Malie (formerly Sedona)

Malie has been a blessing to my family. The minute she looked at me with her big golden eyes, I felt an immediate connection. We had to wait a week before we could bring her home, but it was worth the wait!

Initially she was very shy, but now when I come home from work, she is waiting for me in the foyer and always has a lot to say. She is about two-years old but can make us laugh with her kitten-like playfulness. She has brought so much sunshine into our lives with her affectionate purrs and her silly antics. Malie is definitely the princess of the household and lets her desires be known by meowing and "herding" us toward the treat cabinet whenever she has the chance. She loves music and has figured out how to turn on the stereo; I think Malie has a secret crush on Maroon 5 as that seems to be the only CD she likes to play!
 
We all adore her and are so grateful that Cat Depot helped us connect. Thank you again!

 

Baxter

Baxter is doing great. He is a lot of fun - very easy-going and he gets along wonderfully with our whole family.

As you can see, he is doing quite well and fits snugly into a size 2T shirt!

Thanks so much for helping us adopt him!
-The Clines

 

Peanut Butter - aka Jasmine

I am a cat person, and it wasn’t easy to find a forever friend at Cat Depot—there were so many choices. I was very drawn to a beautiful little tabby who was named Peanut Butter. She was quiet and shy, but I knew she was “the one.” She had been adopted twice before and returned both times due to concerns with other animals in the home. Since I have no other animals, I was hoping she would do well with me.

Though she was shy went I met her at Cat Depot, she really opened up when I brought her home. She spent the entire afternoon checking every inch of my house and rubbing her face everywhere (leaving her scent and marking her territory). From that moment, she settled in and become the perfect companion.
 
I truly believe she is “the perfect match” for me. I delight in her special ways of communicating. She and I “talk” all the time - we have a special connection. She has found some favorite sleeping places as well as the windowsills where she loves to watch the squirrels. She continues to be amazing, and I will be forever grateful to the caring staff at Cat Depot for helping me find such a wonderful pet.
 
Sincerely,
Dolores Gilesaugue

 

Tootsie

We all just want to say thank you so much for helping us adopt Tootsie. She is the most wonderful cat and has adopted all of us as well. She acts as if she has always been a member of our family! 

Max took our girls for a walk (China Doll and Mayling) so that I could get Tootsie out of her box and into the boys "wing." She jumped out of the box and immediately began exploring, When Max brought the girls back, both dogs just watched her and Tootsie watched them. In less than ten minutes Tootsie was out visiting the whole family in the family room. She walked right by the dogs and the dogs would just look at Tootsie. Tootsie loves her new home and follows Max everywhere, especially when he is in the kitchen! 
 
We woke up last night to find one of the dogs and Tootsie in bed with us! There has not been one incident of the girls barking at Tootsie or Tootsie hissing at the dogs. We are so amazed at how quickly our family has blended together. Tootsie even sat in a chair at the dining room table with us! We are so happy having her as a member of our family. She is so playful and very loving. Loves her scratching post and catnip and likes her dental treats. When she does not see anyone, she meows and we call her name and she comes running! 
 
She is one very loved and adjusted cat. We are so grateful to have found her. Thank you so much again and I know that Tootsie would love to say "thank you for all your love and care" as well.
 
Sincerely, 
Max Cohen, Rhonda, Wynn, and Tony

 

Some-Bunny Got Adopted!

Frisco is doing great! He already escaped Abby’s (my 14 year old daughter) bedroom, which was his base location while we were at school and work. I came by at lunch to check on him because work is close and he had gone under my bed.

He’s still getting used to the dogs but they don’t mind him at all - which is funny. And he has played with every toy we have given him.

He adapted after 2 hours or so yesterday. He has let everyone pet him and play with him. In fact he doesn’t like being alone!

Thanks sooo much again! We are in Heaven with him : )

 

 

Tabitha, Cat Depot’s third longest resident has gone home!

We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping us through the adoption process earlier today. We brought her home and after ten minutes she was up walking around investigating the house, never hid. Within the first hour she was ALL over us!

We are amazed at how well Tabitha is doing and can't wait to see her progress over time. I will write again later with her progress!

Thank you again!
 
Julie Vivian 

 

Leah

Leah is such a sass! Always sleeping by my feet or rubbing her face against mine. She keeps walking on me when I'm trying to sleep. I'd say she's pretty comfortable and greets me when I get home. She meows a lot and is pretty playful.

