DIARY OF A RESCUE CALL An Unexpected Visitor at Christmas – A Tale of Compassion and Hope Some days can be overwhelming, especially when hearing how an animal's rescue has consumed someone's heart. Before I returned the call, I settled into a comfortable chair. "He surprised me, stepping out of the bushes next to the driveway," she began. I waited for her to continue. "I saw his gold eyes reflecting in the morning sun. The cat ran right over to me but then showed some uncertainty. I lured him into the garage with some tuna where I knew he'd be safe. There are coyotes out here. I couldn't bear the thought of him being vulnerable." She said with emotion showing it tugged at my heart. "I was sure he belonged to a neighbor," as she recounted her efforts—posting flyers and speaking with neighbors. My hope is fading. No one recognized him, and no calls came in." As I continued listening, I could feel her sense of sadness. "I'm discouraged," she admitted. "I've called all my friends, reached out to rescues, and no one can take him. My dog's vet says he's under a year old, not neutered, and there's no microchip." "I was certain he belonged to a neighbor." But as I listened, she seemed to be losing hope after she posted fliers. The neighbors didn't recognize him and no one called "I've posted on social media. People tell me to keep him or suggest the same rescues that can't help. I don't know what to do." Her voice grew somber. "So, every night, I let him back into the garage. I've started calling him Tiger." I WISH THIS WAS THE HAPPY ENDING But life doesn't always come wrapped up neatly. THROUGH THE EYES OF A COMPASSIONATE WOMAN She is powerless. Her time is slipping away because she is terminally ill. "I opened the garage door to help him. My husband, is ever so practical and insists I take Tiger to a shelter. But I just can't. Then he reminds me that we have a grumpy old dog." So, the days pass, and every night she quietly lets Tiger into the garage. When her husband isn't home, Tiger comes inside and curls up with a grateful purr near the grumpy dog. THE BURDEN OF A FINAL DECISION Tiger's soft purr calms her. But what will happen to Tiger when she is gone? She prays for a miracle that Tiger will find a lifetime home. THE KIND OF HOME TIGER NEEDS Tiger is a young cat with fun energy and a gentle spirit. He's waiting for someone special: A family with older children to play with him. Or, a young couple who is a match for his playful energy. Tiger has proven he can live with other well-mannered pets. THE FINAL ACT OF KINDNESS Opening her garage door to Tiger was more than an act of compassion—with a terminal illness, her life has limitations, but she hopes she can save his! Now, she's asking for your help to write the happy ending to Tiger's story. Reach out if you can. HOW YOU CAN HELP If you're ready to open your heart and home to Tiger, please reach out: Community Animal Network www.communityanimalnetwork.org Text ONLY: 949-759-3646 Email: networkfounder@gmail.com Tax ID # 33-0971560 If you can't adopt or foster, please consider making a donation to support Community Animal Network in their effort to help rescue animals like Tiger. www.PayPal.Me/CommunityAnimal Your generosity helps us continue this life-saving work. "Together, We C.A.N. Make The Happiest Endings." Thank you for searching for a rescue animal. How To Let Us Know That You Are Interested In Adopting From Us; After we get to know you, we'll send you an application to gather your personal information for the adoption agreement. To show interest in one of our animals please share a little about yourself, your family or others that live in the home, including other pets. And tell us about the pets that you've had in the past. I hope that the following information helps you with your search: Adopting Adult Cats An adult cat over a year is a young cat and is very active. Cats 5 years old may begin to start slowing down, but are still very active and playful. All young beings are active and need action that is why if your work schedule or lifestyle isn't conducive to giving a young cat enough attention then discuss getting a pair of cats, so they have a friend. But, wait, there is an art to introducing cats! You can learn how to be the best pet-parent with the feline pet-parenting consultation that comes with all adoptions! Young cats get extremely bored when being left alone and will try to leave the house to be outdoors. Outside they are exposed to parasites, and diseases, become injured, and many fall prey to owls, hawks or coyotes and can be hit by cars and some neighbors and kids are mean. So, if you work long hours and have a social life, too, consider a cat over 8 or 10 years old that will be happy to see you when you come home. If your favorite place is home your cats will love it! Adopting Pairs of Kittens Just like children, kittens don't want to be all alone with nothing to do. Kittens and young cats want to be active. That's why kittens need a playmate with the same "play energy". Our kittens have been matched with their best play buddy. Matching play energy is really important to living with happy cats. Ask Any Crazy Cat Lady! She'll tell you that cats seem to go to her house! With the right introduction, so many cats are happy living in multi-cat households. Cats are colony animals and if they become lost, they will wander over to a house that has other cats.
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