Jaco coming back for a few days

Jaco's new home is great, his mommy loves him and he's happy there. But, his big sister has been diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer and has not been getting along with Jaco very well. His new mommy has brought him back to us for a few days until his big sister gets stable again and so that she can live her last days in peace.

We'll miss you Minuet.

Jaco's new mommy is considering adopting all three kittens so that everyone can live together. We are really rooting for this to go through- so that everyone is happy and we can help more cats!

Jaco is back now, and doing very well. He took a nap with Mia and Mimi and has been sniffing around (remember this place!) for the past hour. We're sure he misses home, though!

We'll post some pictures soon and keep you updated on everything!

Jaco adopted!

Yep, our first foster kitten has been adopted.

His new mommy is very excited, and we brought him to his new house today.

He met his sister, Minuet and although they weren't purring, Minuet did wonderfully.  We were happy to see that Jaco would be in a really nice home!

A baby book is in the making and a birth announcement is being sent out- all for Jaco!

We know we found the perfect home for the "Little Dude"!

His new name will be "Little Star of Egypt".  

Although we'll miss him greatly, his new mommy promises updates and pictures and we know he's in a good home now!

Interested in fostering?

Fostering:

Fostering is different from adopting, in that you don't get to keep the pets you are fostering. You might foster for a few days to a few weeks or months. In Spring and Summer, many homes are needed for kittens, momcats with kittens or pregnant momcats. In the winter months, the flow of cats at shelters lessens, but adult cats and seniors are in need of a family to love them. Many times with fostering, the foster parents are able to find other adoption events to take the cats to, or a family friend that would like the cats. The cats are given a few more chances at a good life, instead of the only route they would get at a shelter. 

Every pet at the shelter needs a foster parent, whether it's a dog, cat or rabbit (?).

Please consider fostering!

More info on WHERE to foster:

The Humane Society is having a project dedicated to fostering right now for momcats, kittens and soon-to-be momcats. Google your local Humane Society and find out who to contact.

My family fosters for Pleading Paws Pet Rescue in Central and Eastern Minnesota. They are a completely foster-based pet rescue that takes in animals (Small animals, dogs and cats) from shelters where they would have been euthanized. There is always a pet waiting for a foster parent at this shelter! There link is below:

http://www.pppr.org/index.asp

Any local shelter in your area would probably be glad to get a few of their animals out of the shelter and into your home, so just look around on their website or give a call. Most shelters have you fill out an application to make sure you're an okay person, then do a home visit to make sure your house is suitable. We got our first foster kittens within one and a half weeks. (Time may vary). And if you get attached, you always have first choice when it comes to adopting.

Interested in adopting?

Well, every adoptable pet needs a home.  Keep in mind that an older cat will be calmer and has less of a chance to get adopted.  Kittens are always adopted, so it would be very nice of you to adopt an adult or an elder.  But , with a kitten, they'll grow attached to you and you'll see them through each and every stage of their lives.

Interested in adopting Mimi or Mia?  (Jaco is in the process of getting adopted out!)

If you live in Central/Eastern Minnesota, contact Pleading Paws Pet Rescue, their link is above.  You'll have to fill out an application, then we'll check with your references, you'll do a home visit and meet the cat you wish to adopt and then you'll be able to adopt!  It would be great if you could come back to this site and post comments about the cat you adopted.  We like to check in on the cats, as we do get attached and fall in love.  How could you not?  

Thank you!

Mia: Profile

Mia is in the first picture by herself (we don't know how we snapped the picture at the right time, but Mia must have been having a blast!) and in the second picture on the far right.

Mia's a Domestic Shorthair, gray and white. Her full name is Mia Hamm, because the first night she was in her foster home, she found her favorite toy. A pink, kitty-sized soccer ball. Since then, she's been the star soccer player!

She's working on her shyness right now, but once you get to know her, Mia's an absolute sweetie! She never makes a mess and is never too loud. She does play, but it's not the crazy wrestling that you get from hyper kittens. Mia would be perfect for a family that doesn't want a loud or crazy cat, but not a family that has younger kids that might pull or poke at Mia. She's very delicate!

Mia is one of the sweetest cats I have ever met. No one couldn't love her!

Mimi: Profile

Mimi is a Russian Blue eight week old kitten. She begs to be picked up and will cuddle with you forever. Mimi's very sweet, but she sure knows how to wrestle. She annoys her brother and sister by sneaking up and wrestling... all day.

Mimi was the first one to learn how to jump up to the "second floor" in the cat room. She and Jaco get along really well while playing, but she enjoys grooming Mia and sleeping with her. When Mimi saw Jaco climb the ramp in the closet, she just HAD to do that- and was the first to do it without getting scared in the middle (resulting in help from mom!).

Mimi is on the far left in the above picture, with Jaco beside her and Mia on the far right. They are sleeping on the bunk bed (an old doll bed) together.

At adoption events, Mimi does very well. She plays a lot, but konks out after a few hours of play. She handles being held very well, but has jumped off one person's arm.

No one can pass up this cute little girl!

Jaco: Profile

Jaco is an eight week old kitten. He's black and long haired and very rambunctious. You can see Jaco above, on the right.

When he and his sisters are in a new place, Jaco is the first to come out and have a look. After only four days with us, Jaco was running out the door when he could, and wrestling all the time.

He's certainly not the sleepy type, but after a few hours at an adoption event, or even a few hours playing, Jaco will curl up with you and fall asleep or find a spot and lie down.

As soon as a person touches him, Jaco will start purring (even when he's eating!). He's very affectionate and sweet.

When Jaco plays, everything gets turned upside down! Whenever we go into The Cat Room, the toys are upside down, the blankets are smushed up on walls, the water bowl has been knocked over and... huh? Here comes Jaco, padding over to you purring. You can't say "Bad cat!" to that, can you?

Jaco is always the most popular kitty, so he's sure to get adopted soon. The sweet thing just can't be overlooked!