This is my last post before I take a couple of weeks off from blogging. For several days I will be in my precious palm tree paradise. Those of you who know me know that palm trees are one of my favorite favorite things. It is always SO hard to leave the animals. At about this point every year I really question whether I even want to go. But then I think about my days away – coffee on the deck under the palm trees every morning. Long slow walks under the palm trees every evening. Yep. I need to go. Even when you love what you do, a change of scenery and a little R & R are good for the soul.
We have someone staying in our home, but that person won’t be checking emails or Petfinder inquiries, etc. I hope I don’t miss ANY possibilities of adoptions. I’ll be back to blogging the first of June. We’ll certainly be home before then, but busy with the BIG annual cleaning, painting, etc. in the kennel. AND . . . we’ll be getting another load from Lowe’s to begin working on the INSIDE of the brand new addition to the Winnie’s Wish cathouse. See you in June!
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Kismet has found his forever home.
Finn has found his forever home.
Arthur has found his forever home.
Silly Whim has found his forever home.
Zen has found her forever home. 
Annie has found her forever home. 
Daisy has been adopted. 
Bobo has been adopted. 
Betty Lou has been adopted. 
Star has been adopted. 
Traci Mae has been adopted. 
Hope has been adopted into a wonderful, patient forever home. 
Dora has been adopted.
Yardley has been adopted.
Nisha has been adopted.
Sienna has been adopted.
Violet has been adopted.
Sugar Cookie has been adopted. 
Peeta has been adopted.
Toast has been adopted.
Matilda has been adopted.
Kippie has been adopted.
Autumn has been adopted. Click here to read why Autumn's family says It Was Worth It.
Circe has been adopted. Click here to find out why Circe's family says It Was Worth It.
Silver has been adopted.
Teddy has been adopted. Click here to read about why Teddy's family says It Was Worth It.
Glitter has been adopted.
Cashmere has been adopted.
Truly has been adopted. Click here to read about why Truly's family says It Was Worth It.
Shiloh has been adopted (with sister Truly). Click here to read about why Shiloh's family says It Was Worth It.
Frosting has been adopted. Click here to read about why Frosting's family says It Was Worth It.
Hershey Bear has been adopted. Click here to read about why Hershey's family says It Was Worth It.
Maverick has been adopted.
Spritz has been adopted.
Jo-Jo has been adopted. Click here to read about why Jo-Jo's family says It Was Worth It.
Mickey has been adopted.
Trex HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Sunshine and Juice have been adopted.
Mitts has been adopted.
Tulip has been adopted. Read about why her family thinks It Was Worth It.
Golden HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Percy HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Monkey HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Charms HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Luna has been adopted. Click here to read why Luna's family says It Was Worth It.
Bagheera HAS BEEN ADOPTED. You can read why his family thinks It Was Worth It by clicking here.
Elfin has been adopted. Click here to read about why Elfin's family thinks it was worth it to adopt a Winnie's Wish cat. 
Jasper and Soapy have been adopted.
Dearest and Max have been adopted.
Gabriel HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Leo HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Handsome HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why his family says It Was Worth It.
Possum HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Read about why his family says It Was Worth It.
Alice HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why her family says It Was Worth It.
Tuxie HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why her family thinks it was worth it.
Ash has been adopted. Click here to read a post about why Ash's family thinks it was worth it to adopt a Winnie's Wish cat. 
Sparkles HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Moonie HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Prince Charming HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
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have a great time.....
Posted by: Random Felines | 05/13/2015 at 08:09 AM
The water and palms are so soothing and relaxing. Prayers for great weather in Fla. Start thinking vacation and don't look back because if you do you might have to be forced in to the car by husband. It is so hard to leave pets. They don't speak anything but bark and meow,so we can't tell them they can trust the new care giver, we love them and will be back soon. It is called Furry withdrawal. I hope all the family can go with you to Fla. Have fun,fun,fun.
Posted by: ginny & the fur family | 05/13/2015 at 08:29 AM
Have a wonderful vacation. Relax, recharge and refresh!
Posted by: Goldie Goodwin | 05/13/2015 at 09:32 AM
Have a wonderful time, Chrystal!
Posted by: The Poupounette Gang | 05/13/2015 at 09:33 AM
Rock the palms…you soooo deserve it, but I do understand how you feel, as you well know!!!!
Posted by: Jt | 05/13/2015 at 11:17 AM
Have a super holiday!
Posted by: Cat's Cats | 05/13/2015 at 11:18 AM
wishing you a wonderful time! Will probably be at BlogPaws when you return, so catch ya at some point! Safe travels!
Posted by: Caren Gittleman | 05/13/2015 at 11:58 AM
Have a safe & fabulous trip! We'll all be waiting here for you when you get back!
Posted by: Lori Lemon | 05/13/2015 at 01:01 PM
Hope have a great trip and return refreshed relaxed and extra animal free! ;)
Friends, we can use this time to look for great homes so that when Chrystal comes back she'll have a lot of adoptions waiting for her!
Posted by: Andrea and the Celestial Kitties | 05/13/2015 at 03:06 PM
Chrystal, have the best time ever!! You deserve it!!!
Posted by: Maria in CT | 05/13/2015 at 04:20 PM
Enjoy your vacation, Chrystal! You all deserve it! :)
P.S. - take lots of pictures!
Posted by: meowmeowmans | 05/13/2015 at 07:55 PM
Enjoy your vacation!! You deserve it!
Posted by: Chesney West | 05/14/2015 at 06:43 AM
They are on their way - packed up their pack and if they stay they won't be back. Can't wait until they come back. This blog connects furry lovers together. I know that is not Chrystal's intention probable but non the less I hear great things about people who love animals from all over this great country and in Canada and France etc. Prayers for them to have a great vacation and return to us the blog readers. Prayers for wonderful weather down in the palms. If bright eyes shine out in the night and speaks Meoooowwwww or barkkkkkk. Chrystal will help if she is able and that is what makes the Parkers so gentle hearted. However like Andrea I hope some adoptions come for the Winnies wishers.
Posted by: ginny & the fur family | 05/14/2015 at 08:43 AM