Our newest foster has now been with us for a week and done well transitioning to the foster home.  We have named her "Taffy" because she is sweeter than any candy.  Taffy has been well behaved and uses her litter pan like a champ.  She enjoys climbing and jumping ~ a fearless kitten.  We haven't had a lot of cuddle times with her because she is a fur ball of energy and wants to play, play, and play.  Once Taffy tires out, she likes to sleep either on her pillow, in my office chair, or in the bed with foster dad.  We have noticed she enjoys watching TV, and will sit on the couch between us while we pet her and she engages in the movement on the television.  I will need to see how she likes the computer's aquarium for cats soon.

Hamster and Taffy met on Monday and their limited interactions have gone well.  We will not allow them to be unsupervised or in direct physical contact because of Hamster's known FIV and Taffy's possibility of having a 'false positive' FIV result, but they can be in the same room with each other with no hisses or growls (even though Taffy has puffed up her tail a bit with a couple of encounters).  All in all, a nice and peaceful foster home ~ we are fortunate.

Taffy has picked out two favorite play things her first week.  She loves the crunchy tunnel as well as one of the toys she found and pulled out of the kitty toy basket.  She enjoys a lot of different toys, but these seem to be the current favorites.  Hamster is still enjoying his play and has a couple of toy wands that are his most enjoyable exercise toys. 

Hamster is still looking for his forever home and while he is thriving in our home, he needs to have a move to his forever home and family.  If you or anyone you know is looking for a cat who can be simply described as a "constant companion to humans" then Hamster could be the cat!  He will do best in an environment that can provide a calm place to sleep, toys available for his enjoyment, and a routine of daily play/exercise. 

Remember that if you can't adopt, please consider fostering.  If you can't foster, then look into volunteering.  If you can't volunteer, please ask your local shelters how you can help with food, supplies, or monetary donations.  If you are unfamiliar with all the items a shelter environment uses, please ask as you may be surprised that items you may consider trash can be repurposed and desperately needed. 

This week has been a great week!

Hamster continues to impress me with his changes.  He is such a happy cat now and has decided he enjoys his new no-grain diet without the addition of the hard to find sardines in water without the added salt.  Whew!  He has also shown that every day he plays more and more, and this week he started having times of playing by himself (chasing various cat toys across the floor).  He does continue to be an almost constant companion.

Mid-week I received a call from Charleston Animal Society's foster coordinator.  They had a kitten that had come in testing FIV+ (hopefully a false positive, but only testing later in her kitten-hood will tell us for certain), and I was asked if I would consider fostering her with Hamster.  On a trial basis, I brought the kitten home this Sunday afternoon after completing my volunteer shift in the CAS Kitten Room.  A wonderful little girl of about 1.6 pounds who came in the house, handled a bath wonderfully, and has taken a long nap in her room (now she's in my hubby's room being loved and played with by the man of the house--got to love a man who loves cats!).

Of course, Hamster hasn't met her yet, but he knows she is here.  He runs to the hallway leading to the current kitten room many times as if "asking" that we introduce them.  Sorry, Hamster, but not yet....we want this kitten to become a little comfortable with our foster home before introducing the two.  Hamster's initial reactions are hopefully positive, but we'll see how it goes as we make their introductions.  We do not want to put the kitten in any jeopardy in case her FIV testing is a false positive.

The story will continue, but until the next posting, please send good thoughts we will have camaraderie.

Adopt Charleston Cats, Hamster, and our newest feline sweetie all hope you have a purrfectly wonderful week!

Hamster and I hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th holiday.  Hamster tolerated the neighborhood fireworks with minimal upset; we did notice he wanted to hang out in the darkest room in the house during the most noisy hours, but otherwise, did well. 

I have been a little concerned lately that Hamster was becoming a what some may call a 'one-owner' cat because he has me home with him nearly 24/7, but this weekend one of my sisters visited and it was good to see his reaction to a stranger in the house for several days.  It's my pleasure to say that he did wonderful!  My sister observed him on Friday with a little interaction that evening, giving him time to become accustomed to her.  Hamster was not bothered there was a 'stranger' in his bed and slept normally - another great sign.  On Saturday he enjoyed some lovin' and playin' with his human 'aunt'.  On the third day, his body language and look out of his eyes let us know he 'asked' my sister to play with him (oh, how he loves the teaser wands).  He was a perfect host and didn't hide or act any differently with a house guest than he does any regular day.  Again, I am so proud of him and know he will eventually be someone's special boy.   

One additional note about Hamster.  It was time for him to have a vaccination and was taken back to Pet Helpers on Friday afternoon for his distemper injection.  He travels so well, and has no problem going into his carrier and riding in the car.  A joy to take across town - a quiet ride with complete calmness (more than can be said about some of our past foster kittens - LOL).

Until next time, we wish everyone a purrfect week!

Happy 1st Adoption Anniversary to one our little neonate fosters from 2013!  KitKat joined our foster home and while he was ill, we were able to raise him to a healthy two pounds (the weight required for spay/neuter) and onto adoption.  KitKat had already had a meet-n-greet in the foster home with his forever humans prior to meeting surgery weight, and it was on July 12, 2013, he went home to be the 'man of the house' watching over four beautiful gals.  Below is a picture his forever mama shared with me this weekend. 

KitKat was a star not only in our hearts, but also appeared in Charleston Animal Society's TV commercial and several videos (one of which is found on this website under the Charleston Animal Society navigation button).

Congratulations to all! 

From Adopt Charleston Cats, Hamster, and all the adoptable cats in foster care and shelters, we hope you have a safe and happy July 4th. 

Goldie is in his new home.

His human wrote to Charleston Animal

Society that he is settling in, loves

his catnip, and is enjoying time in the

cat tree.




CONGRATULATIONS to all!

This week I decided to make mini movies of Hamster.  The below is my second "movie" and focuses on his play time as a follow-up to this past weekend's blog entry.  I hope you enjoy (turn on your speakers for the full message). 

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