Bobby

Bobby was adopted by Dawn, daughter Devan and family on 12-30-12. It was slow going at first, as Bobby was shy and didn't even want to come out of the bathroom, but now everything is great. Dawn says Bobby is an absolute trip and very talkative. He has his own special chair he was sitting in as Dawn and I were talking. He's a real snuggler and purrs all the time. He mainly sleeps with Devan, who is a very smart girl who did research on all the cats on Petfinder and picked out Bobby, who has ended up being the perfect match for the family. He loves to play with and ball up the rug in front of the kitchen sink and lays with Dawn in the office and lays on the monitor where you can't get work done, which Mary Kay, president of Cats for Life, is very familiar with. Dawn says they love Bobby very much. And Bobby has made good friends with the dogs! The picture above is titled "Bobby with his girl." Thanks, Dawn, Devan and family for giving Bobby such a fun, loving home!

Otis

On Sunday, February 10th our beloved, 17-yr old Manx died of a heart attack. The days that passed were painful, as the whole family grieved the loss of Cody. Our hearts ached and our daily routine was consumed with looking for Cody. Our house seemed empty and our hearts had huge holes filled with sorrow. Someone suggested that we look for another cat. Somehow this seemed disrespectful of Cody. But our veterinarian said this would be the best honor we could give to Cody! One of the sites we looked at was Cats for Life. And there he was, the wonderful cat that filled our aching hearts…Otis. Mr. Otis is such a sweet, laid back soul. He is an older kitty, at 6 ½ years, but just perfect for us. This furry, rag doll creature wins the hearts of everyone that meets him. He has certainly filled our empty hearts with love for him. From his silent meow to his love of attention, he is a true gift. He is just like picking up a rag doll; he just flops down where ever you put him. Even though Otis has some health issues we knew he was a cat that needed us as much as we did him. Thank you Cats for Life and Joy Ann, the special cat foster lady for Otis. She is the ultimate cat lover. I am sure Joy Ann will be honored with an award in feline heaven. Meow, from Otis, Martha & Clark --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lydia

Lydia (now Miss Lilly Mittens) was adopted by Diana and family on 1-1-13. She did very well from the beginning. And she does very well with the children. Miss Lilly Mittens sleeps with the whole family, and they all play with her on the bed before going to sleep. Diana's oldest son has said how sweet she is. She loves to be scratched on her belly and loves to chase little toy balls. Diana said she had a great time with the Christmas decorations. They really love Miss Lilly Mittens. Thanks so much, Diana and family, for giving this girl such a wonderful home!

Nicole

This is an adorable and lovely story and poem written by Pat, who adopted Nicole (now Holly) on 12-13-12. I'm so impressed with her story. Pat is also the mother of Jennifer, who adopted a Cats for Life cat, Emily, a few years back. Here's the story: "Found in a bucket, out on the street. A forever family for us, would we ever meet? I had 2 cute sisters, and a cute little brother. We were all found together, along with our mother. Foster parents fed us, we were so thin. We were really grateful, that they took us in. My siblings were adopted, they were the first. If no one wanted me, that would be the worst. The name given to me, it was Nicole. To find me a forever home, that would be the goal. One day I was taken, to the Petco Store. Along with my friend Pumpkin, whom I did adore. So charming and playful, we were ever so sweet. If we could go home together, would be pretty neat. But if it couldn’t happen, it would still be ok. Just loving families for us, is what we thought of each day. Well, a few days later, someone came in. She saw Pumpkin and me, but we were not kin. She said, “I just want one kitty, I’m so sorry for that. Pumpkin’s a sweet boy, he’ll be a very handsome cat.” Reaching through the bars, of the cage to scratch my face; she thought I looked like I had patches of lace. My fur was so soft, and so lovely. She said, “I want you to come home with me.” My picture she took and smiled and said, “I’ll have to check with the man I wed.” Well, it must have turned out her way, ‘cause within an hour, she called Mary Kay. “Mary Kay, Mary Kay,” she said with glee, “I would like Nicole to come home with me.” The very next day a time was set. My new mommy and Mary Kay, they met. My mommy with a little cage, and a smile on her face, and Mary Kay and her paperwork, folded up in her case. The deal was done, we were on our way. My new mommy said, “It will be ok.” “I love you already, from the moment we met. You have new friends waiting, and your bed is all set.” I felt a little better, as she tickled my chin; through the bars of, the little cage I was in. When we got there, I saw my new friends, and my house. Big cat trees to play on and a little play mouse. Before it was Christmas, I got a new name. I heard my mom say it, as I was playing a game. “Dolly or Molly, it sure can’t be Polly. It’s Christmas time soon, so it has to be Holly.” She wrapped me in a blanket and carried me around. So warm and so loved, I felt so profound. With velvet and bells, for me a collar she made. I wore it so proudly, it could have been jade. The first part of my life, has come to an end. A new beginning has started, it was just around the bend. I’m tired of thinking, and writing my story. My new life you see, will be one of glory. So, as I lay softly, on my new mommy’s lap. I realize that now it is time for my nap. I’m so loved and so happy, in my new forever home. And that is the end of this little poem." Thanks, Pat, for assuring us that Holly is truly in her loving and forever home!

Riley

Here's what Vernon and Corrinn have to say about their new baby: "Riley Drogba Davis-Perry was adopted on October 7th, 2012. His foster family initially thought he was a girl…he is anything but. He loves to play with and pester his two older sisters Emmy and Madeleine like any younger brother should (he does a great imitation of Godzilla when tackling them). He also has a ravenous appetite to sustain his “off the charts” activity level, but after each marathon activity session he morphs into the sweetest most adorable and loving kitty. We love him very much and we are so grateful to Cats for Life for taking care of and giving our Little Man a home before he became a member of our family!" Thanks so much, Corrinn and Vernon, for giving a second Cats for Life kitty the most perfect home ever!