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Sadie: Guess I’m in charge for the time being, so listen up. Mr. Gray: We’re all here. Sadie: Tex found her forever family!! And she knows them well. Her foster family decided to adopt her, and the ARF humans are crying tears of joy. Mr. Gray: Now that is some of the best news I’ve…
Tex: So, who is the new office cat? Mr. Gray: Good questions. The ARF humans haven’t yet decided, so guess I’ll fill in for now. Tex: Any adoptions this last weekend? I know I’m still here. Darn it. Mr. Gray: No adoptions. It was a pretty quiet weekend. Sadie: Do you know that in 2018,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Bernard was disappointed with Santa’s performance. Tex: Hello! Anyone here? Mr. Gray: I am, but Bernard and New Sadie are not. They found their forever families! Tex: Wow! So Santa did grant their wishes. Mr. Gray: Maybe Santa is just a bit behind, and we will find…
Bernard: I’m so sorry Santa didn’t come through for all of you. Tex: It’s not your fault, Bernie. You wrote a beautiful letter. Maybe it’s meant to be for us as a New Year’s gift! Bernard: Wouldn’t that be nice. Tex: It would be a dream come true. New Sadie: Tex, you’ve been here for…
Bernard: OK, everyone, here is the rest of my letter to Santa. Want to hear it? Tex: Let’s hear it! Bernard: Hope I included everyone. Pepper is a gorgeous tuxedo who really wants to get to know a human and then take up residence in her lap (or his!). She is a sweetie. And so…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed George back into the cattery. New Sadie: Bernard, what are you doing?Bernard: Writing a letter to Santa Paws.Pepper: Oh! What are you asking for? Please read us the letter. Bernard: OK, but it’s not yet finished. Here’s what I have:Dearest Santa Paws, Life…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats adjusted to New Sadie taking the spot of office cat. New Sadie: Great news everyone! All the puppies in the litter have been adopted. Bernard: But not I. Pepper: That’s OK, Bernard. You are so sweet, low-energy and loving, you’ll soon find your forever…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats were wondering who will be the new office cat and met the puppies. Pepper: Well, this is interesting. Zeus: Do tell! Pepper: The office cat is now a brand-new cat! Whatever happened to seniority? New Sadie: You must be talking about me. My name…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats were a slight bit irritated that ARF dogs get more attention. Indigo: No surprise. I just took a head count, and we are all here. Still. Pepper: (Begins to cry) I don’t know why. I really don’t. Zeus: Aw, don’t cry Pepper! We try,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats met new arrivals. Mr. Gray: Hey, Indie, what’s wrong with you? You look agitated. Indigo: I am. There is always so much talk about ARF dogs that I think we cats get left behind. Just this past week, Topper the Corgi-mix was adopted, but…
