A Good Good Day at Furkids
- Linus
Ladies and gentlemen, this is just what we needed. On Saturday, September 10, nearly everyone at Furkids was crying…tears of happiness.
I (your humble blog post volunteer Ida) once overheard Carol Purdy (Furkids’ Medical Records & Surgery Manager), say something like, “Our dream is to have someone come in and ask to see cats that have been here the longest — and then adopt them.” Well, something very close happened. A very nice gentleman, Richard B., came into the shelter and asked specifically for a cat that had never had a home. Our adoption counselor Julia introduced him to Linus.
Indeed, Linus has never had a home. He was rescued from a feral colony in Buckhead. He was in very poor condition and Samantha Shelton, our Executive Director, nursed him back to health. Linus has waited patiently for five years for this moment. We, on the other hand, have waited anxiously.
Now, anyone and everyone who has been to Furkids KNOWS LINUS. He is (was!) our resident fitness feline. Linus LOVED the cat wheel in his room (Room 11). He was in and out of that cat wheel every few minutes while he was awake. While he entertained the crowds with his physical prowess, he also kept himself lean and healthy and happy. Alas, everyone would ooh and ahh, but he never got adopted.
- Victor
Until this weekend! We cannot express how incredibly happy/overjoyed/thrilled/excited/comforted we are knowing that he is getting his first chance at exploring a house with exciting things like sofas, and beds, and closets, and countertops, and sinks, and windowsills, and curtains, and all those other household treasures that just FASCINATE kitties. You go, Linus! We love you.
But, wait, the story does not end there. Richard had to get a companion for Linus. So, he also adopted another white beauty — Victor from Room 6! Victor, as well, came to us as a feral. He has never had a home, either. I think this is where all the waterworks in the place really turned on full-force. Linus adopted…along with another Furkid buddy…and a very nice owner/human. A trifecta of happiness!
And how sweet is this…the shelter staff felt it necessary that Linus not be deprived of his favorite activity, so they sent a cat wheel home with Richard! Ok, if you’re not crying by now, you’re made of stone. 
- Richard and Julia holding the adopted boys, Linus & Victor.
Melissa | Dash of East
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 4:05 pm
This is such great news! And I’m choking back tears right now so my husband doesn’t think I’m crazy for crying at the computer
Katherine
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 4:15 pm
Yayyyyyy!!! My daughter will miss visiting with Linus when we bring our Furkids fosters in.
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I am relieved he got a wheel to go with him!
Laurie
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 4:47 pm
This is very happy news indeed!!! I hope Richard has like-minded friends.
Holly Holton
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 6:28 pm
Yay Richard!! Yay Linus! Yay Victor!
Nancy Shevitz
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 7:04 pm
Such happy news! I bet the new parents would love a wheel! Thank you sweet people for opening you home to a couple of nice fellas!
Pam
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 7:54 pm
OH, I’m so happy for Linus! My eyes glistened when I read that he’d been adopted. Tears formed when the story continued to include Victor. Joy-overload hit when I realized that Linus will be able to continue to enjoy his favorite hobby: the wheel!! Blessings to Richard and the boys; thanks to the Furkids staff for giving the little man his very own wheel!
Dorothy Goodwin
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 9:17 pm
Yay for Linus and Victor! So glad that they got a wheel. This gives me the warm fuzzies!
Kathryn
Tue 13th Sep 2011 at 9:28 pm
Fantastic! We love Linus and will miss him during our visits. Richard, let us know about the kitty boys’ adventures. No dry eyes here!
Renee Palmer
Wed 14th Sep 2011 at 6:27 pm
WOW-fantastic story! I’ll be sharing with our staff and our customers…cheers to Linus, Victor, his new family, and his family at Furkids-great job everyone!
hilda seftor
Thu 15th Sep 2011 at 10:33 am
Our recently adopted mom Misty and her Maine Coon son Taco are thrilled for Linus and Victor hearing this happy news, and know their joy in having a real home, so many new places to discover and becoming part of Richard’s family.
Meg Langston
Fri 16th Sep 2011 at 10:56 pm
Awww….what great news!!! Thank you to all of you at Furkids for giving Linus and Victor a chance when they needed it so they could have this great opportunity for a family of their own. So happy for all of you and especially for Linus, Victor & Richard!!!
Barbara
Mon 26th Sep 2011 at 7:47 pm
My heart skipped a beat with joy and tears of happiness. Cheers to wonderful Richard and special kitties Linus & Victor!
Vicki Hammond
Wed 05th Oct 2011 at 10:11 am
So happy for any kitty that finds a home…but even more happy when it is a longtimer kitty. Bless you all and have a great live together!
Tricia Palese
Sun 30th Oct 2011 at 5:10 pm
Can you tell me where I can find a Cat Wheel like this? My girls would love it since my apartment is small and they are frequently running around.
Also, I hope to get over there soon to love and play with kitties and clean litter boxes.
Thank you – Tricia