August 2025 Cat Adoptions
Written by Julia Persch
Jack
The Umbrella Agency in St. Johnsbury contacted KAS in June about a young, male tabby cat who had been hanging around the building for about a month. They had been feeding him and made efforts to find out if he was owned, but without luck.
When Jack arrived at the Shelter, he turned out to be a 1-year-old sweet little boy. He was affectionate, mellow and playful. Jack was the kind of cat who wanted to spend a lifetime close to his humans and never be alone on the streets again!
He found a loving home on August 2nd with Pat and John, a retired couple in St. Johnsbury.
Adoption counselor Helen reported on August 8th:
“I talked with Pat the other day. They absolutely LOVE Jack. They can't believe anyone would give him up, put him out as a stray. He has explored all the house, enjoys playing, is talkative, sat on Pat's lap for two hours, rolls over on the floor for belly rubs. Using the litter box just fine, eating well. ‘He is PERFECT’!
They also came to the Shelter while I was there, to return some bedding, and couldn't say enough good about our sweet boy, Jack. I think he must be one very happy dude!”
Matcha & Paprika
In the beginning of April, a group of eight young kittens were surrendered to Kingdom Animal Shelter and placed into foster homes. They had been socialized extremely well by their original caretakers; all of them were super friendly and adorable!
Matcha and Paprika were two lively boys who were cared for by foster mom Pat in Danville. Four months later they found a wonderful home with Kerry, Paul and their two teenage children in Connecticut.
On August 20th adoption counselor Nancy shared an update from the family:
The boys are doing great! They are eating well and are affectionate and so playful. They enjoy looking out the windows of their homes but have shown no interest in going outdoors.
The kittens have two homes, a vacation home in West Burke and a permanent home in Connecticut. The kittens moved from their vacation home this week to their permanent home. It took them about 45 minutes to settle into the ride, but they did great in the car. Their permanent home is quite large, so the kittens are still in a safe room with all their needs met, including a large cat tower to climb on. But when the family is home, the kittens are beginning to explore the larger space. They especially love the carpeted stairs! They are getting more and more comfortable in the entire house.
In the beginning of April, a group of eight young kittens were surrendered to Kingdom Animal Shelter and placed into foster homes. They had been socialized extremely well by their original caretakers; all of them were super friendly and adorable!
Matcha and Paprika were two lively boys who were cared for by foster mom Pat in Danville. Four months later they found a wonderful home with Kerry, Paul and their two teenage children in Connecticut.
On August 20th adoption counselor Nancy shared an update from the family:
The boys are doing great! They are eating well and are affectionate and so playful. They enjoy looking out the windows of their homes but have shown no interest in going outdoors.
The kittens have two homes, a vacation home in West Burke and a permanent home in Connecticut. The kittens moved from their vacation home this week to their permanent home. It took them about 45 minutes to settle into the ride, but they did great in the car. Their permanent home is quite large, so the kittens are still in a safe room with all their needs met, including a large cat tower to climb on. But when the family is home, the kittens are beginning to explore the larger space. They especially love the carpeted stairs! They are getting more and more comfortable in the entire house.
Kerry says that the whole family is smitten with the kittens and the boys seem very happy. They are wonderful and they all just love them.
On September 2nd Nancy sent another update:
Kerry says: “Matcha is a lap therapy kitty and such a love. Pappy is the most fun and silly boy. They are both growing so much and are healthy and happy. They have full reign of the two floors now, but we let them downstairs in the playroom only when we are there. It is a big house, and we don’t want to lose them. Matcha was sleeping in my closet one day and it caused me a panic until I found him! They are using the litter boxes and are eating very well. All is smooth sailing. They are giving and receiving a lot of love!”
Check out the picture of Paprika and Matcha in the stroller. Look at the bottom of the stroller for the cat license plates!
On September 2nd Nancy sent another update:
Kerry says: “Matcha is a lap therapy kitty and such a love. Pappy is the most fun and silly boy. They are both growing so much and are healthy and happy. They have full reign of the two floors now, but we let them downstairs in the playroom only when we are there. It is a big house, and we don’t want to lose them. Matcha was sleeping in my closet one day and it caused me a panic until I found him! They are using the litter boxes and are eating very well. All is smooth sailing. They are giving and receiving a lot of love!”
Check out the picture of Paprika and Matcha in the stroller. Look at the bottom of the stroller for the cat license plates!
