Saturday, July 17, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY AND ELLIOT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
BAILEY IS ON THE LEFT - ELLIOT IS ON THE RIGHT
MAMA CAT KELLY WITH HER FIVE BOYS
BAILEY IS ON THE LEFT HERE TOO, AND ELLIOT IS ON HIS RIGHT
I can scarcely believe that my "kittens", Bailey and Elliot, are one year old today. We've surely had our ups and downs this past year. All five of Kelly's kittens were adopted, but three were returned to us for various (and often lame) reasons. We were able to find Rusty another home and the family who adopted him was head-over-heels about him. I met them and felt very sure they would be his forever family, yet Bailey and Elliot remained. I have no answer for that, other than perhaps I was supposed to keep them.
We've taken them to the adoption center almost every weekend since they were 10 weeks old and though it's a 22 mile drive, one way, we gave it a good effort. Last Sunday, Spouse asked if we were going take them again and I suggested we'd given it a good try but it might be time to stop - for their sakes and ours. He agreed. I truly wanted to find them loving forever homes, but in the end, I'm glad they're here with me instead of being with someone who might mistreat them or not give them affection. They certainly add to our already ample cat population, but every animal here has been spayed or neutered and has love and attention every single day. Unfortunately, the cats and Mandy (the dog) need to take turns having their run of the house since the dog delights in chases them. They have free roam in the lower level of our home though, and they seem to think that's just fine.
Happy Birthday boys! I wish you long and happy lives and all the love and catnip toys your hearts desire. I love you sweet kitty boys.

6 comments:

Quilts and Cats said...

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you both from all of us. We're sending you lots of puuuurrrrs! Muffin, Jelly Bean, Horatio, Jaimie, Puss & Dusty.

Kady said...

Thank you for the birthday wishes! We're so happy to be staying with our kitty mom and our human mom. We're having a good life.

Love, Elliot and Bailey

Karen said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BAILY AND ELLIOT. I have so enjoyed watching you grow up this past year. You both are such beautiful boys. I'm glad your still with Kady and your kitty mom too. Have fun and enjoy your new toys.

Laura said...

A beautiful Happy Birthday to you from Micio, Minni, MInou, Merlino and Fiocco from Italy!
Lots of hugs!
Laura

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Happy Birthday Boys---aren't you glad that I prayed hard that Kady would keep the two of you!!!! I know Kady has her hands full--but you boys are "meant" to stay together I just know that in my heart--and not many people today will adopt two year old kitties--so happy birthday and congratulations on your permanent home---can't beat that birthday gift!!!!
Hugs, Di

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

I am soooo happy their forever home is with you!! give those boys a great big hug from their aunt neenie.:>)