Riley is a big sweet boy that arrived at the shelter yesterday. He was surrendered by his owners because "the kids didn't want to play with him anymore". I could ring their necks. Because of Riley's age, he didn't stand any chance in the shelter and would no doubt be euthanized tomorrow.
Taking Riley means Emily Grace couldn't be rescued today. It was a shitty crummy choice to make. But Riley had NO chance tomorrow and Emily Grace wasn't marked for euthanasia. She would have to wait.
On my way to the shelter I get a call from one of my favourite people...."Go ahead and rescue a 2 or 3 kittens for me...whatever you think..." Kim and I gave her FIVE. One came into the shelter as an "owner surrender" as we were leaving. I couldn't leave him! He was only 6 weeks old - and I added him to the 4 kittens I had rescued. This foster Mom has a huge heart and I knew she'd understand. She did. :)
Here are a few of the cuties I rescued for her today:
I rescued a little guy who is currently at my house tonight. He was "calling" to me when I was at the shelter yesterday. I couldn't leave him one more day:
I named him "Buster" and he's 10 weeks old of C-U-T-E-. He's a little younger than I'm comfortable with at my house, but he's having a ball tearing around my bedroom. It must feel so good to run like the wind after being cooped up in a tiny cage. He took a nap with me this afternoon. I was in heaven waking up after an hour nap with a kitten snuggled up to my face. 
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It's heartbreaking to hear about yet another huge euthanasia day (I'll be thinking of those sweet souls tomorrow morning). But THANK YOU for saving Gordon and another 7 today!
How disgusting that parents are teaching their children that it is no big deal to dump an animal at a shelter when they get 'tired of playing with it'!!!!
Oh my god, Buster is adorable! I am a sucker for the cap and tail cats. That is part of why Jersey was my favourite. :) I miss that little kitten. But the rest of the family is doing well, so that's good.
The foster parent with 5 kittens must be having so much fun. I know I can't wait until all my kittens get to mingle after the quarantine period is done!
Yay how wonderful!! I have been watching Starla and hoped she would make it out alive! Godbless you Beth, Kim and all the other foster parents out there who are helping all these little souls make it out alive!!
It's wonderful to hear that 7 kitties were saved! Plus 5 empty cages means a lot when there's the threat of a big euthanasia day. Riley is a beauty, that is a beautiful red colour. And Buster is a total cutie! =D
Hi Beth,I've referred someone to you who is interested in Popcorn, the dlh cream. Told her to contact you via your blog.
Caroline
Caroline:
I'm sorry, but that little guy isn't in the shelter anymore :(
However, we did rescue a VERY cute fluffy orange female who looks exactly like him - same age.
-B
I don't understand "the kids don't want to play with him anymore". I mean, *so what*? An un-played-with cat in a home is a massive improvement over caged and euthanized, for heaven's sake. The shelter should put a sign on the door telling people the odds of their relinquishment getting adopted. "2009 To date: X relinquishments, Y rescued." I mean, dumping at a shelter is *ghastly* and evil, but it's more effort and better than dumping in a forest or lot or something. Clearly, there must be a shred of decency in this people... it just needs to be smacked to the surface. I'd like to think...
Those kittens are adorable Beth!!!
-Teresa
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