Oh, and she's definitely a scratcher!  She loves scratching up my spot carpets, which is cool. I get the feeling that she's bored so I just need to figure out how she likes to play. Seems pretty comfortable sleeping on my bed at night too. I think we'll do just fine.

Thank you so much!

Laurie Thomas

Sweetheart

Several weeks ago, a kind lady named Jill walked through our doors asking to see Sweetheart. 

Sweetheart was very depressed from being in the shelter for over a year and seldom left her bed. When Jill walked into the room, Sweetheart let Jill pet her and proceeded to roll on her back and began purring! That was a sound that we had not heard from her in a long time. Jill decided she would give Sweetheart a chance… 
 
We got a phone call from Jill less than an hour after bringing Sweetheart home. She was doing great! “She felt at home immediately,” Jill said. “Sweetheart jumped out of her carrier, looked around and then played and ate some food. She jumped right up on the bed with me and couldn’t get enough affection.”  All of us at Cat Depot are so relieved that Sweetheart was finally given a chance and has found her forever family.
 

Percy

My name is Cindye Baily and I want to thank you for your kindness to my parents when they adopted Percy.  Mom had been wanting a Norweigan Forest Cat for awhile, and you had one!

He's doing great. The best part?  He's ALREADY jumping up on the sofa to be petted when they snap their fingers for him, which is exactly what they wanted! That is a big deal for us - we all like our animals on the sofa with us!
 
He literally hit the jackpot today going home with them. He will be spoiled, loved, petted, cuddled and pretty much have anything he wants for the rest of his life!  If you could have seen how happy my parents were to have him when they got home, you would understand where I'm coming from. Thanks for your kindness, and the ease of adoption.  

Cindye Baily

 

Midnight

Greetings from Midnight!

 
As you can see, it's absolute heaven for her here - you remember, it was "love at first sight" for her and me both! And the details of her new life are wonderful, as my wife, Valerie told you over the phone. Well, I could go on and on, just loving her so much - and I couldn't imagine being without her constant presence, as she's ALWAYS near me, like now - "typing" with me, upside down in bed... 
 
So- Thank you very much!
 
Greetings and All the Best,
 
Sam & "Sweetie"

 

 

Snap

Ike and Jake Miller were volunteering in December as cat socializers. They heard about a cat that had been adopted, but then returned because he was too much of a lap cat. They told their dad about Snap. John Miller decided Snap would be a fine addition to our household of two female tortoiseshell cats. (One was also from the Cat Depot!)

We have been enjoying him since January.

Thanks Cat Depot! 

Snowman

Hi Cat Depot, I am Marti, Snowman’s mommy or rather, head staff member.  He is doing soooo well!! He is playful and sweet. In fact, right now he is playing with the charm on my purse – it’s a Michael Kors so he has great taste!  Whatever toy is in front of him is his favorite toy!  He is eating up a storm and seems to like his big brothers’ and sisters’ food better than his kitten food.  He uses the litter box like a champ.  I took him to the vet the Thursday after Carl brought him home, and he is all healthy. They gave him his boosters, and we are going back on Valentine’s Day for the last set. The vet thought he was gorgeous (he would be right!) and said he is looking forward to seeing him grow up. He weighed in at a whopping 2 ¼ pounds too …. What a bruiser!

I want you to rest assured that there are few kittens out there who are more loved and spoiled than this one. I am doing a bunch of research on communications with deaf cats, and we already have a couple hand signals down – come here, good boy, I love you.  He purrs whenever he is near me.  He sleeps in the bed, and we get up for his 0300 meal and his 0530 dance on mommy’s head play time.  I hope that his brothers are also very happy.

Thank you again for Snowman, and thank you for all the work that you do.

We will stay in touch!

All our best,
Marti and Carl

And our cats Ramsey, Paisley,
Swift, Luca and Snowman

Roxy

I spent my first afternoon checking out this new building. I rubbed my face on every table and chair to leave my scent. This is my home now.

I spent some time in the big guy's shoes - making friends with him is important since he and I will spend lots of time together when the lady goes to work. He showed me my litter box, water, and food bowls.  I have used all of those.

Yes, I have been strolling through this home with my tail straight in the air.  My staff (Linda and Tom) and I will have a happy home together. I love the attention and sitting on laps!
 
