To the rescue: cats and dogs : Blossom

To the rescue: cats and dogs

Carol Hawn-Miller and Cindy Liggett are local animal advocates who work to save the lives of homeless cats and dogs. In 2001 they founded Kitty and K-9 Connection, a non-profit rescue/foster/adoption program. In this blog, they will discuss the issues around the numerous homeless cats and dogs in Anchorage, and the process of placement, including animal and human behaviors that lead to success or failure. They are pictured here with Gladys on Carol's knee, Cherri in the middle, and Ambrosia the cat on Cindy's lap.

Contributors

Cindy Liggett

Because she's a "cat person," Cindy concentrates on cat rescues, fosters and adoptions. She faces daily attitudes towards cats as "throw-away pets" and deals with issues regarding "unwanted" cats due to over-population. She has advocated on their behalf for over 20 years and enjoys sharing her knowledge and insights so cats can enjoy their nine lives in the manner they truly deserveas an important member of the family.

Carol Hawn-Miller

Carol loves being the "dog mom" to all kinds and varieties -- small to large; mutts or purebreds. At home she deals with an ever transitional pack as she rescues, fosters and adopts dogs that would not otherwise have a "new leash on life." She has been doing pet rescue for more than 14 years. While loaded with a lap full of dogs, covered in dog hair or accepting K-9 kisses, Carol advocates for permanent, lifetime homes and responsible ownership so rescue will no longer be a necessity.

Multimedia

VIDEO

Spay & Neuter message

Kitty and K-9 Connection is a pet rescue and adoption program. This is their reminder to pet owners to take care of an important matter with their pet to lessen unwanted animals. Video by Brian G. Smith.

VIDEO

First Aid for pets

Robin Newby of the American Red Cross of Alaska teaches pet first aid. In this video of a recent class, she describes the focus and some of the techniques. Find schedules of ongoing classes at "The Red Cross"

Resources

ALASKA LOCAL

USEFUL WEBSITES

Blossom

Posted by Cindy

Posted: October 14, 2008 - 2:50 pm

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Blossom Blossom is a somewhat shy, reserved cat who has been in rescue for 5 years. Constantly overlooked by prospective adopters because she would sit back and observe you and if you dared advance towards her, she would hide. Many people have sat and talked to her, watched as she would arch her back and begin purring, but she would remain hesitant each time a hand came towards her to be petted. No matter how hard she tried to be brave, often time fear would overcome her.

I have watched Blossom's personality evolve over the past years as she has relaxed in her environment and gained confidence. Well...this past Friday was Blossom's lucky day. A couple saw her on the website, came over and met her and decided Blossom was the cat for them. Blossom allowed them to pet her, and seemed to like them as much as they liked her. Saturday, Blossom went to her new (hopefully forever) home. I will miss Blossom, and I had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that she would probably end up as a sanctuary cat. I'm glad Blossom has her own home now, she deserves it and I hope she has a happy life.

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