Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Looking for Home Sweet Home

A day late and a dollar short, that's me, but that won't stop my introducing some kitties in Fairfax, Virginia whose situation was brought up by Maine Coon Cat Rescue. I'm a proud member of that group since I was once a stray myself.

It was Black Cat Appreciation Day a few days ago and we missed it, but we want to tip our hats to a couple of beauties: the cutest, most adorable black furries ever:




While we're waiting for them to turn around and say hello, we want to introduce Sparky, a member of the black cat family.

He's a kitty just a kibble more handsome than I am at 5 years old. He's checking on his looks in the mirror just like I do, making sure they're still there. He was only 2 months old when he was left behind and found his home.




Now, we have the cute Sweet Pea, daughter to Peanut. Sorry, turns out mumsy's a bit camera shy.


Their dad, father to Sparky, too, has to give them up and he is heartbroken. He has to be out of his apartment by August 26th and would like to find homes for them by then. He rescued Peanut and Sweet Pea at an RV campground when the owner of the place said he would catch them (they were feral) and have them put down. That was a year and a half ago. Peanut, the mother, is 3 and Sweet Pea is 2. They both have their shots and are spayed. Sparky, too, has all his shots and is neutered. They have been kept indoors.

Their temperament? Sparky is a lovebug, but can be aggressive when he plays. Sweet Pea is shy until she gets to know you, and Peanut, is a sweetheart.

If you know anyone who would like to adopt them, keeping the mother and daughter together if possible, please email us.

Thanks a bunch!


Tom

17 comments:

Marg said...

Oh gosh, that is so sad when someone has to give up their fur friends. We sure hope those two Mom and Daughter find a wonderful home. We also hope that all of you have a fantastic week end.

Mariodacat said...

What beauties they are too. I sure hope they can find forever homes like we have.

Random Felines said...

How sad....good luck! We will have our paws crossed.

Brian's Home Blog said...

That is so sad for them and my sisters and I are sending them purrs. We hope there forever homes are looking for them right now.

Oskar said...

What sad news, I will be praying for them.

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar

Fluffy and Heather said...

This is such sad news. We are hoping with all our hearts that these kitties find a new home. :(

Angel Prancer Pie said...

We are purring fur furever homes fur these kittehz! xoxo

The Daily Pip said...

Oh gosh, stories like this make me so sad. My paws are crossed they find a home soon!

Your pal, Pip

The Florida Furkids said...

We sure hope they find forever homes quickly!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

The Island Cats said...

Oh Tom, this is a sad story. We sure hope they can find forever homes soon.

Hannah and Lucy said...

How sad that their dad has to give them up - we hope they find good and loving homes (dare we hope for together).
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Alex aus dem Gwundergarten said...

Hi there
So nice to read from you in my blog again. Thanks for that. I really had to smile looking at the picture from Sparky! :o)
Have a great day and a good cuddle.
Alex

Tamago said...

It's too sad that their dad has to give them up. They are so adorable. I hope they will find wonderful home very soon.

meowmeowmans said...

So sad. We are purring and praying that they find forever homes real soon...

Mishkat said...

Hi Tom (and Julie)!
We got our mom to e-mail her sister and niece who live near Fairfax so they could put this on their Facebook. We're sending all three kitties many purrs.

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Mishkat...

Smoochies from us! Thank you so much to your mom, her sister and niece for their efforts to find them homes. I'm so glad you all saw our post and are able to help. Many, many thanks!

To everyone from Julie..Tom & I really appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers for good homes for these guys. They are cute, sweet and have been loved, so much like our own furkids.

We'll keep you posted!

Kwee Cats said...

OMC, this is another family where the kitties have to go away. We are so sorry. We wish we could do something, but we just can't fix anything.
(((hugs)))