This was going to be a Wordless Wednesday post, with the images to tell the story. But there’s a little more I’d like you to know about. And I think it’ll bring a smile to your face, which – let’s face it – we all could use by midweek. Mocha’s journey tells more than the rescue and adoption of a homeless cat.
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| At the shelter |
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| Image Credit: Deanne Blenkle, @southpawkitty |
Almost Home Foundation, like rescues everywhere, receives emails and calls from all over DAILY, asking for help. They are always heartfelt pleas with the most unthinkable fate of the animals unless they’re taken. This one came from downstate on March 4th:
“I was wondering if you would consider pulling animals from this facility. I am the rescue coordinator and up till about a month ago this facility was nearly 100 percent kill. We need help and the cats are in the most danger at the moment we currently have 8 and a waiting list. They will not have one day past stray hold. Please consider pulling an animal from us transport can be arranged. Thank you for our time. Tabitha Marz”
Deanne, AHF cat coordinator, read the email and looked at the photo. She couldn’t say no to this one. (Honestly, how do you ever say no to any of them? Can’t say I envy her position!)
“She (Tabitha) changed things by networking! That original email broke my heart, so we took cats from them. They all found homes so we took more… ” Deanne Blenkle
Mocha was on her freedom ride.
And as we now know, in a matter of only a few whirlwind days, Mocha went from death row to a forever home of her own. So simple, right?
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| Photo credit: Purr Photography |
For one moment, think of all the people involved, from the high-kill shelter and Tabitha, the transport, the vet’s office, AHF volunteers….into the arms of the most important person of all, the ADOPTER.
Volunteering makes a difference. Networking works. Adopting saves lives. Ask Mocha.
Congratulations and Happy Ever-After, Mocha! xx
Well said Kim. Well said. Great post too.
Thanks, Mel. And you, for one, know this all too well!
Absolutely fabulous!!! Mocha is too gorgeous for words! So happy!
She is quite a beauty, isn’t she?! Cody-approved, I’ll bet.
wow – what a turn around in a week. we do wish more stories were like this – but how WONDERFUL for Mocha!
We wish all stories were like this one. Just gotta keep working toward that!
pretty nice blog, following 🙂
Thank you!
It’s great to hear about transport helping kitties. I’m more used to hearing about dogs. Glad to know kitties are finding adoptive homes just by finding themselves in the right place.
Thanks for the midweek happy story.
A happy story is welcome at any time really, isn’t it? You’re right, transports are usually more about dogs – but it does happen for kitties in need, too! (Ask Mocha! ;D)
I am the adopter of little Miss Mocha (“Mo”), and I type this as she lies beside me, twitching in dream after her incredibly active night.
I stumbled upon this post while looking up the photographer for her adoption pictures. I look at the above and am moved to tears- today, her eyes are bright and her face glows of happiness. She is a talkative, playful young cat who keeps us on our toes; most importantly, however, Mo has shown resilience and has not once failed to share the love she has to offer from the moment we took her from her place at PetSmart.
…I look down to where she dreams, and I wonder: how did we get so lucky?
It is a wonder how animals end up in your life, and our story here is one of great “tail”, but I will spare the A-to-Z. It is a story that would not exist had it not been for the dedication and work done by volunteers. The (emotional) work that you do to save these animals is appreciated. Thank you.
Oh, what a happy surprise! It’s wonderful to hear from you, and that Mo is doing so well now! Thanks for taking the time to let us all know –
Happy ever-after to you!