We have an #adoptionupdate from Sarah who adopted Max (white and orange Siamese) and Camille (calico) way back in 2011 when she was eight years old. Sarah came to CCS looking for one kitten but ended up with two (shelter names Cameron and Cameo), and they both have lived long and happy lives.
“They both never stopped being purring machines and playful as kittens. Two weeks ago, Max passed away due to a stroke, and CCS has been on my mind, thinking of how grateful I am to have adopted him and his sister from your shelter.
“When I turned eight in 2011, my parents adopted a black kitten, Kane (renamed Shadow), from CCS as a birthday present after my grandfather passed on my birthday that March. Unfortunately, Shadow became very sick only a few months later–I believe it was a complication from FIV–and had to be put down. My dad told CCS what happened, and a member of your staff at the time was extremely kind in offering us another adoption at no charge. I fell in love with Max and Camille for their thunderous purrs and enormous (polydactyl) paws, and we ended up taking both of them home.
“When we adopted them, they each came with a garbage bag full of toys, treats, scratching posts, etc., as well as an envelope of kitten pictures. Apparently the person who surrendered them was sad to have done so, and after living with these great cats, I can see why.
“They were the best childhood cats I could have asked for, and I will never stop loving them with all my heart. Camille lives with my parents now (turns out, she was much happier as a solo cat), and Max came with me to college (ditto for him). His favorite things were ribbon toys, jumping up into high and ridiculous places, screaming at the top of his lungs at 3 AM, and cuddling in my lap while I crocheted. After 14 long, happy years with him, he passed very suddenly and unexpectedly from a stroke on October 28th.
“These past few weeks I’ve been reflecting on Max’s life and how grateful I am to have shared mine with him, and to CCS for giving me the chance to meet him. Camille is still doing well and is amazingly playful for an old lady, her favorite things are sunbathing, watching the birds, and playing with wadded up paper.”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
