||| FROM MILES BATTLES |||
I’m a high school volunteer at Orcas APS. There are seven cats up for adoption rescued from a feral colony on Waldron Island: Thistle, Poppy, Bramble, Foxglove, Anise, Hazel, and Cedar. They’ve been at the shelter for some months, but somehow haven’t been adopted. I hope someone reading this will fix that!
If they don’t get adopted soon, the cats have to go back to the colony. That means they’ll live outside, even in winter, though they do have a shelter. I’m sure they’d prefer a nice warm house. These Waldron cats haven’t been adopted because they are still a little shy and distrustful of people, but they’re warming up. When I first met them, half would hide, a quarter would hiss at me if I got near, and the rest would hide and hiss at me if I got near. Now, they don’t run away, they don’t hiss, and some will even let me pet them. They’ll only get friendlier in a nice home.
My family would love to adopt these cats, but we can’t! We adopted a different cat from Orcas APS who doesn’t get along with other cats. We will donate a $25 Pawki’s gift card to any adopter who take some of the Waldron cats home. I really hope that these cats will get a chance at a new home.
Could you help the cats out and adopt? That would be good for everyone. The cats get a warm home; you get a furry friend who, in time, will become quite close; and the shelter makes space to help more cats from the colony. Please head down to Orcas APS and meet the cats. Come back every week and see how they get more and more comfortable around you.
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Miles – thank you for your work in socializing these cats, and for bringing them to our attention,
Oh, Miles! You are a treasure! What a great letter! APS is so lucky to have you as a volunteer. I’ve watched you work your gentle magic with the kitties and we all adore you and your good heart. Thank you.
It would also be lovely to consider adopting these Waldron cats in pairs, or more. They are used to being together in a colony. It might be too lonely for them to be adopted out alone since they are used to being together and everyone gets along well. But it is as Miles has said; they are getting more confident, relaxed, and friendlier. If you don’t NEED a cuddler and can respect their brand of friendliness, it would still be a great pleasure to be in the company of these cats and accept them as they are and for who they are. I love them all – even ones I’ve never touched.