Testimonial from a first-time Cat Public Partner

12/17/07

Dear Animal Compassion Network “Cat Team” Volunteers:

Frank

It may take a village to raise a child but I have seen first hand how it takes a great organization like yours to place a kitty in a forever home.  I know to what lengths each of you went to help Frank become one of your many success stories.  I cannot thank you enough, but I can let you know that I always shall remember what you did for him and continue to do for all of the other homeless kitties.

Like so many of the cats and kittens you save, Frank had a very bad start in life, born hungry and fearful in the wild to abandoned parents.  As a kitten, he adjusted well to his first home, only to be returned to me two-and-a-half years later when someone in the family developed allergies to pets.  You understood how hard this surrender was for him and made every effort to make his transition to a real forever home gentle and quick.

Frank (and I) were shown such kindness in his admission and microchipping appointments. Giving him an opportunity to become accustomed to PetSmart for a couple of days before the adoption day was such a good idea.  He settled into his luxurious double condo with relative ease because of the special attention and loving so many of you shared with him.  He looked relaxed and spiffy on adoption day and was much more comfortable with the excitement and handling by new people because you had worked hard to help him adjust to the new environment and to new people.

Perhaps best of all, you were very careful and professional about screening the couple who wanted to adopt him.  Your willingness to answer questions they may have after the adoption not only made them feel comfortable but also underscored to them just how important Frank (and every other kitty) is to ACN.  I believe that you have done everything possible to ensure a kind, stable home for Frank.  It is something he has always deserved and I hope has finally found through the myriad of ways you have helped him in a very short period of time.

Best regards,

Ann Cary Hevener