Thank you,
Jingles (Roxy)
Linda Burton and Tom Schneider

Stella

This gorgeous Caboodle kitty came to Cat Depot in July. She was adopted by Randy and Karen, just in time for Karen’s birthday.  Karen insists that, “Out of all the cats in the world, we picked the very best one.” Stella’s sweet nature and wonderful disposition made her a purrfect fit with the couple’s other cats. Randy and Karen say that simply thinking about Stella is enough to make them smile.  “We feel so lucky,” says Karen.“Those who didn’t adopt her missed out on something really wonderful!”  Congratulations to Stella and her wonderful new family! 

Chardonnay (note Chardonnay's adopters drove 2 1/2 hours to Cat Depot to adopt her for the perfect adoption story)

Good Morning,

I'm still inspecting my new home and right now I'm licking Mommy's ankle. My new parents are very trainable, thank goodness. I just have to meow and they run to me. That's fun. If Daddy leaves the room and I can't find him, I meow until he comes to me. Last night I slept with Daddy. He was tired out from the drive to get me. Everything in the house is arranged so I can look outdoors or go where I want. Except the countertops. Mommy & Daddy get very upset if I go on the countertop. They put me on the sofa so I know that's fine and I like to sit there.  They also let me go on the beds and the table and the chairs.  I like it under the bed too. 

 This house is just my size - not too big and not too small.  Mommy & Daddy love to pet me and I really like that. 

 Thank you for my new home. Love, Chardonnay

Beau and Cooper (formerly Fiji and Lars)

Just wanted to give you an update on Beau and Cooper (formerly Fiji and Lars).  Cooper was ready to leave his safe room; he shot out the doorway so fast…it was his decision and he explored the whole house.  Beau kept a watch on him though.  Amazing!  However, I did put him in the safe room to sleep last night.  At 6 am this morning, he was out again like a shot, and he and Beau continued their very active playing.  I think Cooper is maybe shy but he’s not afraid of people, and at this point, it all has to be on his terms.  I believe when he’s ready, he won’t be so wary of people.  Don’t worry, he’s getting a lot of love, has plenty of space to explore and play in, and, of course, perhaps most important, he has a playmate —Beau.  And us!

Thank you Constance and Cat Depot!

Jayne and Peter Namerow 

Rocky and Cosby

Hi Cat Depot,

We are so thrilled to have these little guys. They truly are brothers and do everything together.  They understand "no", except for the kitchen counter top.  I give in first on that game.  Cosby is the better behaved and finds an out of the way place to view the activities; Rocky, not so much.  He is determined and consistent!

Thanksgiving was quite the treat.  We have now swayed from seafood and worked poultry into the mix.  Cosby is like a lead balloon.  He is solid and loves to eat!!  Rocky will smell it, walk away and nibble later on. It's not foremost on his list of things to do today. Bill got an aquarium for his birthday.  We call it the sushi tank.......and it amuses the boys to no end.

Both are always with me wherever I go…underfoot !!  I must look down before I move my feet.  They sleep with us, watch us in the bathroom and have their paw out as we pass.  They are touchy feely guys.

May your holiday be lovely.  Grateful for the loving beginnings you gave this little kitty family.

Kathy and Bill, Rocky and Cosby

Larry's Letter

Hello Everyone,

This is your old big friend, Larry.  I just wanted to drop a line to say hello and Merry Christmas.  Gee, it's been swell here at my new permanent home.  There is always something going on!

I've become friends with one of the felines, there are four of us, including me.  Her name is Glory and although she has only 3 legs, she's pretty cute!  Actually, she thinks I am her boyfriend!  Dames!!  You purr a little in their direction and they stick their claws into you!!

The other two cats are nice, but a bit standoff-ish.  But then, I out-weigh them by 9 pounds.

The big dog,  I hiss and spit at.  I don't care to make her acquaintance thus far.  The little dogs are 9 pounds of barking fur.  We are slowly getting to know each other.  They shake when I hiss.  It's hysterical!!!  My goal is to get them to wet themselves!!!

My best friend is Matt and he is kool like me.  He feeds me my special diet and gives me my medicine like a pro.  Just think--a 17 year old teenager could have asked for anything for Christmas and he begged for me----an 11 year old, 19 pound asthmatic cat with heart disease, on medicine and special food.  Maybe he saw what a great friendly and loving cat I am.  A special cat with a special heart.  Matt and I are two of a kind!!!!

Well, I have to catch up on my nap-time.  Say hello to all the kitties and great volunteers!!!

