Success Stories

CLOE

March 29, 2009

Hi Lyn. I thought I would give you an update. Cloe has decided that we are all safe. She is out almost all of the time. If there are new people she scoots but when the grandkids came today, she stayed on the bed and let our granddaughter cuddle her and even took a nap with her. It was way too cute. She is the boss of Bentley. She is adorable and sweet!

So there you have it. Our happy kitty home!

Julie

Cloe and new friend

MISSY

UPDATE on Missy: Adopted May 31, 2008 and is happily living in San Diego County. Heres what her new adoptive parents say about Missy:

S.C.A.R. has been wonderful with every step of the adoption process! They have the extensive medical knowledge to properly assess the rescued Aby and treat the cat if need be, so that a healthy cat is available for adoption.

I must admit I was a little hesitant about getting a rescue cat, because they tend to be older and I didn't know what to expect. But it's an advantage because they already know most of the rules for being a good companion, with a little fine tuning and training. Also, they are clearly appreciative to be settled into a new home "once and for all"! We are sooo happy with Missy. She was described to me as a little tempermental (hissing until she gets to know you) but after 5 days, a little alone time for her at first, she's settled right in and she is a very affectionate and happy little Aby! Since you really don't know their "history", it's good to watch your new companion and take it slowly. Give the kitty some "space". Now, 2 weeks later, she purrs like crazy, follows us around the house wondering what we're up to, loves playing (which she didnt know about before), and we just love her. Thank you S.C.A.R. for all you do to take in these cats, temporarily foster them, and find permanent homes for them. Folks, if youre thinking of adopting a furry companion, dont hesitate about getting a "rescue cat", because any of these S.C.A.R. cats will be wonderful pets. They have been well-cared for and now they need YOU! Each one wants to be settled into a loving home soon!

Thank you to all the volunteers at S.C.A.R!"

With Gratitude,

Delene St. Clair

P.S. Attached are Missys relaxed glad I found a home photos!

Missy relaxed

Missy in new home

LOLITA
Hi Lyn!

It's Barbara & Bill who adopted Lolita on Aug 25, 2008 from Sylvie Garcia's home in San Francisco after you let us know she was available for adoption.

Lolita is wonderful! She's truly a Blessing. She loves her new home in Salt Lake City, traveling with us in our RV, going on daily walks in her baby stroller, eating fresh boiled chicken breast every day in addition to her Wellness kibbles. She has become the center of our lives!

Lolita sleeps on our bed every night, eats all her meals at the same time we eat ours, plays interactively with us for hours on end, helps me type on the computer keyboard (I still don't understand Abyssinian!), runs up and down stairs like a whirlwind, pays tag first chasing us then we chase her until we drop (she, of course, never does!). In her 3,000 sq ft home every cabinet, closet, countertop, piece of furniture, bookshelf has become one of her perches when she can look down on her world below. She loves to be in her high perchers to keep an eye on everything.

She also loves her hugh second-story balcony and sunbathes out doors watching birds, bees, bugs and a wayward spider from her protected environment. We live high on the east bench of the Wasatch mountains and have a 180 degree view of the Salt Lake City valley. The back of our house is a 40-acre natural park filled with wildlife so she never tires watching baby Qail, squirrles, Rocky Mountain Blue Jays building their spring nests. People on the tennis courts below and walking their dogs along the path through the park are both of particular fascination to her.

She is fearless and wants to be included in everything I do including sewing, flower arranging, helping to make the bed, actually watches TV, supervises cooking all our meals and helps washing the dishes. She also loves taking a steam bath while my husband and I take our morning showers. She is truly our daughter. We fell in love with her at first sight.

Sylvie (her previous owner) was insistant that Lolita would thrive with another cat. She spent 5-1/2 years with Rigoletto, her older brother until he died. We took her to spend Christmas at my mother's home in Brookings, Oregon. I had purchased a 2 month old male Blue Aby for Mom November 2007 she named Aura. He grew into a large cat and had never seen another cat before. At first sight he loved Lolita and gave her all his attention -- and I mean ALL his attention. She became annoyed with his attentions and let him know it. Since we were still adapting as a family and that was her first RV trip, we decided to let her stay in the RV while we visited my mother and Aura. Lolita was heart broken and so were we. We cut our visit short.

Today we are located at a bird sanctuary and Lolita spends hours watching, talking to and "stalking" them from her sunny perch at the large sunny back window. Little Meo looks exactly like Lolita's twin. Even small like her. Since she is only 2 years old Lolita should be comfortable with her.

