Friday, October 5, 2012

Annie's Anniversary




It’s been a little over year since we adopted Annie. I know a lot of you probably remember the circumstances. Her former owners were moving and were going to put her in a shelter if they couldn’t find someone to take her (and the no-kill shelters were full). We took her in hopes of placing her in another home. After all, we were in a two-bedroom apartment with two cats and were supposed to only have one. Exactly one day after we brought her home, she started peeing blood in the bathtub, constantly. After several vet visits, it was determined that she had two stones in her bladder that needed to be surgically removed. She was also terrified of her new home, Lucy and Simba, my husband and me, the vet and car rides. When her previous owners found out the cost of the surgery, they wanted her put to sleep.
 
I looked back at all our old posts about Annie in August and September of last year. My heart is filled with gratitude and happiness and amazement once again from all of your encouragement and support. (It was also heartbreaking when I reread some sweet comments from Judi at SASS.)
 
Annie is now happy and healthy. She’s had no recurrence with stones or bladder issues. She LOVES food and treats, playing with her Neko Fly toy, watching the world through the window and sneaking up and pouncing on Simba. She’s not a cuddly kitty, but can be very sweet at times (especially when she's hungry) and loves a good belly rub. She brings a smile to our faces every day with her funny ways. She is definitely a lot more nervous than most kitties and abhors change of any kind.
 
We adore this silly girl and are so happy that she’s ours! She's our Annie-Bear.

18 comments:

  1. We remember when Annie came to live with you. What a sweet and very lucky girl she is! Thank you for coming to her rescue!

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  2. We remember, too, and the ordeal you all had with the health issues, adjusting, etc. We're so glad things have worked out well and that she's happy and healthy and in her true forever home!

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  3. I DO remember when she came to you and the circumstances. I am so grateful she was made well again and that she is happy in her forever home. I want to thank you SO much from the heart for having a big heart and helping this precious girl. She was innocent and you are angels.

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  4. She looks SO happy now! You are a blessing for her. Happy Gotchaversary Annie, you landed in the best place ever!

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  5. We are so glad she hasn't had any more trouble with the bladder stones! And has such a good forever home with you.

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  6. I am so happy that she is doing well. Thank goodness that you came into her life. Isn't it sad how people can just so easily choose to end a cat or dogs life. The poor cat or dog have no control or say in it. it's all up to the goodness and kindness of humans like you and your husband.

    Hugs
    Iris

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  7. How quickly time flies! We remember Annie's story and we're so so happy she's adjusted and happy and healthy!
    Happy Gotcha Day, Annie!

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  8. Happy Gotcha Day, Annie! What a lucky kitteh you are. We're so happy you haf a great furever home. xoxoxo

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  9. What a lovely girl! Joyeux anniversaire!
    purrs and love
    Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

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  10. Hi Annie *waving my paws*
    Happy Gotcha day to you too :)
    P.S Me and mom <3 happy endings too !

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  11. Hello again dearest ones. Annie...kisses.

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  12. Happy Gotcha Day Annie! We are glad you are doing well and happy!

    purrs,
    Garlic & Ginger

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  13. I remember Annie's story from the very beginning
    she's so lucky to have found you
    you're a good soul ya know :)

    I'm thrilled that she's doing well and she's happy
    some of her traits remind me a bit of my Siren

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  14. Happy Gotchaversary, dear Annie. She is a blessing. We live in an apartment too and Kassey can't have a playmate.

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  15. We just found your blog and wanted to stop by and say hi!!! Purrrs for Annie's Gotchaversary!!!

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  16. We remember this so well! We had just started blogging, and Annie was the first kitty we helped. She will always be special to us.

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