Fostering Kittehs!: ADOPTED - HONEYDEW & WATERMELON

Timing is everything. I truly believe this.

Hamimelon was adopted on Aug. 28 by a lovely couple who had a resident cat at home to keep Hamimelon company. They took all the necessary steps to introduce Hamimelon to their resident cat, even reviewing all of Jackson Galaxy's videos on how to properly introduce a new cat into their home. Unfortunately, nothing worked and Hamimelon was relegated to the bathroom for the three weeks that they had her for fear of being attacked by their resident cat. They made the heartbreaking decision to return Hamimelon back into VOKRA's care for the betterment of both cats.

I had wanted to pair Hamimelon with her sister but as luck would have it, on the day that Hamimelon was returned to me was the same day that a viewing was set up for Mom and Watermelon. The adoptions coordinator and myself informed the potential adopters of Mom and Watermelon that they also had the option of adopting the two siblings as well.

They ultimately chose to keep to their adoption plan and go with Mom and Watermelon. They will be picked up on Sept. 26, which means that Hamimelon would be adopted out as a single kitten again. I know that the adoptions team (and myself) will be extra vigilant in ensuring that the next home Hamimelon goes to the resident cat will be either (a) an easy going cat; or (b) used to having other cats in their space. I would hate to have Hamimelon returned back to VOKRA again or live a life of fear in a home that she is not welcomed in (by the resident cat).