Chloe formerly Cranberry

Maggie and Maya, formerly Skye and Slant, found a new forever home with Marilyn Powers.  Marilyn adopted Maggie on December 22, 2006 and she adopted Maya on January 9, 2007.  They are all living in Dearborn Heights.  Marilyn says: "They play with their toys and each other all day long."  They are both very happy, healthy, playful, loving and affectionate kittens.  Maggie...right [in the photo], is the more dominant of the two and Maya is more timid.  I am happy to have them!"

Avery Neff

Six month old Tuxedo and Topper,  now Ziggy Stardust and Kashmir Kitty, were adopted by a family in Dearborn on February 3, 2007.  From the photo, they are enjoying their new home and their new family reports their favorite activity is chasing little rubber balls around.

Boris Minadeo

When Halina's Maine Coon cat, Sasha, died of cancer in April of 2006, she wrote to Petsmart inquiring about a Maine Coon cat she saw on the web site in December. She wrote, "I cannot wait to have another big, fluffy cooncat purring in my lap." 

On February 6, 2007 we received an email correspondence from Halina regarding Boris:
Neon has been my baby since December 9.  He loves his new home, he  sleeps with me, he follows me everywhere and the other three cats have accepted him.  Is it because he is so big that they figured out that  it would be futile to fight with him?  No, I think that it is because  he is so sweet and easy-going.  My husband calls him a "good old  bloke."  He eats like Gargantua!  But I do not overfeed him.  He loves  playing with the cat teaser, he always meows and begs me to get it  down from the basement rafters when I am down there.  That is also  where the cats have their litter boxes and carpet-covered pole to  
climb, which he loves.  I named him Boris. I shall send pictures as  soon as I have the time, it has been hectic with school and other  matters.
Best wishes,
Halina and Boris

Update sent in March 11, 2007:

click here to read Halina's update and see photos of Neon Blue Boris and his brothers.

Update: excerpt from an email sent April 16, 2007

"He [Boris] is lovable and gorgeous, he is funny, he is considerate, he is magic."

Reka Bitterman

Chloe's name was changed to Reka, which is short for Eureka (as in vacuum---her nose is constantly sucking), when Mark and Lisa Bitterman adopted her in October of 2004 and brought her home to live with them in Dearborn Heights.  Reka's family writes that her favorite activities are "eating and bothering her big brother Buddy (who was adopted from Detroit Animal Control).  Did I mention eating?" The photo is of Buddy and Reka relaxing, Reka is on the right.  "If she doesn't make you laugh everyday, there is something wrong with you.  She is such a character!  She also wants to say 'Hi' to Terri from puppy training."

Marly Nance

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  Zippy's name was changed to Marly when Susan Nance of Trenton adopted him in November of 2006 and took him home.  Susan writes: "Marly... has made a good adjustment into his new home!  It took a good 4 weeks for him to feel comfortable!  At first, he was cautious, timid, but now he has turned into a part of the family!"

  "He is a cuddler, loves to sit in our laps and be petted."

  "But his favorite thing to do is run around the yard and chase our 'Oliver'."

  "He is the fastest dog, ever!  He runs and jumps from the time he gets up till he falls asleep at 9pm.!"

  "Thanks for all you do for the animals."

Holly H.

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  Holly's name is now Holly Belle since Joan H. of Melvindale adopted the seven year old cat and welcomed her into her home in July of 2006.  Joan writes: "I cannot say enough about what a good kitty Holly has been from day one.  I adopted her to be a companion for my original male cat, Frosty, age 12; and both cats totally accept each other 100% and are very peaceful together!  Also, Holly is very sweet-natured with her new Mom and will gaze into my eyes and raise her dainty paws reaching out to touch my face affectionately.  She could not be a better fit into my home!"

  "Holly wants to be friends, also, with my new cat Mr. Sonny Boy, age 3; but he is a bit too frisky and much bigger than Holly, so I have to monitor him when they are together, as he plays a bit too rough to suit Holly and me."

Barney Dunn

Barney the hunter

Kim and John Dunn of Riverview reported in an email that they adopted Barney on July 29 2005.  Barney's name was Prince at the shelter and was 3 months old when he began his new life in Riverview with John and Kim.  He is now 2 years old and they report his favorite toys are play mice and toy springs.  They said: "Our Barney is quite the character."  "He's our baby and he 'love em' play!..." 

Update: email from April16, 2007

Monroe Kowalewski/Wildbur

Monroe's family submitted their "Happy Tail" via the website a few months after they adopted him on October 31, 2006. What a Happy Halloween!!  He was about four and a half months old when Kelly Kowalewski and Chris Wildbur brought him to their home in Farmington Hills. They report that Monroe's favorite toys are squeaky balls and ropes.  They write: "Monroe has made friends with a Jack Russell Terrier that resides in the apartment complex and [he] loves attention!" "He does great with car rides and loves to run around the apartment."  "He's almost housebroken, can sit on command, and is learning how to lay on command."  "He loves to howl when you leave him alone and surprisingly, has not disturbed the neighbors with that too much."  "He's a great dog and we're glad that we adopted him from the shelter."