HEATHER

Heather was rescued from the San Diego Shelter as a very, very, sick cat. In fact they asked the rescuer (Jennie) if she really wanted to take the cat or if they should put her down. The cat was also up there in years, at least 8.
Well Jennie opted to take the cat, and at much expense, restored her health. Jennie was reimbursed by SCAR but donated the funds back to SCAR, and decided to keep the cat. Jennie will still do foster work for SCAR, so she is considered our Hero of the Year, and Heather our Miracle Cat of the Year.

This is from Jennie: December, 2008
Hi Lyn,
Just wanted to update you on the beautiful SD Abby.

First, we have named her Heather. My husband still calls her Apple- his nickname for her and I still call her Beautiful. We are working on calling her Heather.
Health---- Her blood work came back great, no more anemia. She does have one slight white cell count off. The Vet is not worried, just wants to check again in 6 months. Her limp still comes and goes-- still no stairs or jumps, I did find her on the kitchen counter a couple days ago, hummmmm.
       She is roaming the house now, no fear of the Honey or Nala anymore. The funny thing is she was never afraid of Emma, the dog.
       Heather is still the most loving little girl, very cuddly and drooly. Someone really loved her at some point, I think. I wish I new her story. How did she end up in such bad condition?
       We are so proud of her little will to fight. All our efforts would not have worked if she hadn't fought to live.
       We love her so much, thank you for letting us add her to our family.

Jennie and Rick Becker

P.S.
We are still able to Foster if needed.

Heather in new home

SIMON

Simon is a fairly large neutered 8 year old Aby. He was put up for adoption in July, 2007 when his brother decided he didn't like him any more and regularly attacked him. Fortunately we found him a good home.

This is from his new owner: April,2008
Hi Lyn –
Simon is doing very well. I think I mentioned to you before that I have a balcony and he just LOVES to lay out there soaking up the sun. He’s a strange kid. (And I say that in a kind, funny way!) The first couple of weeks he spent under my bed, which was understandable. Well, the whole apartment is now his playground. But he really likes to go into my bedroom and just look under the bed. He doesn’t go under, just looks. For what, I have no idea. You’d think after 2 weeks of living under there he’d know every carpet fiber by memory!

