Happy Tails!
Basyl and Finnegan - Adopted in August 2023
Back in February a double-pawed black mama cat called Addie gave birth to 8 kittens and raised the lot with the help of her sister Becky until the babies were ready for foster kindergarten. These two little boys were raised by the Tucker family in Lyndonville. They were a little shy and needed some extra socializing time and gentling. After a few months they graduated as purry lap kitties from their excellent kitty foster school “summa com laude.”
Willie in Hinesburg, Vermont was their lucky adopter.
Back in February a double-pawed black mama cat called Addie gave birth to 8 kittens and raised the lot with the help of her sister Becky until the babies were ready for foster kindergarten. These two little boys were raised by the Tucker family in Lyndonville. They were a little shy and needed some extra socializing time and gentling. After a few months they graduated as purry lap kitties from their excellent kitty foster school “summa com laude.”
Willie in Hinesburg, Vermont was their lucky adopter.
On August 28th Willie wrote:
“Just wanted to give a brief update on the two wonderful cats that have adopted me. Ernest (aka Ernie; formerly Finnegan) is doing great. A bit camera shy so I haven’t been able to get any pictures of him, but he’s definitely loving the new place. He loves playing with his toys (as well as anything else within reach) and also seems to be the dominant of the 2 (so far, all kitty treats have made it to his mouth, even the ones set aside for his brother).
Sir Tyrone Rugen (formerly Basyl) is definitely the adventurous one. He’s also started getting in my lap for necessary skritches and love. As you can see in the pictures, he has a favorite spot and has taken a liking to helping me work…although he isn’t nearly as useful as he thinks he is 😊
The cats are doing great and have warmed up almost immediately. They’re also the hit of my Zoom meetings at work!”
The cats are doing great and have warmed up almost immediately. They’re also the hit of my Zoom meetings at work!”
Bob - Adopted in July 2023
A cat lover in a neighboring town contacted KAS in June about a young stray cat on her property. Initially she didn’t feed him, thinking he was owned and just visiting. But then she noticed that he began to get thin, so she started to feed him and provided an outside shelter. He appeared to be healthy, unneutered, very sweet and affectionate, a nice boy, cuddly, rubbing on her legs and very interested in trying to get into her home, where he promptly cornered her female cat. She named him Bob.
Surrendered to the Shelter, Bob got his full medical work up, was fixed and vaccinated and moved into the “castle room.” The new kid on the block was very easy going with his neighbors, making friends, and enjoying regular meals, energetic play times and cuddles. His happy adopters were Dennis and Dianne in Danville.
On July 28th, adoption counselor Nancy shared an update:
“Dianne describes Bob as a "wild one" with his kitten energy. Bob moves furniture, grabs area rugs with his teeth to move them and races up and down the stairs. Bob is a busy boy and empties his toy box daily. He flips his toys around in the air. Bob also hides under the rugs and runners as a game. Bob enjoys looking out the window while sitting on the back of the toilet, sitting in the bathroom sink, sitting on all of the windowsills, and his favorite toys are Styrofoam balls with yarn and knitted fabric wrapped around the balls. Dianne said that Bob will jump on the bed with them but will not stay for long. Although Bob is not a lap cat, he is very affectionate.
Bob is getting better at NOT door dashing. He now has a large home to run around in and he is curious about the outdoors, but he is getting better at not racing for the door. They are watchful of him, but he is doing really well.
“Dianne describes Bob as a "wild one" with his kitten energy. Bob moves furniture, grabs area rugs with his teeth to move them and races up and down the stairs. Bob is a busy boy and empties his toy box daily. He flips his toys around in the air. Bob also hides under the rugs and runners as a game. Bob enjoys looking out the window while sitting on the back of the toilet, sitting in the bathroom sink, sitting on all of the windowsills, and his favorite toys are Styrofoam balls with yarn and knitted fabric wrapped around the balls. Dianne said that Bob will jump on the bed with them but will not stay for long. Although Bob is not a lap cat, he is very affectionate.
Bob is getting better at NOT door dashing. He now has a large home to run around in and he is curious about the outdoors, but he is getting better at not racing for the door. They are watchful of him, but he is doing really well.
Elliott - Adopted in June 2023
Elliott is a fine, elegant, and very intelligent kitty, 3 years of age, who loved being a cherished part of his family and being the center of attention. When his people surrendered him, because a child became allergic to cats, his whole world fell apart and he was truly devastated.
