Patience is the name I blessed this young mother with because she had to have patience in waiting to be fed and given water, everyday. She lived in our small condo community and when she got pregnant the second time, four of the residence decided to do something about it. I did try to capture her just before she delivered her second litter. No luck. After the kittens were born, we all watched her come and go and finally, Joe and I set out traps in order to get all of them off the street. We waited out in the frigid weather for hours and hours. Two of the kittens did not make it (very sad) but two of them did and are now with their forever families!
Our neighbor and her husband and two-year old daughter fell in love with this little lady (just as we did) and last week Patience was taken to the vet to get cleaned up. She loved rolling around in the dirt and leaves. She would bound over to us and follow us everywhere. She was playful and soon allowed us to pet her and once she knew we did not want anything from her, she warmed up and even allowed me to pick her up. Love will do that. She has adjusted beautifully, has two older kitties, a brother and a sister, plus that adorable little toddler to play with and watch over. Patience is a real mother and I know she will look out for the baby girl as she grows up. She has been blessed with a loving and generous family and we are so pleased for them all!
On Another Note: Do not leave pets if things get tough. Call rescue centers and place ads to adopt your pet at vet’s offices and watch that they don’t get put down because you left the matter too late. There is always someone out there to give a good home to an animal. And for those of you who do get pets for your home or children, please make certain everyone in the home is respectful and loving with the animal. Neglect is a sad thing. Show love and get love. It’s as simple as this.




































































May 28th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I’m so glad there was a happy ending for beautiful Patience!
May 28th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
What a beautiful cat. I’m so glad she has a home! I’m also sure the two-year old gives her a lot of love.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Beautiful, genEros, and loving! We have had 4 kitties. All have adopted us even though we had a Sheltie dog.
May 28th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
I love happy endings! Thank you so much for extending your kindness to Patience and delivering a much needed message to others about how to treat animals. It is never necessary to abandon family pets.
May 29th, 2012 at 2:06 am
Hi, Yes we have a ‘rescue dog’ that was on death row twice. Her name is Sassy (a Westie/Maltese cross). A lot of dog owners we speak to have done the same.
May 29th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Glad to hear Patience and her offspring have found safe lodging. That was a kind thing you and your husband did.
May 29th, 2012 at 11:31 am
Everyone! I shall tell Patience and her family what you have said. They will be so happy!! Thank you!
May 30th, 2012 at 9:35 am
and what a great name she has
June 27th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Thanks. I believe the name was appropriate because I used to ask her to be patient. It just stuck. Ha!
June 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Yes, hooray for a happy ending. I don’t understand people, or how they can abandon a family pet. I’d as soon abandon a child! Well, I guess it takes all kinds. So happy for Patience and her babies.
June 27th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
They are living good, happy, healthy lives filled with love and by loving people.