Well, here it is - the post I alluded to last week.
At the time of the “adoption disappointment” surrounding Mitts, I was in contact with another person who was interested in Circe. As always, I started an email dialogue with this person. And also as always, I was afraid to get too excited. Certainly when the Mitts disappointment occurred, I tried hard to hold back my hope about Circe FINALLY getting a home. Circe (and unadoptable sister Tibby Bean) are the two cats who have been in the cathouse longer than all of the others. Circe has become a wonderful, friendly, VERY adoptable darling. But she just NEVER was “chosen”. You all know how many times I highlighted The Gray Girls in the hopes of finding even one of them a forever home. The Gray Girls were the sisters Mitts, Spritz, Glitter, and Cashmere. Then Tulip and Halo became residents of the cathouse and joined the group. And finally, Circe made her miraculous transformation and joined the ranks of The Gray Girls as well. The three LEAST likely to get homes were Tulip, Halo, and Spritz. Then lo and behold, Tulip received a home AND THEN Halo received a home! It was shocking and amazing and each of those adoptions was SUCH a cause for celebration. Then . . . nothing.
Until Mitts. What started as a deep disappointment became a Christmas Miracle when Mitts went to a wonderful forever home. (Did you happen to read the comment Mitts’ new mom left on my Christmas Miracle post last Monday?) There’s only one thing that could compete with Mitts’ adoption - and that one thing would be for ANOTHER of the The Gray Girls to get a forever home.
R and I continued our conversation about Circe. I discovered things about this woman that I REALLY liked. I knew this would be a great home for Circe. I directed R to my blog so she could see more pictures of Circe and read about her. Right away I got an email from R asking if Glitter was still available. I remember immediately thinking how it would be a bit of a disappointment if Circe didn’t get to go since she had been here the longest. But Glitter had been here a long time, too. So I would be OK if Glitter turned out to be the pick.
And then I read something in that email that stopped me in my tracks. If she (Glitter) IS still available, I’d like to adopt them both!
I sat there staring at the computer screen. R was telling me she didn’t want to switch Circe out for Glitter - SHE WANTED THEM BOTH. I stared. I kept staring. Joy started to bubble up. Circe and Glitter had been here SO very long. R explained that she and her husband were in the middle of a move, but she still thought we could make the transport happen on the weekend of December 15. We would meet halfway on Saturday or Sunday.
Then something happened. I got another email from R. Of course, with each new email I was holding my breath. Would she change her mind? Did I dare completely believe that Circe and Glitter would have a home by Christmas? This is what R’s email said: We (R and her husband) were browsing your pics and my husband saw Cashmere. Has she been adopted? He fell in love with her. So if she is still there, we would adopt her too.
Cashmere is the shyest of the group. The best thing that could ever have happened for Cashmere would be to get to go to a new home WITH A FRIEND. This couldn’t have been any more perfect for her. But how about FOR ME?!? Three Winnie’s Wishers all going to the same home - IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!! R explained that she and her husband will consider their cats as children. Anybody out there think I might enjoy hearing that? Uh, YES!!
Yesterday, I met R and her husband and turned over Circe, Glitter, and Cashmere to their new parents. Did you happen to realize what this means? The Gray Girls are no more. The cathouse is no longer home to SEVEN Gray Girls waiting forever for a home. Only Spritz remains and that is fine. Spritz requires an extremely special home and if that doesn’t happen, she is not unhappy here. This time of year to say you are dreaming of a white Christmas sounds magical and exciting. For me - it is a GRAY Christmas that offers magic and excitement. What an adoption! What holiday joy!
See you tomorrow.
At the time of the “adoption disappointment” surrounding Mitts, I was in contact with another person who was interested in Circe. As always, I started an email dialogue with this person. And also as always, I was afraid to get too excited. Certainly when the Mitts disappointment occurred, I tried hard to hold back my hope about Circe FINALLY getting a home. Circe (and unadoptable sister Tibby Bean) are the two cats who have been in the cathouse longer than all of the others. Circe has become a wonderful, friendly, VERY adoptable darling. But she just NEVER was “chosen”. You all know how many times I highlighted The Gray Girls in the hopes of finding even one of them a forever home. The Gray Girls were the sisters Mitts, Spritz, Glitter, and Cashmere. Then Tulip and Halo became residents of the cathouse and joined the group. And finally, Circe made her miraculous transformation and joined the ranks of The Gray Girls as well. The three LEAST likely to get homes were Tulip, Halo, and Spritz. Then lo and behold, Tulip received a home AND THEN Halo received a home! It was shocking and amazing and each of those adoptions was SUCH a cause for celebration. Then . . . nothing.