During the first weeks at the Shelter, he seemed in shock and didn’t want anybody close to him; humans were not to be trusted! But slowly his affectionate nature broke through and soon couldn’t be denied anymore. In the following weeks he kept switching between hostility and friendly advances until he dropped his bad temper altogether. One day he jumped on a volunteer’s lap and shoulder, purring up a storm and being very lovey.
It had taken Elliott 6 weeks to get over his trauma and we anticipated that in the unknown environment of a new home his terrifying experience of being abandoned might catch up again. But thanks to the patience and kindness of his adopters, his adjustment only took 6 days…
Elliott is a fine, elegant, and very intelligent kitty, 3 years of age, who loved being a cherished part of his family and being the center of attention. When his people surrendered him, because a child became allergic to cats, his whole world fell apart and he was truly devastated.
During the first weeks at the Shelter, he seemed in shock and didn’t want anybody close to him; humans were not to be trusted! But slowly his affectionate nature broke through and soon couldn’t be denied anymore. In the following weeks he kept switching between hostility and friendly advances until he dropped his bad temper altogether. One day he jumped on a volunteer’s lap and shoulder, purring up a storm and being very lovey.
It had taken Elliott 6 weeks to get over his trauma and we anticipated that in the unknown environment of a new home his terrifying experience of being abandoned might catch up again. But thanks to the patience and kindness of his adopters, his adjustment only took 6 days…
When Tracey and Eddie came on June 26th to adopt Elliott, we prepared them to expect a rocky start.
It was heartwarming to see Elliott’s immediate affection for Tracey, whom he had never met before. It was love at first sight for him. He walked into his spacious cat carrier without hesitation and went home with his new mom and dad to Boscawen, NH.
On June 21st Tracey wrote:
Thank you so much for spending time with me yesterday and explaining what we should expect from Elliott as he adjusts to another new place.
Elliott did VERY well riding home, and we are doing everything you suggested. We are absolutely giving him space and not petting him unless he acts like he wants to be.
Last night he checked out his new home, enjoyed sitting in the window listening to the birds, played with his new toys, laid on his back near us on the living room floor and seemed so content, and hung out with us until bedtime. He was all lovey but then later, as I was heading to bed, I had to walk by him, and as I did, he hissed and batted at me and bit me, but I was very grateful that you told me he may do that.
He slept under our bed last night, and he's kinda hiding out under there this morning for the most part. We brought his food to him and he's eating it now.
We are definitely giving him space today and will be sure to continue to do so until he seems comfortable. Thank you for letting us know that's what we need to do. I will keep you updated!
It was heartwarming to see Elliott’s immediate affection for Tracey, whom he had never met before. It was love at first sight for him. He walked into his spacious cat carrier without hesitation and went home with his new mom and dad to Boscawen, NH.
On June 21st Tracey wrote:
Thank you so much for spending time with me yesterday and explaining what we should expect from Elliott as he adjusts to another new place.
Elliott did VERY well riding home, and we are doing everything you suggested. We are absolutely giving him space and not petting him unless he acts like he wants to be.
Last night he checked out his new home, enjoyed sitting in the window listening to the birds, played with his new toys, laid on his back near us on the living room floor and seemed so content, and hung out with us until bedtime. He was all lovey but then later, as I was heading to bed, I had to walk by him, and as I did, he hissed and batted at me and bit me, but I was very grateful that you told me he may do that.
He slept under our bed last night, and he's kinda hiding out under there this morning for the most part. We brought his food to him and he's eating it now.
We are definitely giving him space today and will be sure to continue to do so until he seems comfortable. Thank you for letting us know that's what we need to do. I will keep you updated!
On June 24th Tracey wrote:
We are doing everything we can to make him happy and calm and comfortable. He is still hissing, batting at us and biting here and there, even when he initiates walking in and out of our legs. Other times he's perfectly fine and plays with us. He doesn’t want to be petted, picked up or sit on our lap. Very skittish in such a calm home.
He is eating very well.
We are giving him lots of space, yet also talking to him nicely and calmly, and most often he looks very content--rolls on his back, happy. But if we walk past him, yikes. We are concerned he won't come around, but we know he needs time, so we are being very patient for sure and happy to be. He's such a cute lil guy.
On June 26th Tracey wrote:
“What a change in Elliott since Saturday night! He's starting to cuddle and sit on our lap and give kisses. I think he is going to be o.k. after all!”
We are doing everything we can to make him happy and calm and comfortable. He is still hissing, batting at us and biting here and there, even when he initiates walking in and out of our legs. Other times he's perfectly fine and plays with us. He doesn’t want to be petted, picked up or sit on our lap. Very skittish in such a calm home.
