Farewell, Mr. Boots

Today, we said farewell to our wonderful Boots - or as he was better known, Mr. Boots. Mr. Boots was found in Princess Anne on a stormy night, a very sick cat with no apparent home. Fortunately, the woman who found him took him right to the vet, who supplied a large dose of antibiotics and also gave the cat his name. Mr. Boots recovered, but remained susceptible to respiratory infections. For many years we fought those infections with antibiotics, but this time, we lost the fight.

Mr. Boots loved the other cats and was friendly toward people, as long as that did not involve too much being held. He preferred to sit on a chair or blanket with other cats and to keep his own counsel. Mr. Boots did not believe in litter boxes - perhaps that's why he was out on a stormy night in the first place, but everyone is welcome at Sanctuary House and I suppose he knew that someone would clean up after him. But he was proof certain that not all cats are fastidious!

Because I knew Mr. Boots was dying yesterday, I held him and whispered to him that I loved him - and then I let him lie down again on the blanket with his best cat friends, Merwyn and Smoky - they were there near him this morning, although his spirit had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Farewell, Boo - until we see you again!

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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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