Charlie

Charlie caught in the pre-wash cycle at my brother's house. If it weren't for my brother and my family, we would not have our new place and would be in big, big, trouble. There is really no way to thank him and the rest of my family enough. Many rescues have shut down over the past few years due to the economy and if it weren't for them, the same would have happened to us. And where in the world would all these feral/unadoptable cats go?

Cowgirl

This is Tabitha, also known as Cowgirl, who came to OGAS from Charlotte on the wings of an angel in Texas.... A wonderful woman named Toby read about Tabitha and her babies on the internet. She had been told that Tabitha and her kits had been taken in by a rescue group's foster parent, because when they were living outside totally feral, one of the kits had been taken by a predator and the foster parent didn't want them to be endangered further. The foster parent had to go to the hospital for surgery and the rescue group coudn't find anyone else to take them in. Tabitha had learned to trust the foster parent and was adjusting to being socialized...the rescue group said they had no choice but to take them to Animal Control since they weren't 100% friendly. Toby knew that Tabitha would most likely die and if the kits couldn't get adopted, they too would die. She couldn't let that happen, so she got on the net and wrote to every animal shelter/sanctuary within driving distance of Charlotte, to plead with them to please take her and her kits...and offered to make donations...she couldn't stand the thought of Tabitha's trust in humans being betrayed. Says Toby: "I prayed a lot, cried a lot, and stayed on the Net hoping to find somebody who had a heart big enough to make a little more room for them. It was a miracle, truly, when you replied and said you would take them!! Arrangements were made for Cindy to drive to your area, meet you and deliver Tabitha and her kits. I blessed you then and I still bless you! I'm not heroic, like you and the other people who put their lives and hearts into taking care of those who are in need, but I love animals and wish with all my heart that every animal could be treated with dignity, love and compassion."

The Cades

A few years back, a young woman named Anna Cade had started her rescue but had to leave NC for Florida to help with an ill family member. She took many of her rescues with her but thought that it would be best to find a place for a feral family: a mom (Katrina) and her daughter and son (Snow and AJ). OGAS was willing to take them in and let them remain as feral as they wanted to.... Anna was able to return to NC later on and has her wonderful rescue up and running over in Cary NC: Palisades Rescue. She does an terrific job!

Her mother, Martha, is still in Florida and they have a sanctuary there, as well. What an amazing family... and we so very much appreciate their continued support. Sadly, we lost Katrina this year but AJ and Snow continue to do well. AJ is as feral as the day he came but Snow will stay in the same room with me, especially if she knows it's canned food day, also known as a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.

Tigger

The late beloved pet of Donna Clover.... "This is my darling Tigger Alexander, most divine feline. We fell in love right away, and he was my dearest soul mate. Friends teased that he thought he was my husband because he always had to be near me and touch me or put his 'arm around me'. He was special spirit, calm, wise and wonderful. I miss him so much."

Since his passing, a kitty in much need of a loving home was in the right place at the right time, and has since joined the Clover household.