He is eating very well.
We are giving him lots of space, yet also talking to him nicely and calmly, and most often he looks very content--rolls on his back, happy. But if we walk past him, yikes. We are concerned he won't come around, but we know he needs time, so we are being very patient for sure and happy to be. He's such a cute lil guy.
On June 26th Tracey wrote:
“What a change in Elliott since Saturday night! He's starting to cuddle and sit on our lap and give kisses. I think he is going to be o.k. after all!”
Poppy - Adopted in May 2023
Poppy is 9-year-old lovely black kitty - with a complicated history…
When she first came to the Shelter two years ago, she had been handed around in her family several times. She didn’t feel safe with the family dogs, and nobody quite wanted her. She learned to lash out and was treated with impatience.
After she was surrendered, Poppy didn’t show any aggression in her foster home. She was calm and sweet. But when she was adopted by a very kind lady Poppy seemed to relive her past and started lashing out at her person’s ankles when she walked by for no apparent reason. The lady was very sad that she couldn’t keep Poppy and brought her back to the Shelter.
For several months Poppy served as the KAS office cat and became very popular with the volunteers. She never scratched anybody and seemed peaceful and content.
Poppy is 9-year-old lovely black kitty - with a complicated history…
When she first came to the Shelter two years ago, she had been handed around in her family several times. She didn’t feel safe with the family dogs, and nobody quite wanted her. She learned to lash out and was treated with impatience.
After she was surrendered, Poppy didn’t show any aggression in her foster home. She was calm and sweet. But when she was adopted by a very kind lady Poppy seemed to relive her past and started lashing out at her person’s ankles when she walked by for no apparent reason. The lady was very sad that she couldn’t keep Poppy and brought her back to the Shelter.
For several months Poppy served as the KAS office cat and became very popular with the volunteers. She never scratched anybody and seemed peaceful and content.
In May, KAS volunteer Fran from Lyndonville adopted her. Fran had worked with difficult cats before and was committed to give Poppy a safe and loving home.
After a short time, Poppy started her old pattern of “stalking and attacking ankles” as if the safety and comfort of a true home triggered memories of her past and made her relive it all over again. But Fran is working on calming Poppy and finding ways to release her pent-up energies and trauma.
On June 8th Fran sent an update:
“Poppy loves looking out the windows and chattering at the birds - there are lots of them around my yard. On the warm days, I open the windows and she gets her sunbath. She looks great and her coat is beautiful.
After a short time, Poppy started her old pattern of “stalking and attacking ankles” as if the safety and comfort of a true home triggered memories of her past and made her relive it all over again. But Fran is working on calming Poppy and finding ways to release her pent-up energies and trauma.
On June 8th Fran sent an update:
“Poppy loves looking out the windows and chattering at the birds - there are lots of them around my yard. On the warm days, I open the windows and she gets her sunbath. She looks great and her coat is beautiful.
She has a little bed on my bed where she quietly spends about half the night - I'm not sure what she likes to do during the other half of the night!
Our new routine is that at about 6 am, she gets up first and has the zoomies and plays with toys by herself, until I get up at 7am. When I get up, I'm working on her "stalking/attack" behaviors - starting out by throwing some catnip toys for her to chase (instead of my feet), and some feather-wand play. Poppy now expects this! Then she settles a bit and eats breakfast.
She is eating very well.
I don't approach her - I let her come to me. She does come to me several times during the day for petting...usually while I'm sitting. She has come on my lap a couple of times but didn't stay long. She seems content while I'm at work and has her big nap in the afternoon.
We keep working on her behavior. It has decreased quite a bit but is not gone.
I do see progress when she comes charging out from under the bed and does NOT attack my feet...just runs by....phew.....baby steps I guess.”
Fran, you are our hero!
Our new routine is that at about 6 am, she gets up first and has the zoomies and plays with toys by herself, until I get up at 7am. When I get up, I'm working on her "stalking/attack" behaviors - starting out by throwing some catnip toys for her to chase (instead of my feet), and some feather-wand play. Poppy now expects this! Then she settles a bit and eats breakfast.
She is eating very well.
I don't approach her - I let her come to me. She does come to me several times during the day for petting...usually while I'm sitting. She has come on my lap a couple of times but didn't stay long. She seems content while I'm at work and has her big nap in the afternoon.
We keep working on her behavior. It has decreased quite a bit but is not gone.
I do see progress when she comes charging out from under the bed and does NOT attack my feet...just runs by....phew.....baby steps I guess.”
Fran, you are our hero!
