Resolutions

I don’t make them anymore.  I made Resolutions when I was in my twenties EVERY New Year’s Eve.  I made them more sporadically in my thirties and forties.  I’ve decided (now that I’m in my fifties) that it’s better for me to take things in much smaller chunks.  A year is just too big.  However, I AM setting my intentions for at least one ongoing, year-long wish.  HOMES.   As we were nearing the end of 2012, I was completely maxed out in my cathouse.  Eighteen is a ceiling number (and makes for a VERY full cathouse).  As I’ve said many times, if I went looking (and not even very hard) I could find dozens of cats who need me.  But I decided it was most important for me to offer a comfortable, healthy existence to the cats I rescue.  That means not overcrowding.  It also means always being able to properly care for everyone here.  Food and vet care must be a given for every cathouse kitty.  So eighteen it is.  And that’s where we were at the end of 2012. 

Then . . .   Mitts was adopted.  And then . . .  Circe, Glitter, and Cashmere were adopted.  That put me in the position of readiness to take in another little homeless soul if that situation should present itself.  If no homeless cats “cross my path” right away, that will be fine.  Because even though I’m looking out at snow now, Kitten Season will be here before we know it.  I certainly dread what that means for SO many felines.  But at this moment, I know I have room for four.  That’s a start.

And that brings me back to my intentions.  I will hope, pray, and intend that more wonderful forever homes will present themselves throughout 2013.  For each Winnie’s Wish kitty chosen by his or her very own family, I have another spot for a homeless one.  I’ve said it so many times.  When you adopt a Winnie’s Wish cat or kitten, you save TWO - the one you adopt and the one you open a spot for.

This month I will do the stories of the bricks from the last Brick Fundraiser.  Also, I want to have a big cathouse party this month and take new pictures of the Winnie’s Wishers.  New pictures will afford me the opportunity to talk about some of the wonderful sweethearts who went to the cathouse as kittens.  They have changed enough in looks that fresh pictures are a must.  It would be wonderful to start this brand new year off with an adoption story or two as well.  Keep your fingers crossed.

 

The Cathouse

 

Comments

[Bellen]

Happy new year to all there. You do a wonderful thing and dedicate a great deal of time, effort and money to it. It is appreciated, most of all by those unaware of the work you put into their salvation - the cats. The best of luck in the coming year.

And I don't make resolutions for a whole year, either.

[Random Felines]

Don't do the resolutions here either..... but those goals are good ones :)

[ginny & The fur family]

Wonderful resolution - make no resolutions - the cat houses look beautiful in the snow - it is very cold out side right now - broke ice in water for dogs and cats out side. We wish that a lot of adoptions would come in this new year because as you said - kitten season will be here pretty soon. It is so sad to think of all those little eyes appearing in the darkness of night as they slink out to forage for food. My heart goes out to all the lost and hungry furries. Dear Chrystal does so much to help out the poor little souls. She is Gods special angel of the furries. Donate - buy the Book and bricks and most of all adopt a new furrie.... Warm wishes for a cold day - Ginny & The Fur Family

[Mindy Slimmer]

I love my three Winnie's Wishers, and if anyone out there needs to talk, I am available.
My e-mail is pugsandpurrsATgmailDOTcom. Chrystal loves and takes great care of these kitties. I have actually step foot on her sanctuary and everyone is loved and the facilities are wonderful.
Much Love,
Mindy :)

[The Poupounette]

We share in your hope of many new homes, Chrystal!

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

Homes! Homes homes home, what a wonderful word that is! Not a house, not a place to exist, but a real, warm, loving, caring, HOME!
What a dream for every kitty living in the cat house. Yes, they are loved and cared for and are warm, but to have a human all one's own, a home they can romp in, play in, love their own humans in.. What a dream!
Please help make this dream come true for these Winnie's Wishers who are wishing for a HOME of their own! Tell everyone you know about the wonderful kitties, how they will save two lives, or four if they take a pair! Tell them how awesome the kitties are, how wonderful they will fit into their household!
Or is it you? Do you have room in your heart and home for a kitty? Please, make the decision that at least one kitty will have a home and that you will be part of that kittie's wonderful story.

[Kat & the Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde]

Winnie's Wish kitties are the BEST!! We know because of Audrey (nee Sparkles!) oh and you should buy a copy of the book so you can read her story!! ::weg:: I'm wracking my brain trying to come up with another slogan for spring kitten season. Clear the Cathouse by Christmas was good. hmmmmmmmm hmmmmmm I'm distracted by Zaphy being gone and stuff. If anyone comes up with a good one email me!!