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EASEL News: March 2021

Happy Tails:

TWO EASEL CAT ADOPTEES FIND LOVING HOME

Christi-Leigh’s connection
with EASEL has brought a
loving home to two former
EASEL cats in waiting. In turn,
the two cats with strikingly
different personalities have
brought joy to Christi-Leigh
and her family, enriching the
lives of her three other cats
and Golden Retriever dog.
Her first adoptee from
EASEL was Dolly Parton, a
female feline with a feisty
attitude that proved more than
a bit intimidating to potential
adopters. However, this did
not deter Christie-Leigh from
welcoming Dolly Parton into
her home. As fate would have
it, a second future cat adoptee From left to right, Chloe, Lady Boots, and Dolly Parton relaxing on their comfy bed.
from EASEL would soon reveal
that Dolly Parton’s tough streak belied
an affectionate and protective side. Chloe’s transport to her second home any pet owner is the loving bond that
Christi-Leigh was so impressed by the started with a bang, literally. Driving home develops not only between initial strangers
caring and kindness of the staff that she from EASEL, another driver accidently but across species.
not only continued to donate to EASEL rear-ended Christi-Leigh’s car. Fortunately, Rescuing cats seems to run in the
but would often visit the facility. During it was the metaphorical fender bender, and household. The first cat rescue was by
one visit to EASEL, she saw Chloe, a cat all the while, Chloe patiently waited in the Christi-Leigh’s dog, who rescued a then
desperately in need of love and care. Sadly, crate while matters were attended to. little kitten, buried in mud! Sadly, her dog
Chloe’s previous owner, beset by the onset Not only is Chloe a “snuggle bug,” but is not as strong as he once was. Perhaps
of dementia, was unable to properly care she is also fearless with the other cats sensing this, the five cats pay extra special
for her. Chloe was surrendered to EASEL by and even the large Golden Retriever Lacy. attention to their canine sister. As if they
a family member. But what is perhaps most amazing is the are all bonded together as siblings, they all
Because of her previous owner’s special bond that developed between look out for each other. Despite her small
diminished cognition, Chloe’s diet was the dominant Dolly Parton and the gentle size, Chloe appears to have contributed
inconsistent and included human food. Chloe. The two snuggle and sleep near to this environment of shared home and
The malnutrition affected her health, each other like two purring warm blankets. belonging.
resulting in severe allergies to food, among And naturally, there are the other three Christi-Leigh shared that their
other things. Underweight and with cats and the dog to help occupy her day. companionship has helped her cope much
significant hair loss, Chloe was not an easy When it’s time for bedtime at the end of a better with the prolonged social isolation
cat to care for – that is, for most people. long and busy day, Chloe patiently waits brought on by the pandemic. Chloe and
Christi-Leigh immediately volunteered for Christi-Leigh to get into bed and then Dolly Parton and their siblings are all a
to foster her. Although she remains very immediately joins her. testament of how the right home can
small to this day, a regimen of medications, Christi-Leigh believes that her furry make all the difference in the world for all
including steroids, and a special veterinary friends chose her. While it’s certainly true in the household, even during the most
diet dramatically improved her condition that they welcomed her into their hearts, difficult of times.
and appearance. Christi-Leigh soon fell she took the all-important first step in
completely for the cat with the unbeatable giving them a second chance for a loving
spirit and adopted Chloe. home. But in a mixed household of dog
Perhaps it is most appropriate that and cats, what is so often mystifying for

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