LARRY

Pepper

Dear Friends at Cat Depot,

There are days when I look at Pepper and can’t imagine him being anything but perfect. Who would have thought that this little man would come into our lives and rule our home. He may have only one lung, but the size of his heart makes up for it! We laugh at him daily, watching his antics with our other cats and two dogs!  I’m not sure Zeus knew what hit him when Pepper jumped on top of him out of nowhere to try and get him to play. We forgot what it was like to have a kitten in the house…I think Zeus would like to forget. We all love him to death and are so happy you contacted us for this special boy. Love, Carmen and Glenn

Autumn

Dear Cat Depot,
Autumn has settled in better than I ever dreamed possible! She quit crying as soon as she entered the house, though I left her in the carrier until her litter box was set up. She was in my bedroom and went under the bed immediately and stayed there for about 15 minutes. I expected her to stay there for hours, even days! She then explored the house, and it was obvious she was beginning to relax. By late afternoon, she was eating and drinking water. She follows me from room to room, and though she doesn't want to be "on top" of me, she wants to be near. As I began to get ready for bed last night, she followed me into the bedroom, jumped up on the bed, and stayed there all night. What a pleasure and joy she is!  Thank you for recommending her to me; I feel it's a "match made in heaven." 

Thank you, Kathy Frait
 

"Barn Kitties" 

Note: The barn kitties were part of an exchange with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. This is an update on their progress.

As far as your "barn kitties" go,  the big orange male I have named Chandler. After letting them discover their new outside world, Chandler has decided he likes being petted. He comes when I call, and he gets his weekly brushing session on Sundays.

One of the torties I named Monica. She is in LOVE with Chandler. Follows him everywhere, and head butts him. He seems to like the attention.

Chandler has figured out the cat door into the garage even though they were set up on the porch. He sleeps in the garage now. Monica sleeps in the cat carrier on the porch. She will let me pet her, but only when Chandler is around.
Both Chandler and Monica head butt my dog!

The last feral kitty is truly feral. I only see her occasionally for meals. I am SO happy I took all three! The two love bugs are so much fun to watch and have become quite sweet.

Alana Canupp, M.S.
UF  College of Vet Med 

Beau

Hello Cat Depot, Beau is a really great cat and even helps me sew! Cat Depot trained Beau to use the scratching post. So far, he has not scratched anywhere in the house.  I think this is a real positive result of being in the pod with plenty to scratch on.

I would love to have a houseful of cats again, but my husband, Peter, and I have come to the conclusion that we should give Beau all our love and attention.  He will be “king” of HIS house.

Thanks for all your help in choosing a truly wonderful cat.  And thanks to all at Cat Depot!

Jayne 

 

Charlotte's Journey

Charlotte’s journey began in Charlotte, North Carolina, and ended in Palmetto, Florida. A beautiful long hair gray and white kitten, she was brought to Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control in October as a stray with special needs. This striking feline was diagnosed with a congenital deformity of both hind legs. Amazingly, Charlotte had overcome the fact she could not use her hind legs by standing on her front legs and walking hand-stand style.

A few days later during a University of Florida’s Maddie’s Shelter Medicine consultation, Charlotte was presented to Dr. Julie Levy and Dr. Sarah Kirk. The doctors were asked if they could help Charlotte. Dr. Levy immediately asked Dr. Kirk, “Would your friends at Cat Depot be able to help?” Within five minutes the response from Cat Depot was “Yes, how can we say no?”

Charlotte continued her journey to Cat Depot in Sarasota, Florida, and within a day of her arrival was the featured guest at the Cat Depot Friend Raiser Luncheon.

 

Dr. Kirk shared Charlotte’s special story to a captivated audience and showed a video of Charlotte walking:
 

 

One of the luncheon attendees, Beatrice, had just lost her cat and was still in the grieving process. After the luncheon was over, she spoke to Dr. Kirk at length while cradling Charlotte who happily snuggled in her arms. An immediate bond was formed! In some way perhaps Charlotte knew Beatrice needed her…
 

Beatrice and her daughter came to Cat Depot that afternoon and immediately asked to see Charlotte again. Beatrice was certain she could give Charlotte the home she needed and deserved. It is now official! Charlotte is in her new loving home and bringing  Beatrice so much joy that Beatrice now can’t imagine being without her.


