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Against the odds, a cat named Wally finds a home

Seeded on Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:03 AM EST
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home-garden, pets, friends, cats, good-news-wednesday
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Wally had so many strikes against him that it seemed pretty certain that he would never find a home...

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Spikegary

He needed a home of his own, with a real cat lover who would be able to cope with his medical issues. Because of his FIV diagnosis and his meek nature, Wally also would do best as an only cat. But what true cat lover doesn't already have a feline or two?

Enter Lee Ann Wierzba.

Nicely done, Lee Ann! Every pet needs somoene to love him or her.

  • 3 votes
Reply#1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:04 AM EST
rottlady

Awww, poor kitty needed someone to love him, I'm glad he found that! He looks just like the stray cat I've been feeding. I wish I could get it tamed so I could take care of it.

  • 2 votes
Reply#2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:49 AM EST
Spikegary

Somehow with my 4 dogs, I don't think a cat would fit in. I jhope the one you are feeding gets to the point where he can become a house-kitty for you!

  • 3 votes
#2.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:20 AM EST
rottlady

I fear he's been stray too long, it's been months and if he thinks I'm coming toward him, off he goes! But I'll keep trying!

  • 2 votes
#2.2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:01 PM EST
Spikegary

sooner or later he might deign to let you in! :-) Keep trying!

  • 2 votes
#2.3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:51 PM EST
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etva

A lovely story, SpikeGary! I'm so glad to hear that Wally got his happy ending!

  • 1 vote
Reply#3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 8:53 AM EST
Spikegary

Me too!

  • 2 votes
#3.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:19 AM EST
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HollyKl

What a sweet story! I'm so happy for Wally. And bless the woman who adopted him!

  • 1 vote
Reply#4 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 3:15 PM EST
Spikegary

Truly!

  • 1 vote
#4.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:51 PM EST
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VerbalBarb

What a nice story with such a happy ending!

Wally's a lucky guy!

  • 1 vote
Reply#5 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 7:20 PM EST
Spikegary

Thanks, Barb!

  • 1 vote
#5.1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:51 PM EST
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Dowser

What a sweet story! I love these success stories-- there need to be more of them!

As a rescuer and dog/cat lover, I wish I could hug Lee Ann, and stroke Wally's head. Each and every one of them are special and have so much love to give.

  • 1 vote
Reply#6 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:37 PM EST
Spikegary

Very true. My daughter stopped at the SPCA yesterday and found herself in the middle of TV cameras and such. Allegations of animal cruelty from former employees. Investigation started.....hopefully it's just sour grapes.

BTW, Happy New Year, Dowser! (((((Dowser)))))

  • 2 votes
#6.1 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 7:27 AM EST
Dowser

Dear Spikegary, I'm still looking for that recipe! It may take awhile, I have too many cookbooks, and it wasn't in the ones I thought were possibilities...

I hope it is sour grapes, too-- but one never knows...

Much love to you, dear friend. I hope that all is well for you!

  • 1 vote
#6.2 - Thu Jan 5, 2012 5:58 PM EST
Spikegary

All good things take time, Dowser. No hurry! Getting ready to travel for my board meeting tomorrow. BTW, now that we have a budget, I may be able to go back to school for my recert in Nicholasville-likely flying in to Louisville.

  • 2 votes
#6.3 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 7:29 AM EST
Dowser

Oh MY!

If you do, please let me know!!! Please!!! :-)

  • 1 vote
#6.4 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 8:10 PM EST
Spikegary

But, of course!

  • 2 votes
#6.5 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 8:32 PM EST
Dowser

:-)

  • 1 vote
#6.6 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:02 PM EST
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