[Vision2020] Caturday (July 21, 2018)

[Moscow Cares]

Courtesy of the TCPalm (Treasure Coast, Florida) at:

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/specialty-publications/your-news/martin-county/reader-submitted/2018/07/11/senior-cat-fenora-embraces-her-new-life-catty-comments/776127002/

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Senior cat Fenora embraces her new life

PALM CITY — Laurie Michaud wasn’t in the market for another cat.

She already had three cats, and her little feline family was complete; or, so she thought. After reading a heartfelt plea on Facebook, that all changed.

The post that changed Laurie’s mind described the plight of a 15-year-old cat, Fenora, whose owner faced serious medical problems.

The owner could no longer care for the cat, and Fenora had been brought to a veterinarian to be euthanized.

However, the poor cat was perfectly healthy. The vet refused to euthanize her, and the search was on to find a new owner.

As a volunteer for Caring Fields Felines, Laurie knew what many people don’t: senior pets often make the very best companions.

Think about it: in most cases, senior cats are already accustomed to living companionably with others.

They are usually calm and quiet.

And, as Laurie found with Fenora, they are frequently sweet-tempered and affectionate.

Laurie explains, “Fenora has 15 years of experience at being a good kitty. She is easy…kitten energy can be a lot to manage.”

That’s not to say there aren’t a few hurdles to be overcome whenever a new cat joins other felines in a household.

To avoid confrontation, Laurie first placed Fenora in a spare bedroom. The process of acclimating her to the house, and to the other cats, occurred gradually.

To Laurie’s surprise, the two resident seniors, aged 13 and 18, accepted Fenora immediately. It was Misha, the eighteen-month-old, who behaved like a spoiled drama queen upon discovering she had a new “sister.”

However, a month into Fenora’s arrival, even Misha is beginning to accept the new cat.

Laurie is pragmatic about Fenora’s future.

At age 15, Fenora may only be around for a few years. However, the cat is active and playful, and Laurie is optimistic.

She knows her decision to adopt Fenora was the right one.

As to Fenora, Laurie claims that the grateful cat shows her appreciation every day!

There are many cats like Fenora awaiting homes. Caring Fields Felines, a no-kill feline rescue and adoption group located in Palm City, cares for more than 100 adoptable cats.

While most of the organization’s cats reside at the cage-free sanctuary, others can be found in the CFF adoption area at PetSmart in Jensen Beach.

Whether you are thinking about adopting a kitten or an adult, please consider CFF.

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Fenora relaxes in her new home.
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Tom Hansen
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