November 2024 Adoptions
Written by Julia Persch
Smokey
Smokey, a handsome Russian Blue, is a wonderful senior cat, and a social gentleman. For many years he had lived on a farm where life became overwhelming for him. Other house cats, ferals, barking dogs and wild beings around the property made him uneasy. The stress caused him to have stomachaches and ear infections, and he increasingly showed his unhappiness. His owner finally realized that Smokey wanted a different home and surrendered him to the Shelter in April 2024.
For his golden years Smokey dreamed of a quiet, sunny windowsill to lounge on, a nice, heated napping place in winter and interesting spaces to explore in a house, without other pets to cope with. But his greatest joy in life would be long, sweet cuddles with his own humans, who would spend undivided time with him…
Smokey, a handsome Russian Blue, is a wonderful senior cat, and a social gentleman. For many years he had lived on a farm where life became overwhelming for him. Other house cats, ferals, barking dogs and wild beings around the property made him uneasy. The stress caused him to have stomachaches and ear infections, and he increasingly showed his unhappiness. His owner finally realized that Smokey wanted a different home and surrendered him to the Shelter in April 2024.
For his golden years Smokey dreamed of a quiet, sunny windowsill to lounge on, a nice, heated napping place in winter and interesting spaces to explore in a house, without other pets to cope with. But his greatest joy in life would be long, sweet cuddles with his own humans, who would spend undivided time with him…
Smokey’s dream came true on November 6th when he was adopted by Sharon and Dwight from Danville, a retired couple, who are great cat lovers.
On November 19th Sharon wrote:
“Smokey is awesome, and he is settling in well. He has investigated most of the corners in the house. Right now, he is sitting on Dwight's side of the couch after eating his breakfast. He loves the scratch boxes that Dwight has ordered and this morning he pulled out a monkey toy that was lying neglected on a shelf. 🙂
We like this guy! I'm glad he is a family member and we're looking forward to learning more about his sweet nature. He is a love!”
On November 19th Sharon wrote:
“Smokey is awesome, and he is settling in well. He has investigated most of the corners in the house. Right now, he is sitting on Dwight's side of the couch after eating his breakfast. He loves the scratch boxes that Dwight has ordered and this morning he pulled out a monkey toy that was lying neglected on a shelf. 🙂
We like this guy! I'm glad he is a family member and we're looking forward to learning more about his sweet nature. He is a love!”
On December 1st Dwight and Sharon reported that Smokey is doing fantastic. He is wonderful, affectionate, a joy, so loving and best friend to both of them. He has explored every spot in his new home on all 3 floors. Smokey is eating like a trooper and has been perfect in using his litter box. His favorite toys are a mouse on a string and his new scratchers. He sleeps with them every night. The only issue is that Smokey would like to play in the early morning hours (4am!) and they would prefer he slept in a bit later… They feel that Smokey is their best buddy, and Dwight stated cheerfully: "We got a good one!"
Pumpkin Spice
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Pudding Pie
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Pudding & Pumpkin
Pudding Pie and her brother Pumpkin Spice came from a large family of mother cats and kittens who were rescued by Shelter volunteer X-tine. All of X-tines foster babies turned out to be little superstars.
Pudding and Pumpkin spent their kindergarten time with foster mom Tori who reported that they were cuteness overload with their loud purring and affectionate personalities:
“Pumpkin is the calmer and less mischievous of the pair, but don't let that fool you. He loves to play and will never turn down a game with his sister. Whether it's racing up a cat tower, playing with spring toys, or feather dancers he provides tons of fun and entertainment to any home. He is very person oriented and often will follow his human around the house meowing until he is picked up and carried around like the baby he is. Sister Pudding is the brave and bold leader of the two. She loves to play with her brother and explore. Give her a cat tunnel and a few toy springs and she will be set for hours to play. This little love bug is less talkative than her brother but will melt your heart with her adorable slow blinks and loud purr. Both love nothing more than to curl up and take a nap on their humans.”
Pudding Pie and her brother Pumpkin Spice came from a large family of mother cats and kittens who were rescued by Shelter volunteer X-tine. All of X-tines foster babies turned out to be little superstars.
