I woke up this morning with joy in my heart. That sounds funny but Tuesdays always make me happy. It means that I get to go out and be with the shelter kittys. It used to be hard because I wanted to bring them all home but now I realize after four years of volunteering out there that how I can serve them best is to give them the love they will get when they get a new "forever" home while they are waiting for God to lead the right person to bring them into their home.
It is scary for them to be in a new setting and most of them just sort of huddle in the back of the kennel when they first come in but it is fun and rewarding when we see them begin to accept their temporary safe surroundings and their personality begins to come out and they get bold enough to come out and play. That is the reward of being there when they decide you are their friend and love them. That's when they will curl up on your lap to be petted and get some of that love.
Except for the kittens who are usually too busy chasing each other or bouncing off the walls until they get worn out - then they flop and fall soundly asleep totally exhausted. I guarantee you cannot be in the same room with a kitten for any length of time before you will have a SMILE on your face. They are so full on fun !
So if you need some sunshine in your life, don't overlook adopting a little (or big) ball of fur.
The reward will be yours and I can promise hours of fun and companionship.
So I guess you see why my blog has kittys on it. Yes, I am a kitty lover .
Cats of all sizes (especially tigers in the big variety !)
Anyway, that is my thought for the day. Enjoy your day. I'm heading out for some "kitty love" because I benefit as much as they do with our day together.
Have a good Tuesday !
3 comments:
So glad to see your new blog. Looking forward to checking in regularly! LOVE the kitty background! Very cool.
I'm sure you had fun... I would love to see the kittens. I don't think I'll ever talk Asia into getting a cat - but the kittens are sure cute and it would be so fun to go watch them play.
Tuesday's don't make me so happy like they do you!.... because I know I won't be able to reach you until in the evening. But glad you're having time at the Animal Shelter. It's great to be needed.
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