| I adopted two cats from Ollie's Place, at separate times. My cat had recently died and I visited Ollie's Place at the suggestion of my wonderful vet. I wasn't looking to adopt, just give to a shelter or perhaps volunteer. I fell in love with this little orange guy with perfect paws and a "show tail"; however, it wasn't his looks that snagged me. It was his coy and playful personality. I briefly volunteered and got to know him. I was told he never left his cage, where the cats are allowed to run and play, a few times a day. This troubled me. Why so rough and tumble in the cage, but unable to venture out? I adopted him and he remained under the couch for at least 3 months, although I could tell he was making progress every day. |  Francis Clover, adopted Sept 2010 |
He would come to the edge to be brushed and he purred and meowed. He would eat treats out of my hand. Little by little, after secretly sizing me up, he blossomed into the most devoted cat. You know - the kind that sits on the computer keyboard while you're trying to type or the ones who relax on the warm laundry while you're trying to fold. He also decided that because I was so unbelievably awesome, he would sleep as close to me as possible. It was a long road but there is nothing more rewarding than a very shy cat "crossing over". His name is Francis Clover.
 Dalai (adopted April 2012) | Francis became so attached to me that I became convinced he needed a friend. I knew his sister was still at Ollie's Place and ten times as shy but they are family, so we finally made the decision to adopt her. On her first night here she ran around and pounced on Francis! She sat in the window! She ate a treat out of my hand! She astonished us all! She is a precious part of this family. Her name is Dalai. |  Dalai at Ollie's Place (a rare moment outside of the crate) |
There is a reason for her nearly instant success though - Ollie's Place. The Ollie's Place volunteers respect the personality of every cat in their care. They nurture each and every one as if they are their own. Make no mistake, when you adopt a cat from Ollie's, you are not only receiving a healthy cat, you're also receiving a cat who has been truly loved.
This entry was written and contributed by Paige. Paige is a proud Ollie's Place Sponsor, and loving mom of Francis Clover (formerly known as Django) and Dalai (formerly known as Dana).
Extras: The iPad showdown
Francis Clover vs. Dalai
Francis Clover vs. Dalai
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