Of course, I LOVE Ruby’s perfect gems. They are sweet and full of life, like all the other kittens in my house last month. Besides Ruby’s nuggets, there were Chrissy and Janet, Little Dreamer and Stella, Sesame, Pumpkin, Iggy, Chester, Hank and Horace, Harriet and Hope, Basil, Bagel and Chia, Winny, Sofie, Tournesol and Sylvie, Uni. , and Waffles, and of course, Jellybeaner and Pip.
I know these babies will be adopted (a few already have!), and I’m so happy that some of my older cats, like 7-year-old Bingo, also went home recently. Bingo’s human died tragically a few years ago and his neighbors have been caring for him outside since then. It breaks my heart that this house cat suddenly found himself outside and alone. A woman contacted me about him and brought him to my vet where he received a full health exam, a much needed bath, his shots and a dental exam. He’s a company guy, great with people and now he has his own loving home with a fabulous former adoptive family. No more difficulties outside for sweet bingo!
And then there is Cleo. This lovely elder was abandoned by her family in her golden years, when she was falling ill. When she arrived at Animal League America, we learned that she had severe arthritis and eye cancer. We agreed that this sweet cat deserved to be comfortable during his final months, with a family who would love him until his last moment. I posted her story and one of my amazing Instagram friends immediately contacted us and adopted Cleo the same day.
Around the same time, I was contacted about Ralph the rooster who had been living on a deck in Glen Clove, Long Island, for over two weeks. I posted his situation and within hours he was safe in the arms of my friend John Di Leonardo of Humane Long Island. @humaneli. John told me that poor Ralph wore a cruel “crowless” collar that strangled him every time he tried to use his voice. The kind owners who found him gave him berries and fell in love, but they knew he was in trouble. That’s when they contacted me. Although Ralph was abandoned, he is one of the lucky ones! John told me that up to 6 billion male chicks are killed every year around the world, simply because they haven’t laid eggs!
It’s always wonderful when an animal gets a precious second chance, especially when it’s an older animal. Because November is Adopt a Senior Pet MonthI want to share with you some very special seniors, including two kittens waiting to meet you at Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center.
But first Rocky’s story. In late September, I posted a photo of a sweet Newfie mix, along with his story, calling him “120 pounds of LOVE!! » This handsome 8 year old was adopted as a puppy and unfortunately returned when his humans decided they no longer wanted him. Rocky had a difficult few weeks after he was delivered to us. He refused to eat and spent his days looking around and waiting for his humans to come get him. (Quite heartbreaking.) But soon after, he completely came to his senses, stealing the hearts of staff and volunteers with his bunny hops and enthusiasm for life.
He also stole the heart of one of my IG friends who read my post and fell in love.