Destiny Can Win Again
By Kathleen Silver
Destiny, as defined by dictionary.com, is “something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune. The predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible, course of events.” No single word can better describe the story of three tabby cats found on the side of a road in Purcellville. If you ask their foster parent, Tracy — she knows she is part of their destiny, and perhaps it is you, dear reader, destined to give them their forever home.
Right Place, Right Time
This story of destiny began nearly a year ago. Tracy, a Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) foster parent, briefly saw a figure in the dark of early morning as she was driving home. She wasn’t sure if it was a raccoon or other animal, but she needed to keep to her schedule.
Then, just a couple of days later, a friend called Tracy to let her know that only mere steps away from her house, there were several abandoned cats. So, Tracy walked over and found five cats. Two cats seemed more feral than the others, but Tracy knew what to do. First, she thought how funny it was that these kitties showed up steps from the home of someone who could help them immediately.
What was even more intriguing was that three of the cats huddled together. At the time, they were healthy kittens, and from Tracy’s experience, she surmised someone had dumped them. And Tracy knows that someone (whether they knew it or not) put them in the right place to ready them for their next adventure.
With the valuable assistance of trapper extraordinaire and fellow HSLC foster parent, Donna, Tracy scooped them up, and soon, they were named: Morris, Myrna, and Felix. Let us tell you about these lovable, adoptable adolescents who are more than ready to meet their next destiny of a forever home:
Myrna
Myrna is a precious kitty cat who does all the everyday things like winding around legs to give affection. She’s vocal about her love for her owner and her brothers. Myrna easily entertains herself with her toys in a lazy yet interested way. She’s a full-figured girl who loves her treats and is bonded with Morris. Shhhh…she’s Tracy’s favorite!
Morris
Morris can be shy but not afraid of things like the vacuum. He often wants to help with chores while crossing under Tracy’s legs. Morris gives long, wet nose-kisses and loves his owner to pet him. He loves to be babied and picked up, unlike Myrna and Felix. He’s shy around strangers but only needs time to get to know his parents and a warm, loving home, and he will soon be purring away. He absolutely loves being close to Myrna.
Felix
Felix is the most independent and likes to spend time alone. He’s not keen on strangers, but as a young adolescent, he only needs encouragement to find his kitty mojo. He is especially happy in his kitty condo during the day and likes to visit his cat friends at night. Tracy believes the right home might include a “cat-savvy” dog. In addition, Felix may benefit from having a confident and friendly cat in the household to show him the ropes.
A New Destiny Awaits
All three cats have given off vibes as “shy”; however, Tracy sees them as retreaters, not aggressors. That means that at this young age, they have learned to protect one another. But when asked to come out of their shell, they adapt and thrive. They have not once been aggressive as a side effect of their shyness. Instead, they are food motivated, comfortable with humans who are familiar to them and love to play when encouraged. They need patient adopters who will let them come out of their shells at their speed. If you do that, the reward will be sweet, loving cats.
So, who would like to make Felix, or Morris and Myrna a new destiny? Complete a no-obligation adoption application or contact us at adoptions@humaneloudoun.org for more information.
