Sara (Ariel) had been at the no-kill shelter in NYS for one year minus one day when we arrived there looking for a "playmate" for our Hannah Mae. She was in a room with approximately 275-300 other cats roaming around. So many precious animals abandoned...scared, lonely, and wanting to be loved. I wasn't sure how to even begin (had originally seen her on Petfinder.com), but one of the women working there found her and handed her to me. Fell in love with her immediately and, of course, brought her home. How sad to leave the rest behind still waiting for their forever home!!
Well, Hannah Mae wasn't as thrilled about her playmate as we had hoped...as a matter of fact, she took on a whole new personality..she was sooo jealous. The next two months were a little rough, complete with fights, hissing, anxiety attacks for Hannah Mae, and diagnosis of a heart murmur for Sara, but I'm so excited to say that they are now very good friends and really enjoy playing and chasing each other...mostly because Sara has a beautifully loving and patient nature. She loves to be loved, and to love. It's wonderful to have them both in my lap purring and happy.
Sometimes they look up as if to say "thank you for rescuing me from where I was." I really believe animals at least for a time remember where they came from...kind of like all of us who have accepted the redemption Jesus has offered. What a blessing.
Thank you to all those who give of their time and love to helping and caring for the ones still waiting.
Swain, NY
