Macaroon has a new job! She is now helping to process adoption applications! As you can see in the photo, she is intently reviewing the application and leaving her teeth marks to indicate the applicant is indeed worthy of a Tabby’s Place kitty. Mac notes that it’s important not to leave this job just to the humans, as kitties know much more about what makes for a good adopter and a loving forever family. And so it is that we are deeply indebted to her for taking on this new job for us.
No news is the nicest news in medical matters, and Mac has enjoyed a healthy, happy month. She still loves her perch high up on the cat tree (better to keep tabs on her office kingdom), but during my visits I’ve also found her on the window sill perches (better to see the parking lot and comings and goings) and snoozing behind Danielle’s computer monitor (better to nap deeply without interference). Variety is the spice of Mac’s life and she wants to ensure she takes full advantage of all the wonderful places to settle in that are available to her.
Mac continues to rejoice in playtime with volunteers in our feline behavioral enrichment program and, basically, with any visitor who wants to bring in a wand toy for her to chase. She loves petting time and lap time when I am there and gets lots of attention from her volunteer fans. “Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”” said Robin Williams. I think Mac knows spring is here and she’s ready to party, so please stop by if you are in the area. She would love to party with you!
As Mother’s Day approached, it brought to Tabby’s Place a few momma kitties and their litters, as well as some soon-to-be-mommas. Yes, it’s kitten season! Tiny, one-day old Maeve was found without her momma and needed a real cat mom and siblings. Mom Tiana stepped in and welcomed Maeve with open arms, immediately nuzzling and grooming her as one of her own.
Lots of kittens are rolling in now and Tabby’s Place is a wonderful location for them to land and get the individual care they need to grow into big kitties. Some are so tiny that they need to be bottle-fed if there is no momma cat, and most need wonderful foster families to help them grow and get socialized. Luckily, Tabby’s Place has the loving care of staff and volunteers to help the kittens and provide a wonderful home until they are adopted.
May is National Pet Month in the United States, which builds awareness for responsible pet ownership and celebrates the benefits pets bring to people’s lives—and vice versa. We see the benefits of pets every day in how the interactions of our staff, volunteers and visitors with Tabby’s Place precious felines makes us all feel. We see it in the “Paws to Read” program where young children read to the cats. We see it in the program where elderly cat lovers come and sit with our furry babies. Please celebrate this special month with any feline favorites you have, and by knowing how much your support means to Pepita and all of us at Tabby’s Place.
Thank you for providing the love and support Mac enjoys—it makes her a very happy girl. If you are a mother (whether of smooth-skinned humans or furry kittens), we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy the rest of this wonderful month and we will check in with you again soon.