 

 

Pictured: Cat Depot Honored Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Kirk and Charlotte 

Chloe

Dear Cat Depot,

I would like to give you an update on the cat (Siamese Himalayan female) I adopted from your rescue this past August. Chloe is a pleasure and joy to have as a pet. She is very affectionate and friendly and warms up to visitors. Chloe is also bright and seems to know my routine for work. She has adapted to my home very quickly and is very well behaved.

I have had a few cats in my life, and Chloe has one of the best temperaments and personalities of any cat I have had.

I would like to thank Molly for contacting me about the cat. Chloe is a welcome addition to my life.  Signed, Tracy F. 

Phineus and Kira

Phineus, was a favorite among staff and volunteers at Cat Depot. He seemed to have everything. He was playful, handsome, sweet, a lap cat - heck, he even walked on a leash. But, because he was diagnosed with FIV, potential adopters often passed him by.

But, not Kira, she looked right past his FIV and saw him for the wonderful cat that he was. Now, we can honestly say that Phineus is a cat that has it all - including a loving home.

Thank you, Kira, for adopting a Cat Depot favorite. We know he will give you many years of devoted love.

Pumpkin and Marge

Pumpkin, a pleasantly plump calico beauty, ended up at Cat Depot when her owner passed away. Naturally laid back, Pumpkin could be indifferent to visitors petting her.  She may have been waiting for her owner to come back.

After losing her cat Muffin, Marge was ready to adopt again and stopped by Cat Depot. Marge was instantly attracted to Pumpkin, and Pumpkin to Marge!
 

When we spoke to Marge last, Pumpkin has fully settled in. Marge and Pumpkin spend much of their time out on the lanai.  Both had lost so much, but now have found in each other a loving companion.
 

Bunny

Named for her resemblance to a dust bunny when she was a kitten, our Bunny is one of the sweetest and most demure cats here at Cat Depot. Dainty in size and nature for a cat, it was no surprise that when Laura came in looking for a kitty that she fell in love with Bunny.
 

Bunny is adjusting wonderfully in her new home, and her new family is just in love with her. Thank you so much to Laura and her family for giving Bunny the loving home she deserves.
 

Gideon

It was in the dead heat of August that a concerned woman discovered a sealed box, inside were Gideon, Chelsea, and Nathaniel. With nothing but a bologna sandwich to eat, these three kittens proved to be survivors. They were brought to Cat Depot, starving, covered in fleas, and suffering from severe upper respiratory infections.  We nursed all three back to health. However, our Gideon had lost his eye due to infection though he never lost his spirit.
 

After losing his eye, our rambunctious little Gideon charmed the hearts of Joseph and Andrew. They were visiting Cat Depot looking for a companion for their kitten at home. We introduced them to Gideon, and his loud roaring purr set a love spell on both of them.  We are happy to report that Gideon has gone home with Joseph and Andrew and is settling in nicely in their home.  On a side note, Chelsea and Nathaniel are still available for adoption and would love to meet you, so stop by Cat Depot and meet our most courageous kittens.
 

Mr. Jingles

Having to give up your kitty because you develop a severe allergy is terribly hard. That’s how Jingles came to us at Cat Depot. Although he missed his owner, he never let it get the best of him. You could always count on finding Jingles hanging outside on his “catio” greeting visitors.
Then it happened! Jingles met Pat. Little did he know that she was going to be his new mom. Pat adopted Jingles that day. We can report that Jingles, now Killmouskey, adjusted to his new home almost immediately. Pat has reported that if she stops pampering Killmousekey, he politely reminds her with a tap of his paw that she should keep going.

Nico and Dan

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, when Dan came into Cat Depot, distraught after losing his cat of eight years, Freefall. Dan and Freefall were extremely close, and the loss was worn all over his face. To honor Freefall, Dan and his friends came to Cat Depot find a homeless cat and give them a better life. 
 

After speaking to Dan, we knew we had the perfect cat for him - Nico. Nico was abandoned by his mother during Tropical Storm Debbie. He and his siblings entered our foster program, and his stormy beginning was now a whole lot brighter. When Dan and Nico met for the first time, there was an instant bond and connection, which was followed by lots of kisses and tears of joy. 
 

We want to thank Dan for opening his heart to one of our cats, and we wish them both the best.

Crosley - Given Another Chance

When Crosley came to Cat Depot over a year ago, we knew that she was deeply bonded with her owner who could no longer care for her. Over the months, Crosley missed her owner and was sour to most visitors and volunteers. We realized that she was waiting for her owner to come back for her. She showed little interest in anyone but volunteer Bruce, whose lap she would be found sitting in from time to time.
 

