Success Stories

Pio

Pio is a perfect example of the need to find a perfect match between an adopter and a rescue. She came to us angry and mean. She was declawed so couldn’t cause too many injuries but she sure tried and she definitely used her teeth to let people know she wanted to be left alone.

Pio was brought to the shelter and then adopted and then returned. She was adopted again to a high energy family then brought to us. She spent time at our adoption center, was with a foster for a short time, then went to our Annex. Everyone thought Pio was trouble. But what we found is she needed a mellow environment and time to just be. She was triggered by a lot of activity and needed the space to be able to say no if she wanted to. She lived at our Annex for several months in her own room where we worked with her and provided a very low key environment and lots of positive attention and love. She learned to feel safe and began to be gentle and she began to thrive.

We received an inquiry from a potential adopter looking for a declawed cat. As it turned out Pio was a very good fit for them because they were patient and willing to give her the time and space she needed to feel safe. They also have a low key lifestyle so Pio wouldn’t get overstimulated. Pio is now living a life that suits her very well and is thriving!

Duke