Pudding and Pumpkin spent their kindergarten time with foster mom Tori who reported that they were cuteness overload with their loud purring and affectionate personalities:
“Pumpkin is the calmer and less mischievous of the pair, but don't let that fool you. He loves to play and will never turn down a game with his sister. Whether it's racing up a cat tower, playing with spring toys, or feather dancers he provides tons of fun and entertainment to any home. He is very person oriented and often will follow his human around the house meowing until he is picked up and carried around like the baby he is. Sister Pudding is the brave and bold leader of the two. She loves to play with her brother and explore. Give her a cat tunnel and a few toy springs and she will be set for hours to play. This little love bug is less talkative than her brother but will melt your heart with her adorable slow blinks and loud purr. Both love nothing more than to curl up and take a nap on their humans.”
Kristy and Gordon wrote to the adoption team that they had been searching for a while for a bonded pair of younger cats. Their ideal was to find an orange and gray tiger. They couldn’t believe when they saw Pumpkin Spice and Pudding Pie on the website. They were exactly what they had been looking for! It had taken them a few years to feel ready to open their hearts up to another pet after they lost their 14-year-old lab/pit. Kristy had grown up with a gray tiger cat who was with her for 18 years. She said that their pets meant the world to them.
Pumpkin and Pudding went home with Kristy and Gordon on November 9th. Kristy sent regular updates on how the kittens were doing:
“We are now calling them Garfield and Nermal. Once their tummies settled that first week, they have been ravenous with food. We actually had to increase their amount. They run around the house like crazy. They climb on everything. Some of their favorite things to do are climbing on curtains and a clothes drying rack, playing in the sink, and trying to steal my contact lens case. They love boxes, paper bags and spring toys. They get the zoomies about 1 to 2 am and I have put ping pong balls in the bathtub as a play toy for them at night to be distracted from waking us up. I also use a laser toy to try to tire them out. When they are ready to sleep the kittens will suckle on bedding. Nermal is quite the talker and they both are very sweet and loving and enjoy being held. The kittens have met their extended family and within a few minutes they were friendly and playful. The whole family is totally happy with them. They keep us busy and they totally run the house!”
Bert
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Rainbow
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Bert & Rainbow
Bert and Rainbow came from the same big kitten family as Pudding and Pumpkin. They had been fostered together with their siblings Tony Toebeans and Catnip Steve who were adopted last month.
Their foster mom Pat wrote about them: “Rainbow is the prettiest calico petite little girl with a very independent soul. She is a little cautious at a first meeting but once she trusts the situation she loves petting and is very affectionate. But she will not stay for long as she has too much fun racing around or watching everything from the top of a cat tower.
Bert, with his special black and white markings and his independent spirit is a bit of a clown. He is a beautiful, affectionate lap kitten and will stay with me for cuddles as long as I wish.”
Bert and Rainbow came from the same big kitten family as Pudding and Pumpkin. They had been fostered together with their siblings Tony Toebeans and Catnip Steve who were adopted last month.
Their foster mom Pat wrote about them: “Rainbow is the prettiest calico petite little girl with a very independent soul. She is a little cautious at a first meeting but once she trusts the situation she loves petting and is very affectionate. But she will not stay for long as she has too much fun racing around or watching everything from the top of a cat tower.
Bert, with his special black and white markings and his independent spirit is a bit of a clown. He is a beautiful, affectionate lap kitten and will stay with me for cuddles as long as I wish.”
On November 8th they joined the Benton family in Sutton VT: Mom and dad, two young adult daughters, two large and gentle Bernese Mountain dogs and two guinea pigs.
Ten days later the family reported: “The dogs have fully accepted the newcomers, and the kittens are taking over their large beds. Everybody is very happy with Bert and Rainbow, who is now called Maggie. The kittens are so loveable, playful and affectionate with everyone, lying in their families’ arms for hours, purring. The kitties follow each other around, groom each other, play and sleep together. Their food and litter boxes are in the cat’s safe room, that the dogs cannot access. The kittens are doing great!”
Ten days later the family reported: “The dogs have fully accepted the newcomers, and the kittens are taking over their large beds. Everybody is very happy with Bert and Rainbow, who is now called Maggie. The kittens are so loveable, playful and affectionate with everyone, lying in their families’ arms for hours, purring. The kitties follow each other around, groom each other, play and sleep together. Their food and litter boxes are in the cat’s safe room, that the dogs cannot access. The kittens are doing great!”