Monty & Feebie
Last year in April, this beautiful, bonded pair of siblings came to the Shelter at age 7 after their owner passed away. Their mother was a street cat in a neighboring town, who looked just like black, long-haired Monty.
Monty was an easy going fellow. He was so handsome, and he knew it. He loved to be brushed and rewarded us with blissful purrs. He was a love bug who liked to be petted and be near people all the time. He enjoyed batting around wand toys, sitting high on top of a cat tower, or snoozing on a chair.
Feebie was a regal, but shy lady. At first, she hissed a lot, but it was all hot air. She was a gentle beauty and a very cautious kitty. She liked to watch things from high above, keeping her distance until she felt sure that all was secure. When she started to know a person, she showed it by slow blinking with her eyes. Eventually her curiosity took over and she would move closer and take treats from one’s hand.
Last year in April, this beautiful, bonded pair of siblings came to the Shelter at age 7 after their owner passed away. Their mother was a street cat in a neighboring town, who looked just like black, long-haired Monty.
Monty was an easy going fellow. He was so handsome, and he knew it. He loved to be brushed and rewarded us with blissful purrs. He was a love bug who liked to be petted and be near people all the time. He enjoyed batting around wand toys, sitting high on top of a cat tower, or snoozing on a chair.
Feebie was a regal, but shy lady. At first, she hissed a lot, but it was all hot air. She was a gentle beauty and a very cautious kitty. She liked to watch things from high above, keeping her distance until she felt sure that all was secure. When she started to know a person, she showed it by slow blinking with her eyes. Eventually her curiosity took over and she would move closer and take treats from one’s hand.
Bonding with Feebie was special because it took patience and understanding to earn her trust. Every step towards winning her over felt precious. With Monty by her side, she found the confidence to bond with humans again after her beloved person passed away. She made great strides at the Shelter to come out of her shell. Eventually she became brave enough to walk up to a new visitor who was calm and in possession of a bag of treats!
Monty and Feebie were looking for a quiet home with a patient, cat-savvy person who would welcome them both, and who could give them a safe haven with a reliable routine.
That very special person arrived at the Shelter in June. Erin from Dalton, NH was very taken by the pair of siblings. She couldn’t adopt them at the time, because she was about to move into a new home, but she came back every Saturday for two months to visit Monty and Feebie. She took a special interest in Feebie, who trusted Erin from the start. In July Erin became a volunteer for a weekly duty shift at the Shelter; and on August 18th she was finally able to bring her fur-babies home.
August 18th: “We got home safe, and sound and they are in their room. Monty is already out and about checking things out. Thank you again so much, I just know they will love it here.”
Monty and Feebie were looking for a quiet home with a patient, cat-savvy person who would welcome them both, and who could give them a safe haven with a reliable routine.
That very special person arrived at the Shelter in June. Erin from Dalton, NH was very taken by the pair of siblings. She couldn’t adopt them at the time, because she was about to move into a new home, but she came back every Saturday for two months to visit Monty and Feebie. She took a special interest in Feebie, who trusted Erin from the start. In July Erin became a volunteer for a weekly duty shift at the Shelter; and on August 18th she was finally able to bring her fur-babies home.
August 18th: “We got home safe, and sound and they are in their room. Monty is already out and about checking things out. Thank you again so much, I just know they will love it here.”
September 6th: “Monty and Feebie are settling in and getting into a routine. They love to chase each other around the house and find it especially fun to push their toys down the stairs. Monty loves to be by my side or in my lap and Feebie wants to be in the same room with me from her safe distance. The two of them are super chatty which is cute. They love their cat tree where they watch the hummingbirds and wildlife. They are both so great!”
|
|
Toby & Squirt
A litter of four very affectionate brothers were rescued last November and raised by foster mom Nancy Pellegrino. Toby and Squirt were two of them.
Toby was a sweet, loving kitten, who would put his paws on your leg to be picked up. He purred loudly and loved to be cuddled for a while. Then, he would happily run and play with his siblings. Squirt was the littlest of the four brothers. He loved to be held and carried around. He was a sweet little boy who wanted to lie on your chest for loving and purred constantly. He was very playful with his brothers, and his smaller size didn’t slow him down!
A litter of four very affectionate brothers were rescued last November and raised by foster mom Nancy Pellegrino. Toby and Squirt were two of them.
