Thursday, April 4, 2013

Arrivederci, Audrey!

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Our little squirrel girl found herself a wonderful family.  Her new mom and dad, Ashley and Francesco, are a sweet young couple. Both are teachers, and they get bonus points for that.  

For months, they had been on the hunt for a kitten or young cat to add to their family. They visited local shelters, but just hadn't met the right match.

Ashley emailed me when she discovered Miss Audrey on the IBKC and  expressed an interest in adopting her.  At that time, I thought I would be adopting Audrey and Wylla out as a pair, so I emailed her back to let her know of my plans.

When Wylla was diagnosed with Megaesophagus, everything changed, and I decided these two would not be leaving our nest together - I didn't want to hold Audrey back while we worked on getting Wylla healthier.  I contacted Ashely to let her know Audrey was now free to leave as a single kitten.  They still were still looking, and were very excited to meet Audrey.  They already had plans to meet a couple of kittens at the shelter that afternoon, and we arranged for them to come visit us first.

The visit went great and we had a nice little chat while we played with the kittens.  They showed me a picture of their adult kitty, Mija, who just happened to be a long-haired tortie, just like our little Wylla.  I took that as a very good sign.  

They LOVED Audrey, but before fully committing to her, they felt obligated to meet those two kitties at the shelter as well.

After their meeting, Ashley called right away to say they wanted to add Audrey to their family and we couldn't have been happier!  

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Audrey was scheduled for surgery, so we just had to wait for that and give her a little time to heal before we sent her out the door.   She left us this weekend.

Wylla is getting along just fine without her sister.  At times, Audrey's energy was just too much for Wylla.  Things were  great when Wylla was feeling good and able to keep up with Audrey, but when she was feeling low, her sister really was too much.   I think having a quieter household will do a tremendous amount of good for Wylla.   Bean is much more her speed and will be good company while we get Wylla to an "adoptable' state.

I know many of you have stated in the comment section and on Facebook that you feel sad these two have parted ways - there is no need to feel that way.  Audrey has a REALLY wonderful, loving home and Wylla is completely happy here while we get a handle on her condition and fatten her up a bit.  When it's time for her to leave, she will find her very special place in the world.    Our kittens ALWAYS end up where they are supposed to be.

So don't be sad for these kittens, be excited for their bright futures.



44 comments:

  1. Ciao, Audrey! You look so grown-up in your collar. You're beginning a new journey and brightening up another household. Godspeed, pantalones de loco!

    Rosemary K., Mpls, MN

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    1. EXACTLY what I was thinking when I saw the 1st picture! (except I ended with "via con dios"...)

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  2. thanks so much for this post, i was sad to see them part but you are wise and good and i feel much better about it now! i am hope Wylla will find a good medium speed home she needs because it sounds like high speed might be too much!

    k

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  3. Aw, Audrey, you look adorable in your collar and tag! Yay for your new family who will love you and spoil you! Please let them know how much the IBKC fans hope to hear of your silly antics and to see picture updates. Be good squirrely girl!

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  4. Mija is a lucky kitty to have the famed Audrey Stout as a new sister. I just hope she can keep up with pantalones de loco....

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  5. I wish you had some video of her being crazy!

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  6. You are the best judge of what's good for your kitties, Laurie. You've clearly thought this out and we should trust your judgement. On another note, I love how the collars always accentuate the kitties' scrawny necks.

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  7. It sounds like she ended up in a really good home :) I'm sure it won't take long for Wylla to find hers once she's ready!

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  8. It sounds like she ended up in a really good home :) I'm sure it won't take long for Wylla to find hers once she's ready!

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  9. Aw, Audrey looks so pretty in her pink collar. You be a good little button, Audrey! Maybe give your new sis Miss Mija a few days before donning the pantalons folle. We will miss you very much squirrely girlie! xoxo

    It's nice to hear that Wylla will get a little more peace now, and I can't wait to see her fattened up! The only thing better than a super-floofy kitten is a super-floofy round kitten. :)

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  10. Aw, Audrey looks so grown-up in her pretty pink collar and tag! I always feel a bit sad to see the babies moving on to their new homes, but then I remember how happy their lives are going to be even if we don't get to share them any more. And there are always more kittens to love!

    So have a lovely life with Mija, Audrey, and remember that sometimes even kittens with pantalones de loco need to take a breather and let their big sister have a break, too!: )

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  11. Aww, Yay for Audrey! I'm so happy she got her perfect home!
    I'm so glad Wylla is getting the time she needs to get feeling better and grow! And some one on one time with the Bean! Wylla is a lovely girl and I'm sure her perfect family is already talking about getting her, they'll be ready when she is, I just know it.

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  12. I agree with everyone else about how grown up Audrey looks. Her face has matured into such a beauty and so different from her kitten days.

    Hugs to her and her new family. As well as to darling Wylla

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  13. Aww, Audrey, we knew your family would find you. Here's hoping they will update us on how you're doing in the months ahead.

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  14. Laurie- you are so right. People were all upset that Zelda didn't go with Baxter- but little Z marched into our home and never looked back. She fell in love with us and with her kitty sister, India, and she seemed delighted to be in a new place from the first second she arrived. I know Audrey will be just as happy to be in a new home with her forever family. I look forward to some update stories/photos as she grows!

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    1. Zelda's family! Hi! *waves* So glad to hear everyone's doing so well.

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  15. Laurie, you ALWAYS make the perfect choices for these Itty Bitty Kitties! You must have the shiniest halo around!

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  16. Oh so happy for you Audrey. Hoping that Wylla will get healthy soon and find her furever home too. Kisses kitties.

