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Laura Wyatt, Director, Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue

Mewsletter Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue

TIME TO PAWS AND REFLECT

Happy Spring 2019! It is

hard to believe that this

year marks the 10th year

that we have been

publishing our Mews-

letter. We initiated the

newsletter as a platform

to promote pertinent,

relevant, and important

cat-related issues to our Forgotten Ones communi-

ty. With almost 20 years’ experience in helping

homeless cats, we have a lot of knowledge to

share!

For example, one of the primary reasons cats are

surrendered to shelters is litter box avoidance. The

truth is that, very often, the problem is with the

owner, not the cat. We have used the newsletter to

educate readers about litter box best-practices that

we hope can help families deal with this challenging

dilemma.

Obesity, regular veterinary check ups, and dietary

needs are also among the topics we have

discussed, all important to the overall physical well-

being of our pets.

Another important issue we often feature in the

Mewsletter is the emotional needs of cats. Many of

the stories from adoptive families speak to how

patience and love have turned a shy and timid pet

into a confident, affection animal and irreplaceable

family member. We believe these tales not only

make us feel good, but also offer insight into the

complex world of cat behaviour.

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FEATURED ADOPTION: Jazmyn

In 2008, I was working at the Toronto Zoo when my

cat passed away. My dog Piper was lonely without a

cat companion. The zoo veterinarian Dr. Dutton

suggested I look for a cat at Forgotten Ones, as his

wife Dr. Musson worked with the group and knew

their cats were well cared-for. I took Piper to a

Forgotten Ones adoption centre to meet some of the

cats. Jazmyn was the friendliest cat, as well as being

beautiful. As I had been pre-approved, I was able to

take Jazmyn home the day we met her.

Piper passed away two years later. Shortly after

that, Tucker became my new family member.

Tucker came to me with severe separation anxiety,

and Jazz has helped him so much. One of the best

things about my Jazmyn is her relationship with

Tucker—she'll wash his face, ears, or any other

area she feels needs sprucing up.

However, Jazmyn is very independent with people,

and does not like being handled—at all! After 10

years, she will still not allow me to cut her nails.

In the past year, Jazz has come to occasionally lie

on my lap and will allow much more petting than in

the past. She will come to my bed in the night and

nose around to get under the covers with me. She

is a perfect example of the adage “there is no off-

button on a cat that wants its breakfast.”

Seeing my pets Tucker and Jazmyn play-wrestle or

cuddle makes me happy. I can't imagine life without

them and I love them to pieces. ~ Shirley

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Living the High Life!

Most cats love to be in high places. Taking height as a

metaphor, some fortunate felines have lived in the most

highly prestigious places in the world! Over the years, the

White House, 10 Downing Street, and the Canadian Prime

Minister’s residence have been the high-status home

addresses for several cats

The White House, Washington D.C., United States

Cats have had a long history as White House residents,

starting in 1861 with Tabby and Dixie and through to Socks,

who took up residence in 1993. Abraham Lincoln, the

sixteenth President of the United States was the first

president known to enjoy the company of cats while he lived

in official residence of the leader of the United States.

Lincoln loved animals and he adored cats in particular. He

had such an affinity for felines, and spent so much time

enjoying their company, that his wife Mary Todd referred to

cats as her husband’s hobby.

When Lincoln was elected president, he decided to leave his

dog Fido in his home in Springfield. So he wouldn't be

petless in his new residence, Lincoln was given the

unexpected gift of two kittens from William Seward, then

Secretary of State. The cats were named Tabby and Dixie,

and Lincoln became very bonded to them. According to his

friend Caleb Carman, the President would pick up Tabby or

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Lincoln’s penchant for cats

was steadfast, even

through the challenging

times of the American Civil

War.

During a winter visit to

General Grant’s

headquarters, Lincoln

rescued three half-frozen

kittens from a Civil War

battlefield telegraph hut.

He tucked them in his coat

and brought them back to

the safety of the White

House.

President Clinton’s cat Socks was popular with everyone: White

House staff, Secret Service and visitors, including foreign heads

of state. Socks even had his own fan club, and responded to

letters with his personal, and official, postcard.

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Dixie and spend as much as a half-hour at a time engaged

in a conversation with his cat companion.

