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MAPLE BOY: 

Here is a photo of a 5mo. old feral kitten. He is a gorgeous, healty, tabby grey/black white and a little tan. Neutered, rabies, vax. He is one of two that we initially took in to attempt to socialize and find homes for.  Initially we found no homes and had their ears tipped and prepared to return them.Upon pickup from their surgery we were cautioned about the female. They said that with the snow to return her now might cause her demise if the stitches got wet and began to dissolve.  We kept her in and within three days, as you can imagine we were in love.  Her brother went ‘home’ to the woods.  His mother is not pleased to have him back and growlingly tolerates him at the moment. 

He is also growing very affectionate. While in our home he was slowly coming around but is still making progress even though returned.  He currently enjoys climbing on my husband’s shoulder, rubbing his head into his hair and purring away. 

This kitten would still need some socialization if brought to a home but all signs are showing him to be able to not only do well but be happy in domestic life.  Seeing as he is still young I believe there is hope for him.   We have no means to take him in again.  Our hands are full and tied.  He is a male and my males were not very thrilled with him in the first place.  We had to isolate him and caused a great deal of distress on both our parts. 

This long winded explanation is in hopes that you can forward this email along and perhaps, just perhaps, it may reach someone willing and able to open their home and heart to a great little boy who shows a great deal of potential.   There is still hope for him.  My heart breaks for him.  Thing is he is a baby.  There is still time for him… but his time is quickly running out.

Ann, Sean sounds like an amazing man.  We spoke this morning and hope to make arrangements for him to pick up both on kittens.  It will be very hard for us to give up the female at this point but it is quite obvious that she will have a far better  home then we could ever hope to give her, and her brother will do better with her there. 

I truly can't thank you enough.  This is so like a fairly tale for these little felines.  My heart is full.  I will let you know how it all works out. 

Gratefully,Denise

 

Ann, Sean was wonderful.  He came with his mother and his cat sitter.  We chatted for about an hour and he invited us to their place to see the 'babies' when the weather gets better.  He has already taken the kittens to the vet and got a clean bill of health.  He is very excited to have both healthy and kittens again in his life.He sounds like a very kind and good hearted man and I couldn't agree more in that handing him over those kittens was a true blessing for all parties.  He did a really good thing taking that boy in from outside and it sounds like he does a lot of good things.  We need more people like him in this world. Thank you so much for you’re your help in this matter.  I feel like you helped make a miracle happen. Denise

PAULIE - A VERY LUCKY FIV+ KITTY 

 Hi Ann.. I lost one of my two cats to cancer last January after 18 wonderful years.  To me, the best way to honor a beloved pet’s memory is to provide another cat the same opportunity to experience the joy of a good home. So, in August, I contacted Forgotten Felines to inquire about getting another cat. It had to have FIV like my other kitty. Ann steered me toward Paulie, who at the time was living at the Peekskill Animal Hospital. Paulie was a stray who was being fed outside by some kind people; however, after he contracted a severe eye infection, they took him to the Animal Hospital.  Paulie, named after the vet who fixed him, quickly won over the staff with his warmth and friendliness. Sadly, he lost his eye but it doesn’t stop him and gives him somewhat of a rakish look!  My other female cat loves him and they both get plenty of exercise racing around the house. Everyone who meets him is charmed by his sweet disposition. I still miss my cat but it’s gratifying to see Paulie delighting in the same things my other cat used to do and it’s endless fun to learn about a cat’s unique personality. I urge anyone who has lost a pet to mourn them and then open their heart to a new love.The rewards are worth it. Diane

For FIV+ info and how you can mix an FIV+ kitty with "normal" kitties, please visit our

KITTY INFO PAGE.

Remember, FIV+ kitties can and do live long lives with just regular care and good diet. 

   JoEllen, Charlie is doing fine.  Our other cat is slowly getting used to him.  Charlie is happy and just as sweet as can be.  Here's a pic I snapped, I haven't had time to get some fun ones.  Thanks again.

If you have adopted a kitty from Forgotten Felines, please send us your Happy Endings story along with a cute picture.  We would love to put him/her on our website.

And for those of you who have brought in a homeless stray kitty and given it a home and love, we'd love to put your kitty's pictre & story up too.

 Please email us at forgottenfelnes@yahoo.com

  Hi Joan..The photo is a close-up of Cassie asleep.  We took it because she seems to smile in her sleep!  Cassie was the runt, (good memory you have!), and she is still tiny but she doesn't realize it!   Morty built the condo you saw in the photos himself for the kittens!!!  I also forgot to tell you that Bailey loves water!  Do any of his siblings wade in water playing with things that float?!  If we fill the sink with about two inches of water, he steps right in and slowly walks around exploring!  I've never seen this before!  He even brings his favorite toys (mice) and drops them into things that have water, I guess to watch them float.  We always find wet mice in the dog's water bowl and even in the toilets!  He's adorable!  Thanks for everything!

Patty

 

Cassie & Bailey

 

Bailey

 

 

 

Hi Joan, Everyone is doing well.  I’ve attached two recent pictures of Toby and Lily.  The first picture is of Toby stretched out on an old suitcase that has now been in our living room for over a year (I think I’ve previously sent you pictures of him on the suitcase).  Over a year ago, planning to throw the suitcase in the garbage because it is ripped at the seams and I bought a new one to replace it, but Toby loves to sit on this suitcase so we keep it around for him.  The second picture of Lily stretched out on her favorite dining room chair.