It was a special day when Becky came into Cat Depot. She had seen Crosley on our Cat Depot website. Crosley reminded her so much of the calico cats she had in the past that Becky just had to meet her. When we met with Becky, we explained that Crosley had it in her to be an incredibly loving cat and assured her that Crosley would open up once she had a stable home and a human to love. While completing the paperwork to finish up her adoption, a letter was found from Crosley’s previous owner. The letter went into great detail about the sad reason why she to give up Crosley, an absolutely wonderful and loving cat.

We can now happily report that Crosley and her new human, Becky, are completely bonded, and Crosley has become a purring lap cat once again. This story is a reminder that animals, like humans, can be heartbroken, too. But given another chance, they can love again. Cat Depot would like to thank Becky for taking a chance on our Crosley. 

Oliver Twist 

To say Oliver Twist was a Cat Depot favorite is an understatement.  His only parallel to the book is that he too was orphaned after being rescued from Caboodle Ranch.  Oliver Twist is no ordinary cat; he is the picture of everlasting love and hope.  With every guest entering into his pod, he found an opportunity to be loved.  Scooting up to your leg, he would look up at you with those big eyes and say “meow” which translated into “I am ready to be in your lap, now.”
 

We have seen many a volunteer sit for an hour or more in his pod in the same spot with Oliver Twist on their lap.  Would you dare to have another on your lap instead of him?  That’s okay, Oliver Twist would jump right up and make room for himself.  Where there is room for one, there is room for one more!  How could you resist that long, gorgeous fur and that slight head tilt that begged for attention. 

Well, no one could resist Oliver Twist, including his adopter. Jen and Bud gave Oliver Twist, now Ernie, a wonderful home and a new fur sister Mandy.  Wondering how he is settling in now that he found his forever home?  Well, Ernie spent his first night making kitty biscuits and snuggling on the bed.  Thank you, Jen and Bud, for giving one of our FIV+ kitties a perfect home and loving him as much as the hundreds that fell in love with him at Cat Depot.

 

Dusty and Flame (now Ellie and Margaret)

It wasn’t all fun and games when Dusty and Flame were found abandoned on playground. Scared and confused, they were rescued by a concerned citizen and brought here to Cat Depot. We quickly found them a foster home, and soon their hard beginning was far behind them.

It wasn’t but a few weeks later that our Dusty and Flame came back to Cat Depot to find their future human companions. Jennifer and her two boys came into Cat Depot on a Saturday afternoon looking to adopt two cats. It wasn’t very long until Jennifer and her two boys found our Dusty and Flame. Some call it fate, but we call it love at first sight. And when Jennifer told them they could adopt both kittens, those boys faces lit up with such joy, we knew that it was a perfect match.

Now Dusty and Flame can play all day with two loving boys and their family and never have to worry about being left behind.
 

Alex

"Hi Constance and all other staff and volunteers.  I just wanted to update you on Alex's progress.  Its day 4 now and he's all settled in.  He's an absolute delight and I feel fortunate to have found him.  In spite of his turbulent past he's remained sweet and trusting.  He's so affectionate and purrs constantly.  He loves to hang out with us and likes to follow us around the house, also sleeping at the foot of our bed. He's also quite talkative. I'm waiting a few more days before I let him out onto the pool/patio area.  He's definitely aware of it and looks out at it thru the windows and doors.  I've attached a couple of photos of him; one where he's relaxing in the living room, and one napping on my desk, where he's become my latest desk accessory.  I look forward to taking the orientation class on the 18th and to doing volunteer work at the center.  I'll send a photo of him with us as soon as I get someone to take it.  Keep up the good work". 

Alex has found his forever home with Dan Smith and Steve Warren.  Stop by Cat Depot and see if the next love of your life chooses you!
 

Yoda and Obi - Caboodle Kittens Found a New Home

How can one kitten stand out among 150 cats? By having the most uniquely shaped head our staff and volunteers have ever seen. Affectionately named Domehead, our kitten and his siblings soon became local celebrities. So famous, in fact, that Domehead is featured on the front page of our website!
 
It wasn't long before our volunteer, Freda, became absolutely star struck by our newest celebrity. There was not a doubt in her heart that she had to adopt him. But, there was no way that Freda could separate Domehead from his favorite sibling and playmate, so she adopted both kittens.
 
