Farewell, Claudia

In the very early hours of this morning, our sweet cat, Claudia, left us for the Rainbow Bridge. Claudia had lived at Sanctuary House for many years - she came when the family who had been caring for her moved away. Because Claudia had a serious birth defect - only three legs and a paw where the right front leg should have been - she certainly could not take care of herself outside, and so she came to live with us.

Claudia was a favorite of every other cat - and she was wonderful with them. When we welcomed a tiny kitten with only three legs, Claudia adopted her as her own. Sadly Claudine had many other health issues and did not live long, but Claudia loved her and stayed close to her.

A few weeks ago, we discovered that Claudia had a tumor in her mouth - she was still eating, but gradually began sleeping most of the time and eating very little. I knew last night that she was ready to go. "See you at the Bridge," I promised her, and this morning she was gone.

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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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