Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Echo at Home

One of the responsibilities I have as a member of the Lethbridge PAW Society cat-rescue organisation is the writing and composing of the monthly newsletter. I enjoy this duty, as a pleasurable feature of it is that I write articles about the adoption of cats PAW has rescued and / or fostered, articles based on interviews with the adopters. This weekend, I spoke with Echo’s new human, B.

B is very happy with how Echo and Vinny have bonded - and it seems to have been a very swift bonding. At first, Vinny was unsure of the tiny dynamo, but it didn’t take him long to realise that this was the little sister he’d been waiting for. They are, in B’s word, ‘inseparable’.

Initially, while she knew Vinny would not hurt Echo, she wasn’t sure if he would actually like her, so the adoption was not immediate. But when she went to bed one night and saw the two of them curled into one another, with Vinny’s foreleg over Echo, hugging her, she knew the decision had been made.

The cats sleep together, eat together and play together. Echo will jump on Vinny, then run away; Vinny will give chase and, when he catches her, they wrestle. They are always on the go.

One day, B’s father came to visit, bringing his dog, who is very amenable to cats. The dog and Vinny are good friends. Even so, when Echo bristled somewhat at this new creature, Vinny hurried over and made the dog realise in no uncertain terms that he should keep his distance from Echo for now. I’m happy to relate that Echo was sniffing at the canine tail and much more at ease by the end of the visit.

It looks like a very happy beginning for Echo, with a caring human, a loving brother and a spacious home for her world: just what a kitten should have.

27 comments:

  1. A fairy tale ending for the junior princess. :) Thanks for sharing this. It's one of those little stories that makes me feel better about the world.

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    1. Indeed. Finding a friend is about as happy as an ending gets.

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  2. There couldn't be a better update to Echo's story. This is wonderful! Thank you so much for letting us know she's happy and settled in her forever home. :-)

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  3. awwww - we love those kind of updates

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  4. Thanks so much for the update regarding Echo. I loved the picture!! I'm so glad things with her new family worked out. But that was expected. After all, Echo is such an adorable cat, what's not to like!!

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    1. She is indeed an adorable little creature. Vinny seems to think so, too.

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  5. john; and none of this would have been possible if it weren't for YOU.....THANX for rescuing her in the first place ....this is a most happy story ending !!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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    1. She was pretty insistent that someone help her. I was in the right place at the right time.

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  6. What joy to read. I am so grateful it went so exceeding well and that Vinny protected his sister so well. But most of all, what a lovely match was made. I am so happy for the family and for you as you know what success it is. That is largely your doing in wonderful loving foster care.

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    1. Everything worked out very well for Echo, all just when she needed it. Timing is everything!

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  7. Answered prayers! A sense of relief and tear filled eyes.
    Your wonderful act of kindness has brought joy not only to Echo but to dear Vinnie as well.
    I'm not a big believer in things happening for a reason but all I can think is this happy ending was meant to be.

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    1. It does seem to have worked out very well. I was lucky to be a part of it.

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  8. Awww! I loved reading this. It feels good to know their are still happy things happening in our world.

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    1. Yes, I find animals often bring the happier moments to life.

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  9. Thank you for updating us on Dear Echo's journey. Such a happy ending...and a new beginning. And it is all thanks to you John.

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  10. This makes us happy too. What a great adoption story.

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    1. It could be my favourite - but I may be biased.

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  11. How wonderful that Echo and Vinny are so happy together. A truly happy ending.

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  12. Such wonderful news John! I'm so glad that Echo has found the perfect forever home.

    Based on your blog, I'm certain the writing of the newsletter is well done, and every successful adoption you write about encourages others.

    Eileen

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