Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Breaking News: Faber Goes Home

In an unexpected and unusual turn of events, Faber has gone home - to his old home, not a new one. I and the others in the rescue-group to which I belong, the Lethbridge PAW Society, thought he was abandoned, as it seemed that no one was looking for him. It turned out that, like many cats who are eventually rescued, he was lost. In his case, however, he was found again.

The family to which he belonged were indeed searching for him, and published a picture of him on-line. The woman who had kindly fed Faber for two months and then called the PAW Society about him, recognized him. She contacted the family, and they contacted PAW.

Faber - or Frodo, as he was originally named, perhaps because of his feet - was collected yesterday, in the early evening. His people cheerfully reimbursed PAW for the cost of neutering and other medical attention.

I am glad to be part of reuniting him with his family, but I will miss him. He was with me less than a week, but he was such an easy-going and friendly fellow that he impressed himself upon me quite rapidly. My perma-cats , though, won’t miss him. They will, I think, be glad to have the parlour back; that’s where Faber (as I will continue to call him) was quarantined. Ironically, they spent hardly any time in there last night. Cammie, whose favourite room it was, didn’t come in at all. But it may take time for everyone to get back into their routines.

So my household returns to one of four cats; excitement fades and everyone settles once more into equilibrium. But I give a thought to Faber, and wish him luck and continued affection in his home.


15 comments:

  1. Good luck Faber!!! May you always find a sun puddle to snooze in!

    Nuk & Family

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  2. I'm glad Faber's (Frodo's) humans cared enough to look for him and didn't quibble about paying the costs. I do have to question why they hadn't had him neutered in the first place, though. Bottom line: I hope Frodo remains safe and loved in his original home.

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  3. Oh that is so great that you all found his real home. What a great story. Bet he is happy boy to be back with his family. Good stuff.

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  4. There has been a lot transition in and out. I am happy for Faber and sad too. I hope that he will be safe and also that he is not allowed to roam. I don't know if you know how he got lost but it just makes me fearful that when some allow cats out. Perhaps now with a room open another foster will find your home now.

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    1. I feel the same way about Faber's future, but the best we can do is hope that Faber's people will learn from what's happened. My house will continue to be an emergency foster-home if required.

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  5. we are glad he is found, but like others hope that his family keeps him safe and inside now....we are glad he landed with you, even temporarily :)

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  6. Well, I think that's good news for dear Faber, so I'll say hooray!

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  7. That is good news that Faber is reunited with his family. I hope they take care to not let him roam again. Maybe now he is neutered he won't be looking to stray.

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  8. Glad there was a happy ending to this. So many people lose their cats in one way or another, and never find out what happened to them.

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  9. faber...we R veree happee for ewe that yur goin home; itz nice two noe yur familee wuz inn deed searching for ewe.......try N stay inn side thiz time dood.....oh kay...heerz two all de best ~~~~ ♥♥♥

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  10. I'm happy he was found, but wish Faber (Frodo) had never been lost in the first place. With any luck his family will have learned how important it is to keep the cats indoors.
    My hope is he will live a long healthy life in a good home.

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  11. We're glad that Faber-Frodo will be going back to his first home. We hope it works out for him and he doesn't get lost again.

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  12. Best wishes Faber! And thanks for taking him in and giving him a chance to get back to his home.

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  13. Faber, what a boy! I think I did the count right - he had 26 toes ?? I am happy he has been reunited with his family but a bit sad for you since you two could have been buddies. Hope they don't let him roam

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  14. I'm not going to say anything. I hope all goes well with his return.

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