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Lilly just chilling in her new home!
Photo provided by Eve Bielecki
Remember THIS POST? Well Lilly the spunky cat finally found a home with Kitten Rescue volunteers Bob and Eve Bielecki. They decided that they would try taking her in despite the fact that they have four other cats. Mind you Lilly's profile said that she prefers to be alone. Well it seems like Lilly is having a grand old time and is even getting used to the other cats. This is proof positive that an animal's true personality cannot be determined from seeing them in a cage on display at a pet store. Eve had this to say in an email!

"Her personality is totally different from the Lilly I knew at Petsmart...super affectionate and playful. She follows me like a puppy around the upstairs, and is finally getting the idea that all my other cats (4) are pussies."

So there you have it! Here's yet another cat that was thought to be "unadoptable" but with a little patience and understanding for the animal, she has been deemed to be one of the most affectionate cats anyone could ever know. I already knew that when taking care of her at the rescue. Have a good life in your new home Lilly!!!

A few weeks ago I posted a profile for Lilly and Annie, cats who are still waiting for adoption from Kitten Rescue, the organization that I volunteer for. In an interview Sandra Harrison of Kitten Rescue told me about some awesome adoption stories of cats that were considered "unadoptable." She emailed me the story of Lola (now named Bella).

Lola was was adopted from the group's Black Cat Affair adoption event at Pico. This couple had seen the event advertised on Good Day LA. They were in Palm Springs for the weekend, and came home early to go to the event. WOW! Talk about dedication!

Lola was a community foster cat who really had no place to go at the end of the day. She had been left behind by a roommate, and the remaining roommate did not care for her at all. The cat showed awfully at the event. She would whack at anyone who would pet her. She had one bad eye.

Paul, the husband, had a bad eye as well and because of that he had an instant connection to this poor cat. She was so wild that it took volunteers about 10 minutes to get her into a carrier. She was actually very scary. Yet, they still took her.

Sandra forwarded me the couple's email. And as you can see, Bella is very happy in her home. What's even more amazing is the fact that the wife was pregnant and you know the old myth about cats, pregnant women and babies. So glad they dismissed that myth.

In her email Sandra wrote:

"Rescue is often less rewarding than it is frustrating, tiring and disappointing. But we go on, because they need us. It is e-mails like this that let me know that we are making a difference. Lola was never loved or cherished in her first home. She is now. That is what we do. We can't save them all, and I wish we could. For this one cat we made a great difference in her life.as we do for around 1,000 cats a year."

Here's the letter and more photos from the adoptors

In the beginning of this blog I talked about highlighting various pets around the valley that are desperately looking for homes. These are pets that the rescue organizations are having a tough time adopting. It's not because they're bad animals, it's just that they've either got strong personalitites, baggage from previous experiences or they might not be the right age. Allot of people like to adopt puppies and kittens. But then again even they too can have baggage based on bad experiences, which causes them to grow up and become adults waiting for homes.

Today the spotlight is on two very cool older cats that really deserve the right kind of home. One is a very quirky and extremely outspoken Snowshoe/Bluepoint Siamese named Lilly and the other is a very docile, sweet cat named Annie.

Lilly:
Breed: Siamese Bluepoint/Snowshoe mix.

What can I say about Lilly. I have had the pleasure of interacting with Lilly a few times since she's sometimes at the Petsmart where I go to clean the Adoption Center cages. She is definitely a character to behold. From the moment you meet her she comes across as very feisty and strong willed. But underneath that tough exterior she's a very loving and sweet cat. She just tends to let you know how she's feeling in a big way. She's nearly been adopted a few times until people realize that she needs to be the only pet without children. "She has a strong personality, but you know what? She's calmed down allot too," said Sandra Harrison of Kitten Rescue. Sandra is her foster care taker. Lilly may be a handful in the personality department but the many volunteers who have gotten to know her know that she'd make a great pet when given the chance.
Lilly's petfinder page can be found here. I also took some photos of Lilly myself. Click here to see them. Some of them came out dark and of course she was not cooperating for the camera. But again! don't let that stop you from adopting her. She'd be a great pet if just given the chance.

Annie
Breed: Brown tabby

"Annie to me is an old sensitive soul," said Sandra. "I picture her in a home with someone who's retired because she's just mellow and not crazy or anything." When Sandra found Annie she was already spayed. People had been feeding her for three years but thought she was feral. The truth is she was just terrified on the street and never let anyone touch her because of it. She was either someone's cat that either got out or she was left behind. Once she got in the hands of Kitten Rescue, her loving side appeared like gangbusters. Annie is definitely an example of why older cats should be given the chance. She may not be a kitten but she's very docile and sweet and would be a great pet for anyone willing to give her a chance.

Both Annie and Lilly were found on the street.

I tried to find Annie's profile on petfinder page but I'm not having any luck. If you can find it please let me know and I'll post it here.

For more information about adopting Lilly and Annie (or any other kitten rescue cat) you can email Sandra here.

If you're interested in either Lilly or Annie you might just see them at the Petsmart Adoption Center in Canoga Park located at 21311 Victory Blvd. on the corner of Canoga Avenue and Victory Boulevard.

And you'll definitely see them at the Petsmart cat adoptions, which take place noon to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. But then again you may not if they (hopefully) get adopted.

I plan to keep reminding people of these pets every once in awhile until they get adopted. And of course WHEN they get adopted I'll post a followup.