Remembering Morley

Our cat Morley died early this morning. Morley was a big, gentle cat who loved other cats - he tolerated humans, but was most often curled up close to another cat.

Morley and his brother, Nigel, came to Ascension Hermitage and Sanctuary many summers ago when they were tiny kittens. Being black kittens, without so much as a single white hair between them, there was no adoption-centered rescue that would even consider them . . . they needed a safe sanctuary, and we welcomed them with open arms. Nigel was smaller and not as strong as Morley - sadly, he died of cancer several years ago.

Morley was an energetic runner and jumper - the only cat to have knocked down a cat tower with a sudden leap! He loved to sleep at the very top of the tower.

It is hard to know if Morley was hiding his illness or if kidney failure came very quickly. He lost weight, although he was always eager for breakfast, and traded his tower resting space for a blanket on the floor. The other cats, especially his great friends Katmandu and Liev, sat close to him, and yesterday he rested his head on Pansy Louise as he slept during the afternoon. This morning he was gone.

I bet he has already found his brother at the Rainbow Bridge - we'll see you there cat boys!

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Wren update and Goodbye to Anastasia

I am very glad to report that three, or maybe four, wren nestlings are doing well! Both parents feed the babies, and they are extremely busy these days. The wrens are not at all happy when multiple beagles run past their flower pot nest, so we are trying to keep doggie outdoor playtime to a minimum. Fortunately, since the weather is quite hot, the beagles are content to be in the air conditioned house On a sad note today, our kitty Anastasia left us for the Rainbow Bridge - not a great surprise since she was about 18 years old, but she ate supper last night, and I didn't expect to find her gone this morning. Over the years, Anastasia had served as foster mom to several kittens, especially Pye and Weej, two black kittens whom we saved from being thrown into the Manokin River. Farewell Anastasia - we'll see you again at the Bridge! And for a puzzle, Noelle on the edge of the cabinet where she likes to nap!

Wren

Without a doubt, one of my favorite birds is the wren . . . I hope momma wren who discovered this plant hanging just outside the Sanctuary House door knows what she is doing. Maybe she thinks that the comings and goings of the very vocal beagles will keep predators away. She just started this little nest yesterday. . . want to see what's inside the nest? Just click on the nest puzzle! nest puzzle God watches over the sparrows, so I know He also watches over the wrens . . . but yes, I'll try to keep an eye on her too in the rain and wind, and when the beagles play!

Baby chicks and diamonds in the tree

Our Board member Aimee Lauer brought four little chicks this morning - they were rescued from Craig's List. As far as we can tell, two Easter Eggers and two Legbars. This weekend is a strange mixture of weather - rain, wind, and sometimes moments of sun. The sunlight in the tree this morning made the wet leaves and branches look as though they were decorated with diamonds. We are hoping and praying that Hurricane Florence will miraculously weaken, although current maps show East Coast landfall and predictions are that the storm may be a category 4. Stay tuned . . .

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