Dogs in need of a new home

One of the Optometrists I know has asked me to help spread the word.  She and her husband lost their home in Tijuana - and have had to move to a small apartment.

She loves her dogs - but cannot keep them cooped up; also as the landlord does not want them.  Her good friend is fostering them for her until they can find a permanent home.  She's really sad about it - so I am doing what I can through networking; to try to help her out.

Female on Left:

Channel - 3yrs old, spayed female, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.  Shy with men at first but full of love.

Male on Right:

Spikey - 1yr old, neutered male, vaccines also up to date.  Energetic!  Cuddler.

They are both spoiled rotten - indoor dogs; "couch-hounds"...go everywhere with their mom & dad.  They also live with a cat.

A YEAR

Today marks the one year anniversary of the day I gave Felix up.  My heart hurts so bad for this little guy, because I have no idea if he's still alive. 

He no longer comes to me in my dreams - and I wish every day that he will greet me at home when I park in the driveway.  I often look at pictures and the videos that I posted on YouTube and cry. 

Nobody gave this cat a chance; and he was only tagged as a "bad cat".  I stand up for him to this day.  He was NOT a bad cat.  He was so severely abused and hurt that he didn't trust anybody but me.  I tried to help him trust other people.  I loved him so much.  I taught him what affection was.

I knew that I didn't have any other option, but to rehome him to the stables in Murietta.  It was that or euthanasia.  I have to stay strong with my decision that I made; and I need to try to stop regretting it.

The person that I gave him to promised me that I would get updates - and I was very straightforward with her - I asked her if anything BAD happened to him - to please tell me.  I was fully aware of all of the possiblilities that may happen and I assured her that I wanted full disclosure.  She looked me in the eye and promised me that no matter what; I would be informed.

Jeff asked me not to bother her with emails asking how he was doing - and to just let him go...it hurt me so much to do that - but I did as he asked.  Back in April, it became too much; and I begged him through my tears to PLEASE email her and ask her for an update - and he reluctantly did.

The response was that Felix had disappeard MONTHS AGO.  I felt like killing myself.  I couldn't be comforted.  I was livid mad, I was hurt, and I was sick.  I still cannot forgive myself for not being there for him.  If I had known that he was missing; I would have devoted every weekend to searching for him.  Why would someone not allow Felix a chance to be found?! 

There is no way I will be able to come to terms with my decision I had to make between euthanasia or rehoming him to the ranch.  I have had 'friends' throw my decision in my face and crush me allover again.  I have family members and other friends laugh at my attempts to save him - constantly bashing this poor cat.  If I had to do it allover again - I would have taken him to a Sanctuary and paid $2,000 to have him live out his life on cat-safe property.  Nothing will take away my heartache for him.  I cry for him more often than anyone knows; and a large reason why I try to help others out - and foster cats and kittens; is to feel like I am trying to forgive myself for failing him.

Kamloops help.

A member of my family emailed me tonight...I want to help somehow...from 2,000 miles away.

Read below:

(My friend is a paramedic, and her co-worker died in a car accident)

Due to an unexpected death, a friend is looking for a home for two
Australian Kelpies. They are brother & sister about 2 1/2 years old
(Kamloops). Anyone know of a potential home?

Hurley still needs a new home

Please click here to read Hurley's story:  CLICK HERE

Finding a Home for Hurley

I personally know how difficult is is to rehome a cat - I've seen people come into the shelter that I worked at to try and relinquish their pets for various reasons - and I have also BEEN that person that so desperately needed to rehome a cat...which is why this blog was created in the first place.  For Felix.

I know how hard being faced with an ultimatum can be, so I will do anything in my power to help others in the same circumstances - which is why I am now posting this.  My good friends are faced with an Allergy Circumstance.  It's so sad, but for the health of their kids; they are reaching out to me.  Below is more information about Hurley.  Please email me back if you would like more information, (christy.howell@cox.net), and I can put you in touch with Hurley's family.

I will be posting this link via email - as well as using Twitter and Facebook as my resources.  I would appreciate anyone passing it along - no matter what the distance. 

Thank you so much!

Hurley was born in November, 2009.
She is a beautiful Shorthaired Calico. Love kids, plays fetch with hair bands and is litter trained.  She will require an indoor home - as her front paws have been declawed. 
She is so loveable.  Allergies for two children make this search for her new family necessary. 
We adopted her on Valentine's day so we hope that she finds a new home by then so someone else can have this awesome cat!!!

Blue Bell

Blue Bell Foundation for Cats is a local longterm Cat Sanctuary - that recently  got caught up in mother natures' wrath and nearly got swept away by the torrential rains in December. 

They were very helpful to me - when I was at my wits end with Felix.  They gave me a ton of resources and always emailed me asking for updates on Felix the cat.  I am grateful for them - and though I cannot give them a financial donation at this time - I can always support in other ways.

Please vote for them at the Shelter Challenge.  If they win - they get a much needed grant.  Please: 
CLICK HERE TO SEARCH AND VOTE FOR BLUE BELL.  Just search their name, (two words), and the City is Laguna Beach.

Then vote for them. 

>^..^<

I miss him so much

I don't know what he's been up to - but he's been coming to me in my dreams lately. I hope he's okay and still alive. I am so heartbroken. I wish Toni would give me updates like she said she would - I am so scared to ask as I can't deal with bad news.

I miss him SO much.