Herbie - Adopted in April 2023
Herbie’s owners were at their wits end when they brought him to the animal hospital in Ryegate with yet another serious wound from a fight with a neighboring pet. They couldn’t afford his ongoing emergency care and hoped to surrender him.
Dr. Jill took this handsome 5-year-old boy into her care. She patched him up and contacted KAS, who gladly took him in.
At the Shelter, Herbie proved to be super friendly and playful. He was a socialite and a real gentleman cat with his human caretakers, wanting to share his love and constantly asking for playtime. He showed a desire of playing “Cat the Ripper” with his neighbors and therefore had to stay separate in his own room.
It was clear that Herbie needed to be the only cat in a fun-loving household where he could happily roam indoors. His people would have to meet his exuberance with equal playfulness.
Miranda from Lyndonville seemed the perfect match of youthful energy for Mr. Active Boy. She took him home on April 4th.
On May 4th Miranda wrote:
“Herbie is doing wonderfully and is an amazing furry addition to my little tribe. We adore him!
He has transformed over the past month. He was very verbal when we met, and he has just started talking more to me. I love him to death but if I am not giving him his desired attention whatever I'm doing becomes the target lol.
He is basically a dog in most of his antics. I jokingly said to him while giving him a treat to sit and he actually did. We have been working on a few treat-prompted tricks including sitting, standing, and spinning, along with some harness exposure, all of which he is taking in stride.
On May 4th Miranda wrote:
“Herbie is doing wonderfully and is an amazing furry addition to my little tribe. We adore him!
He has transformed over the past month. He was very verbal when we met, and he has just started talking more to me. I love him to death but if I am not giving him his desired attention whatever I'm doing becomes the target lol.
He is basically a dog in most of his antics. I jokingly said to him while giving him a treat to sit and he actually did. We have been working on a few treat-prompted tricks including sitting, standing, and spinning, along with some harness exposure, all of which he is taking in stride.
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He loves everything. He's been amazing with my girlfriend’s 9-year-old and adores to play with anyone any time. We already have a small, destroyed toy pile. He's a total love and is always sleeping next to me. It started with pillow stealing but quickly moved to sleeping in my arms most days. I honestly don't think I could have found a better cat for me.”
Puck - Adopted in March 2023
Little Puck showed up on a porch in a neighboring town during the worst cold spell in February. He was rescued and soon enjoying warmth and care at Kingdom Animal Shelter while recovering from a bad respiratory infection.
Puck was hungry like a wolf, sneezing and snuffling, but so happy to be alive and with friends. He was adorable and he charmed everybody with his beautiful affectionate spirit.
Within a month Puck found a new home with Hadley and Wally in Barton. He joined kitten BB, who was just about his own age, and a young dog, Atlas.
Their adoption counselor Nancy Rivet reported:
Puck stayed in a safe room for about 2 days while the family introduced him to BB slowly. The kittens bonded very soon. After a couple of days, they were the best of friends and wanted to play non-stop. The family was careful to not let them overdo it.
BB and Puck are now inseparable. They particularly love the couch, lounging in the sun. Puck also adores Atlas, the dog. And although Atlas is not a cuddler, he allows some affectionate advances from Puck, who is irresistible.
Puck loves to play with just about anything and he particularly likes to carry things around in his mouth. He goes down to the basement, fetches pieces of bark and brings them upstairs. He and BB play soccer with anything on the floor.
Hadley and Wally have a woven laundry basket in which the kittens play hide and seek and jump out at each other.
Puck is eating very well and is learning to regulate himself and not overeat.
Hadley states that Puck is great, very sweet, a cuddle bug and loves to be carried around. They feel so lucky that they were able to adopt him.
“He is a blast and a great guy to have around the house!”
Little Puck showed up on a porch in a neighboring town during the worst cold spell in February. He was rescued and soon enjoying warmth and care at Kingdom Animal Shelter while recovering from a bad respiratory infection.
Puck was hungry like a wolf, sneezing and snuffling, but so happy to be alive and with friends. He was adorable and he charmed everybody with his beautiful affectionate spirit.
Within a month Puck found a new home with Hadley and Wally in Barton. He joined kitten BB, who was just about his own age, and a young dog, Atlas.
Their adoption counselor Nancy Rivet reported:
Puck stayed in a safe room for about 2 days while the family introduced him to BB slowly. The kittens bonded very soon. After a couple of days, they were the best of friends and wanted to play non-stop. The family was careful to not let them overdo it.
BB and Puck are now inseparable. They particularly love the couch, lounging in the sun. Puck also adores Atlas, the dog. And although Atlas is not a cuddler, he allows some affectionate advances from Puck, who is irresistible.
