Simon's new life

Simon's very happy in his new home!! Yea!! Simon's mom sends me regular updates via text messages, which I'm immensely thankful for! For those that don't remember, on Sept 22, Simon found his new home, which consists of mom and her 10 year old daughter and 7 year old son. Here's the official word:

After Simon's first night in his new home, I texted Simon's mom and asked how things went and where he slept overnight.

Sept 23:

Sleep? Haha! He played, sat in the window for the longest time. but when he was quiet, he did lay on the bench, and the rug in front of the mirror. He came up on the bed for head rubs and purrs. Not a lot of sleep happened for either of us last night.

Sept 24:

Great day and eve.  Set an appt for a week from Sat to meet his new vet, do an exam and get his last shot.  He is surely getting more comfortable!  Slept well last night and is just snuggling in tonight.  He LOVES the feather you bought for him....and the kids have become quite skilled at it too!  

Sept 29:

Simons new kitty condo!  He is in love!!

October 6:

Simon went to the vet Saturday for his booster.  He did great.  He is loving the sunny fall!  His favorite thing is laying on the hardwood floors with the sun beaming through the slider.   Spencer said tonight....there couldn't have been a better addition to our family!

October 8:

His favorite place!

love at first sight

I've got some very happy news to share! There is one less homeless cat in the world!! Sweet Simon has found his forever home!!! Even though it's sad to say goodbye to him, I am so thrilled for him and his new family!

Paddywack hosted an all day adoption event for the Community Cat Coalition yesterday and six cats were adopted! Simon was one of the lucky ones who found his forever home! Woohooo!!

The event was outside on the sidewalk, which made me crazy anxious. Every time I saw someone holding a cat outside their cage, my anxiety level went up as I feared a startled cat darting out of someone's arms and being gone. I calmed my anxiety by putting a harness and leash on Simon which he took too just fine.

Simon had a nice corner spot and thus got to watch all the people walk by. He took it all in stride. 

With his unique coloring, he got a lot of attention. People loved touching him as he is super-soft! Simon's new human just happened to walk by - it was love at first sight! She met him and immediately connected with his amazingness but after a short visit left saying she wasn't planning on getting a cat. Then an hour or so later she returned and excitedly said she just had to have him!! As I got to know her through the adoption process, I had a very good feeling that she would be a great human for Simon and Simon a great cat for her!

Simon with his new human!

I was thrilled when she offered me visitation rights! I immediately took her up on the offer and Laura and I stopped in later to check out his new digs and to say goodbye. The children in the family completely adore him and Simon was doing just fine with them too. He was hanging out under a bed, not terrified, but with an overwhelmed look, which was appropriate, after having a crazy day and now being in new space with new humans. I laid on the floor and called to him and he came right over to me - I about broke down in tears. In such a short time, this cat had really come to trust me, I had become his trusted human, someone who's presence provided him comfort and now it was time to say goodbye.

Simon playing with Da Bird from under the bed in his new home

Even though it's hard to say goodbye, I take much delight in knowing Simon will be well loved and cared for by such a kind hearted family. I look forward to future visits and updates.

photo courtesy of Kathleen

Simon, you were never meant to be homeless, wandering the streets looking for handouts. Welcome to your new home, I hope you enjoy the overflowing love and attention that I know you will get with your new family. Please know that you will always have a piece of my heart, I enjoyed caring for you in the short time I had with you and I look forward to the next visit, my sweet furry friend.