Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet

Started several years ago, extra special attention has been to those pets that may get passed over for whatever reason: coat color (black), senior, special needs, FIV+ or FeLV+, etc

We are going to talk about Liberty and Freedom - the patriot girls.

Freedom

Liberty

Honestly, mom is beginning to find their names ironic more than anything else. The woman who found them as kittens gave them the names since they were found around July 4th. However, they haven't gotten much liberty or freedom around here.

When they came to us, it was with an upper respiratory infection. Mom kept them in the tower for two reasons - so they kept their snot to themselves and to make it easier to catch them to medicate them (even then they were a little shy). However, over time the URI has come and gone but not completely gone away. Mom has tried nebulizing them and a couple of different medications. She wonders if it may be chronic....and if it may be caused by stress.

In addition, both girls got out of the foster room where they were going to spend the weekend while mom was out of town. She spent quite a while trying to catch them again. When they were put back in the tower, it almost seemed like they relaxed since it was a smaller and "safe" space. There was some original conversation with the rescue about maybe them becoming working cats, but if the house makes them afraid, no telling what would happen elsewhere. We couldn't stomach them being moved and then disappearing out of fear.

What makes them less adoptable?
  • At this point they are almost 5 months old. We have noticed people want tiny kittens or feel sorry for adults, but the juvenile kittens tend to be around longer. 
  • They may have chronic URI (or it may clear up when they aren't feeling stressed). 
  • They are skittish and are going to take some time and love and patience to come around in a new environment. 
  • And they are bonded - they love to play and sleep with each other and can be found piled up napping.

Don't get us wrong....we also suspect that them getting a home of their own will help them feel more secure (once they adjust) and safe. Once that happens we suspect the sneezing will lessen and they will come out of their shells. Right now, they have mainly been at the shelter or with us, and that entire time has involved being caught and medicated. You would dislike mom too after all of that.....

That being said, they are very sweet, very playful and their coats are SO soft. Freedom doesn't mind being held and loved on - but you do have to catch her first. Liberty will tolerate a few minutes of petting but she is definitely more hand shy (and you are going to have to catch her first too). Mom laughs watching them play and tumble around the tower. We wish we had a room that could be emptied and closed off to give them more space to play.

Mom has decided this....our rescue does not restrict out of state adoptions. If you know ANYONE who might be interested, please please please let us know and we will work very hard to make it happen.

20 comments:

  1. Well that is too bad. I so wish I could take them, but the gal that helps me feed all these cats would absolutely murder me. Can I use that picture of them on your blog and I will be glad to advertise them on my blog??

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    1. Miss Marg feel free to share - our blog post will go up on our facebook page too

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  2. They're so precious, we're sending purrs they find a wonderful human to give them their forever home together.

    Both Nicki and Derry were 6 months old when I adopted them -- I've never had tiny kittens around! I'd be scared to, scared I couldn't kitten-proof my home appropriately. Surely there must be others who feel as I do/did!

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    1. we often say that juveniles kittens are actually better since they are past the tiny stage

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  3. We really hope they have a happy ending to their story. Such sweethearts they are.

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  4. What beautiful girls. We love Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week ... there are too many that need love and homes ... as every cat deserves.

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  5. Freedom and Liberty are adorable, and a home with stability just may be the ticket. I'll share this post on FB.

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  6. People so often want "no assembly required" cats. Yet the special ones often make the most loving and memorable pets! More work, more reward! Here's hoping someone can see past the surface to what lovely kitties these are.

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  7. We really hope they find their forever home soon. They are too cute! I always have a runny nose - it's no big deal.

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  8. Sweet babies! We hope they find good homes soon!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

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  9. They look like such sweethearts - it's too bad they aren't cozier. I hope the right situation comes along for them soon.

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  10. MOL, I still have to catch my cats to get any petting time in! I've never really thought about adults being picked over juvenile kittens. So sad for any cat who is not adopted quickly. They are all so adorable and I hope they find their forever homes soon!

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  11. Sadly I'm not in a position where I can adopt right now or I would snatch them up in a heartbeat! I've shared on my social media, so hopefully the right family will find them!

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  12. liberty & freedom....we send de best oh bloo gil, perch N bass that ewe both findz yur for everz, two gether, N bye monthz end.....we will ask R pal frank ta help them findz that home two ~~~~~ ♥♥♥♥♥

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  13. They're so cute! We purr that they can find a home together.

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  14. Good luck to Freedom and Liberty. They are sweet little girls and I sure hope someone is willing to make the effort to bring them into their homes soon.

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  15. We will help spread the word about Liberty and Freedom and cross our paws they find a home together soon. We bet once they find their special human(s) they will blossom.

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