Star Pet kitty rescue by Gregory T. Janetka Downers Grove, IL

[Omaha Steve]

http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/story/star-pet298?







I didn't see him the first time I went to the shelter to look for a companion. On that trip I found an older orange cat named Wendell who liked me but I didn't have the proper ID so I had to come back. When I did, Wendell had been adopted. Seeing I was upset the director of the shelter took me to his office to have me meet Ashford, a grey male cat who was also known as "Fang" due to his large teeth that stuck out of his mouth. Ashford was considered a "Star Pet," as he had been there a long time and had been adopted and returned several times. He was allowed free rein of the office as being caged up caused him severe anxiety. As soon as I met him I knew we were right for each other.

Ashford and I have been together now for over ten years and I couldn't have asked for a better companion. Why anyone would have returned him is beyond me. We have traveled through more than a dozen states together, logging over 2,000 miles on the road. While we both still suffer from severe anxiety and abandonment issues, we've dealt with them together and I know he has made my life much happier. I can only hope I've done as least as much for him.

Gregory T. Janetka
Downers Grove, IL


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[MuseRider]

1. I love these stories!

They make me feel good no matter what else is going on.

I have a cat with long teeth like that but not quite that long. Since he is a tux his face is white and you can't see them all that well.

[City Lights]

2. Clicked to donate. Thanks, Steve.

[Skittles]

3. I VANT TO SUCK YOUR BLOOD

YES INDEED