Puck loves to play with just about anything and he particularly likes to carry things around in his mouth. He goes down to the basement, fetches pieces of bark and brings them upstairs. He and BB play soccer with anything on the floor.
Hadley and Wally have a woven laundry basket in which the kittens play hide and seek and jump out at each other.
Puck is eating very well and is learning to regulate himself and not overeat.
Hadley states that Puck is great, very sweet, a cuddle bug and loves to be carried around. They feel so lucky that they were able to adopt him.
“He is a blast and a great guy to have around the house!”
Simon - Adopted in January 2023
In our January Newsletter we wrote about Simon as our first adopted cat in the year 2023. Here is an update on this beautiful boy in our list of January adoptions. Simon has been part of his new family for a month. Kendra, James and their two young children absolutely adore him.
On January 29th Kendra wrote:
"We are so in love with Simon and take pictures all the time… My camera roll is now more Simon than my children. He is feeling very comfortable, and he has the run of the house. He has discovered the spiral staircase, and often lounges on the stairs there, or on the master bed upstairs, which is quite a sun trap. I think his favorite spot, which I don’t actually have a picture of, is lounging in his cat bed in front of the woodstove. What a life! My son delights in how playful he is and loves to tempt him with all sorts of kitty toys. He brings so much joy into our lives! I just can’t believe I went so long without a cat in my life. We are so grateful to you all for connecting us with him."
In our January Newsletter we wrote about Simon as our first adopted cat in the year 2023. Here is an update on this beautiful boy in our list of January adoptions. Simon has been part of his new family for a month. Kendra, James and their two young children absolutely adore him.
On January 29th Kendra wrote:
"We are so in love with Simon and take pictures all the time… My camera roll is now more Simon than my children. He is feeling very comfortable, and he has the run of the house. He has discovered the spiral staircase, and often lounges on the stairs there, or on the master bed upstairs, which is quite a sun trap. I think his favorite spot, which I don’t actually have a picture of, is lounging in his cat bed in front of the woodstove. What a life! My son delights in how playful he is and loves to tempt him with all sorts of kitty toys. He brings so much joy into our lives! I just can’t believe I went so long without a cat in my life. We are so grateful to you all for connecting us with him."
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Maisy and Margy - Adopted in December2022
These tinies were rescued from a barn in a neighboring town where sickly kittens are picked up regularly and brought to KAS, due to a neglected barn cat population.
The sibling went into foster care with volunteer Julie who has a knack with very young kittens. Foster mom Julie has saved many wee ones from certain death, she is simply amazing! Together with her kids, dogs and her own cats she socializes her foster kittens to become wonderful family pets.
Maisy was in very poor shape but with Julie’s loving attention both babies thrived.
Maizy and Margy found a perfect home with Devon and her three children in Danville in the end of December.
On January 2nd Devon wrote:
“The girls are doing beautifully. We just love them. Maisy was a smidge shy at first but as of today is full of herself and enjoying her new home. Margy, who we have renamed Mimzie, settled in almost immediately and is also doing great. Everyone here loves them!”
These tinies were rescued from a barn in a neighboring town where sickly kittens are picked up regularly and brought to KAS, due to a neglected barn cat population.
The sibling went into foster care with volunteer Julie who has a knack with very young kittens. Foster mom Julie has saved many wee ones from certain death, she is simply amazing! Together with her kids, dogs and her own cats she socializes her foster kittens to become wonderful family pets.
Maisy was in very poor shape but with Julie’s loving attention both babies thrived.
Maizy and Margy found a perfect home with Devon and her three children in Danville in the end of December.
On January 2nd Devon wrote:
“The girls are doing beautifully. We just love them. Maisy was a smidge shy at first but as of today is full of herself and enjoying her new home. Margy, who we have renamed Mimzie, settled in almost immediately and is also doing great. Everyone here loves them!”
Georgie - Adopted in November 2022
Little Georgie was a special gift from nature and one of a kind!
When he and his siblings were found under a porch in Cabot, little did we know that he came with an extra big portion of kitten love and a totally fearless attitude to life. Had he ventured out before he was rescued, he would have walked up to Coyotes and Racoons wanting to make friends. And there is a tiny chance that he would have disarmed them with his charm as much as his humans...
Foster mom Deanna, who runs a dog grooming center, soon discovered that Georgie was different than other kittens.
