Special to the
Aroostook Republican
All week long the words to a song have gone through my mind even though I do not remember most of the words. I found myself singing it as I cared for the 19 foster kittens and cats in aour garage. “My love is deeper than the deepest ocean, wider than the sky…….” And that is exactly where I run out of the words.
Therefore, I make up the rest and keep going. There are lots of soft caresses and kisses dispersed when I get stuck for a word or phase. The mood is not one of work but of relaxation and comfort.
The cats appear to love our special time and any shyness on their part will soon disappear. I guess they think if I can feel comfortable making this kind of noise – then the world must be OK and it is safe to play.
The garage atmosphere is filled love and comfort and we enjoy watching the cats play. Neighbors stop in to spend a little time spoiling the animals. This attention will show up later when the animal is adopted. People report back that they have never seen such loving animals.
This morning after we had cleaned the cages, Ev and I sat in our chairs and just watched the kittens play. They have freedom in the garage except at feeding time, and when I open the food can everyone heads for their own unit.
After feeding, some cats will choose to nap but the some will venture out for more play.
Without a doubt, all the kittens will pass by Uncle Bob as he does his funny checklist twice a day. Bobtail Bob is our neutered male feline caregiver.
First, Uncle Bob will check at each kitten’s ears and then he will do an intense study of each rear end. Soon satisfied that all is well with his babies, Uncle Bob will then loving wash each face. Bob’s love is “deeper than the deepest ocean – wider than the sky.” Wouldn’t we all love to have an Uncle Bob!
The Gift that keeps on living: When your heart is sad about losing someone you love; when your birthday comes and no one knows what to get you; when any occasion arrives and your family and friends can only think to give you more beautiful collectibles to dust; please suggest the “gift that keeps on living.”
A gift made in your name (In memory of, or in honor of you) at Caribou Pet Rescue will enable CPR to provide loving care for another animal. The average daily cost of providing medical care, direct animal care and comfort care to each animal until he is adopted is $5.64.
NEW HOURS: CPR open hours are now: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m .and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hopefully, these new hours will encourage additional adoptions in the evening hours as well as save on wage expense.
Employees have 2 work shifts on closed days. If you have an emergency, leave a message on the answering machine and the next shift will return your call.
Returnable bottles: continue to spay/neuter many precious animals. This fundraiser is a weekly blessing to CPR. We appreciate your support.
On August 9, Caribou Pet Rescue, the Emergency Management (EMA), C.E.R.T. personnel, Caribou Police Dept., Caribou Fire and Ambulance are joining “Caribou Cares about Kids” and adding “Caribou Cares About Kids and Pets.”
The Courthouse parking lot will be covered with tents. On one side, Dr. James Hotham will conduct a microchip clinic for $15. per pet and also a rabies & distemper clinic at discounted prices.
On the other side, the Caribou Police Dept will conduct a FREE children’s Iris Scan from the National Missing Children’s Network.
In the middle of the tented area, a food kitchen will be run by the C.E.R.T. people with a FREE hot dog, bag of chips and soda per microchip ticket with additional lunches for only $2. each.
Please mark August 9, from 10-2 p.m. for the CPR Courthouse Kids & Pets Safety Fair.
Channel X will be on site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The focus is to identify children and pets for the national registry. We need to protect the ones we love.
Call 498-3800 for information or check out our pets at Caribou Pet Rescue, 6 Richards Rd., PO Box 488, Caribou. Neuter and Spay – It’s the ONLY Way.
Contributed photo
This little kitten is ready and waiting for adoption at the Caribou Pet Rescue. More than 20 kittens between the ages of 8 to 12 weeks and in several colors from beige, calico, tabby and long-haired Maine Coons are available some with double paws or extra toes. Friendly, happy and healthy, these kittens need good homes as soon as possible. Call 498-3800.
