Caturday Art: Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week
According to Petfinder.com, September 21-27th is Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week. In honor of this week, I am going to let Sophie and Sassy take over today’s post.
My name is Sophie, and I am considered to be a “less-adoptable” pet because I have cerebellar hypoplasia. Before my mom and dad adopted me, I was up for adoption for several months. I was luckier than most kitties like me though – I didn’t get put down, and I had a wonderful foster mom who took good care of me. Many kitties like me get put down when they are kittens because people don’t think we can live a normal and happy life. I am here to tell you that is just not true. Some people may look at me and see a damaged cat that isn’t capable of the things a normal cat is capable of. That is also not true. I may be wobbly, but I can play, purr, cuddle, and love just as much as any other kitty. And I am just as deserving of love.
My name is Sassy, and I am also considered to be a “less-adoptable” pet. I am FIV+. Many people believe that I have AIDS and am sickly. I am happy to report that I have never once been sick (at least not since Mom and Dad rescued me almost a year ago)! I also don’t have AIDS – just like a person can be HIV+ without developing AIDS. As long as I am given a happy and stress-free home with a proper diet and lots of love, I can live a healthy and long life. Thanks to my mom and dad, that is happening for me! Unfortunately, there are many, many FIV+ kitties out there who that is not happening for, as they are often overlooked and passed by at the shelters. Just like Sophie said, FIV+ kitties can play, cuddle, purr, and love just as much as any other kitty, and we are just as deserving of your love.
We are just two examples of “less-adoptables.” There are many others – adult and senior pets, blind or deaf pets, three-legged or one-eyed pets, black cats and pit bulls – the list could go on and on. Unfortunately, there are many pets like these in your local shelters who don’t get to experience the love of a furever home. We hope that you will consider opening up your home to a “less-adoptable” pet if you are able. They can all play, cuddle, purr, drool, and love just as much as any other pet. And they all deserve to have a furever home and to be loved.
We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art Blog Hop today. Click on the badge to the left to be taken to her blog and the other entries.
ChristyPaws says
Wonderful post and lovely pictures.
Athena and Marie says
They are both so sweet and adorable and deserve a forever home too!
We hope they find one soon. We will share to help them 🙂
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Ravem says
Very pretty artwork of very special kitties. We agree about the “different” cats being perfectly adoptable. Our Sammi was 10 years old and had only 3 legs, but she was very special and brought lots of joy and love to our home.
Summer says
Sophie and Sassy, you are both awesome kitties, and your humans are so lucky to have you.
Julie says
You are invited to share this with Feline Art Friday:
http://kittypartay.blogspot.com/2014/09/feline-art-friday_25.html
Marty the Manx says
Wonderful post!!! Love your art also! Happy Caturday all!
Marty
mariodacat says
How very extra special to do art work around two kitties that need a home. The art work is great. We sure hope those two sweeties find a good home.
Deztinee Izabella says
Pawsum posty ow dear sweet furiends. Weez not even see yous “disabilities” when weez look at yous. All weez see is ow wunnewful bootyful furiends. We fink y’all awe just pawsum. And weez suwe hope dat udders out there will stop, look and learn dat ALL kitties deserve a chance to be luved and hav a home.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Tamago says
What beautiful art images and a wonderful post! Both Sophie and Sassy are such lucky kitties to have the very best home and family. There is nothing “less” about them. They are full of happiness and love 🙂 I hope more and more “less-adoptable” fur kids have chance to live a full happy life like Sophie and Sassy xoxo
Melissa & Truffles says
Such beautiful ladies and such an important message. Thank you for sharing your stories {{{hugs}}}
The Island Cats says
Sophie and Sassy…we’re SO glad you both were given the chance to show what wonderful kitties you are. We purr that all “less adoptable” cats are given the chance too.
Cathy Keisha says
What pawsome cats. I’m a less adoptable cat also also I’ still part feral. The peeps think I was returned to the shelter several times cos I have separation issues.
Penelope says
Sophie and Sassy is Drop dead gorgeous!
Mes just loves Caturday Art and seeing all the wonderful art! Thanks for sharing!
Kisses
Nellie
Fur Everywhere says
I don’t think there are any “more” or “less” adoptable pets out there; they ALL deserve a forever home and they ALL deserve love. It makes me sad that not everyone feels this way.
Kitties Blue says
These are absolutely gorgeous art renderings girls. You are so fortunate to have found such a special home with all the love and care you so rightly deserve. Astrid sends Sampy so many kisses she lost count. She is blowing them his way as fast as she can right now. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Melissa & Truffles says
Such beautiful ladies and such an important message. Thank you for sharing your stories {{{hugs}}}
Jobi and Fisher says
This is such a wonderful post! I learned a lot from you and the beautiful kitties.