In 2016 two beautiful orange boys— Nick and Chaz— were adopted from CAT as kittens and spent nine years in a loving home. When their person became ill and could no longer care for them, he reached out to CAT for help. Our team scheduled an appointment for them as soon as possible.
To say that Nick and Chaz were stressed by the move would be a massive understatement. Staff needed to take special protocols even to enter the room the boys were housed in! And the cats didn’t want to eat. They really put our behavior team to the test.
Even though they look similar, Nick and Chaz showed us that they very much have their own personalities. Nick was more reserved, tending to stay back. It took weeks for CAT’s behavior team to convince him that he was safe.
Chaz was more bold, which showed up as angry at first, but evolved to seeking attention from staff and volunteers. After about a month of intensive behavior modification and medical support, a wonderful couple showed interest in
adopting Nick and Chaz. We knew another transition would be hard on these boys and they would need patient adopters. Fortunately, Pam and Dave, had experience with fearful cats, and they were ready to take on the challenge. Our staff talked thoroughly with them about the boys’ history and setting them up for a successful transition, and off they went!
Nick and Chaz (now Leo and Jasper) absolutely blossomed in their new home, and they continue to delight their new people every day. Pam, writes, “They are delightful. They make us laugh all the time. They both love visitors and all the birds and squirrels we get here. This was meant to be.”
“These brothers filled the gap in our lives…they know they are adored.”
-Pam and Dave, Leo and Jasper’s adopters
Thanks to the Aleece Runge Fund for Senior Cats, Nick and Chaz received extra care during their time at the shelter and after adoption, as well.
