June 2023 Archives

It was supposed to be a quiet, relaxing evening in late October 2022. Koky's husband suggested they go out for dinner, that she take a break after another busy and stressful week of overseeing the Haven, rescuing cats, finding adopters for cats, etc., etc.

*Rocky has been found! – photo end of October 2022*

Returning to their car after dinner, Koky heard a little meow and had no choice but to follow it. She came across a very young kitten who was desperately trying to find his mother, without success. After trying to find the mother cat, Koky took this little boy home.

The precious little kitten named Rocky has grown into a sweet and friendly 2 year old cat. As one of Koky's foster babies, he has regular contact with cats and kittens and gets along well with them. He also loves people and follows Koky from room to room. As you would expect for a boy his age, Rocky is active and loves to play. We expect him to fit in well in most homes.

Profile update December 2024:

Rocky probably got a blood clot a few months ago. After he recovered from that his behavior was different. He started meowing really loudly. And when he walks around he holds his head a little to the right. He still does this.

Rocky is still a very affectionate boy. The video below shows what he is like now.

Rocky is house trained, neutered, microchipped and has had his vaccinations, including rabies.

He can travel to the US, Canada, Great Britain and Europe. If he does, he will fly with his original blood test certificate from the rabies laboratory and his vaccination record.
Rocky must be an indoor cat, or if he is allowed outside, in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a cat run. He has lived most of his life in complete safety and we want to ensure that this level of safety is maintained. He will not understand that vehicles pose an immediate danger.

We believe that cats can live happy and fulfilled lives as indoor kittens as long as they get the right amount of play, stimulation, one-on-one time, etc. We can give you advice and resources to make your home more “cat-friendly” if you do not immediately have access to a litter box or a completely cat-safe outdoor area.

All offers for adoption are subject to a successful home check (done via video call) and an adoption fee. See What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

If you'd like more information about our adoption process – or if you're ready to give this boy a home, please feel free to send a message. We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours.

We also know from experience that the more stories and messages shared, the greater the chance that the cat will find a forever home.

May we ask for your help in informing people about Rocky and our organization? There are rescue organizations that do not want to adopt from people who live in an apartment/condo and/or insist on free-roaming; we are quite the opposite.

Please help us find a home for this boy and the others we care for!

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December 2024

This is an adopted cat

They say “3rd time's a charm”. We really hope this is the case for our handsome redhead boy Walshie. Through no fault of his own, Walshie has had a second adoption offer canceled and is back in a situation where he must find a forever home.

*Walshie in May 2022 when he was picked up by Koky*

Walshie is estimated to be about 1 1/4 years old at the time of this writing.

He has been at the Haven since the end of May 2022, when he was rescued as a kitten. Koky had an unplanned, urgent trip to the airport in the evening and happened to come across this boy at the top of a highway bridge. How he had managed to avoid being hit by a car was a miracle in itself.

Despite making other drivers a bit angry, Koky managed to pull the car over, rushed out to grab the kitten and returned to the car with him. He was weak from lack of food and especially water and drank most of Koky's water bottle when it was offered to him.

Today he is a healthy young cat. A gentle boy and very friendly. We expect him to fit in well with most households, including those with other cats, the occasional cat-friendly dog and also respectful children.

Walshie is house trained, neutered, microchipped and has had his vaccinations, including rabies. He travels with his original rabies blood test certificate and his vaccination record. It is ready to travel and can come to the UK, all of Europe, USA or Canada.

Please note that Walshie must be an indoor cat, or if he is allowed outside, in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a cat run. ( Catio )

He has lived most of his life in complete safety and we want to ensure that this level of safety is maintained. He won't understand that vehicles are an immediate danger, especially after being rescued from the top of a bridge where he most likely could have died.

We believe that cats can live a happy and fulfilled life as an indoor cat. This is as long as they get the right amount of play, stimulation, one-on-one time, etc.

If you are interested in giving Walshie a home then take a look our adoption procedure.

Be sure to send a message if you have any questions or would like to apply to adopt Welshie. We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours.