Today we have an adoption story as told by Manny, a mancat who previously had the misfortune of some really bad names and shuffled from place to place. Luckily for him, Karen became aware of his situation and "cat-knapped" him. She and Gerard gave him a new name deserving of his male status, and he has settled in happily with them for good. Here is Manny's story:
"My name has been changed now for the 4th time! It was Vamperian first given to my by a teenage boy, then Linda, then Foofee. I'm a male cat for crying out loud! Give me a strong, male name. When I was kicked out of my home because of allergies and a new baby who outranked me, a friend of my mom's came to visit and the next day, kidnapped me on May 15, 2008. I am now being kept in an upstairs room and now Karen and Gerard call me Manny. I guess that's my new name but I kind of like it. The ride here wasn't too bad. The carrier is nice and big and I can hide behind it really well! Ha, ha. I lost my appetite with all the commotion of moving here. I walked around the walls, there are four. I have a double bed I haven't used yet next to the carrier and my old litter box and food dishes came with me so those are in there too.
Sunday:
During the night, I jumped up on the desk by the window. It's a very nice view of the neighborhood. I like that too. Karen came in and read to me this morning so I let her brush me and pet me some. She seems very nice. It's pretty quiet here, but now and then there are loud scary noises and yesterday I heard music. That was sort of nice. I don't like the noises though. Karen brought me some newspaper this morning too along with a soft tent that has a mouse dangling in the doorway. I haven't tried it out yet though.
Monday:
I used my litter box two nights after my kidnapping. Karen seemed very pleased with that this morning. At least I am in control--I found that if I hiss at these people, they back off. I decided to start eating during the night. I know they never come in then so I won't be interrupted. (here's the URL for the video of when I first came and Gerard didn't think it would work out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMYMepSf4VQ
For more about how I adjusted to my new home, go to http://karen.pnn.com/articles/
13 comments:
Lucky cat - no man should have to go through life named "Linda." Great story!
I love when cats find someone who respects them.
I like the name "Manny" too! What a great story!
Thanks for posting my story! I feel so special!! Karen has taken lots of pictures of me and some video too. She lets me post them on my blog. Have a meowy day and I hope all you cats out there have as good a home as I do.
Foofie? You poor thing! Manny is much better.
Congratulations on your new home, Manny!
What a wonderful adjustment Manny has made! I watched the two videos too, the first with him growling and hissing, and then the one two weeks later where he was enjoying having his cheeks and chin scratched. What a good boy!
What a lovely story about Manny. I just read about him on his blog and he's a very sweet and handsome mancat. Take care :)
Great name for a great cat!!! Sounds like Manny has found his forever home!!! Love these stories!
Sketch--I don't know how they came up with that name for me.
Jan--You are a very nice lady.
Crystal--Glad you liked my story.
Rattitude--Glad you think Foofee was a goofy name for me too!
Your Daily Cute--Thanks!
Ailurophile--Thank you for recognizing my sweetness and manliness and for visiting my blog! We have fun doing that.
Jaya--Glad you took the time to watch my videos. I was so scared when I first was captured. The videos really show the big change. I think Karen needs to make one more of me laying on the couch with her.
Heidi--Yes, I hope this is my forever home. I really like it here (except yesterday was very noisy and Spunky and I hid under the bed). I haven't posted about it on my blog yet, but Karen posted about it on hers if you want to see what a scary day I had at www.zemeks.blogspot.com.
Thanks everyone for stopping by and commenting. Manny is indeed one lucky cat.
Wonderfur story. I wish they could all be so lucky!
Thank God he found a furever home.
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