Until Mitts. What started as a deep disappointment became a Christmas Miracle when Mitts went to a wonderful forever home. (Did you happen to read the comment Mitts’ new mom left on my Christmas Miracle post last Monday?) There’s only one thing that could compete with Mitts’ adoption - and that one thing would be for ANOTHER of the The Gray Girls to get a forever home.
R and I continued our conversation about Circe. I discovered things about this woman that I REALLY liked. I knew this would be a great home for Circe. I directed R to my blog so she could see more pictures of Circe and read about her. Right away I got an email from R asking if Glitter was still available. I remember immediately thinking how it would be a bit of a disappointment if Circe didn’t get to go since she had been here the longest. But Glitter had been here a long time, too. So I would be OK if Glitter turned out to be the pick.
And then I read something in that email that stopped me in my tracks. If she (Glitter) IS still available, I’d like to adopt them both!
I sat there staring at the computer screen. R was telling me she didn’t want to switch Circe out for Glitter - SHE WANTED THEM BOTH. I stared. I kept staring. Joy started to bubble up. Circe and Glitter had been here SO very long. R explained that she and her husband were in the middle of a move, but she still thought we could make the transport happen on the weekend of December 15. We would meet halfway on Saturday or Sunday.
Then something happened. I got another email from R. Of course, with each new email I was holding my breath. Would she change her mind? Did I dare completely believe that Circe and Glitter would have a home by Christmas? This is what R’s email said: We (R and her husband) were browsing your pics and my husband saw Cashmere. Has she been adopted? He fell in love with her. So if she is still there, we would adopt her too.
Cashmere is the shyest of the group. The best thing that could ever have happened for Cashmere would be to get to go to a new home WITH A FRIEND. This couldn’t have been any more perfect for her. But how about FOR ME?!? Three Winnie’s Wishers all going to the same home - IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!! R explained that she and her husband will consider their cats as children. Anybody out there think I might enjoy hearing that? Uh, YES!!
Yesterday, I met R and her husband and turned over Circe, Glitter, and Cashmere to their new parents. Did you happen to realize what this means? The Gray Girls are no more. The cathouse is no longer home to SEVEN Gray Girls waiting forever for a home. Only Spritz remains and that is fine. Spritz requires an extremely special home and if that doesn’t happen, she is not unhappy here. This time of year to say you are dreaming of a white Christmas sounds magical and exciting. For me - it is a GRAY Christmas that offers magic and excitement. What an adoption! What holiday joy!
See you tomorrow.
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Alice HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Tuxie HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
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Sparkles HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Moonie HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Prince Charming HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay!
I'm so HAPPY!! THOSE girls (Cashmere and Glitter) have always been my sidebar favorites...and after adopting my limit of 3, I was hoping for them to get a home...and now Circe and the two sisters!! I'm so happy! (insert Happy Dance)
Much Love,
Mindy :)
Posted by: Mindy Slimmer | 12/17/2012 at 07:36 AM
P.S. I'm so glad they will be thought of as the children of this wonderful couple!!
Posted by: Mindy Slimmer | 12/17/2012 at 07:37 AM
I might be planning something special for December 28th (Luna's gotcha day). Stay posted...
Posted by: Mindy Slimmer | 12/17/2012 at 07:38 AM
I can't even express how happy reading this makes me, Chrystal. Absolutely wonderful, a real holiday miracle.
Purrs that all three have a long and happy life together in their forever home!
Posted by: Fuzzy Tales | 12/17/2012 at 07:40 AM
Amazing, awesome news!!! We are SO happy! It sounds like the girls are going to a fabulous home!
Posted by: The Monkeys | 12/17/2012 at 07:44 AM
OMG - I just burst into tears. I am so happy - for you, for the girls and for this new family...just in time for Christmas. How wonderful.....
Posted by: Random Felines | 12/17/2012 at 07:45 AM
This is excellent news to read. I was thinking that it would be the tale of how just one would be adopted. Three cats is a lot to take on at once, but if you met these people, you would know something of them; you've been doing this long enough to know if it was right. What a wonderful Christmas gift to you and the cats.
Posted by: Bellen | 12/17/2012 at 07:47 AM
Oh Chrystal this is wonderful news indeed!!! Three adoptions to one loving home is just fantastic. I do hope they will stay in touch and let us know now and again how the grays are doing :-)
Posted by: Cat's Cats | 12/17/2012 at 07:54 AM
I am SO happy to see them going into an amazing home TOGETHER! and that means just in time for Christmas, there was a Christmas miracle, not just for these 3 wonderful cats, but for the next cats/kittens that cross your path! As you've said many times, an adoption from you saves 2 cats, the one adopted, and the one who eventually comes along to take its place! So this perfect Christmas gift saved 6! So amazing!
