Creature Corner
By Janice Murasko
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens celebrated Adopt a Shelter Dog month.
Harley: How do we get serious about getting our kittens adopted, not to mention ourselves?
Pepper: Good question. It seems that we have done quite a bit.
Phil: Clearly, not enough as Carrie, Rosy and Delight are still here.
Don: Unbelievable! These youngsters are so darned cute.
Rosy: You’re right, Don. Look at me! Look at Carrie! And look at Delight!
Phil: You three are just precious.
Delight: People come in and fawn all over me.
Harley: Understood, but why then are you still here?
Delight: I wonder the same.
Pepper: I hope humans understand that this winter, when it is cold and snowy, they will be so glad they have us.
Delight: I promise to keep my forever family members very warm and happy.
Harley: Heck, any of us would.
Pepper: I’ve watched Carrie and Rosy just snuggle up to visitors and ARF volunteers.
Rosy: We have become very, very good at snuggling!
Phil: And people who don’t necessarily want a cat in their laps will love those of us who are affectionate and loving, but not really lap cats.
Rosy: Those non lap cats can still keep people happy and warm!
Carrie: Heck yeah they can!
Delight: And all cats and kittens are entertaining, especially if there are two of us.
Smokey: Running after yarn, batting toys and wrestling with each other are very entertaining.
Rosy: Or just being content to stare at our beauty!
Don: Let’s just hope some loving folk come in soon to meet us. Odds are they will be swept away by at least one of us!
Phil: Or all of us!
Be sure to keep up with the animal antics of Days of our Nine Lives each week. And please stop in to say hello to the entire adoptable cast at the ARF House, 26890 Hwy 243. ARF is open Saturdays 10-3, Sundays 10-2, and during the week by appointment. Please call 951-659-1122.
Creature Corner is seeking monthly sponsors. For those interested in sponsoring future months of Creature Corner, contact ARF at 951-659-1122 or info@idyllwildarf.org.
