A tale of three kitties

buttercup

We've all been there, sailing carefree down the highway of life, then suddenly, without warning, we hit those little bumps that send us stumbling - life has tossed us a curve.

But, somehow, we recover and end up back on our feet and on our way again....until the next time.

Our intake room at the Sanctuary is where we first encounter those kitties who have hit their bumps along life's  highway.  It is here that we provide comfort, support and love. And, where we evaluate them medically and socially to give them what they need to get back up on their feet and on their way to a new home and a happy life.

noah

The three kitties that currently reside in our intake room are prime examples of the different and unique backgrounds and personalities that we encounter at our rescue:

Noah lived a pampered life as an only cat his entire 13 years, doted on by his elderly owner until she passed away.
 On June 27th  we welcomed in Noah, a bit overweight and with painful arthritis in his hind hips.  This mellow, slow moving guy often spends his time in bed and is facing some health challenges ahead.

 Buttercup, a sensitive and very cautious 2 year old girl was found as a stray by a local Animal Control Officer.  She is sweet,  very shy and timid and prefers to spend a lot of time hiding in- or under her bed.   She joined us on July 1st, unfortunately, the rest of her background is a mystery.

casey

Finally  there's Casey, an eight week old kitten, found dehydrated, starving and covered in parasites, alone on the side of a road in Eastford.  He joined us on July 3rd. After a few scary days of questioning if he would even survive, his health improved and now he is full of non-stop, rambunctious kitten energy.

This unlikely trio came together in our intake office and  quickly changed their status from simply roommates to roommates and friends....and they have helped each other heal along the way: 

The fearless helping the fearful and the energetic helping the weak. Encouraging each other to get up onto their feet  and to get back into the game.  

Their journey to healing has begun: