Welcome to Animal Welfare Society's new blog, Two Scents, where you can enjoy reading all about our four-legged best friends. We welcome your input regarding subjects you would like to read about in this blog.
Today I would like to write about one “scent” and that is our Valentine Cat Open House & Bake Sale, which was held on Sunday, Feb. 13, in New Milford.
(In the above photo, taken by Walter Kidd for The Housatonic Times, "Adora" and I are looking on as Brian Falkner of Norwalk and "Lefty" get acquainted.)
This was our fourth year hosting the event, and, as in past years, it was very successful. Nine cats were adopted during our two-hour open house, and many more are being considered by hopefully potential new owners. Many delicious cakes, cookies, cupcakes and breads were baked by our talented friends and sponsors of Animal Welfare Society for the fund-raising event.
(In the above photo, taken by Walter Kidd for The Housatonic Times, "Adora" and I are looking on as Brian Falkner of Norwalk and "Lefty" get acquainted.)
This was our fourth year hosting the event, and, as in past years, it was very successful. Nine cats were adopted during our two-hour open house, and many more are being considered by hopefully potential new owners. Many delicious cakes, cookies, cupcakes and breads were baked by our talented friends and sponsors of Animal Welfare Society for the fund-raising event.
My favorite part of this open house, aside from seeing the happy cats and the smile on their new owner’s face, is that past adopters stop by and tell us tales about their cats. Many stories are funny and heartwarming, like "my husband was never a cat person but our newly adopted cat climbed on his lap and claimed him as her own and now they are inseparable." That just goes to show how a cold nose can warm a heart. Whatever story they have to tell, the ending always seems to be the same: ...and they lived happily ever after!
Other than the special Valentine Cat Adoption Day, Animal Welfare holds regular adoption hours. You can call 860-354-1350 or visit our Web site at www.aws-shelter.org for more information.
I don't know if you have ever visited our shelter, at 8 Dodd Road, but even if you're not looking to adopt an animal, I think you will enjoy the company of many wonderful cats and dogs. Nothing beats the feeling one gets when you walk through those doors and are greeted by many friendly animals who think you are “numero uno” for just being you. Something as simple as a head rub and a scratch behind the ear can start the motor running and tail-a-wagging.
The staff and volunteers at AWS spend many hours socializing and caring for a lot of scared animals. The animals don't understand how and why they came to be there. The feeling of satisfaction never gets old seeing a once-frightened cat leave purring in a new owner’s arms or a dog that once coward leave with its head held high with newfound confidence and trust in the world outside and people around it.
Did you notice I did not say that they wonder how they ended up there? That is because our shelter is never the ending for the animals but just a short layover to the rest of their lives in their forever homes.
Until next time, stay well and keep taking care of others. By doing so you are taking care of yourself as well.
