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| - I adopted a precious seal point Himalayan senior ("est DOB January 12, 2010") a week ago today. She was found by a Good Samaritan 3 weeks prior as a shy dirty stray. HFG christianed her "Gladys". A couple days after my adopting her and giving lots of cuddling, cooing, and coaxing with toys, she became outgoing, talkative, blissful, and gaining more weight. I decidedly kept her name :)
My previous Persian, a tortie named Melody, passed away peacefully at 17 on October 12, 2017 of senior kidney failure. After heavy mourning and after the holidays, I felt ready to love on a new Persian adult or senior Furbaby. Melody was my 3rd Persian and I was open to having a Himmie for the 1st time. I bookmarked regional Persian breeders & rescues sites, as well as various shelters. I monitored each daily. One afternoon, I checked Petfinder and lo & behold, Gladys' profile popped up. I just had to meet and consider adopting her(!)
I immediately filled out their online adoption inquiry. Judy the volunteer texted me the following morning. I texted back to make an appt with her to meet Gladys the following morning after they opened at 11. Judy showed me the cat room where I met Gladys. I fell in love with her and expressed that I was taking her home. I signed the contract and took Gladys home inside my 'Louis Vuitton' pet duffel carrier. Her adoption fee included exam, shots, dental, spay, microchip, and a 2-week grace period for a free wellness check with their vet at a nearby animal hospital of their choice. She also got a beauty treatment by a professional groomer. Judy gave me dry food sample, a donated goodie bag of toys and a little blankie, along with a separate blanket for me to place inside the carrier to keep her more comfortable on the way home. She also gave me her direct contact info if I had any Qs or need consultation about something*.
The entire adoption process was professional.
Upon returning home, Gladys exited her pet carrier and began to explore her new home. She bopped my Shih Tzu dog, Romeo Blu, letting him know not to come too close to her as she roamed. Gladys was still a little shy. While she acclimated in her new home with me & Romeo, *she was not eating (only drinking water and using the littler box). I texted Judy about it, and It was decided that maybe it was stress or that she wanted different food. I nixed the sample food and provided Gladys higher quality dry (kitten) food and Gladys immediately ate it (even stuck her head in the bag first) before I managed to pour it in her bowl. What a relief because she needed to gain weight. I was alarmed about that and took it out at HFG. She didn't need to be perfect- flaw or not, she's with me for life and that's my utmost commitment to her when I met her...
I am blessed to have Gladys in my life. A Himmie is truly hard to come by. I often wonder of her past and how she became a stray (and how long) and managed to survive out in the desert cold. I wonder about her previous family and how she was treated. Whatever- what's past is past. She has moved on and approved of me and Romeo. I look forward to many more years and memories with Gladys. I am sure she is thankful to have met me and that I grabbed her before it's too late, right? Welcome home, Gladys. Thanks, HFG!
(BTW, if you have your Fry's VIP Card, you may enroll and 'donate' by linking your card, and Fry's will send HFG a check for part of your purchase price at fryscommunityrewards.com. Fry's is known for their excellent community support by offering various discounts and freebies, which is why I shop there. HFG also collects unwanted CDs & DVDs and aluminum cans. All collected funds go to HFG.)
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Home Fur Good is a non-profit rescue center run by volunteers, a vet, and vet techs since 2009 founded by a small group of people who recognized a need for an independent rescue program and a stand-alone facility. The building houses a cat room where the kitties run around, and they have a backyard for the dogs to exercise. They have a little gift shop. They take in animals on the E-list from the county and also strays. They have vaccine & microchip days and offer dental care. They also offer Sunday adoptions at a nearby Petsmart on Tatum/Shea. Support (no-kill) local rescues!
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