Dear Fan Club,
I was looking at the sweet li’l bird over yonder, I blinked, and the summer flew by y’all. This summer was a much happier summer for me, and I hope for you too! I savor every single minute I lounge in the solarium. Sometimes the solarium brings back memories of 3 years ago when I was not sure if my li’l furry black-and-white body could meet my medical challenges. I posted a picture from 2018 when my correspondent created a daily “Rose picnic” in the Tabby’s Place hospital. I got to practice walking, eating, and playing with lots of toys. Of course, the catnip banana was my favorite, and still is! Staff and volunteer friends stopped by to say hi. You were with me every step of the way, and your love and kindness kept me fighting. I thank you every day for being such an amazing sponsor. During my recovery, my correspondent used the phrase “Be Like Rose.” I kind of like it because it makes me feel that anything is possible.
I learned a lot about the Tokyo Olympics from my volunteer friends. They sounded pretty darn amazing, and what I like best was athletes around the world came together and really showed great sportsmanship. When the Olympics come round, I always think that it would be fun to have a Tabby’s Place Cat Olympics.
The event I think I would excel in is the “solarium ramp run.” I might be li’l but I am fast as a jackrabbit! When I was ill, I was not allowed on the ramp, because of the dangers of falling. Fast forward 3 years and I have so much fun on the ramp. I love going to the tippy tippy top and looking out on Cherny’s Garden and the cats in strollers. Speaking of strollers, how an event with “tag-team stroller races!” Biscuit making would be popular for all the cats. I have to nominate my favorite event, eating, I would get the gold medal for sure!
The” beehive” at Tabby’s Place is buzzing. There are many new volunteer faces that I am excited to greet. My correspondent has trained several new volunteers and is always sure to introduce them to me. Of course, most days my correspondent proudly wears a Rose t-shirt. I do declare, she has a “Rose collection” from Zazzle which includes a pink t-shirt, an orange t-shirt, 2 white t-shirts, 1 long-sleeve shirt, a sweatshirt, a tote bag, a travel mug, and a necklace! Makes me feel so special!
Appointments for in-person adoptions and tours are now available at Tabby’s Place, with masks being worn for extra safety for humans. With more volunteers returning I am enjoying extra belly rubs, and I received a wonderful “spa brushing” from a volunteer, and enough hair came off of me that it looks like a “Rose toupee!”
The construction for Quinn’s Corner is really moving. I can hear the bulldozers from the solarium and can imagine how much fun it would be to drive one! There is a piece of construction equipment with the brand name “CAT” —how purrfect! If the temperatures drop, I hope that I can get a peek at the construction during a stroller ride. Maybe I can be the “catstruction supervisor” and wear a construction hat and bright orange vest?
On a sad note, one of my very special cat friends in the lobby Stanley recently passed away. He was a sweet cat, and we would inventory donations together. When my correspondent was helping with feeding, she always made sure that Stanley had food that was easy to swallow. Run free my friend, you are missed and loved.
My health report is a bit of a puzzle this month. On the bright side, the staff noted that I have been in good spirits this month, and enjoying my diaper-free time in Suite A. My bottom is as happy as the rest of me! My most recent urine culture indicated no bacteria but did have an increased white blood cell count. The staff is switching up my antibiotic once again. Paws crossed! I think the most important thing is that my spirits are high, and I am optimistic that the puzzle will be solved.
Enjoy your August, and I am sending you summer sunshine whisker kisses.
Love,
Rose
(With help from your correspondent, Ilene)