    Emma and Buster

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  17. How could anyone question who adopts your babies?!?!?! Feel sorry for the cats still in the shelters. YOur babies go to great homes that truly want and love them.Congrats to Audrey, I'll miss them crazy pants but Wylla needs some quiet time now. Looking forward to seeing her and Beanie!

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  18. I know some people are sad at seeing the gold medals, but I'm happy to see them. It means that some family is going to add one (or more) loving members. I'm thrilled to know that her new pawents kept their obligations to see the other kittens too. Keeping your word is important to me and this gives me extra confidence that Audrey will be happy.

    I'm glad Wylla is getting along and is making progress. She has a good teacher. Now Bean can focus on grooming just one kitten, it's a big job in this case.

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  19. I love the way you put that, Laurie. No reason to feel sad; many reasons to feel joy at the bright futures the kitties have in front of them. Thank you for keeping Wylla in front of you (or standing before you!) while she prepares for her next steps in life. Bye, pantalones de loca! Send pics!

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  20. Oh Audrey, I am so happy you found the perfect home! And dear Wylla, I totally understand how tiring Miss Crazypants could be for you. Laurie, you are the very best judge of who gets to adopt your kittens and which kittens go together or alone. I would love to see kittens get adopted together, because USUALLY that is the best way. But its not ALWAYS the best way, and you have perfect judgement in that realm. You never fail to do whats right for each individual kitten. Rest easy little sweet Wylla, and get healthy. Your perfect forever home is out there waiting for you.

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  21. Thank you for the update! Sounds like a perfect situation for Miss Wylla now, with a calm Beanie to instruct her in the ways of The Housecat. Congrats to Audrey on her new home!

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  22. Sounds like Audrey found just the right home!! Especially with a sister that looks like Wylla :) Hope we get updates from her kitty parents! Wylla will get better under your care Laurie (and Bean too!) and find her home, you know just what they need. I can see where Audrey and her wild ways might be a little much for Wylla to handle...

    There has been a lot going on with the Stouts & I think the reason everyone was so keen on the girls going together is the fact they lost their brother Filbert and then were both sick as well...since we humans don't think like kitties we just assumed that for them to stay together would be ideal but once again the "universe" has it's own plans :)

    In closing, i just gotta say one more time how much i LOVE <3 AUDREY!! She captured my heart for sure!!

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  23. Teachers have to get up early right? Good thing Audrey's new parents already have a schedule to match any early morning shenanigans of a squirrel/monkey/pantalones de loca tabby darling! Congrats to the new family!

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  24. Laurie, I think it makes total sense that you're adopting them out separately. I had definitely gotten the impression that sometimes Audrey's wildness was a little much for Wylla, given Wylla's health. Making Wylla's environment more low-key, by adopting Audrey out now and Wylla later, sounds to me like a really good idea, and I completely support your doing it.

    Also, between Wylla and the Bean, this means we will get plenty more pictures of MASSIVE FLOOF. :)

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  25. My only sadness in this is that their poor brother Filbert isn't still around and going to a loving family also.

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  26. Ah, I'm so going to miss Audrey's sweet face! It sounds like you found the perfect people for the young Miss.
    I'm glad that Wylla is getting some quality time with the Bean, and I know that the perfect people are waiting to scoop her up.

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  27. Gosh, Miss Audrey looks so precious in her ladylike pink collar plus her very own Gold Medal.

    Proof that she wears pantalones de loco

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  28. Yay for Audrey! I am so happy to hear about her new home. She's a special little girl, and I'm sure she'd make anyone happy.

    I'm sure Bean will find a way to help little Miss Wylla, even if it's just emotional support when Wylla's feeling down. Bean's such a great girl that she'll know what Wylla needs.

    Thanks for sharing this story and for everything else you do, Laurie!

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  29. Audrey, you are so extra cute!!! Bright-eyed bouncy little one. Teach Mija some good tricks!

    Congratulations, everyone!!! <3 <3

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  31. Doesn't Audrey look super smart and pretty. I wish her all the best and her new family. I will miss this little kitten, but I'm delighted that she has found a great home and family.
    Maybe sometime in the future there will be a update and you can post all the news!! Thank you for all the posts and pictures

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  32. I'm not sad at all! I hope Audrey's new sister is ready for her crazy pants. :) She is looking very lovely in her pink collar. I hope her new parents update us after a bit!

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  33. I'll bet Miss Audrey is keeping Mija on her toes! Here's hoping we get some updates and pics!

    Speaking of pics, I'm also hoping we will get some pics and stories of the long haired lovelies, aka Bean and Wylla. Bean is just what Wylla needs to help her get well :)

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  34. Doesn't she look lovely in pink! To quote a guy at the end of the first Bridget Jones movie: good luck, crazy girl!

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  35. She looks very ready to face the world. There may be cautious steps at first, but she's ready!

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  36. I don't know what it is about that little face but Audrey had me hooked from the start. I'm so happy she's found her family!

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  37. It's so nice to read adoption success stories :)

    We're in Sydney, trying to re-home a number of cats that were under threat of euthanasia. We neutered/spayed and socialised them all- it was hard work, but even harder to get find them homes!

    Please read their story here...
    http://anumberofcats.blogspot.com.au/

    wishing you well with your efforts, kitty x

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  38. Yay for Audrey! Looking at the last pictures of her, I realized I don't think I've ever seen a picture of her where she doesn't have a look of craziness in her eyes. She's a mad, mad, mad little monkey!

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  39. Happy for Audrey!

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  40. Go Audrey :) You guys are doing a lovely job, keep it up :)
    Plazmic

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