Toby was a sweet, loving kitten, who would put his paws on your leg to be picked up. He purred loudly and loved to be cuddled for a while. Then, he would happily run and play with his siblings. Squirt was the littlest of the four brothers. He loved to be held and carried around. He was a sweet little boy who wanted to lie on your chest for loving and purred constantly. He was very playful with his brothers, and his smaller size didn’t slow him down!
|
|
A young couple from Essex Junction, Vt, fell in love with them at first sight. Ella and Jake had grown up with cats and were ready to take responsibility for their first own fur babies. Toby and Squirt went home with them on August 16th. They sent several updates:
August 17th: “The boys made it home with no incidents. After a few hours of shyness, they explored the apartment and started coming to us for attention. They weren't interested in the wet food last night, but I assume that's simply due to stress of moving.”
August 23rd: “One week update on the boys. Toby and Squirt have accommodated incredibly well. They consistently sleep with us and sleep next to us in the living room. They've been eating dry food every day and occasionally nibbling at the fancy feast savory centers. They both have been drinking plenty of water and are quite playful with each other. We look forward to seeing them grow even more comfortable and make this place their own.”
September 6th: “The boys are doing incredibly well. They've really come into their own and have been showing their personalities plenty!”
August 17th: “The boys made it home with no incidents. After a few hours of shyness, they explored the apartment and started coming to us for attention. They weren't interested in the wet food last night, but I assume that's simply due to stress of moving.”
August 23rd: “One week update on the boys. Toby and Squirt have accommodated incredibly well. They consistently sleep with us and sleep next to us in the living room. They've been eating dry food every day and occasionally nibbling at the fancy feast savory centers. They both have been drinking plenty of water and are quite playful with each other. We look forward to seeing them grow even more comfortable and make this place their own.”
September 6th: “The boys are doing incredibly well. They've really come into their own and have been showing their personalities plenty!”
Grace
Grace was 9 years old when she came to the Shelter in August. She was the sweetest lap cat, so affectionate and personable! As a tiny kitten Grace had lost one eye. But her remaining eye was clear and soulful when she looked at you lovingly.
Grace was surrendered to us when new family dogs in her home started chasing after her. Their owner decided to rehome the cat. This was sad for Grace, but she didn’t look back. She was ready to make new friends at the Shelter and pulled on everybody’s heartstrings with her amazing personality. Grace wanted to find a forever home where she could feel safe and cherished.
This darling little cat didn’t have to wait long for a better life. Back in 2024, a young man from St. Johnsbury, Lute, had adopted Minou, a sweet, elderly tortoiseshell cat, who unexpectedly passed away early this year. Lute took his time before thinking of another kitty again. But when he met Grace at the Shelter in summer, he applied and adopted her on August 30th. Gracie made herself home at Lute’s in a heartbeat.
On September 7th, adoption counselor Rod visited Grace to administer an outstanding distemper shot. Grace greeted Rod enthusiastically, remembering him from his daily visits at the Shelter. She didn’t like to get her shot, but forgave Rod after a couple of minutes, looking again for attention. Lute reported that Gracie was eating well and that they were very happy together!
Grace was 9 years old when she came to the Shelter in August. She was the sweetest lap cat, so affectionate and personable! As a tiny kitten Grace had lost one eye. But her remaining eye was clear and soulful when she looked at you lovingly.
Grace was surrendered to us when new family dogs in her home started chasing after her. Their owner decided to rehome the cat. This was sad for Grace, but she didn’t look back. She was ready to make new friends at the Shelter and pulled on everybody’s heartstrings with her amazing personality. Grace wanted to find a forever home where she could feel safe and cherished.
This darling little cat didn’t have to wait long for a better life. Back in 2024, a young man from St. Johnsbury, Lute, had adopted Minou, a sweet, elderly tortoiseshell cat, who unexpectedly passed away early this year. Lute took his time before thinking of another kitty again. But when he met Grace at the Shelter in summer, he applied and adopted her on August 30th. Gracie made herself home at Lute’s in a heartbeat.
On September 7th, adoption counselor Rod visited Grace to administer an outstanding distemper shot. Grace greeted Rod enthusiastically, remembering him from his daily visits at the Shelter. She didn’t like to get her shot, but forgave Rod after a couple of minutes, looking again for attention. Lute reported that Gracie was eating well and that they were very happy together!
|
|
Molly
10-year-old Molly had spent a whole year at the Shelter since last summer.
Many years ago, she was rescued at a young age, abandoned in a trailer in the depth of winter. The trailer was full of trash, had no heat and burst pipes. But she was quickly adopted by an elderly couple. Last year in August we got a phone call from family members who said that Molly’s owners couldn’t take care of her anymore. Sadly, one of them had suddenly passed away and the other went into assisted living. Molly came back to KAS.
