Please send your happy tails of NASAP animals to tails@nasap.ca.
Kermit |
Hi Mary. Kermit is doing really well -- it didn't take him very long to settle right in and take over the house. I'm attaching a picture of him with his stuffed squirrel that he loves batting about. He also really enjoys playing "chase the string" with just about any type of string, shoelace or hanging cord that happens to be around. He is very talkative in the evenings and also at 5:00 a.m. when he thinks I should be getting up to give him his morning ration of soft catfood! He isn't a "lap cat" but does like to be near where I am, so will sit on the footstool or beside the chair when I'm watching television. When I'm in the bathroom, he'll lie right outside the door and wait for me to come out. He has loads of personality and is very good company. The only battle we have is that he thinks he would like to be an outside cat and I want him to be an inside cat. So far I've caught him every time he tries to make a break for it, and everyone who comes in the house knows to watch out for a large black streak! I'm very glad we adopted Kermit from NASAP. Best wishes, Keltie Tolmie
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Trevor (now Joey) |
Just a quick note to reply to yours of 20 July concerning the welfare of one Joey! I could not help but notice that you displayed no concern whatsoever for MY welfare! Young Joey is an absolute little monster. He is smart as a whip; a real charmer but completely conniving and sly; possessed of extraordinary energy and can spend all day chasing a "chucker-ball" and swimming; his name is now "Tub of Lard" as he eats like a pig; he seems to think that my prime purpose in life is to (a) throw toys around my house for him to chase with total disregard for my furniture and/or body, and (b) to throw himself onto my lap and expect me to rub his tummy for ever and several days; he has this awful habit of coming roaring at me in my armchair and just launching himself at full speed into my stomach - with one leg stuck out like a pile-driver; then, having intruded (frequently painfully) into MY space, he gets his knickers in a twist and growls fit to bust a gut if I try to get his toy to throw it for him! We have had a couple of occasions when he has gotten completely out of hand and snapped at me ... which results in a ringing slap up longside his ear'ole (did I mention anything about sulking?). It is a nightly struggle to get him off my bed and into his own and he sulks until he falls asleep ... snoring like the pig that he is - I thought I was living in a train station! I could go on. He is absolutely shameless and utterly two-faced. He sucks up to anyone he comes across and I suspect that's how he got to Leduc in the first place. I have had to get him out of several cars to date. He puts on a show of undying devotion if there is an audience, but treats me like chopped liver if I am being of no use to him! His only good points are that he barks like a banshee if anyone comes near the door; has selective hearing but will eventually come to heel; has not messed the house to date although my neighbour keeps bitching about her well-fertilized flowers; and having lived for many joyful years with Gordie, my son and heir, a superb Boxer blessed with the ability to clear any room with an ear splitting and nose cauterizing fart apparently at will...Joey seems to have better manners in this (sole) respect. Do I hear an "Amen!"? I am sure I have missed a lot, but you can probably fill in the gaps for yourself. I try to give him away several times a day,but so far have had no takers! And to think that I believed Elizabeth when she sold me the bill of goods on the pooch ... what a sweet and adorable little darling he was - just wants to cuddle up on your lap etc etc yadda yadda! Talk about "buyer beware"! And Elizabeth you should be ashamed of yourself (just teasing!). Oh, how is he getting along? Just fine, thank you for asking...... John PS Would you like a lovely little doggie...? Thought not.
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Pandora (now Shilo) |
As for Pandora, we changed her name to Shilo when we got her. The ear infection she had at the time has cleared up nicely, and she recovered well from her spaying. She and Hasty (our Malinois) get along wonderfully and enjoy each others company. Her training is coming along - she knows the basics such as sit, down, off, come, etc. and we're working on her stays. She is very social and friendly with the people and critters we meet on our walks. All in all, things are going great! |
Muffin |
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Maddy |
Maddy is a nice addition to our family, her and our other dog Abby (beagle) get along very well. They are a lot of company for each other and manage to get into a bit of mischief together as well. She loves to cuddle under the covers and always likes to be around someone. We think she has settled in very well. Maddy is very well loved and will be with us for the rest of her days. |
Ivan (now Sammy) |
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Max |
Max is a great cat – to the max! He bursts into the biggest purr the second anyone even comes near him. He gets along wonderfully with our other cat and our two dogs. Everyone who comes over wants to take him home.
The last few weeks his favorite trick has been to try to bolt out the front door every time someone leaves. He only dashes to the front yard then stands there, waiting to be brought back in. We had landscaping contractors here and the utility people put in those little flags to show the underground lines. Max spent over an hour one night attacking the flags because they keep popping right back up when he lets go!
His favorite place is on our upper deck at night. We have glass walls and he tries to catch moths through the glass – sometimes for hours!
It is quite a sight to see.
I have attached a couple pictures for your viewing pleasure of the entire ‘kit and kaboodle’..
We are so happy to have him with us – he has definitely enhanced our lives.
Happily reporting back,
The Burleys
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Molly |
Hi there, I thought I would give you an update on Molly. We adopted Molly on July 13, 2005, so that brings us to our 4 year anniversary (time flies when you’re in love) Molly has completely come into her own. When we first adopted Molly, she was skittish, shy, a wee bit aggressive and did not like men of any sort. Now she’s playful, funny, enjoys meeting new people and sometimes likes to be social with other dogs. If she had it her way, she would rule the neighbourhood but we keep her safe in our large fenced in yard and give her daily walks to the playground. While at the playground she loves to run around with the kids and she even goes down the slide all by herself, she loves it!! And she is very fond of Grampa, who always has a cookie or treat waiting for Molly when we arrive. Even though Molly is reaching her senior years (she’s 8 years old), she is aging gracefully and is showing a little grey hair now, but we don’t tell her! J She is definitely Mama’s girl, but now the kids are getting older, my son comes in second and my daughter will do when no one else seems to be able to give her a belly rub! Molly is still very protective, yet she is obedient if told to be nice and make friends. It’s amazing on how much she has learned, who ever said you can’t teach old dog new tricks never really tried. I’ve attached a couple of pictures so you can see what she looks like now. Sincerely, Liz Pettigrew |