Successful Adoption Stories

We have an #adoptionupdate from Sarah who adopted King Arthur aka Arty this past September!  Sarah saw Arty online  and immediately knew she wanted to adopt him. He’s 13, had been in the shelter since January, and is diabetic. Sarah knew he had to come home with her!

“Arty is doing great! He has settled in very well. Other than the occasional spat with his big brother, Buddy, things are blissful. He’s such a goofball and very chatty. He likes to talk to the walls at 3am more than any other time of day. He’s a big loafer — always loafing near mom. He loooves the catio and usually hangs out in the sun during the day.

“Arty has been great about getting his insulin and we’re always ready for food promptly at 8 am and 8 pm. He does not let me forget it!

“He’s such a goon. I hope he loves his very spoiled life. What the boys want, the boys get.”

Arty was a former member of the Lonely Hearts Club at CCS. These cats typically need some extra help finding their new home. They may be older, not as eye-catching, have specific medical needs, or just haven’t found a loving family yet. They may have been overlooked in the past, but we believe they can bring so much love to someone’s life, and Arty is an excellent example of that!

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.

We have an #adoptionupdate from Mikaela who adopted Mac (now Holden) in May 2023! Originally looking for a long haired female calico, Mikaela left with a black male shorthair because she fell in love the moment she saw Mac/Holden.

“He was quite shy at first and hid for the first few days but since then he has really come out of his shell and shown his true amazing sweet personality. We love him so very much.

“He spends most of his time taking naps in his comfy beds and watching birds, squirrels, and rabbits from his enclosed outdoor catio that he has 24/7 access to. He also loves to cuddle and sleep on my chest or feet or snuggle in my arms. He has grown a strong relationship with his younger cat brother and they play together, cuddle together, and groom each other. His favorite toys are tinsel balls and anything with strings that he can chase and pounce on. He surprisingly loves tummy rubs as well. He has actually been in perfect health despite being a little older. He gets health checks at the vet all the time since I am a paranoid veterinary assistant.

“Holden has been such an amazing blessing in my life and I couldn’t imagine it without him.”

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.

We have an #adoptionupdate from Dayana who adopted Mozart (now Echo) this past August! Dayana came to CCS looking for a gray cat that had medium/longer hair.

“He has adjusted wonderfully to his new home and adapted great to his new pet siblings.

“He loves to play fetch and play with our dog, he loves to cuddle us humans and loves to explore new spaces.”

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.

We have an #adoptionupdate from Elizabeth who adopted Kato (now Winslow) in September! Elizabeth came in to pet the cats without a specific one in mind and never expected to fall in love with one right away. Kato/Winslow was super friendly and loved to roll around for belly loves. It was love at first sight!

“He got a kitty cold not too long after the move but he’s been starting to recover from it quite well.

“He is incredibly friendly. A bit shy when new people come over but he quickly warms up and demands cuddles. He loves to sleep next to me at night, and has been since I got him. He loves playing with any form of string. He also purrs and makes air biscuits when he’s happy.

“He is a very good and very happy boy. Everyone loves him!”

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.

We have an #adoptionupdate from Mattilda and Zach who adopted Lottie (now Minerva Moon or Minni) in August! They weren’t searching for a specific cat. Earlier this year, they had unexpectedly lost their senior tortie to bladder cancer. Since then, they kept checking the Cat Care Society page and visiting us, hoping to find their perfect new fur baby. After some time, they saw Minni online, went to meet her, and instantly knew she was the one!

“It took a little bit to get Minni to come out from under the bed and feel comfortable exploring the whole house but after a couple of weeks it’s like she’s always been here!

“Minni is doing exceptionally well. She’s gained some weight, her fur is shiny and soft, and you can just see how happy she is. She’s a great eater and LOVES her wet food treats. She loves her human brother (my step son) and is obsessed with playing with all of her mouse toys! Minni snuggles up and sleeps with us every night.