Lincoln had such respect for his feline family that he is said

to have commented, “Dixie is smarter than my whole cabinet

and, furthermore, she doesn’t talk back!”

The President’s devotion to his family cats was not confined

to domestic situations. He once fed Tabby from the table

during a formal dinner at the White House. When Lincoln’s

embarrassed wife later observed that the action was

“shameful in front of their guests,” the president replied, “If

the gold fork was good enough for former President James

Buchanan, I think it is good enough for Tabby!”

It was more than 50 years before the next cat was able to

call the White House home. Calvin Coolidge and his family

had almost an entire zoo in the White House while Coolidge

served as President. His menagerie included a few cats.

One cat in particular held a special place in Coolidge’s heart

and in the White House. Tiger, a grey-striped American

Shorthair, was often found walking along beside the

President or wrapped around his neck. Once, when Tiger

wandered away, Coolidge pleaded for his return in a radio

address. Happily, Tiger was found and, upon his return, the

cat was fitted with a special collar that included his White

House address.

Other presidents who have had cats reside with them at the

White House were Theodore Roosevelt (Tom Quartz and

Slippers), Gerald Ford (Shan), Jimmy Carter (Misty Malarky

and Ying Yang), Ronald Reagan (Cleo and Sara), Bill

Clinton (Socks), and George W. Bush (India).

10 Downing Street, London, England

Upon his arrival at 10 Downing Street in October 1989, a

long-haired black-and-white stray cat named Humphrey was

immediately employed as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet

Office. He enjoyed living in the official residence of the

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1989 to

13 November 1997. Humphrey served under the

premierships of Margaret Thatcher, John Major, and Tony

Blair, retiring six months after the Blair family moved into

Downing Street.

Humphrey brought the position of resident mouser at

Downing Street to the public's attention and became one of

the most popular and admired cats in Great Britain. The

press frequently referred to the Chief Mouser an actual

employee at Number 10.

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After taking over the

presidency, Calvin Coolidge

assembled a White House

menagerie that rivaled most

zoos.

He had six dogs, a bobcat,

a goose, a donkey, cats, two

lion cubs, an antelope, and a

wallaby. The main attraction

in his personal zoo was Billy,

a pygmy hippopotamus.

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In June 1995, Humphrey went missing. Thanks to extensive

media coverage, he was located at the nearby Royal Army

Medical College. He had been taken in as a presumed stray

and renamed PC, short for Patrol Cat. Upon his return to

Downing Street, Humphrey issued a statement through the

civil service stating, "I have had a wonderful holiday at the

Royal Army Medical College, but it is nice to be back and I am

looking forward to the new parliamentary session.”

Humphrey’s later years were marred by controversy. In the

early Blair era, it was reported by tabloids that the Prime

Minister’s wife Cherie Blair had decreed that she was allergic

to Humphrey and that he must go. A photo of Cherie with

Humphrey was later issued, but did little to assuage media

rumours that he was a marked cat.

In November 1997, Humphrey's primary carer Jonathan Rees,

who worked in the Prime Minister's Policy Unit, wrote a memo

stating that the cat should retire to a stable home environment

where he could be looked after properly.

The recommendation was acted upon and Humphrey was

moved to his new home with an elderly couple in suburban

London. Humphrey’s retirement was not announced until after

the retirement and rehoming took place, in order to reduce the

risk of kidnapping attempts. The Conservatives were quick to

criticize the forced retirement of Humphrey. They pointed out

that Humphrey had lived happily at Number 10 for almost

eight years under a Conservative government but moved out

within six months of the Labour Party taking power.

Conservative MP and animal lover Alan Clark was suspicious

about the way Humphrey's retirement was announced and

demanded proof that the cat was still alive: "Humphrey is now

a missing person. Unless I hear from him or he makes a

public appearance, I suspect he has been shot.” This

statement fueled rumours that Humphrey had been put down

on the orders of Cherie Blair.

The Prime Minister's office insisted that veterinary advice was

behind the decision to remove Humphrey from Downing

Street, and on 24 November 1997, a group of journalists was

taken to a secret location in south London and shown

Humphrey was alive and well. Pictures of the cat posing with

copies of the day's newspapers were published and reports

indicated that he had put on weight.