Molly was a comfortable, plush senior kitty and quite a character. She was an intelligent cat and always liked to know what was going on at the Shelter.
Molly was social and loved being around people, being petted, lounging on someone’s chest on a cot and being part of the goings-on. She had lived with another cat and tolerated her, but she was done with feline companionship. It was hard for her to see all the other kitties and being pestered by young ones who wanted to paw-play under her door.
10-year-old Molly had spent a whole year at the Shelter since last summer.
Many years ago, she was rescued at a young age, abandoned in a trailer in the depth of winter. The trailer was full of trash, had no heat and burst pipes. But she was quickly adopted by an elderly couple. Last year in August we got a phone call from family members who said that Molly’s owners couldn’t take care of her anymore. Sadly, one of them had suddenly passed away and the other went into assisted living. Molly came back to KAS.
Molly was a comfortable, plush senior kitty and quite a character. She was an intelligent cat and always liked to know what was going on at the Shelter.
Molly was social and loved being around people, being petted, lounging on someone’s chest on a cot and being part of the goings-on. She had lived with another cat and tolerated her, but she was done with feline companionship. It was hard for her to see all the other kitties and being pestered by young ones who wanted to paw-play under her door.
Molly had arthritis in her spine and hips, which added to her irritability. She would nip and swat at volunteers who dared to pet her at the wrong spot or didn’t bring her food quickly enough. She loved mealtimes and would lie down by her food bowl, reaching in with one paw to spoon out kibble pieced one by one to munch on.
For her golden years she was looking forward to sharing a home only with human friends. She dreamed of a sunny windowsill, cozy, warm places to snuggle with her folks and having interesting high views out a window and in the house.
She was an exceptional senior cat, but with all her special needs and quirks we didn’t have high hopes to find her a new home.
She was an exceptional senior cat, but with all her special needs and quirks we didn’t have high hopes to find her a new home.
|
|
Betty and Gary from Brookfield, Vt, had no such qualms. They found Molly to be the perfect companion pet and took her home on August 3rd.
On August 4th Betty wrote: “We had guests this afternoon who wanted to meet Molly. I said they could see her but shouldn’t try to touch her. Well. Didn’t she swirl around them, wrapping her tail around them, and purring! One guest was a seven-year-old girl with her mother and grandmother. She let them pet her while she acted like a queen who allowed it!!!😻😺😽
On August 4th Betty wrote: “We had guests this afternoon who wanted to meet Molly. I said they could see her but shouldn’t try to touch her. Well. Didn’t she swirl around them, wrapping her tail around them, and purring! One guest was a seven-year-old girl with her mother and grandmother. She let them pet her while she acted like a queen who allowed it!!!😻😺😽
On August 13th Betty sent “A Note to the Staff of KAS”: “Miss Molly, the Magnificent Cat”
Molly has completed her first week in her house.
She is a very sweet, loving kitty and has settled into our home with ease. Last night she did the sweetest thing. Gary and I were sitting side by side watching television and Molly got up from her position in front of the TV and came over to us. She lifted her little paw and gave me one pat on my leg, then she moved over to Gary and gave him one pat on his leg.
Gary said she did the same thing this morning. She came downstairs, walked up to Gary, who was in the kitchen and gave him one pat on his leg and walked away. Do any of you have any idea what that means?
Molly loves to sit by our screen doors and look outside.
Molly has completed her first week in her house.
She is a very sweet, loving kitty and has settled into our home with ease. Last night she did the sweetest thing. Gary and I were sitting side by side watching television and Molly got up from her position in front of the TV and came over to us. She lifted her little paw and gave me one pat on my leg, then she moved over to Gary and gave him one pat on his leg.
Gary said she did the same thing this morning. She came downstairs, walked up to Gary, who was in the kitchen and gave him one pat on his leg and walked away. Do any of you have any idea what that means?
Molly loves to sit by our screen doors and look outside.
|
|
Yesterday we opened the screened-in porch for her, and she was delighted. She couldn't decide where she wanted to look out and went from one side of the porch to the other, back and forth.
As new babies do, Molly has received a lot of gifts from my friends who have stopped by to meet her. She especially got a lot of cat toys, but the gift she enjoys the most is a little blankie all her own which a friend made and is now on the end of our bed.