She thought that Georgie was amazing and odd, a bit like Lenny in Mice and Men: "He is super affectionate and needy, no fear, never wants to be alone. He is a lot of cat…. It will definitely take a special person to deal with his personality. He gets into EVERYTHING. We have to crate him when we eat as he tries to dive into your dish! It’s not like he is hungry, just nosy!"
She also discovered that Georgie loved dogs and couldn't get enough from playing with them.
Deanna seriously considered adopting Georgie, but his advances were overwhelming to her resident cats. He just didn't know social boundaries...
Deanna's assistant Mila was eager to find out if this amiable boy would fit in with her own pet family. Her sweet Pitbull Gema and her cat Twix would have to agree to the new housemate, so Mila took Georgie home for a trial.
On November 4th Mila wrote: "Georgie fits in so well here. He and my dog Gema are two peas in a pod! She is so gentle with him and loves to groom him all the time. My cat Twix is also starting to love the little guy! He’s won all of us over.
I tried putting him back in his foster room after our 'trial', not knowing what the outcome of my application would be. But he cried at the door until I went back in and picked him up. He’s such a love, and I would absolutely love to have him but also understand that there is a process that you must go through, when finding homes for these little guys. Deanna called mine his “perfect home” the other day and that really pulled at my heart strings."
Mila was soon approved as Georgie's new mom and took him home for good.
On November 22nd Mila wrote: "Georgie is so very happy, as are my other fur babies and I.
He completes my home and I can’t imagine life without him now!"
Little Georgie was a special gift from nature and one of a kind!
When he and his siblings were found under a porch in Cabot, little did we know that he came with an extra big portion of kitten love and a totally fearless attitude to life. Had he ventured out before he was rescued, he would have walked up to Coyotes and Racoons wanting to make friends. And there is a tiny chance that he would have disarmed them with his charm as much as his humans...
Foster mom Deanna, who runs a dog grooming center, soon discovered that Georgie was different than other kittens.
She thought that Georgie was amazing and odd, a bit like Lenny in Mice and Men: "He is super affectionate and needy, no fear, never wants to be alone. He is a lot of cat…. It will definitely take a special person to deal with his personality. He gets into EVERYTHING. We have to crate him when we eat as he tries to dive into your dish! It’s not like he is hungry, just nosy!"
She also discovered that Georgie loved dogs and couldn't get enough from playing with them.
Deanna seriously considered adopting Georgie, but his advances were overwhelming to her resident cats. He just didn't know social boundaries...
Deanna's assistant Mila was eager to find out if this amiable boy would fit in with her own pet family. Her sweet Pitbull Gema and her cat Twix would have to agree to the new housemate, so Mila took Georgie home for a trial.
On November 4th Mila wrote: "Georgie fits in so well here. He and my dog Gema are two peas in a pod! She is so gentle with him and loves to groom him all the time. My cat Twix is also starting to love the little guy! He’s won all of us over.
I tried putting him back in his foster room after our 'trial', not knowing what the outcome of my application would be. But he cried at the door until I went back in and picked him up. He’s such a love, and I would absolutely love to have him but also understand that there is a process that you must go through, when finding homes for these little guys. Deanna called mine his “perfect home” the other day and that really pulled at my heart strings."
Mila was soon approved as Georgie's new mom and took him home for good.
On November 22nd Mila wrote: "Georgie is so very happy, as are my other fur babies and I.
He completes my home and I can’t imagine life without him now!"
Geneva - Adopted in November 2022
Geneva was just skin and bones and eyes when she was found close to starvation on the Rec field in St.Johnsbury on a hot summer day. Although she looked pitiful, her spirit was unbroken and cheerful. With a little nursing she became a bundle of joy who was relishing life in its fullest. And the little gooseling turned into a beauty, inside and out.
She would cuddle and play with everyone and be the first to greet you at the door like a puppy! In fact, she was super happy to meet dogs when she became a foster kitten at Deanna's pet grooming center. She tried to rub up against the visiting pups all the time.
Renee and David from St.Johnsbury were looking for exactly such a kitty to take home and love.
Their two-year-old Golden Retriever Ruby adored cats as well and was longing for a feline friend to snuggle and play with. Geneva happily moved in with her new family the week before Thanksgiving.
Renee wrote:
"We are doing fantastic here! Geneva is a joy to have around. She fit right in from the very first night and loves everyone and especially her dog sister, Ruby. They are best of friends and are nearly inseparable!"
"We had a very quiet Thanksgiving at home with just Ruby and Geneva who have bonded tremendously. They play the whole length of the house on a daily basis. They tire one another out too! Then, Geneva grabs a cat nap in the sunny living room window while Ruby curls up as close as she can. "
"I've told my family and friends that it was a "match made in heaven!" We are ALL happy about our decision.
