Re: Duffy's 3rd Adoption Anniversary

"MaryL" <stancole1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>It is hard now to even imagine Duffy as the "scruffy and unkempt and thin"
>kitty I described in that message. He is now a gorgeous cat. More important,
>he is a wonderful cat, and I simply cannot imagine how anyone who had him
>for two years could possibly have returned him to the shelter. Here are a
>few photos that show Duffy's transformation.
>
>Duffy at the shelter - before adoption:
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/4688654/103462732.jpg
>Duffy at the desk - one year after adoption:
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/4688654/103457221.jpg
>Duffy at play - climbing the Christmas tree (2 pics):
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/9165042/127799959.jpg
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/9165042/127799922.jpg
>"Hanging out":
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/4688654/103462520.jpg
>Follow the Leader - Holly and Duffy explore:
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/9165042/127799745.jpg
>Anniversary portrait of Duffy - photo taken last week:
>http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL464/2364916/9165042/127799877.jpg

I can understand how someone who didn't have experience with
special needs cats would be hesitant to adopt one. But, like
you, I can't get my head around anyone returning Duffy after
having him long enough to fall for him.

Your story is truly inspirational, Mary. I, for one, would have
much less hesitation about adopting or fostering a blind kitty
now that I've read your descriptions of how well Duffy can cope.

You're both special and deserve the love you give each other. I
hope you see many returns of this happy anniversary.

--

Wayne M.
.

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