Happy Endings

Happy Endings!!! Cherokee had an unusual experience this past spring. He was adopted in March, but things were not working out with that first adopter. Unfortunately in the process of coordinating his return to us, the adopter made a very poor decision and dumped poor Cherokee on the grounds of Hagley Museum 🙁 After several heart-wrenching days and a long vigil by many volunteers of Forgotten Cats and Delaware Humane Association, Cherokee was finally rescued and brought back into our care. He was then placed at our adoption center in Christiana.

Ilsa (dilute tortie) was at Brandywine for about 2 months, without one application. She was transferred to Christiana to see if she would get noticed there instead. AND…what better ending…Cherokee & Ilsa became best buds, and were adopted TOGETHER in June by a lovely mom & daughter who now dote on both cats, and simply adore them!

We’re so glad we were able to bring these kitties together and that they were adopted into a truly forever home. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who saved Cherokee, and to the forever family for adopting him and Ilsa! Wishing many happy years for you all!

Happy Endings!!! “I started fostering Sueanne last March for a much needed cage break. She was very shy, and mostly hid for the first week or so of being with us. She wanted to be around people, but wasn’t too sure how to behave in such an open setting.

Over the weeks, Sueanne really started to adjust to being in our home. About a month into fostering Sueanne, a nice family put in an application for a cat whose personality matched Sueanne perfectly! I took her in for a meet and greet, however, she was terrified. Being back at the adoption center was very unsettling for her. She had spent the past ten months in different adoption centers, and must have thought we were putting her back.

The family that came to meet her were understanding, but decided on a different cat instead. I felt awful, and only wanted the best home for Sueanne. When I brought her home that evening, she still trusted me, despite how scared she had felt in her carrier and for going to meet with new people. She let me pet her more than usual that night, and I felt that she had acted out because she already was starting to feel right at home here with me.

That night, I decided to introduce Sueanne to my own cats. My cats are VERY sassy. So I honestly didn’t think it was going to work out. But, after a few more weeks of slow introductions, and letting them all get used to each other, I knew that Sueanne respected my other cats, and was just happy to be in a home where she felt loved.

On May 12th, 2018, one year after Sueanne had begun waiting for her forever home, I signed her adoption papers and made everything official! Sueanne has now been with us for a full year and her personality continues to bloom every day. She’s playful, silly, and is the most affectionate cat. All she wants is a warm bed, and someone to pet her. I’m so happy to have this silly little girl in my

Happy Endings!!! Who remembers Mr. Roagie?!?

Roagie had lived with his beloved owner for the last 20 years. In January she unfortunately lost her home and was moving to a new location in which Roagie was not allowed to join. Set to be euthanized at a local veterinary office, the staff did not have the heart to euthanize a healthy and happy cat. They contacted us and we offered to take him in.

We posted him as Cat of the Week in early March and we are so happy to report that Mr. Roagie was adopted and is now living the good life! His new mama reports that he loves to lounge on the couch and watch tv. Pictured above is his favorite nap spot. He recently had a checkup and blood work completed at the vet. His vet reports his bloodwork is “beautiful”!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the vet who contacted us for his rescue, his foster family, the kind donor who sponsored his adoption fee, and his adopter! Cheers to a happy ending, Mr. Roagie!

Happy Endings!!! Don Don is a sweet FIV-positive boy adopted a few months ago. He made himself right at home! Don Don even helped rescue homeless orphaned kittens not long after his own adoption.

His new mama was in Wilmington when she spotted newborn kittens in an ashtray! She called Don Don’s foster immediately and asked if there was anything she could do. She went right out and grabbed them and found mama! They are currently in foster and will be adopted out through our friends at Faithful Friends.

Congratulations to Don Don and his new family! Looks like he’s fitting right in

Rescued from the streets of Philadelphia, Phoenix came to us with severe jaundice caused by a tick-borne illness. We were uncertain if he’d survive. But would you just look at him now!?!? Some antibiotics, lots of kibble, and TLC and this boy was ready for his forever home.

Big shout out to his foster mama for getting him adoption ready! Phoenix now lives with his 3 little human siblings and is loving life. He especially loves his tea parties and dress up time with his sister. And trust us, the feeling is mutual. Congrats on the good life, Phoenix!