Happy holidays to you and everyone at the shelter and beyond!"
Reneé, David, Ruby and Geneva
Geneva was just skin and bones and eyes when she was found close to starvation on the Rec field in St.Johnsbury on a hot summer day. Although she looked pitiful, her spirit was unbroken and cheerful. With a little nursing she became a bundle of joy who was relishing life in its fullest. And the little gooseling turned into a beauty, inside and out.
She would cuddle and play with everyone and be the first to greet you at the door like a puppy! In fact, she was super happy to meet dogs when she became a foster kitten at Deanna's pet grooming center. She tried to rub up against the visiting pups all the time.
Renee and David from St.Johnsbury were looking for exactly such a kitty to take home and love.
Their two-year-old Golden Retriever Ruby adored cats as well and was longing for a feline friend to snuggle and play with. Geneva happily moved in with her new family the week before Thanksgiving.
Renee wrote:
"We are doing fantastic here! Geneva is a joy to have around. She fit right in from the very first night and loves everyone and especially her dog sister, Ruby. They are best of friends and are nearly inseparable!"
"We had a very quiet Thanksgiving at home with just Ruby and Geneva who have bonded tremendously. They play the whole length of the house on a daily basis. They tire one another out too! Then, Geneva grabs a cat nap in the sunny living room window while Ruby curls up as close as she can. "
"I've told my family and friends that it was a "match made in heaven!" We are ALL happy about our decision.
Happy holidays to you and everyone at the shelter and beyond!"
Reneé, David, Ruby and Geneva
Nyx - Adopted in October 2022
In early summer a very pretty young calico cat was discovered in a garage of an elderly person. Nobody seemed to miss her and she soon found a foster home with Michelle in Cabot, who named her Nyx.
Nyx was such a sweet-natured and lovable kitty. She pulled on Michelle's heart strings right from the start. Shy little Nyx did want to make friends with Michelle's two- and four-legged family. She was welcomed by the giant dogs and humans of the household but not so much by the resident cats who had the last say.
Therefore, Nyx had to stay in Michelle's basement for the summer where she made herself quite comfortable. A couch was moved there so that Michelle could spend quality time with her foster kitty.
Usually, summer is a season when adoption rates are low. Few people want to invite a new furry family member to their home while being out and about or traveling.
As time went by Michelle became secretly worried that Nyx might actually find a new place other than hers. Early in October a potential adopter showed up, but decided on a different cat.
Afterwards Michelle wrote: "I was really sad when I thought Nyx might be adopted out. She really is a great cat and she is well on her way to winning everyone over here. She is patient and persistent all at once.
Michelle moved quickly then to make Nyx her own and made another attempt to integrate her fully into the household. Fortunately, by this time the senior cats had calmed down about the gentle intruder and everybody welcomed Nyx into the home to stay forever.
On October 17th Michelle wrote:
"Nyx has already won all cats and dogs over- she is just a real calm and patient girl.
I guess I am not great at fostering...."
Way to go, Michelle!
We love our "foster failures" 😻
In early summer a very pretty young calico cat was discovered in a garage of an elderly person. Nobody seemed to miss her and she soon found a foster home with Michelle in Cabot, who named her Nyx.
Nyx was such a sweet-natured and lovable kitty. She pulled on Michelle's heart strings right from the start. Shy little Nyx did want to make friends with Michelle's two- and four-legged family. She was welcomed by the giant dogs and humans of the household but not so much by the resident cats who had the last say.
Therefore, Nyx had to stay in Michelle's basement for the summer where she made herself quite comfortable. A couch was moved there so that Michelle could spend quality time with her foster kitty.
Usually, summer is a season when adoption rates are low. Few people want to invite a new furry family member to their home while being out and about or traveling.
As time went by Michelle became secretly worried that Nyx might actually find a new place other than hers. Early in October a potential adopter showed up, but decided on a different cat.
Afterwards Michelle wrote: "I was really sad when I thought Nyx might be adopted out. She really is a great cat and she is well on her way to winning everyone over here. She is patient and persistent all at once.
Michelle moved quickly then to make Nyx her own and made another attempt to integrate her fully into the household. Fortunately, by this time the senior cats had calmed down about the gentle intruder and everybody welcomed Nyx into the home to stay forever.
On October 17th Michelle wrote:
"Nyx has already won all cats and dogs over- she is just a real calm and patient girl.
I guess I am not great at fostering...."
Way to go, Michelle!
