BAYOU RESCUE

Midnight enjoys her feline friends

Midnight, who is being fostered for a family that lost their home in a recent fire, is being fostered by Paw Prints Animal Rescue.  Midnight's foster home has lots of kitties, which she did not have previously in her home.  We were curious to see how she would handle being around cats for the first time.  Apparently she is adjusting well.

Here is an update from her foster mom:
I had to laugh the other night - she was on the bed pressed up against me (which she does when she wants attention). She had one of my adolescent kitten fosters rummaging around inside one of her ears, licking and purring and another that was sniffing and nuzzling her face. She kept looking up at me for guidance. I told her to relax and enjoy it! She finally took my advice... I think she really likes them now - they are the closest substitution for human kids that I can offer her." 

Apparently Midnight has also found her way into the cat food a couple times ;)

On another note, you can come visit Paw Prints and many of their adoptable fosters THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th at the PetSmart in Garner Towne Square.

Afternoon update on Midnight

Bayou Rescue responded to 2 fires through the Orange County chapter of the Red Cross in a 24 hour period.

The first fire involved 2 dogs, and Bayou Rescue was able to provide "Kayla" and "Midnight" with lots of food, bowls, collars, leashes, toys, and beds (THANK YOU DONORS!)

The second fire involved 3 dogs and 6 children.  All people made it out safely.  THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who responded to our request for foster placement for one of the dogs, also named "Midnight."

After a day of meeting with the family, releasing Midnight from her overnight stay,  going to a vet for x-ray and vaccinations, and getting long lessons on traveling the Inner and Outer Beltline, we are happy to report that Midnight is safe and sound in foster care at Paw Prints Animal Rescue.

Thank you Paw Prints!  Here is an update from foster mom Tamara:
"Midnight did well last night.  She was a little nervous about the cats (a healthy respect).  I kept her in my bedroom with me where I have a couple special needs cases as well as two recovering from surgery.  The cats were totally unimpressed.  She slept on the bed all night - probably with one eye open!  She has been snacking on Science Diet Food and has some toys to play with.  She appears to be settling down nicely."

One of the children in Midnight's family, a 9 year old, was part of the family interview.  She wanted to let Bayou Rescue know that Midnight would need TWO toys (in case she chewed one up), a nice stick to play with in the yard, and choices of beds to sleep on. (Apparently Midnight would move around to different children's beds during the night). 

Before I left, I asked if there was anything else she wanted to let me know about Midnight or that she wanted me to tell Midnight.

She said, "Well, she does shed just a little bit....  and please tell Midnight that I love her."

And that, my friends, is why your help makes all the difference!

If you'd like to help with future Red Cross responses by collecting pet items, grant writing, case management, foster (though 501c3 organizations) or participating in lost pet recovery, let us know - we need you and they need you!

 

Best Friends for Pitties

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Read about these "champions"....and their new canines

Ashbrook Fire Update

Great news.... DUCATI IS HOME!!

Photo by Todd Melet

Ducati's people have never given up, and have worked hard on his behalf to find him.  Earlier this week, they went walking around the apartments just before bed, around 10:00, and he was sitting on the steps of their old building! They called for him, he meowed back, and next thing you know he's back with his family!

Thanks to the kindness of Bayou Rescue donors and volunteers, Ducati will have a vet check-up tomorrow, and we were able to bring Ducati presents to replace items they lost in the fire.  THANK YOU!  Ducati was especially thrilled to have a new scratching post, and demonstrated his scratching prowess right away.  Oh, and this cat will enjoy playing fetch with his new assortment of jingly,disco-y ball toys.

Pass the word along that we are still looking for Coco, and will need several volunteers to help continue trapping efforts (esp. weekends and mornings)  Ducati's people have been a tremendous help by continuing to help in this effort.

YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY PRINTING AND POSTING COCO'S FLYER!! Download Coco.pdf  Paws crossed for Coco - won't you help?