Now known as Yoda and Obi (Obi-Wan Kenobi), they are really living the life with Freda- playing, cuddling, and soaking up every moment of Freda's love and attention. 
 
 

We couldn't be happier that Yoda and Obi have found such a wonderful and loving home with Freda!

Toy Toy

Toy Toy, a twelve-year old Siamese mix, came to Cat Depot after her owners died unexpectedly. She had a difficult time adjusting and didn't seem to care about getting petted. If someone showed some interest in her, she was unkind to them.

Nathan Buckley, her knight in shining armor, came to her rescue by becoming her foster parent. At first, she would hide under the bed and was unsocial. With time she became a wonderful cat. She met him at the door and greeted him with a meow. Toy Toy began to sleep in his bed and at times would rest on his pillow. Toy Toy followed Nathan around and become a wonderful companion.

It was a match made in heaven! Nathan of course fell in love and adopted Toy Toy. Everyone loves a happy ending!

 

Sparky

Twelve-year old Sparky lived most of his life in Pennsylvania with a loving family. A family member became allergic and a relative took Sparky in and moved him to Sarasota. Somehow, for reasons unknown, Sparky ended up at Cat Depot. He was very depressed. Being a senior cat, Sparky was often overlooked.

 Richard Scully, an elderly gentleman with sparkling blue eyes and a big smile, walked into Cat Depot one day and said, “I’m an old man and I’m looking for an old cat.” Richard looked at a few cats then sat in a chair. Sparky came out and gently crawled into Richard’s lap. Sparky’s purr was loud and loving. A purr-fect  match. Richard has called several times to say what a great companion Sparky is. Two gentle men living their golden years together!
 

Freckles and Her Alaskan Friend

Freckles is a beautiful brown and white tiger girl.  Her life changed when she was adopted in February by Evelyn Furlow. Freckles has a great personality, is very intelligent and has learned good manners in her new home. She never gets up on the table, or anywhere she’s not allowed.  Freckles knows that the blanket on the couch is hers and always sits there when she’s in the living room.  

Freckles never knew about dogs, or thought about having one as a friend.  Now she is best friends with Sweetie, an American Eskimo dog.  They love each other and are together constantly.  Evelyn is considering getting a stroller for Freckles so she can join them on daily walks. After a long day of playing and fun time, Freckles curls up on Evelyn’s bed and dreams happy thoughts.

Artemis

We just wanted to let you know that Artemis has settled in nicely.  You sure knew what you were doing when you found a way to get him into our house and into our hearts.  He is a wonderful kitty and has made himself right at home.  Within an hour of being at our house, he was settled on my lap purring loudly.  He has picked Steve as his favorite person, but is very much the "family cat."  Artemis and his new buddy Earl (also a Cat Depot cat) run through the house playing chase and hide-and-go-seek, enjoy playing with each other, and now actually sleep together!


He is just a wonderful kitty...we love him. Signed, Jan and Steve Binkowski
 

Muffin

Update! Our three legged beauty has finally found a home.  Kate Mulkern couldn’t resist this sweet girl’s personality. Muffin has adapted well to her new body and now she is adjusting great to her new family. She deserves the best life has to give.  Thank you Kate for giving Muffin a new beginning!

Houdini

Purebred Bengals are a special breed and their personalities are very unique.  They are very active and curious.  Having an adult Bengal in your home is like having a toddler, and it is important that your house is kitty proofed.  They love high places and get very upset when they are home alone for any length of time.  The key to having a happy Bengal is to make sure they are never bored.  That being said, they are also very loving and loyal.  Their intelligence can be mind boggling.  Watching them play is very entertaining! 

John DiMaggio came to Cat Depot looking for a playmate for his Bengal kitty.  We were so excited.  We had just the cat for him, Houdini!  John instantly fell in love and took this beautiful man home.  Since John was already was a Bengal owner, he already knew the best way to introduce Houdini to his new home. Plus, his house was all ready prepared for his arrival.  We recently received word that all is well at the DiMaggio household, and Houdini is extremely happy with his new life. It was a perfect match!


 

CC

When CC came to Cat Depot everybody fell in love with his relaxed attitude. There was one slight problem with this guy, when he became really excited he gave love bites.  We knew it would take a special person to overlook this habit and see that he was a good boy and didn’t mean any harm.


Christina Bernini-Pauley was that special person.  She took the time to get to know our special guy and couldn’t wait to introduce him to her family.  He has adapted wonderfully to their home and everyone couldn’t be happier.  Thank you for giving our beautiful boy a home to call his own!