We love our "foster failures" 😻
Tyler - Adopted in September 2022
Tyler just melts your heart. He is a sweet, somewhat shy, caramel tabby, a four year old stray, who was living on his own down on Bay St. in St. Johnsbury. He had all sorts of wounds, is blind in one eye, is FIV+, had some strange parasitic worms and bacteria unusual for a cat. One bacteria had caused some kidney damage.. The building he was living in was slated to be torn down. So a good Samaritan who had been tending to Tyler trapped him, and brought him to us. We are forever grateful.
Tyler just melts your heart. He is a sweet, somewhat shy, caramel tabby, a four year old stray, who was living on his own down on Bay St. in St. Johnsbury. He had all sorts of wounds, is blind in one eye, is FIV+, had some strange parasitic worms and bacteria unusual for a cat. One bacteria had caused some kidney damage.. The building he was living in was slated to be torn down. So a good Samaritan who had been tending to Tyler trapped him, and brought him to us. We are forever grateful.
This sweet boy has now found his forever home. Here is what Jo of Lyndonville writes:
"'Everything that you need will happen at the right time and on time.' I live by the saying...and Tyler is proof. After losing my cat last December, I was just beside myself. At the end of August, I started to look for a cat. I went on the Kingdom Animal Shelter website, and saw Tyler and fell in love with him. Helen explained that Tyler had had a hard life on the streets of St. Johnsbury. He had some health issues that would need attention. I went to meet him shortly after talking with Helen. He was sweet and mellow, a perfect match for him and me, I thought. He is now at home with me and we couldn't be happier. Thank you everyone for your support in getting him."
And we could not be happier for Jo and Tyler. It was meant to be.
"'Everything that you need will happen at the right time and on time.' I live by the saying...and Tyler is proof. After losing my cat last December, I was just beside myself. At the end of August, I started to look for a cat. I went on the Kingdom Animal Shelter website, and saw Tyler and fell in love with him. Helen explained that Tyler had had a hard life on the streets of St. Johnsbury. He had some health issues that would need attention. I went to meet him shortly after talking with Helen. He was sweet and mellow, a perfect match for him and me, I thought. He is now at home with me and we couldn't be happier. Thank you everyone for your support in getting him."
And we could not be happier for Jo and Tyler. It was meant to be.
Flynn - Adopted in August 2022
Mr. Flynn, as he is now known, is a wonderfully gentle, sweet tabby boy who was surrendered as a stray on July 19 to Kingdom Animal Shelter. He was visited by Sandy at the Shelter and she immediately fell totally in love with him. He went home on August 24.
Here is what Sandy writes of this perfect addition to their family:
"We adopted little Mr. Flynn from the Kingdom Animal Shelter on 8/24/2022. I first met him on the website for the shelter. He immediately tugged at my heart. I made an appointment to meet him and complete the adoption application!
When I visited the shelter, I was so impressed with the facility and staff. The care of all resident cats was exceptional. Every cat felt loved and cared for. When I met Mr. Flynn in person, I knew I had to take him home to his forever family.
He has been here about two weeks and fits right in! He loves to be with people following me around as I do my household activities, sits in my lap when I am reading or rug hooking (which sometimes makes it very difficult to focus on anything other than the cat).
We have a two-year-old Golden Retriever, Ruby, who loves cats. Mr. Flynn is not so sure. He doesn’t mind being near her, just isn’t ready to play yet!
He is a wonderful addition to our family."
Mr. Flynn, as he is now known, is a wonderfully gentle, sweet tabby boy who was surrendered as a stray on July 19 to Kingdom Animal Shelter. He was visited by Sandy at the Shelter and she immediately fell totally in love with him. He went home on August 24.
Here is what Sandy writes of this perfect addition to their family:
"We adopted little Mr. Flynn from the Kingdom Animal Shelter on 8/24/2022. I first met him on the website for the shelter. He immediately tugged at my heart. I made an appointment to meet him and complete the adoption application!
When I visited the shelter, I was so impressed with the facility and staff. The care of all resident cats was exceptional. Every cat felt loved and cared for. When I met Mr. Flynn in person, I knew I had to take him home to his forever family.
He has been here about two weeks and fits right in! He loves to be with people following me around as I do my household activities, sits in my lap when I am reading or rug hooking (which sometimes makes it very difficult to focus on anything other than the cat).
We have a two-year-old Golden Retriever, Ruby, who loves cats. Mr. Flynn is not so sure. He doesn’t mind being near her, just isn’t ready to play yet!
He is a wonderful addition to our family."