats but she would be just as happy as an only cat. I am not sure how old Vixen is. She may be as young as 9 yrs or as old as 12.