Catnip Friends Rescue

From GA to NJ this guy I remember well because I have a thing for black fluffy's. This is a wonderful update from Jamie and also bitter sweet as Rolo is no longer here.

"12 years ago, we adopted Brinley (fka, Rolo) One week later we took him camping with us. This past November we had to say goodbye to our boy but he was able to get one last camping trip a couple weeks before he crossed the rainbow bridge. He was the absolute best dog and his passing broke many hearts. He lead a full happy life with multiple camping trips a year, fishing with dad, daily walks, and spending weekends at the lake. We are so grateful to your rescue for saving him in Georgia. If it weren’t for you, we would’ve never met our fluffy boy. Here is a picture the day of his adoption and on his last camping trip. "

In his honor Jamie is helping me feed a new stray cat that just showed up in my garage and will need vetting and food until we can find a home for him.

Life is better with dogs. Forever in our hearts. Thank you Jamie.

Today a beautiful, yet sad letter arrived in the mail. It reminded me of the days when I would pull cats from Gaston Animal Shelter in NC. This shelter was so special they put cats in the dogs runs, there was not a dedicated cat room. When the kennel runs were sprayed for cleaning the cats got sprayed as well. If you have ever visited a shelter the dogs kennels are very loud and stressful. If the cats survived this, and many did not, after the appropriate hold time, they were put into a gas chamber.

It disturbed me so much I got on a Pet Finder forum. I sat on the sidelines and after about 6 months and of watching and waiting for someone to help them. When no help arrived and the level of horror got to me, I spoke up and asked how I could help. Very few cared about the cats, many of the dogs could get out, thank goodness.
Welcome To NJ Shelby. Did I remember her? Yes I did because we named her Francie, our one and only. I am so happy they reached out to me and again am reminded that even in the difficult times in rescue, these letters confirm why you do it.

Thank you Eileen and Tim for reaching out to me. Thank you for loving and caring for her as much as you did. Did I get tears in my eyes? Oh yeh! 🥰🥰🥰🥰