Nita
In the beginning of October, a very skinny, famished stray cat showed up at the house of a kind cat lady, who tended to her until KAS had room for her at the Shelter.
Nita was very sweet and beautiful despite being underweight. She was around 7 years old and had a lovely, gentle personality. She was a master biscuit maker, kneading her paws up and down expertly and greeting the volunteers with a little meow squawk when she wanted to get attention. So much cuteness didn’t have to wait long to be scooped up by a new family to a warm and safe home: Erika and Brad from Lyndonville adopted her on November 9th.
In the following weeks, Erika sent several pictures of blissful Nita, curled up in her favorite spots on a cat tree and couch and wrote: “Nita is such a love and we're really lucky to have her!”
In the beginning of October, a very skinny, famished stray cat showed up at the house of a kind cat lady, who tended to her until KAS had room for her at the Shelter.
Nita was very sweet and beautiful despite being underweight. She was around 7 years old and had a lovely, gentle personality. She was a master biscuit maker, kneading her paws up and down expertly and greeting the volunteers with a little meow squawk when she wanted to get attention. So much cuteness didn’t have to wait long to be scooped up by a new family to a warm and safe home: Erika and Brad from Lyndonville adopted her on November 9th.
In the following weeks, Erika sent several pictures of blissful Nita, curled up in her favorite spots on a cat tree and couch and wrote: “Nita is such a love and we're really lucky to have her!”
Anton
Anton is a cheerful, cuddly youngster, who charmed all the volunteers the minute he arrived at the Shelter. As a kitten, Anton had been given as a toy pet to an energetic toddler. It didn’t work out well for either of the babies, but luckily, they both remained relatively unharmed. Anton was surrendered to KAS to find a more suitable place as a companion cat.
Donna and Dominic from Barton, VT, were excited to adopt Anton to their loving home on November 23rd. The little guy got lots of playtime, space for his zoomies, windows to look out of, a cat tower to roost on and a cozy big ‘cat bed’ with warm bodies to snuggle with for life!
On December 1st Donna wrote: “Anton is doing great. He settled right in and is learning not to jump on the stove. He sleeps with us at night and follows me around during the day. And he loves to play with all his toys between naps.”
Mowgli
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Akela
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Mowgli & Akela
Two young, purebred Oriental Shorthair cats came to the Shelter in September. Their owner sadly surrendered them after she injured herself in a fall and had difficulties taking care of them.
The brothers, Mowgli and Akela, were wonderfully friendly, with big personalities. They wanted to be at the center of their humans’ lives and would demand more attention from their adopters than other house cats. They needed a lot of interaction with their future family and it was obvious that this would be very important for their emotional and physical well-being.
Mowgli, the light brown mini lion, was a little shy, sensitive, and very loving. He liked to be held in one’s arms, babied and reassured. He was a picky eater. Akela, the gray, was super friendly, confident, playful and adventurous, and he liked to talk about it! He was cheerful and quite vocal.
Like many Siamese breeds, the brothers were prone to eating soft plastic, especially when they felt bored or insecure. Their future family would have to be vigilant in keeping chewable plastic out of their reach.
Two young, purebred Oriental Shorthair cats came to the Shelter in September. Their owner sadly surrendered them after she injured herself in a fall and had difficulties taking care of them.
The brothers, Mowgli and Akela, were wonderfully friendly, with big personalities. They wanted to be at the center of their humans’ lives and would demand more attention from their adopters than other house cats. They needed a lot of interaction with their future family and it was obvious that this would be very important for their emotional and physical well-being.
Mowgli, the light brown mini lion, was a little shy, sensitive, and very loving. He liked to be held in one’s arms, babied and reassured. He was a picky eater. Akela, the gray, was super friendly, confident, playful and adventurous, and he liked to talk about it! He was cheerful and quite vocal.
Like many Siamese breeds, the brothers were prone to eating soft plastic, especially when they felt bored or insecure. Their future family would have to be vigilant in keeping chewable plastic out of their reach.
Knowing all this, the KAS adoption team was delighted to receive an application from Angela in Alton, NH, who could offer the perfect home for these boys.
Angela had always wanted Oriental Shorthair cats, like her grandmother did 20 years ago. Her description of those family cats sounded much like Mowgli and Akela: sensitive, intense, wanting to be with people all the time like puppies! Angela never wanted to buy cats from a breeder, since so many rescue kitties needed good homes. Therefore, she was thrilled to find out about Mowgli and Akela being available at KAS. She and her husband had great references for their beloved pets in the past and adopted Mowgli and Akela on November 25th.