Thereafter, the Press Complaints Commission won

agreement that Humphrey’s privacy be respected. The

previously famous cat lived to the age of 18 in relative

obscurity.

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Humphrey’s retirement

was cloaked in intrigue. As

proof that he had not been

murdered by the Blairs, he

was photographed, hostage

style, in a secret location

atop copies of daily news-

papers

Larry Cameron is the current

Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office,

a post he has held since 2011.

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24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Canada

From his earliest days as Leader of the Opposition, when

journalists were eager for any noteworthy detail of his

personal life, Stephen Harper’s fondness for cats was well-

documented. When he was elected as the 22nd Prime

Minister of Canada, his passion for felines became even

more newsworthy and garnered public interest.

The day after the Speech from the Throne in June 2011, the

Prime Minister undertook a very important initiative: he

polled his Facebook fans on what to name his family’s new

grey tabby, asking voters to choose from Smokie, Vingt-

quatre, Stanley, Earl Grey, Griffin, and Gandalf. The poll

drew more than 11,000 responses, most of them for

Stanley—likely because of the association with hockey’s

Stanley Cup. A week after the results were announced,

video was posted to the Prime Minister’s official YouTube

account of Stanley frolicking around 24 Sussex.

Promoting Harper’s affection for his pets was probably an

attempt to present a warmer image of the Prime Minister, but

Stephen and his wife Laureen seemed legitimately

committed to the cause of feline welfare. The Prime

Minister’s official website always included information on

how to foster or adopt pets. Not only did the Harpers

promote fostering, they also opened their home to cats in

need—and it was quite a famed foster home.

According to the Ottawa Humane Society, the Harpers

hosted some 87 foster cats during their time in the capital.

Mrs. Harper was the honorary chair of the Humane Society’s

annual fundraising gala, and, on one occasion, the Harpers

took in 11 kittens after a fire at an animal shelter in Cornwall,

Ontario. Some of the cats they fostered were eventually

adopted by political staffers, others by MPs and cabinet

ministers.

The couple’s affection for cats was quite immersive. During a

press interview, Laureen talked about their comparatively

humble nuptials, describing the ceremony as attended by six

people and two cats. “I had a little bowtie made for my one

cat and a little lace collar made for the other cat,” she said.

In another published article, she revealed that the couple

threw birthday parties for their cats.

Only two other Prime Ministers have shared their homes with

pets while holding office. William Lyon Mackenzie King drew

great companionship from a series of Irish terriers, and

Justin Trudeau welcomed a Portuguese Water Dog into his

family in 2016.

The Harpers adopted Stanley

from the Ottawa Humane Society.

The announcement of his arrival

was made on the Prime Minister's

Facebook page, along with the

message from the Harpers: “We

encourage everyone to adopt

their animals from the many

wonderful animal shelters across

the country.”

The Harpers presented a paws-

itive image when they revealed

their fondness for cats: they

adopted them, fostered them,

fundraised for them and even

hosted birthday parties for them!

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TONY - LOVE TOOK TIME

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Sometimes Forgotten Ones has a highly adoptable

cat in our care that is overlooked for adoption for

months or even years. On occasion, we place a cat

in a home and, despite our best efforts to find the

right fit between a cat and family, it just doesn’t

work out. Tony is one of those cats that fell into

both categories.

Tony entered Forgotten Ones adoption program

along with his brother Tippy in April 2016. They

were fun, healthy, loving cats. Tippy found his

forever family quickly. Although Tony was left

behind, he was able to bond with other cats and

made feline friendships. Over the months, as each

of his buddies was adopted, Tony would be lonely

for a while and then would seek out a new friend.

He was well cared-for in his foster home, but our

volunteers were rooting for this sweet fellow to find

his forever family.

And then it finally happened. A couple of years

after he was rescued, Tony found his forever

home—except he didn’t. The connection between

pet and people just wasn’t there and Tony was

returned to Forgotten Ones. Tony picked up where

he left off, seeking out cat companions until they

left for their new homes. Fortunately, Tony’s story

does have a happy ending, and last year Tony

finally found the perfect family for him.

