Happy Birthday Forget Me Not Cat Sanctuary!

It’s our birthday! The Forget Me Not Cat Sanctuary is two years old!

Everyone needs a birthday so we decided that April would be our birth month. It was two years ago this April that our founders, June and Walter, took possession of the land which is now home to the Forget Me Not Cat Sanctuary.

Many years ago the dream began, with a love of cats and a passion for animal welfare. Over a decade ago, one cold winter day, Walter arrived at his business in an industrial park and noticed a group of cats desperately scratching for some peanut butter that had fallen from a bird feeder. This group of feral cats sought refuge under some old abandoned trailers. The seed was then planted in the heart and mind of the future founder of the Sanctuary, knowing he had to do something to help these, and other homeless cats.

He tried helping these cats by providing them with food, water and temporary shelter. But sadly, this only helped a little as the cats were multiplying and often none of the kittens from a litter would survive. Compounding the problem was that once people were aware that a feral colony were being cared for there, other cats were ruthlessly discarded there as well.

When he retired from his business in the industrial area, the entire colony of cats were rescued by him and his wife. Upon discovering that there were very few options available for permanent housing for feral cats, June and Walter created the Forget Me Not Cat Sanctuary, and this group of felines became their first permanent residents.

So two years ago, work began. And what a busy and exciting two years it’s been! Develop permits were obtained, construction began, an application to become a registered charitable organization was submitted and ultimately approved, and of course some very special cats began to populate the Sanctuary.

Forget Me Not is now home to approximately 150 cats, who all receive shelter, great food, clean water, cozy and comfy places to play and rest, amazing care, medical attention, and most of all lots of love and kindness. Many others, who were deemed adoptable, have called the Sanctuary home on their way to their new forever homes. And for those of us who reside here, who call Forget Me Not our forever home, we are blessed each day by the kindness of these two amazing people for creating a safe haven for the unwanted. Here, we are wanted, and we are adored and loved each and every day.

So I hope you will join me, and all of my feline friends here in thanking our Founders for all they have done for us, and all they continue to do for so many in need.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORGET ME NOT CAT SANCTUARY!

Purrs,
Creamsicle

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

Hi, I’m Henry, one of the senior citizens here at Forget Me Not. I am one of the residents in the Seniors Cottage and I’m here to tell you that November is “Adopt a Senior Pet Month”.

Started by the ASPCA in the US, Adopt a Senior Pet Month is a great way to encourage people to open their hearts to a senior animal and provide awareness of the many senior pets looking for good homes.

While me and my friends here in the Seniors Cottage have already found our forever home here at the Sanctuary, it is important to remember that adopting senior pets is one of the greatest things you can ever do!

There are many advantages to adopting a senior cat. We’re not as rambunctious as our junior counterparts, so if you’re looking for someone who’s already gotten through the wild and raucous years, a senior would be a purrfect companion for you. We seniors are calm and gentle and so in need of loving homes. In many cases seniors are overlooked just because of age. That makes me sad, as we have just as much love to give as the youngsters.

When adopting a pet, follow your heart and if it’s a senior that “chooses you”, take one in to your life. You won’t regret it. It’s not about the quantity of years you may have together, but the quality. And the love you get from a senior pet will be an experience you will both treasure forever.

Best regards,

Henry