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May 4, 2009

Adoption Diaries: Learning to Stay Positive Thanks to a Wise Old Cat

Elyse’s Adoption Diary:

My favorite lap cat was adopted! Remember Sherbert, from the “funny faces” post? Now there’s a cat I respected and admired. He was an eternal optimist, even though life threw a whole lot of challenges his way.

Our Humane Law Enforcement cops rescued Sherbert back in October. They found him emaciated, abandoned, and suffering from multiple untreated medical conditions. But at 9 years old, he had gained wisdom with age. Somehow, he seemed to know it would all work out.

Sherbert did not lose faith in human beings. In fact, the opposite was true. It was on human laps where he found the comfort he sought. He worked his way into the hearts of our shelter staff one lap at a time.

Sherbert

Sherbert, good luck in your new home. Here’s hoping you found your lap of luxury, my fuzzy funny face! Thanks for always staying positive. We can all learn a thing or two from you.



** Be sure to check out our Flickr page to see all the photos from my visits to the ASPCA Adoption Center.

** View available animals at our adoption center.


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    Sorry, my crystal ball is brkeon, so I can't tell what city you live in and which Petsmart you're referring to If you want to adopt a dog, just go to your local shelter, the selection will be much larger than just the few that they bring into the store for adoption day. Was this answer helpful?

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