Karen, Tony’s adoptive mom, talks about how Tony

was definitely meant for her family:

“I contacted Forgotten Ones for help to find a

similar-aged male companion for my younger cat

Keaton,” explains Karen. “Tony was suggested as

a good match and I fell in love with him just from

his picture—his large emerald eyes, his lovely

tuxedo colouring with white mittens, and the black

paint splotch on his pink nose. Also, the slightly

mangled left ear clipping made him look all the

more endearing to me. This may sound corny but,

when I saw his photo, I really knew he was the one

for our family!

“Although it did take him a long while to trust us

completely, Tony is one of the most affectionate

lap cats I have ever had. He will lie on my lap and

gaze up at me with absolute love in those huge,

unblinking eyes.

“I love how he plays with our other two cats,

Keaton and Noodle. The three of them will run

round and round the house full tilt. I also love

Tony’s deferential respect for the older cat—

Noodle is 11 years old. When they chase or

wrestle one another and Noodle has had enough,

Tony understands and will back off right away.

“I really believe Tony knew he had finally found his

forever home within a few days of arriving at our

place. We had been warned he was shy, but he

was out and about within two days. He just

seemed to fit into the family perfectly, right from

the start. Our two resident cats accepted and

bonded with him almost immediately.

“It just feels like Tony was the missing piece!

Overall, a happy ending for both Tony and our

family.”

Left, Tony cuddles with Noodle and, right, he enjoys a hug and snuggle from Keaton. His family nicknamed him Tony Plopper as he will constantly plop beside, or on top of, his four-legged family members and expect a face washing.

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Cats, like all animals, have a unique way of communicating through a variety of vocal and non-verbal means. Many cat owners understand their pet’s non-verbal actions, such as scent marking, use of tail or paws, arching of the back, or rolling on the back. Their pet’s vocal utterances, on the other hand, might not be as obvious and it often takes time before pet owners can interpret them and comprehend their meaning.

Felines use a wide range of sounds—such as meows, chirrups, hisses, purrs, chatters, and growls—to communicate with us. In addition to these distinct utterances, your pet is also able to make multiple nuanced variations of each sound. Using this wordless language, your cat can indicate its emotional state of mind, from contentment and serenity to fear and stress.

Meowing

As cats grow from kittens into adults, the reasons they meow changes. Kittens meow to their mothers when they’re hungry, cold, or scared. But when cats become adults, meowing is reserved for their communications with people, not other cats. Generally, a meowing cat wants something—attention, food, or perhaps access to a room. Sometimes, though, meows simply serve as a welcome-home salutation.

Occasionally, a meow can signify loneliness, hunger, or even illness. Older cats often meow more because of failing senses or due to anxiety over not being as nimble as before. In younger cats, the meow often gets shortened to an interrogative “mew?” when lonely or hungry.

The frequency of meowing is an indicator of a cat’s frame

of mind: rapid-fire meows mean, Hey, pay attention to me,

I’m talking here! A longer, more plaintive “meowww” can

indicate worry, annoyance, or objection to something and

will often have a throatier quality. Incessant meowing could

Next to birds, cats possess the widest range of vocalizations of any domestic pet. Interpreting those sounds can be very purr-plexing!

Do You

Understand Me?

Sound Effects

Cat meows are distinct and can have several different

meanings:

Several short meows is an excited hello from a cat that is happy to see you.

A mid-pitch meow is a cat asking for something like food.

A long drawn-out “meeeeoooww” is a demand for something or indicates an angry cat.

A low-pitch meow is a complaint or indicates an unhappy cat.

A short, high-pitched meow indicates a cat in pain.

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indicate illness or injury, and might be a sign that a visit to

your veterinarian is in order.

Excessive meowing is often a sign that cats have learned

that this type of nagging behaviour will get them what they

want. In this situation, the best thing to do is to ignore their

cries. If your cat is used to getting what it wants when it

meows, give it food and plenty of attention only when it’s

quiet, and none when it meows excessively.

Purring

Purring is the most common sound cats make, but we know

less about it than the other cat utterances. Gently petting

your cat while your pet nests in your lap is a sure way to

bring forth the motoring sound that indicates absolute

contentment. But although a cat's purr is often an

expression of pleasure, that is not always the case. Cats

purr when they are stressed, in pain, or severely ill.