Angela had always wanted Oriental Shorthair cats, like her grandmother did 20 years ago. Her description of those family cats sounded much like Mowgli and Akela: sensitive, intense, wanting to be with people all the time like puppies! Angela never wanted to buy cats from a breeder, since so many rescue kitties needed good homes. Therefore, she was thrilled to find out about Mowgli and Akela being available at KAS. She and her husband had great references for their beloved pets in the past and adopted Mowgli and Akela on November 25th.
On the next day Angela wrote: “Everyone is doing really well and settling in. Akela is being a little grumpy to Mowgli, but I am assuming it’s due to stress. They have been eating although I had to entice Akela with some yummy salmon treats. They both seem to love to sit on the table and feel the warm air from the blower on the pellet stove. They have been exploring the house and love the shower. So, with that all said I think they will be happy here!! I’m feeling very fortunate to have the opportunity to own them because they are so sweet. So, thank you very much! Have a great Thanksgiving!”
Henri
Henri was surrendered to the Shelter in March with a large, dirty wound on his neck that needed immediate medical attention. He tested positive for FIV, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which only affects cats. The virus is often transmitted through bites among unneutered, male outdoor cats who fight each other over territory and females. However, FIV-infected cats can live a long and healthy life if they are kept indoors with good care.
Henri was lucky. His wound healed beautifully, his FIV tests were faint, and he appeared to be extraordinarily healthy. He also was one of the most charming kitties we ever had in our care. Warm, sweet and cuddly, Henri’s absolute favorite thing was to crawl into your lap and be held in your arms. He was a LOVE! He also was a playful clown who made everybody laugh with his antics. Such a great cat usually finds a home in no time. But the FIV stigma held many people back from adopting him, who would have otherwise offered him a home.
Henri was surrendered to the Shelter in March with a large, dirty wound on his neck that needed immediate medical attention. He tested positive for FIV, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which only affects cats. The virus is often transmitted through bites among unneutered, male outdoor cats who fight each other over territory and females. However, FIV-infected cats can live a long and healthy life if they are kept indoors with good care.
Henri was lucky. His wound healed beautifully, his FIV tests were faint, and he appeared to be extraordinarily healthy. He also was one of the most charming kitties we ever had in our care. Warm, sweet and cuddly, Henri’s absolute favorite thing was to crawl into your lap and be held in your arms. He was a LOVE! He also was a playful clown who made everybody laugh with his antics. Such a great cat usually finds a home in no time. But the FIV stigma held many people back from adopting him, who would have otherwise offered him a home.
Beth and Glen from Pittsburg, NH, had some reservations at first. But after a long meeting with Henri at the Shelter, in a private visit, they said YES to him wholeheartedly and adopted Henri on November 30th.
The long ride to Pittsburg was stressful for Henri but he recovered soon and made himself comfortable at home within a day.
On December 1st Beth wrote: “Henri did quite well last night. He did “sleep” with us most of the night. He left the bedroom a few times – we heard him knocking over a few things -- but he came back within a few minutes. Just before sunrise he followed me to the bathroom and tried to help. At sunrise he certainly showed us he is a hunter - becoming very active when my feet moved under the covers. He was a good boy and calmed down again until around 8:00am.
He had some of his breakfast, went potty, then heard the kids upstairs (my son and his girlfriend) and is now hanging out with them. They are leaving shortly, and it will just be the three of us. He is adjusting very well and already bringing us smiles and laughter!”
Later she wrote: “We had a nice relaxing rest of the day. A little playtime and some light napping. Henri even did some “Roley Poleys” for us. Most people would just call them ‘rolling over’. We are watching a Hallmark movie then off to bed…”
He had some of his breakfast, went potty, then heard the kids upstairs (my son and his girlfriend) and is now hanging out with them. They are leaving shortly, and it will just be the three of us. He is adjusting very well and already bringing us smiles and laughter!”
Later she wrote: “We had a nice relaxing rest of the day. A little playtime and some light napping. Henri even did some “Roley Poleys” for us. Most people would just call them ‘rolling over’. We are watching a Hallmark movie then off to bed…”