“After losing our last kitty so suddenly I never thought we would be this happy again. Minerva Moon is truly the most loving cat I’ve ever seen in my life. All she wants is cuddles and kisses and to love and be loved. I truly believe our last cat sent her to us. We are so glad we found her and she picked us. Thank you Cat Care Society!”    

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.

We have an #adoptionupdate from Emily who adopted Butterscotch (now Whisky or Ski for short) in July of this year. Emily had been grieving the loss of two cats and had stopped in to donate supplies and give some attention to the special needs cats in particular. Whisky jumped right up and sat next to Emily, and even bonked another cat who got in her way! She did the same thing during another visit, so Emily figured she’d made up her mind.

“She settled in faster than any cat I’ve ever seen. She’s chatty and affectionate and loves visiting when friends come by.

“She loves playing fetch! She’ll carry a little catnip toy up to me and meow and trill until I toss it for her over and over again. She also runs around like wild chasing feather toys, and likes to stretch along with me when I roll out my yoga mat.

“I did a lot of research on caring for FIV+ cats before adopting her, and CCS staff helped dispel the myths. She’s healthy and happy and I’d encourage others to not be scared off by the diagnosis!”

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We have an #adoptionupdate from Andrea, who adopted the little black kitten Batty (now known as Frankie) about two months ago. Batty’s mom was actually pregnant when she came to the shelter, and her kittens were born here!

“I had three other cats aged 17, 15 and 9, and I missed the excitement of having a kitten in the house,” Andrea told us. “I had been looking for a while and reached out to CCS inquiring about kittens. I was told to check the site as it was updated daily and that’s when I saw Batty. I have an affection for black cats and he was just so adorable. I filled out the adoption application and planned to go the next day and said if he’s still there then it’s fate.”

It was fate.

Ironically, shortly after Andrea brought Frankie home, she found out that she was approved to adopt a girl kitten she saw at another shelter earlier in the week, and was able to pick her up the next day. She took her home too, the two kittens became instant best friends. They quickly adjusted — even if the resident senior girl cat wasn’t too thrilled — and love to play, play, play.

“Frankie is doing great in the almost two months he’s been part of our family,” Andrea said. “Unfortunately, my 17-year-old boy passed away three weeks ago, but for the month he spent with Frankie and his sister Josie, he taught them a lot, and they carry on a lot of his habits so his memory lives on through them. He loves his tunnels and a ball train – HE LOVES JINGLE BALLS – and even a little scrap of paper is a toy to him.

“He’s developed a special bond with my other black cat Spencer who is much larger than him, but Spencer has been so sweet with the little guy.

“I’m so glad I decided to adopt a couple of kittens. It made the passing of Parker a little easier to deal with — I’m even crying writing this — because they are good at reminding me life does go on. Thank you, CCS, for taking such good care of my little Frankie until he could be part of my little family.”

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.

We have an #adoptionupdate from Allyson, who adopted the 1-year-old June in June (what a fortunate name and timing)!

Allyson came in looking for a cat with a chill temperament who could adapt to the unique lifestyle of living in a bus with their new owners. “We chose June because she was super relaxed when we met her, and she climbed into my lap immediately when I knelt down,” she said. “She is still the sweetest and we’re so glad we chose her!”

June, who is now mostly called Junie, adjusted to her new home almost immediately. “We made sure to give her her own cozy corner with a bed and toys, and she loves sleeping in the dash of our school bus. She does really well in the car and either sleeps in the passenger seat or in my lap.

“She eats and drinks well and doesn’t make any messes or scratch anything she’s not supposed to. June had a cold and was sneezing a lot when we adopted her, but is doing much better now and is in perfect health. She is so snuggly and loves to be in our laps, go for walks outside with her harness, and watch chipmunks from the window. She is perfect 🙂

“We’re thankful for you all and how well you take care of your cats! We would definitely adopt from you again in the future! We are also so grateful that you allowed us to adopt a cat even though we live in a bus.”

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.