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Today marks the second day of Petfinder-sponsored "Adopt a Less Than Adoptable Shelter Cat Week." These include senior cats, or cats who would be considered "disabled" if they were humans. To honor this week, a few of your special cats are featured in today's Special Newsletter.
Special blessings to ALL of you who care for these special cats. May you bask in their company for many more years.
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Cat Picture of the Week: Tasha
Photo Credit: © foxx333
Tasha is a graceful and gorgeous Tonkinese cat, now 16 years old. She was rescued from certain death three years ago at an animal shelter where she had been surrendered by her owner who had lost their home. Foxx333's initial intent was to foster Tasha until she could find a permanent home for her, however, her older Tonkinese male (also a rescue) was enjoying the company, and Foxx333 had already fallen in love with Tasha. Tasha's photo and full story appeared in the Joy of Senior Cats Show and Tell feature on this site. Read more about Tasha and see a larger photo on her Cat Picture of the Week page.
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Sky: Tripod Cat
 Sky was found by an Animal Control Officer as a kitten frozen to the snow by his own blood. Sea Language adopted him after a neighbor told her about him. Sky had his right foreleg amputated by then, and Sea language has never looked back. Like most amputee cats, Sky doesn't seem to even notice that he is "disabled." Be sure to read his remarkable story to fully appreciate the excellent care he is given.
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Senior Cat Rudy
If Rudy is still alive, he will be 19 in October. Although Marionetta J was not able to upload his photos when she submitted his story last year, it is such a remarkable one that it deserves mention here.
Marionetta wrote, "My advise would be do it with all the love you can give it. Those few precious years with a senior can be just as much fun as you make it if he/she was a kitten. My senior cats, especially the then 19-year old and Rudy, have never given me any reason not to love and to care for them as seniors any more than a kitten. I would also tell them that when the end of their life comes, it will not be easy, it is like losing a family member and hard to get over. But the fun, love and memories outweigh the grief. They are special because you took the time to care for them, even if they need special care."
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Oliver: Crippled From Birth
 Rebecca Evans adopted Oliver when he was six weeks old and he is now 15. Oliver was born with cauda equina & bilateral hip dysplasia. He's had surgeries on his lumbar spine & both hips had FHO.
Rebecca writes "I've had cats since I was 12 (56 now) & this big cat - Oliver - has truly been the brightest light in my life."
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