Hello from CC!
We adopted this little guy about 6 months ago, and we are sure glad we did! CC came right into our home and claimed it as his own...right along with our hearts. We just love this kitty...for those who knew him at the Depot, he still occasionally "love bites" but not hardly anything like he was when we first met him. A true bond has been made and we could not imagine our home without him!

 

Julius Finds His Loving Home

Staff and volunteer favorite Julius left for his new loving home on Sunday afternoon, April 22. There were many farewell tears and last minute hugs but tears of JOY! Thank you to the Ruckers for falling instantly in love with Julius! We look forward to Julius antic updates.

Trixy

To Everyone At Cat Depot:
 
I wanted to take the time to write to Cat Depot to let you all know that two months ago today my husband, Glenn, and I adopted the most wonderful kitten from Cat Depot after losing our precious elderly cat to old age named Scooby who we had for 18 years. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this sweet kitten formerly known by Cat Depot as "Mist."  She is so affectionate, smart and of course rambunctious.  We feel like we hit the jackpot with her.  We adore her and she has been a fabulous addition to our family.  Please know how much we love her and how well cared for she is.
 
I have been in a few times to finish her initial vaccination schedule and to purchase items from your gift shop (including the pink heart-shaped litter box which Trixy had to have). 
 
I just wanted you to know how much we love our Trixy and Cat Depot.  Thank you.
 
Best regards,
Melissa Quesenberry

Gideon

When one door closes another door opens!

Gideon was found as a stray and turned into a facility in Levy County that was unable to shelter him due to overpopulation.  His future was uncertain.  Cat Depot made room for him and four other cats, and their future became just a little brighter.

Hallie Boyd was looking for a new feline friend.  She spent time with many cats but something about Gideon kept pulling at her heart strings.  She was drawn to his gorgeous orange coat and sweet disposition.  She decided he was the perfect kitty for her. Gideon has settled into his new place, and they couldn’t be happier.  “Gideon has adjusted to his new home within hours and he hasn’t stopped purring since he arrived.”
 

Dollee

Dollee was found wandering outside an apartment complex where pets were not allowed.  It was obvious to her rescuers that she had once had a home.  She was very comfortable with people, and she loved attention.

Dollee’s outdoor adventure did not break her spirit.  She quickly became a Cat Depot favorite.  We knew she would find a home quickly.  This sweet girl now has a new family to call her own, and she is doing great.  Thank you to Amy Allen for giving her a fresh start!

Cat Depot,
Just wanted to say 'thank you' for your help in matching me up with Dollee.  She is such a wonderful cat and I am enjoying her immensely.  My other cat (Luke) absolutely loves her and they get along wonderfully.  Dollee has been renamed to Yumi (which means 'possessing beauty' in Japanese).  I figured she was getting a new home and new life and therefore deserved a new name :)  Yumi's days pretty much consist of eating, sleeping, playing, playing some more..... And playing again, naptime, and playing, eating.  Honestly, I do not know how she finds time to use the litter box! LOL.  Thanks again!!!

Respectfully,
Amy Allen (Yumi's new 'Mommy')

Lil Ghai & Max – Reunited

Lil Ghai and Max came to Cat Depot together.  The two Burmese beauties were adopted very quickly but to two different homes.  Both families were happy with their new additions, and it seemed the two cats paths would never cross again.

The Kuskin family adopted Lil Ghai, and he made himself at home instantly.  The only concern they had was that Lil Ghai cried incessantly.  The Kuskins were reassured when they realized that Burmese cats are very talkative kitties.  Max, on the other hand, was not adjusting well in his new home.  He didn’t care for the other cats that lived there, and after 3 months, he came back to Cat Depot. 

Karen Kuskin and her son Wesley were visiting Cat Depot when Max arrived.  When they realized he was Lil Ghai’s long lost brother, they decided it was fate, and they were meant to take him home.  But, they had some questions: Would they remember each other?  Did Max dislike all cats now?  Would adding another cat to the household upset the harmony the Kuskins had developed?

All those questions were answered as soon as Max arrived to his new home.  Lil Ghai and Max were so happy to see each other; it took only minutes for them to fall into a happy routine.  They are inseparable.  They sleep, eat and play together all day long.  Now that Max is back in his life, Lil Ghai no longer walks around the house crying.  We now know he was meowing for his best friend.

We are so happy this family reunion had a happy ending!

 

 

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