Posted by: Celeste | 12/17/2012 at 08:22 AM
After all the sadness of the weekend's news, I'm SO SO SO HAPPY for you and the gray girls!!!! Yay! Yay! Yay!
Posted by: Heidi P | 12/17/2012 at 08:39 AM
I had to read the story again. Such great news...I'll probably read it again, and again, and again. I needed this.
Thanks!!
Posted by: Mindy Slimmer | 12/17/2012 at 08:49 AM
I'm SO happy to hear about this!! Congratulations to you and all the gray girls!! I do hope the girls' new guardians will keep us updated. :)
Posted by: Mary | 12/17/2012 at 09:01 AM
I'm so excited for the gray girls and their new parents to be a family for Christmas. This brought joy to my heart aftera rough weekend of news. You always have a cat or 2 I want to adopt but I'm at my limit of 3. pam
Posted by: pamela curry | 12/17/2012 at 09:06 AM
I am crying tears of joy for the Christmas adoptions of the three Gray Girls - This truly is the Christmas gift to every one who reads this blog and knows how long the girls have been waiting for the loving home that just recieved their gray Children.. may they live a long and happy life as a loving family .... have a happy day and Spritz will have a happy life in the cat house ever after-if need be.. love fills that place -
Posted by: ginny & The fur family | 12/17/2012 at 09:09 AM
The magic of Christmas worked. I am so very happy for you and the kits. You've made my day.
Thank you for all you do to help precious cats in need. xx
Posted by: Jan (Milo and Alfie's mom) | 12/17/2012 at 09:25 AM
Wonderful, wonderful news! I've been watching those girls for a while now and I am SO glad they've gone home.
Posted by: Cassandra Burns | 12/17/2012 at 09:29 AM
Cant comment, too many tears! joy!
Posted by: Andrea and the Celestial Kitties | 12/17/2012 at 09:52 AM
THis is just the best, best post, Chrystal. We are so thrilled for the lucky trio! Grey is definitely the best Christmas colour!
Posted by: The Poupounette | 12/17/2012 at 10:10 AM
Great, now I have TEARS streaming down my face! At least they are tears of sheer, unadulterated joy, though. :)
This is amazing, wonderful, and beautiful all rolled up into one ... truly miraculous!
Coincidentally, today is my birthday. I know the adoptions of Circe, Glitter and Cashmere are not about me, but my birthday just got even happier! :)
Big hugs!
Posted by: meowmeowmans | 12/17/2012 at 10:20 AM
The girls are doing great. Cashmere and glitter are doing wonderful. Circe is coming around slower than the other 2. They are all so beautiful and sweet. I will try to get some pics. They played with their last night too.
Posted by: Rebecca Hamilton | 12/17/2012 at 11:06 AM
Rebecca, I am so glad you found Winnie's Wish. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Julie | 12/17/2012 at 11:23 AM
I too had tears. I had to walk away to compose myself, being at work and all. R and R's husband are my new favorite people! what a wonderful joyous way for them to spend the holiday, getting to know three kitties! :)
Posted by: Connie | 12/17/2012 at 11:26 AM
BTW, time to update your side bar ;)
Posted by: Connie | 12/17/2012 at 11:27 AM
Ok, I've pulled myself together... Whew! I'm in shock, and extreme joy! Circe! And two! count them TWO of Leo's sisters have a new home for Christmas!! I can't stop crying when I think of it!!!
And Mitts last week!
J and R, you are my heros! You ROCK! Thank you and bless you for saving, between the two of you, EIGHT kitties! Those you adopted, and those you made it possible to be rescued to the cathouse!
I couldn't help it, I had to post about this on my blog today too! I'm so excited! This is awesome news!
Now, you all know me.. I'm not going to leave without saying that more adoptions are needed! One of Leo's sisters is left in the cathouse, and all those young ones who just moved out there. There is still a need to find great homes like J and R's for more kitties!
Don't forget to get your book for the holidays! You will love it!
Donations always welcomed!
Adoptions always needed!
Love you all! Keep dancing for this great news!
Posted by: Andrea and the Celestial Kitties | 12/17/2012 at 11:29 AM
While I was typing the new kitty mommy posted an update! Yay, they're doing good!!!!
Now start a blog so we can keep up with the girls?? :)
Posted by: Andrea and the Celestial Kitties | 12/17/2012 at 11:32 AM