Project Jersey Kitties
Barn Kitties Rags to Riches StoryPat Hollenack had no idea of the drama that would result when her tenant told her about the stray mother cat and kittens in her barn. The story of their rescue unfolded week by week in the About.com Cats Forum as members ooohed and aaahed at the photos of kittens Pat posted. One thing led to another when E (of the Vowels) embarked on a driving trip to visit a number of forum members.
Watch this amazing story of Tiger Lily, Jersey, Solid, and Piper unravel to an ending that had to be pre-destined, but was only made possible by people who cared to make a difference.
I think this story is a fitting end to Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. However, I've said all along that every month should be Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. Even if you don't happen to live on a farm, you still can make a huge difference to the life of a cat in your nearest shelter. There are always too few good homes for far too many cats. Shelter cats either languish in cages for months to years before finding homes, or are euthanized to make room for more cats.
Please, adopt a shelter cat and make your own happy ending story!
Pictured: The Barn Where it all Started
Photo Credit: © Pat Hollenack
Comments
That was such a sweet story! I loved it. I was so happy for Tigerlilly. She is such a beautiful cat. I would’ve had to keep them all!
I’m so glad to see this published more widely. I had the joy of watching this unfold day by day on the forum, and it really was wonderful. I think we all wanted to take them all home.
Thank YOU for this I feel so much better today. One of the BEST stories and Pictures I’ve experienced in a long time.
Such a wonderful story through pictures! The happy ending couldn’t have happened without everyone involved. This testimony will surely encourage people to adopt shelter cats. I have a shelter cat, and I love her to bits. Thanks for making my day!
I’m so glad I was able, with the help of the wonderful people at SPIN, to help with this endeavor.
Thank you Franny for sharing the story of The Barn Kitties/Project Jersey Kittens.
Thank you to all the forum members for your support and encouragement as I fostered the cats.
Thank you, E, for your help in transporting them to SPIN.
And to everyone who reads and/or comments, Thank You, too!
Beautiful story with beautiful people.
I love this story. Just read tonight for 1st time.I was so scared they would not keep Momma that when I realized they did the tears flowed again.
Wonderful story, Pat! Tiger Lily and her babies are so lucky they met you! I’m proud you’re my friend….