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| The hot and sunny days of summer arrived, families in the neighborhood were busy, the sound of people talking, kids playing, car doors slamming, dogs barking, and nightly firework display from Disneyland showered the dark sky. Yet the quiet house on the cul-d-sac had no lights on, no open windows, packages delivered were still sitting on the front porch. Were the neighbors too involved in their own lives to realize something was different at the house with the nicely manicured yard, where the elderly woman lived with her cat? The elderly woman was in her bedroom with the door closed. Kelly heard a loud noise. The woman fell. Did she cry out for help? No one but Kelly will ever know. Kelly couldn’t even comfort her companion because the closed door kept them separated. Days drifted into months before the utility company realized there hadn’t been activity on the meter. The police were notified and squad cars lined up in front of the once quiet house. The front door was forced open and the smell of death permeated the neighborhood. When the police went in to search for the occupant of the house, no one saw the extremely thin and wobbly orange and white tabby named Kelly go out. The coroner said the woman had been dead for 3 months. How did Kelly survive? Water from the toilet sustained her for a short time. On the kitchen counter were 4 cases of Kelly’s special food, waiting to be opened. Frightened, confused, fragile and thin Kelly hid in her back yard and eventually found an opening under the house. A woman visiting friends in the neighborhood tried for 2 weeks to catch Kelly. She would see Kelly sitting on the side of the house staring up at her companion’s bedroom window, waiting for her to let her in. When the Good Samaritan found it impossible to catch Kelly, she contacted a Happy Cats volunteer who help assist in capturing Kelly. On a quiet Cinderella cul-d-sac in Anaheim a house remains empty, on the door is a cross and quote “Peace with Christ”. Rest in peace with Jesus sweet lady and know your precious Kelly will live the remainder of her life surrounded by love, in a safe home with ample special food and a daily reminder of an 84 year-old woman who loved her with all of her heart. Kelly is considered a “special needs” cat because of her heart murmur and special diet. She is in good health considering all she has been through. When Kelly was found she was dehydrated, every bone on her spine, shoulders and hips protruded, riddled with fleas, sores on her front legs, and black front claws (from trying to scratch to get into the bedroom). Soon Kelly will be available for adoption. Perhaps you are the one who will adopt Kelly and shower her with love and affection for the rest of her life. Kelly is fearful of other felines and we request she be your only cat. We need to embrace the elderly in our society, not discard them. They are our only living link to history. When you see them on your street or in the marketplace, instead of looking down or away, look into their eyes and make an effort to smile. Smiles are still free, you know. Be aware of your neighbors and if you don’t see them for a few days or mail hasn’t been picked up, knock on their door. You may just save a life. If they have pets, offer to help them out with veterinary appointments or walk their dog or change the litter box. Help the elderly, they are fragile and it doesn’t matter what race or religion, they are all of our responsibility. A Happy Cat volunteer Before... I was so sad and lonely. Look how much better I look now!
To adopt Kelly please complete the Adoption Form |
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