Research has revealed that purring is powerful and

complex and that it has many purposes. Purrs reassure

and soothe, in addition to promoting healing and reducing

pain. When a cat is sick, injured, or anxious, purring

releases endorphins, chemicals that help in pain

management and bring about overall happiness

Studies have been done to try to understand how a cat’s

purr can help healing. The results have found that purrs

oscillate at a low frequency of 25 to 100 Hz. These

frequencies promote bone healing and ease muscle pain.

The same frequency of of 25–100 Hz corresponds with

established healing frequencies in therapeutic medicine for

humans as well. Clinical trials of people receiving

ultrasound treatments have proven that low-frequency/

intensity ultrasound accelerates healing of fractures.

Chirping, Trilling, and Chirruping

Learned in kittenhood, these birdlike sounds are slightly

more declarative than a meow. Originally used by mothers

to tell kittens to pay attention and follow her, a chirp may be

an effort to get you to pay attention or as a way to get you

to check out something your cat deems important. Chirrups

and little trills might also happen when cats are excited—

such as when they spot a bird outside your window.

Chattering

The chatter is another sound a cat might commonly make

when staring out the window and spotting a sparrow or a

squirrel. This is typical behaviour for most cats, and seems

Purring is vital for the survival

of newborn kittens. They are

born deaf and blind, but they

feel the their mother’s purring

vibrations, which guide them

to the protective warmth of

mom’s body and milk.

At only two days old, kittens

will communicate back to their

mother and siblings with their

own purrs.

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to reflect excitement at spotting prey, and/or frustration at

being unable to capture the prey. The twitching tail can

reflect either excitement or frustration. British zoologist and

ethologist Desmond Morris refers to this as a “vacuum

activity,” an instinctive behaviour the cat is performing in the

absence of the ability to perform the actual behaviour.

Hissing

There is no mistaking the intent of a cat’s hiss! Along with the

threatening sound comes an arched back, puffed hair,

twitchy tail, flattened ears, and an open mouth with fangs

ready to strike. Spitting can also occur when a cat is hissing.

But contrary to popular belief, hissing is a normal way for

cats to express fear, not aggression. When your cat takes on

this guise, it is best to leave the cat alone and do what you

can to remove the perceived threat.

Hissing also depends very much on the individual cat’s

perception and level of comfort. Some friendly, outgoing

felines might hardly ever hiss; whereas a shy, reserved cat

may resort to it whenever unsure of a situation. Abused,

stray, or feral cats are much more likely to go into hissing

mode than a pet who has lived with the security a home

environment provides.

Circumstances like an unfamiliar human guest in your home

can also bring about hissing. Perhaps, in addition to the

person being a stranger, strangers might be perceived as

more of a threat if they carry their own pets' scents. Your cat

doesn't know them, and hisses to advertise that, as far as

your pet is concerned, they are not welcome in your home.

An Unspoken Love

Some pets develop a unique language of meows that only

their owners understand, each sound or action signifying

something different the cat needs. Cornell University

researchers tested whether we can actually understand our

cats or we were using environmental cues to figure out what

they are saying. People listened to recordings of 12 cats

meowing in five different everyday scenarios and tried to tell

what the cats were saying. Test subjects could determine

what the meows meant, but only when the sounds were

coming from their own cat.

The results of the study indicate that our cats communicate

with us not only out of necessity, but because of a special

bond and connection they feel with us. Cats may not be able

to put their feelings into words, but isn’t it amazing that they

are able to convey so many messages to us, the most

endearing being their love and affection?

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Mother cats will hiss if someone comes too close to their kittens, whether it’s a person or other animal. This can be true even of very sociable cats during gentle interactions. If you have a mother cat who has recently given birth and become prone to hissing, it’s a good idea to give her and the little ones extra space so she can feel safe.

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FOCR BULLETIN BOARD

We rely on financial contributions to continue our mission of finding

loving homes for abandoned cats and kittens. Every dollar received is

used for the needs of the animals in our care.

Donations can be made through our website, or mail a cheque to:

Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 32203, Richmond Hill, ON

L4C 4H0. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

Please include your email address.

www.forgottenones.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

Year Round - Tru Pet Adoption Centre Visit cats available for adoption in a cage-free environment.

