May 2026 Adoptions
Written by Julia Persch, Board of Directors
Stella
During most of the winter, a young, stray kitty had been hanging around the house of shelter volunteer Kathy and was finally trapped by her in the beginning of April to be brought to the Shelter. A shelter volunteer wrote enthusiastically after meeting the newcomer: “What a love! Sweet coo and quivering tail in excitement to be petted. She spent the entire time rolling back and forth on her back trying to get attention. Very gentle and sweet.”
Stella only spent a few weeks at the Shelter until she was adopted on May 2nd.
On May 19th adoption counselor Nancy wrote:
“Stella, who is now called Bella, was adopted by Mark and Karen, a retired couple from Newport who have a very spacious and beautiful home with a sunroom. I have spoken and emailed with the adopters a few times. When Stella had been home for 24 hours, Karen reported that she was eating, drinking and using the litter box appropriately. Stella enjoyed being brushed and was affectionate but not yet sitting in anyone’s lap; she liked sitting by Karen’s feet. Stella was active and playful, especially in the afternoons and evenings.
After two weeks, Karen said that Stella was eating well and jumping up on Karen’s lap on her own. She loved being combed. She was a bit fearful of noises and would run and hide under the couch. But overall, things were going well!”
During most of the winter, a young, stray kitty had been hanging around the house of shelter volunteer Kathy and was finally trapped by her in the beginning of April to be brought to the Shelter. A shelter volunteer wrote enthusiastically after meeting the newcomer: “What a love! Sweet coo and quivering tail in excitement to be petted. She spent the entire time rolling back and forth on her back trying to get attention. Very gentle and sweet.”
Stella only spent a few weeks at the Shelter until she was adopted on May 2nd.
On May 19th adoption counselor Nancy wrote:
“Stella, who is now called Bella, was adopted by Mark and Karen, a retired couple from Newport who have a very spacious and beautiful home with a sunroom. I have spoken and emailed with the adopters a few times. When Stella had been home for 24 hours, Karen reported that she was eating, drinking and using the litter box appropriately. Stella enjoyed being brushed and was affectionate but not yet sitting in anyone’s lap; she liked sitting by Karen’s feet. Stella was active and playful, especially in the afternoons and evenings.
After two weeks, Karen said that Stella was eating well and jumping up on Karen’s lap on her own. She loved being combed. She was a bit fearful of noises and would run and hide under the couch. But overall, things were going well!”
Cali and Freya
In the first chills of November, two unrelated, female, motherless baby kittens were rescued in two neighboring towns. Initially, Freya and Cali went to separate foster homes. But since they were about the same age, we later introduced them to each other and they became good friends at the shelter, although those two couldn’t have been more different from each other!
Freya was a beauty with her long grey coat. Her foster mom soon noticed that Freya was deaf and that she had some mobility issues, being a little wobbly on her legs and easily tired. Occasionally she would lose her balance during play. But her condition didn’t worsen over time, and the little girl found her ways in coping with her lack of jumping strength by becoming great at pull-ups. She became brave and independent when it came to discovering new things, but she also loved calm, gentle affection and a good lap to curl up in during some of her many daily naps. In fact, she became the queen of naps and took this roll very seriously.
In the first chills of November, two unrelated, female, motherless baby kittens were rescued in two neighboring towns. Initially, Freya and Cali went to separate foster homes. But since they were about the same age, we later introduced them to each other and they became good friends at the shelter, although those two couldn’t have been more different from each other!
Freya was a beauty with her long grey coat. Her foster mom soon noticed that Freya was deaf and that she had some mobility issues, being a little wobbly on her legs and easily tired. Occasionally she would lose her balance during play. But her condition didn’t worsen over time, and the little girl found her ways in coping with her lack of jumping strength by becoming great at pull-ups. She became brave and independent when it came to discovering new things, but she also loved calm, gentle affection and a good lap to curl up in during some of her many daily naps. In fact, she became the queen of naps and took this roll very seriously.
Little black Cali on the other hand was a bundle of energy, adventurous at heart and would play at any time of day. She would chase her favorite wand toys until one’s arms got tired. Cali loved to perch on ashoulder, purring softly into one’s ear. She was a sweet little girl and full of beans.
A young family visited the kittens at the Shelter in May. Cali had a blast playing with the three children. Freya, who held back in her gentle way, tugged on everybody’s heart strings. The parents understood that they would have to watch out for Cali not dashing outdoors, and that Freya needed gentle handling and quiet nap times.
The kittens were adopted and went to their new home in St. Johnsbury on May 14th
On May 20th adoption counselor Rod sent an update to the shelter volunteers. Both kittens were doing well and settling right in. Cali wasn’t seeking doors in her spacious home like she had done at theshelter where she had been more confined. The children were really enjoying playing with Cali. Freya had her sanctuary in mom’s closet but was coming out to explore more and more. They called them "our two beautiful babes."
The adopters wrote: “We are pleasantly surprised on how well we are all doing with the transition. We are also really happy that Cali was jetting for the door to start with, but just after a couple of days she stopped and has been content to explore the house instead. The kitties are adjusting better than we could have ever hoped! We love our kitties! Thank you so much!”
On June 19th Rod reported that Freya and Cali had become a big part of their family. The adopters said that they were settled in and doing well. The kids were now starting to help with the feeding of them.
The kittens were adopted and went to their new home in St. Johnsbury on May 14th
On May 20th adoption counselor Rod sent an update to the shelter volunteers. Both kittens were doing well and settling right in. Cali wasn’t seeking doors in her spacious home like she had done at theshelter where she had been more confined. The children were really enjoying playing with Cali. Freya had her sanctuary in mom’s closet but was coming out to explore more and more. They called them "our two beautiful babes."
The adopters wrote: “We are pleasantly surprised on how well we are all doing with the transition. We are also really happy that Cali was jetting for the door to start with, but just after a couple of days she stopped and has been content to explore the house instead. The kitties are adjusting better than we could have ever hoped! We love our kitties! Thank you so much!”
On June 19th Rod reported that Freya and Cali had become a big part of their family. The adopters said that they were settled in and doing well. The kids were now starting to help with the feeding of them.