Thanks for checking on him.
Rob

His adoption picture Soaking up the sun in his new home

a little grooming

MINX Minx is an 8 year old male (neutered) Abby who was saved from an LA animal shelter. He was placed in the shelter when his elderly owner could not take care of him anymore. He was adopted out but unfortunately the new owner had to leave on an extented trip and couldn't take the cat. This was just before the 2006 Holidays and he needed a new home urgently. Fortunately we found him a good home. This is from his new owner: Hi Lyn, II have to say what a delight Minx is. He is very loving, and has come out of his shell big time. He is very gentle, loving and playful. He loves to play fetch with the aluminum balls! Everyone who has met him thinks he is quite special. (of course). Haley is adjusting to him, she doesn't bitch as much to him. He is now sleeping on my bed and he and Haley are laying close together (not touching just yet). Thank you again, susan
RUBY This from Ruby's new owners: Ruby is doing very well adjusting to her new home! Everyone is enjoying her so much and I can assure you that she will be loved thoroughly here. She has had a few encounters with our other cat (Willow) and seems to be fine with her. She has really opened up in this small time we've had her and is revealing a very loving and playful Aby. Her leg (which was hurting when we got her) is doing much better. It's hasn't hurt her for a while now. Thank you Lyn for Ruby, she is the sprinkles on our ice cream, the purrrrfect match for us! -The Russells
3 Gentlemen AKA The Boys These three gentlemen were posted for adoption on May 19, 2006 because their owner was very sick, and although it wasn't mandatory, we were hoping they would be placed together. They are 7 year old ruddy male (neutered) Abys. Mr. Lincoln is very curious, and will reach up and touch your arm if you don't pay attention. Mr. Sherman is a bit darker and a bit heavier than Lincoln. He has a very loud purr, and will snuggle at night. Probably the most affectionate of the three. Mr. Grant is the smallest of the three, and is missing one toe. Never bites or scratches. He is a very affectionate boy. Amazingly!, in just three days, they were adopted together and went to their new home. This report from their new owners: Leslie and Lyn: Our family will be forever changed for the addition of the BOYS to our family. We are enjoying them so much. Lincoln was the first to come around, then Grant and now Sherman. I cannot get enough of Grant's voice and how he will pretend to nip you when he wants more attention. Lincoln loves to be with us at the dinner table and takes a seat for himself and tries to participate! If you don't pay attention to him he comes down and goes to your chair and pats you on the arm to make sure you have not forgotten them. And Sherman he is just coming around and is a love to play with. They are very loving and like to be around both my husband and I as well as our two young children. The only disgruntled family member is our 14.5 year old Calico, Smudge. But the BOYS have been very loving towards her. Thank you again for filling our hearts and home. Rachel Swartz
Simba and Tiger, a red Aby and a Maine Coon mix. Simba's and Tiger's owner was unable to keep them due to loss of a family member, but hoped they could be placed together.. They were listed for Adoption in May of 2005. At long last, they have a new home together. Here is an update from the new owners. 8/29/05: "The Aby (Simba), now "Sam", is adjusting very well (he actually left the room on his first day and has been out ever since. My Aby "Fred" is hissing and a bit ticked off, but no physical fighting. The other cat (Tiger) hasn't left the room, (soon to be renamed once we figure him out a bit) but is slowly moving around. At first he wouldn't leave his cage, and then he wouldn't leave his hole in his post. Yesterday he was sitting on top of his post, and today he is walking around his room. Fred hasn't been introduced to him yet. It seems that abys adjust much better than other cats. Maybe they recognize each other or maybe I'm projecting that on to them!!! The dogs are curious, but for the most part oblivious to the new additions. All in all I'd say it is going well."9/19/05: "Sam is doing fantastic. He loves to be scratched. I know he needs to put on weight but we have to watch him as he will eat anything in sight, including the dog's food. Berger (formerly Tiger) is slowly coming around. He now uses the litter boxes in the utility room. I have to to pick him up and bring him to the kitchen to eat, then he retreats to use the boxes in the utility room. He loves to play, which we do every evening. He sings to me when I come into the room.`"`
Mink a spayed ruddy girl Mink's owner wasn't able to cope with her chronic rhino condition or her sensitive bowel condition. She was to be returned to her breeder for rehabilitation and to be re-homed. Sadly, however, her breeder had lost a long battle with cancer, and so Mink became a rescue. While in foster care she was put on L-lysine (an amino acid), for the watery eyes and sniffles, and was given an anti-inflammatory and special diet for the bowel condition. She has responded well to these treatments, and is now in a new home. Here is an update from her new owner. (5/7/04) Hi , Just a quick update on Mink, She's doing really well, no need for medication, just her special diet. (Her litterbox performance has been very good.) I figure she can have a can of wet food a week, half at a time, with a couple of days in between. You should see her dance in anticipation as soon as she sees the can! I've been mixing the L-lysine in the wet food, and sprinkling some on the kibble. So far so good. She's here for good -- I couldn't give her up under any circumstances. Ten days and she has me wrapped around her paw. She's the most cuddly cat I've ever lived with, and runs to greet me when I get home. She's also unable to walk anywhere; running at top speed is much more fun. I think I got a really good deal -- she's a great little cat. That's it for now, and thanks again for bringing Mink into my life.
MARLOWE (formerly known as ANGEL), a neutered, ruddy Aby. Angel was happy in his previous home, where he had lived with a dog, but his owner passed away and a new home was needed. He was a friendly cat, but also a good sized cat with a bit of a belly. He is about 4 or 5 years old. We have this report from his new home: " Angel .. now known as Marlowe, which he actually responds to ... is hereby officially adopted, which we knew, but now it's formal. Roger actually loves that cat, and so do ALL the dogs, although it was a little rough with the big one. But Marlowe is an angel, really -- loving, cuddly, adaptable, and now happy as can be, what with his toys, his scratching post (and that's the only place he scratches, bless his little Aby heart), his friends, and his weight loss diet. Already he looks better, and I play with him, making him chase toys and move around, at least half an hour a day. He also loves to be brushed and combed, so there's not much shedding. Anyway, thanks, thanks, thanks. He's the best Christmas present I could have, and he's even started sleeping on the bed. Roger's idea, not mine."	Angel (Marlowe) Marlowe relaxing with a new buddy
MISSY After a few months of being a foster cat that didn't want to be anywhere near a person, and then only wanting to be near the person fostering her, here is a report two days after placement: "Missy is really warming up. She moved to my closet later Sunday evening, as I thought she might, (it's where I'd go if I were a cat), but wouldn't eat anything I offered. She did eat yesterday (Monday) and she used her litter box. She's VERY affectionate and just loves getting stroked and scratched under the chin, and I had her purring continuously. She was even on her side/back stretched out in a backward "C" shape, crazy for all the petting. She still likes the "safety" of the closet but I think her hunger for attention will bring her out and about on her own very soon. I'm relieved to know she likes all of us and we're on our way to happy bonding. I'll keep you posted as things evolve." --- Stacy When we were last contacted, Missy was waking her new owner up in the mornings with head-butts for petting when the alarm goes off.


Boy (on right) with littermate in the shelter	Boy in new home 10/2009	Bonding time11/2009	Have I grown? 11/2009	Should I, or shouldn't I? 12/2009