The 2nd Anniversary of our Gotcha Day!

Published on by J. Kelland Perry

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Hello, Friends & Felines!

Gordie and Louie here, to let you know it’s the 2nd Anniversary of our adoption. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun, let me tell you. And we are ever so grateful that Jennifer and Paul came into our lives at the Gander SPCA on this day two years ago.

But who really rescued who? Our peeps were sad and lonely for another pair of cats, and we were hesitant at first, but now we are completely bonded and imprinted and can’t imagine any other life.

GORDIE
LOUIE

Have you ever considered rescuing an animal in need?

Have a purr-usal and see why we think these are all worthy reasons to bring a lovely little cat like either of us – or a friendly doggie! – into your heart and home this fall.

TEN REASONS TO ADOPT A PET FROM A SHELTER*

1. Every pet adopted from a shelter, instead of purchased from a pet store or breeder, improves the pet overpopulation problem.

2. Adopting a dog or cat from a no-kill shelter can free up space for older or special needs pets that may not find new homes before the end of their natural lives.

3. There are plenty of animals to choose from at most shelters. They come in every age, shape, size, coat color and breed mix. You can find purebreds at shelters as well.

4. Compared to the cost of purchasing a pet, adopting one is relatively inexpensive. And if you get a slightly older dog or cat, there’s a good chance he is already fully vaccinated and neutered.

5. Adopting an older pet allows you to skip over the time-consuming, often frustrating puppy or kitten stage of development and takes the guesswork out of what your pet will look like as an adult – size, the thickness and color of her coat, and her basic temperament, for example.

6. Most rescues do assessments on every pet taken in, to determine things like temperament, whether the pet has any aversion to other pets or people, whether he is housebroken, has had obedience training, etc.

7. Many shelters also offer lots of new owner support and materials about training, behavior problems, nutrition, grooming and general care.

8. If you have kids, adopting a shelter animal can open their eyes to the plight of homeless pets, teach compassion and responsibility, and show them how wonderful it feels to give a home to a pet that might otherwise live in a cage or be euthanized.

9. An older adoptive pet can be the perfect companion for an older person. Many middle-aged and senior dogs and cats require less physical exertion and attention than younger animals.

10. An adopted pet can enrich your life. The unconditional love and loyalty of a dog or cat can lift depression, ease loneliness, lower blood pressure, and give you a reason to get up in the morning. A kitty asleep in your lap feels warm and comforting. A dog that loves to walk or run outdoors can be just the incentive you need to start exercising regularly.

*list adapted from source: healthypets.mercola.com

If this list prompts just one of you to adopt a pet, we have helped an animal in need. And if you share the list, you could help an animal too.

Think about it.

💙 Lots of love, Gordie & Louie 💙

27 thoughts on “The 2nd Anniversary of our Gotcha Day!”

  1. I love these photos! Gordie and Louie are so photogenic 😻😻 And I heartedly agree with every reason to adopt. All of our kitties (11 so far) were adopted or “rescued” (that is, they technically belonged to a neighbor who didn’t/wouldn’t take care of them, so we did, even taking them to the vet when necessary).

    We are down to what I am hoping is our last two kitties, but … Wendy is (roughly) 14 and Raji is (roughly) 7 so there’s a very high expectation that Raji will outlive Wendy and then what? A couple of weeks ago, I had to leave Wendy at the vet for several hours, and Raji was noticeably disturbed by Wendy’s absence. They are not buddies, but they are used to each other’s presence. So now my husband is openly wondering about what cat we should adopt to be a companion to Raji after Wendy dies. Sigh. I am tired of going through the heartbreak of seeing our cats get sick and have to be euthanized, but Raji does enjoy the company of other cats so … if it comes to that, I expect we’ll be looking for an older cat, one close in age to Raji.

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    1. Oh Marie, I hear you loud and clear on that. We didn’t get another cat for Vivian when Maisie passed, but we should have. She was grieving for days, weeks even. Getting two cats seems to be the best solution for us, but will we get another when either Lou or Gord passes on? That’s a great question. We probably will if we are able.

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        1. Yes, Paul had a Russian blue called Smokey when I met him, and she became mine then too, until she reached the ripe old age of 20. But she didn’t take kindly to my daughter’s cat, Sandy. She wanted us all to herself!

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  2. Great post, Jenn; very good information for people to consider when choosing another pet. We have a lot of pet owners in our community, and each time they lose a beloved pet, they adopt another, which is a great choice. I love both your cats names and their markings as well. Have a great day. 😊❤️

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