Wednesday, June 13, 2012

SADIE MAE~

The story of Sadie Mae...

Soon after my kitty Sweet Emma Lou passed away I attended a fostering class for cats and kittens offered at our local animal refuge league. (In my humble opinion, a house is just not a home without a kitty.) My heart was still in the process of healing and I realized I was not ready for a permenant feline resident, fostering seemed to be the optimal solution. At the end of the class we were asked our preference in fostering, I voluntered for the older or senior cats, those who might be in need of a little extra TLC. A few months passed by and I received a call about a petite kitty named SADIE. Sadie was ill and in need of a care giver who would administer her daily meds and offer a quiet home in which she could recover in. Sadly, Sadie remained with me less than 24 hours, she was just too ill and in urgent need of vet care. Six weeks passed by and I often thought of little Sadie but felt she had more than likely succombed to her illness. Yesterday, out of the blue, I received a phone call from Anne, the shelter cat coordinator at the refuge league informing me Sadie did indeed survive and was healthy enough to be adopted, was I interested? I offered Anne a lame excuse and said I needed to check with Mr. Dog Trot, but honestly I needed to check with Sweet Emma Lou...in less than two hours it was decided, Sadie Mae can now call Dog Trot Farm her forever home. I feel quite confident that Sweet Emma Lou is pleased with my decision...and our house feels like a HOME once again...

26 comments:

Kim said...

Julie, you are a kind soul. You and Sadie were destined to be together.

Jacque. said...

ohhhhh, what a wonderful ending to that story! Yay for all of you!

MTWaggin said...

Absolutely fabulous!!!

Holly Hills Primitives said...

So proud of you for rescuing a beautiful animal in need. Have a great week, Dawn

Primitive Stars said...

Hello, oh bless your heart for giving this kitty a chance and loving home. So happy Sadie Mae is healthy now and I am sure Emma Lou is happy that you are inviting a kitty in need into your wonderful home. Love this story, Warm Blessings Francine.

Farm Girl said...

I am so glad you got a new kitty. I feel like a house always needs a kitty in the house. I have too many though.
Even though I would never get rid of any of them. I have some that are getting so old now.
She looks so pretty and I love her face. I am sure she will be very happy at Dog Trot.

Terry and Linda said...

I agree...dogs, cats and chickens..that makes a home!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photography said...

OH Julie I'm so HAPPY for you!!! How wonderful that your home will be filled with the sweet purring of little Miss Emma Lou. She's a lucky little kitty to be living with you and hubby...she'll have a good and happy life. Congrats! :) Maura

Rowan said...

What a lovely story. I'm so glad that Sadie Mae recovered from her illness and now has a home where she will be loved and cared for. I hope you have many happy years together. She's such a pretty little cat.

moosecraft said...

Awwwww! Congrats to you! Sadie and Dog Trot farm were meant to be! :-)

Shuttle, Hook and Needle said...

It is home when a kitty is in residence. Your Sadie Mae looks like my Sadie. A shelter cat I rescued from being put to sleep. She is the most loving gentle soul I have ever had in a cat. I am always comforted when I feel soft fur rubbing against my ankles.
Louise

Margy said...

What a wonderful story. The world needs more people like you!

Janice said...

What a joyous post! I am so happy for Sadie Mae...and for you. I just love happy endings.

Eve said...

Very sweet Julie. Wishing all the best for Sadie Mae!

Prims and Annies said...

that is so sweet...cats are my favorite...I would take them all from the humane society if I could

Smiles and huggs
Maxie

nancy huggins said...

Makes me happy to know you took that little cat to live with you and I am sure that Emma Lou is smiling down. We all need some Love and T L C..especially older Cats and Dogs. You did a very good thing :) God Bless You

annie said...

blessings to you all!

acorn hollow said...

congrats on your new addition. What a wonderful way to get a cat.
Our little cat is Sadie and she has a funny story some day I will tell.
Cathy

CountryFunMaine said...

Cannot wait to meet her! So happy for both of you.

Ginny said...

Welcome Sadie Mae, you are going to love your new home!!

Larkrise garden girl said...

What a kind heart! I always have cats that have adopted me and they have always been the cats with great personalities,Morris my Orange big boy cat adopted us years ago.Cheri

Biddy Fraser said...

That is wonderful. We have a rescue cat, Romsey, and a Siamese, Bluebell. We often think of how glad we are that Romsey is with us and not been abandoned as a kitten to a very worrying fate.

Pix said...

Sadie Mae I am so happy for you! Dog Trot is the bestest! And your people will love you and respect you and love you and love you and love YOU! You are a good good good super good lady Julie! Hugs to you and give Sadie M a scritch please.

The Barn Door said...

YAY!!! So happy for you and Sadie. Funny how things work out like that sometimes!
Karen & the Hounds

Mary A said...

I'm so glad that your heart has healed enough to invite another feline soul to join your family. Emma Lou is happy too, I'm sure. Mary A

Mary@BarnBugStudio said...

So happy for you and little Sadie! Bless you for giving this kitty a safe and happy home! We adopted another dog just 4 weeks ago, and already she has brought so much joy. Congratulations!