She likes to watch TV with us and has found a little niche where I store things in the TV room. She also found my knitting (see the left-hand corner of the photo below) which was quickly whisked away!!
And as you can see, she makes herself at home on the sofa in our living room!
She likes to be in any room that we are in. We simply adore her and there is every sign that she is happy here as well. One way that I can tell that she is learning to trust us, is that when I talk to her, she rolls over and lets me rub her tummy. She is sleeping by me as I write this email.
Thank you to all of you who took such good care of Molly for the year she was in the shelter. You are all heroes for the quiet work you do taking care of so many kitties that need good homes.
In gratitude, Betty
Another note from Betty came on August 21st:
To the Volunteers of KAS:
I hope that you are not tired of Molly stories, but she is such a joy to us, I want to share all that we are learning from her.
There is not a chair, bed or space in our house that Molly has not explored. We find her in the most unusual spaces like our bathtub, clothes basket, behind the shower curtain, behind the sofa, or deep in our closets if we leave the doors open. She has learned that she is not allowed on the kitchen counters or dining table, but all we have to say is a gentle "No, no" and she gets down.
Thank you to all of you who took such good care of Molly for the year she was in the shelter. You are all heroes for the quiet work you do taking care of so many kitties that need good homes.
In gratitude, Betty
Another note from Betty came on August 21st:
To the Volunteers of KAS:
I hope that you are not tired of Molly stories, but she is such a joy to us, I want to share all that we are learning from her.
There is not a chair, bed or space in our house that Molly has not explored. We find her in the most unusual spaces like our bathtub, clothes basket, behind the shower curtain, behind the sofa, or deep in our closets if we leave the doors open. She has learned that she is not allowed on the kitchen counters or dining table, but all we have to say is a gentle "No, no" and she gets down.
If both of us go out, she gets in the enclosed part of her cat tree, and we find her there when we return.
I have hosted my women's group and my book group in the past couple of weeks and Molly is very sociable.
She greets each person and lets them pet her and then when we are seated, she goes around and rubs against everyone's legs. Thankfully everyone seemed to like cats!
She now rolls over and lets us both rub her tummy, so she has learned to trust us.
Here are the two things that I have never seen another cat do. One, she sits on her bottom and puts her paws up in the air, and she does it when I lift my chin. We have no idea what that means!!
She greets each person and lets them pet her and then when we are seated, she goes around and rubs against everyone's legs. Thankfully everyone seemed to like cats!
She now rolls over and lets us both rub her tummy, so she has learned to trust us.
Here are the two things that I have never seen another cat do. One, she sits on her bottom and puts her paws up in the air, and she does it when I lift my chin. We have no idea what that means!!
From Betty, September 13th:
I am happy to report that Miss Molly is on her first vacation and is having a great time. We are in Maine in a large cabin in the woods with Fisherman Bay not fifty feet from our door. The cabin has big windows and Molly loves to sit on the sofa and look outside. There is an endless array of birds and chipmunks for her to watch.
I am happy to report that Miss Molly is on her first vacation and is having a great time. We are in Maine in a large cabin in the woods with Fisherman Bay not fifty feet from our door. The cabin has big windows and Molly loves to sit on the sofa and look outside. There is an endless array of birds and chipmunks for her to watch.
|
|
My favorite chair is a recliner where I like to sit and read, but the minute I get up to do something else, look who takes over my chair....and of course, I don't make her move. I find another chair! Gary says I spoil her, but he lets her sleep on his feet at night!
Molly is a happy cat. No more hissing or slapping. She lets me hug her and kiss her on the top of her head. She was an angel on the trip over. She cried a bit at first, but after that she looked out the window of the car for a long time and then took a nap. She is going to be a great traveler, which is such a relief, as we now know that we can take her to South Carolina in the spring without traumatizing her..
When we arrived at the cabin she was very curious and was in, over, underneath and on top of everything until she had checked it all out. The place must have met with her approval because she got her whip which she daily carries from room to room, and put it in front of Gary so he would play "bird" with her.
I am not sure what Gary and I talked about before we adopted Molly. :) We adore her and are constantly aware of where she is and what she is doing.
Lovingly,
Betty
When we arrived at the cabin she was very curious and was in, over, underneath and on top of everything until she had checked it all out. The place must have met with her approval because she got her whip which she daily carries from room to room, and put it in front of Gary so he would play "bird" with her.
I am not sure what Gary and I talked about before we adopted Molly. :) We adore her and are constantly aware of where she is and what she is doing.
Lovingly,
Betty