I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and were able to enjoy it with those whom you love.
One of my best friends told me that people come into our lives for a season or a lifetime, but always for a reason. I believe this holds true for animals as well. Our dog, Dusty, who died when I was 21, taught me about the unconditional love animals have. My cat, Tino, taught me about loyalty and the capacity for animal intelligence. He also converted me into a cat person. Dolly has taught me about love and how resilient animals can be.
Then there’s Max. Max has taught me that all domesticated animals want is love and affection. I think back on the two-plus years for which I have been writing for Max, and the one constant throughout has been his warm and unique personality. With few exceptions, Max has always been happy to see me. If you recall, I often predicted that Max would make a wonderful addition to someone’s home. Well, today, I am very happy to report that Max has found exactly that.
Max has been adopted!
A wonderful volunteer took a liking to our favorite crazy kitty. After getting her husband’s blessing, she decided to adopt him and welcome him into her home. In addition to having two new loving parents, he will share a home with two guinea pigs. That’s right; there are no other cats in the house, which is exactly how Max would have it.
So I made my way to Tabby’s Place for one last goodbye. I went into Adoption Room #2 to find my boy already purring loudly. I knelt down beside him so he could give me a head bump and nibble on my hair. We had come full-circle. It was like we were alone in the apartment again, wondering if Max would ever be able to overcome his anxiety and be integrated into the real world.
The answer to that is yes. Thanks to your unending generosity and love, Max is now in his forever home. Words cannot express the gratitude I feel toward you for opening your heart, as well as your wallets to help support this truly wonderful kitty. It has been my privilege and honor to write to you each month to let you know how, because of your help, far Max has come. I wish you nothing but the best.
As per our policy, we have transferred your monthly sponsorships to our Special Needs Fund, which helps support all of our Special Needs cats.
As a supporter of the Special Needs Fund, you will receive monthly update on a different Special Needs cat each month.
However, you may do one of the following:
- Choose to have your sponsorship transferred to support another Special Needs cat.
You can see all of our Special Needs cats here.
If you wish to do this, please contact us by e-mail (at info@tabbysplace.org) and let us know your wishes.
- You may choose to discontinue your monthly sponsorship. To do so, please contact us at 908-237-5300 with your request.
We do hope that you decide to continue supporting our cats in need. And, whatever you do, bless you for your caring about sweet Max.