Tru Pet, 10520 Yonge St. (Winners Plaza), Richmond Hill, 905-508-1112

Year Round - Elgin Mills PetSmart Adoption Centre Forgotten Ones cat and kittens are featured at

Elgin Mills PetSmart, 1700 Elgin Mills Road, Richmond Hill, 905-787-8740

April 20, 2019 - Easter Adopt-a-thon and Bake Sale Come out and meet beautiful cats and kittens

available for adoption. Or drop by and pick up some delicious treats for your holiday weekend. Tru Pet,

10520 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, 905-508-1112

April 28, 2019 - Charity Yoga Class This event is lots of fun and is always enjoyed by participants. The

class is geared for first time yogis and those who are experienced. Join us for an hour-and a half yoga

session followed by refreshments. Space is limited, so please email contact@forgottenones if you are

interested and include Yoga Class in the subject line. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

May 18 & 19, 2019 PetSmart National Adopt-a-thon Weekend Forgotten Ones cats and kittens will be

at Elgin Mills PetSmart, 1700 Elgin Mills Road, Richmond Hill, 905-787-8740

PICTURES? STORIES? TIPS?

Receiving photos and updates about Forgotten Ones adopted cats and kittens is very rewarding for our

volunteers. We would love to hear from you so we can include your photo and story in our Mewsletter.

Please contact us at contact@forgottenones.ca and include the word Mewsletter in the subject line.

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When someone loses a loved one or cherished animal

companion, an In Tribute donation can be a meaningful

gesture. Honouring a person or valued pet by helping

deserving cats and kittens in need is a comforting and

significant act. We will send this gift acknowledgment card

with any tribute gift of $20 or more.

Donations can be made through CanadaHelps.org. Simply click on the link canadahelps.org

IN MEMORY CARD

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CAT-IVATING PHOTOS

It was the success of the trial phase that sold us on

Kalista as the right cat for our family. We had a few

worries that she and Beau, our first cat, wouldn't get

along, but Kalista and Beau bonded fairly quickly. Kalista

is a terrible "scaredy cat" who does a lot of hiding and

doesn't really like new people: However, she was curious

about Beau right from the start—as he was about her—

and it took her only about a week to start fully transition-

ing to our home.

My favourite thing about Kalista is her love for playing.

She's extremely active and loves to dart around the

house playing with springs and chaser toys. She's also

very responsive to her name and will always come to you with her tail up, meowing, when you call!

Kalista has so many endearing quirks! She's always breaking into locked rooms, refuses to eat when

we're not with her, and is constantly play-biting and licking me. She’s also forever tearing up cardboard.

No cardboard box has survived in the apartment since we adopted her, and she is nuts for paper towel

rolls. I wake up to Kalista running around with the rolls, attacking them, chewing on them, and ripping

them apart. She is so cute when she carries them from room to room and places them in front of us.

To sum it up, she's a bit of a rascal, but we still absolutely love her. She's very young at heart, and that's

what we love the most about her. ~ Johnny and Family

Johnny is a great supporter of Forgotten Ones and frequently features our organization on his blog:

https://supawcute.com

Kalista - Always on a Roll

MITZY - Bedtime Rituals Required

I first saw Mitzy on on Petfinder and I was intrigued by

her profile. I didn’t know if my home would be the right

one for Mitzy, so I opted to foster-to-adopt. I had been

advised she would be nervous at first and would need a

fair amount time to adjust to her new home

Mitzy spent the first week-and-a-half hiding under the

bed, coming out only at night to eat and use the litter

box. It took daily offers of treats and petting to get her

out from under the bed. I thought she might never be

truly comfortable with people (enough to be a lap cat,

anyway), but I was happy to be proven wrong!

If any part of me is horizontal, she’s there, staking out

her territory on her human bed. Every night, she has a bedtime routine like someone with OCD. She

nags me to go to the bedroom and once I’m in bed, she lies on my chest and purrs while I pet her for

about 20 minutes. If I stop, she’ll tap gently on my chin with her paw, just to remind me of my duties.

When she’s ready, she’ll move to my side, and I then have her permission to turn out the lights.

When Mitzy first jumped on my lap, it was official—she belonged with me. Mitzy is the most affectionate

cat I’ve ever been around. ~ Rein and Family