Apr 19, 2021
When the winter storm hit a couple of months again, lots of shelters in Texas have been going through one of many hardest choices they needed to make. They wanted to get their animals out to a protected shelter or be left with the selection that no shelter ever desires to make, euthanasia. Numerous these shelters are in rural elements of the state the place the kennels are outdoors and their entry to sources is at all times restricted, particularly throughout a climate disaster. That’s when Austin Pets Alive! and our nationwide division, American Pets Alive!, sprang into action. We made it our mission to get 1,000 pets out of Texas safely to shelters all across the United States. In a matter of just four weeks, we hit our goal with our 1,000th pet being an lovely cat named Charlie.
Charlie traveled all the way in which from Loredo, TX to KC Pet Project in Kansas. His journey up north was made particular by having a first-class seat in a personal aircraft flown by our volunteer pilot pal, David Nelson. As soon as he landed at KC Pet Project, it was solely a matter of days till he discovered his eternally house. We took a second to listen to from his adopter, Kathryn, to see how our 1,000th pet is doing.
It seems that Kathryn and her husband are each initially from Texas so adopting Charlie who got here from Texas as properly felt prefer it was a excellent match. “We felt like he was our cat from the second we noticed him. Understanding we got here from the identical place simply cemented that feeling.”
You is likely to be questioning what made them select KC Pet Project and why they felt now was the fitting time to undertake. It seems after mourning the cat that that they had for over 18 years who died in 2020, they have been able to carry one other member of the family into their life in 2021. They’re an “undertake don’t store” kind of household so Kathryn mentioned going to KC Pet Venture was a no brainer. “Their mission and their compassion made them the proper place for us.”
“Charlie (as my husband and I name him), “Fluffy Ball”(as my 5 YO calls him), is filled with power and has introduced lots of humor to our home,” Kathryn gushed when requested about what their household loves about Charlie. “As a 7-month-old cat, he bounces round the home always, nipping at our legs after we stroll by, chasing toys and balls, leaping on beds… in order that has been a supply of enjoyment for all of us. He’s additionally extraordinarily mild and affected person with our daughter. She will get in his face, kisses him always, follows him round, and he’s completely mild together with her and by no means appears to get bored with her consideration.”
It’s clear that Charlie is now dwelling the nice life along with his new household in Kansas Metropolis, surrounded by love and affection each single day. It’s heartbreaking to assume what his future would have been if he didn’t get the possibility to be transported to KC Pet Project, which is why Kathryn needed to go away you all with this message. “Undertake, don’t store! There are such a lot of fantastic animals that want house. Additionally, VOLUNTEER! KC Pet Venture has fantastic volunteers and loads of alternatives for people and households to volunteer at their lovely services. Make it your mission to make a distinction in animals’ lives, whether or not by way of adoption or volunteering on the organizations who assist them.”
Austin Pets Alive! is at all times in want of volunteers, and there are numerous methods you are able to do so! From strolling canine to feeding bottle child kittens, to even transporting pets like Charlie from rural shelters to our doorways right here in Austin; the list is endless. In case you are studying this from the Kansas Metropolis space, you could find all of KC Pet Project’s volunteer information on their web site as properly. We want Charlie a fortunately ever after along with his new household!
