<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Courtesy of the <i>TCPalm</i> (Treasure Coast, Florida) at:<div><br></div><div><a href="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/">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/</a><br><div><br></div><div>———————————————</div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 32px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 32px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b>Senior cat Fenora embraces her new life</b></span></div><div><div><br></div><div>PALM CITY — Laurie Michaud wasn’t in the market for another cat.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>The post that changed Laurie’s mind described the plight of a 15-year-old cat, Fenora, whose owner faced serious medical problems.</div><div><br></div><div>The owner could no longer care for the cat, and Fenora had been brought to a veterinarian to be euthanized.</div><div><br></div><div>However, the poor cat was perfectly healthy. The vet refused to euthanize her, and the search was on to find a new owner.</div><div><br></div><div>As a volunteer for Caring Fields Felines, Laurie knew what many people don’t: senior pets often make the very best companions.</div><div><br></div><div>Think about it: in most cases, senior cats are already accustomed to living companionably with others.</div><div><br></div><div>They are usually calm and quiet.</div><div><br></div><div>And, as Laurie found with Fenora, they are frequently sweet-tempered and affectionate.</div><div><br></div><div>Laurie explains, “Fenora has 15 years of experience at being a good kitty. She is easy…kitten energy can be a lot to manage.”</div><div><br></div><div>That’s not to say there aren’t a few hurdles to be overcome whenever a new cat joins other felines in a household.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.”</div><div><br></div><div>However, a month into Fenora’s arrival, even Misha is beginning to accept the new cat.</div><div><br></div><div>Laurie is pragmatic about Fenora’s future.</div><div><br></div><div>At age 15, Fenora may only be around for a few years. However, the cat is active and playful, and Laurie is optimistic.</div><div><br></div><div>She knows her decision to adopt Fenora was the right one.</div><div><br></div><div>As to Fenora, Laurie claims that the grateful cat shows her appreciation every day!</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Whether you are thinking about adopting a kitten or an adult, please consider CFF.</div></div><div><br></div><div>——————-</div><div><br></div><div>Fenora relaxes in her new home.</div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/Caturday/Caturday_072118.jpg">http://www.moscowcares.com/Caturday/Caturday_072118.jpg</a></div><div><br></div><div>———————————————<br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></body></html>