A few days ago I came across this story (while looking at news on my phone) & then today because it was on my Facebook timeline shared by Alley Cat Allies. It's about a 90 year old woman in Florida, who is continuing a project her mom started years ago & that is to knit blankets for shelter kitties. She's on a fixed income so she gets her yarn at thrift shops & yard sales. People have been donating to her as well. She creates them to make the cages more comfortable. It's also something that the new family can take with them. Helping the cat adapt to their new home. To read more, please go here: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/06/florida-woman-90-knits-small-blankets-for-cats-at-animal-shelters.html
One thing my grandma was talented at was knitting. I did create a scarf once. I didn't really inherit that particular skill & even more so, lack the patience & determination. After reading about this & since I do volunteer with the kitties at the local shelter, it might be something to take up. At least, I could give it a shot. I also have a friend who is crafty. I could pay her or, at least, for her materials & have her make some. That's probably the more likely scenario. If she's willing to, of course.
That's a great story! I wish I knew how to knit too but I've tried and few times and never went my way. I hope you do well, if you give it another try.
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Glad you liked it. What were you trying to knit? The one scarf I created turned out well. It was a simple one. My grandma gave me guidance. She's passed on, so, I'll either need to get instructions from YouTube or my friend.
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I was just trying to do something basic, a washcloth, but never turned out the way I wanted. lol YouTube is great for learning new skills!
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My grandma crocheted washcloths. Sometimes things aren't as we'd like them, but, someone else might enjoy it. Some people have a real knack for creating things with their hands. Me, I think I'm all thumbs, lol.
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What a great lady! A nearby Animal hospital used to have a big container of catnip mice that a lovely elder lady knitted and every year at Christmas I would go and purchase these for each of my 5 cats. My last cat of the 5 died recently and the last Christmas I tried to get one of those mice for her but the lady who made them had passed away and they didn't have any more mice...:(
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What a lovely tribute to your kitty. She'll always be in your mind & heart. I imagine she's lazing in sun spots, chasing butterflies, having her favorite treats & making new pals.
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Lovely story… wonderful lady. Thanks for posting this. I likely wouldn’t ever have seen anything about it if I hadn’t stumbled across your post.
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Hi, glad you liked it. I have diverse interests, so, will post on many different topics. The main one being, animals/pets. As I volunteer at the local shelter & am working toward getting more into rescue.
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My son’s godmother is an approved cat fosterer and her personal cats are both rescues. Our little dog is a rescue from a huge puppy mill raid several years ago.
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Bless your son's godmother. We need more people like her. Fostering is one thing my husband & I haven't done, but, would like to. Right now we live in a studio & already have three kitties.
18 months ago there was a post on one of the FB groups I belong to. A woman needed to rehome her five kitties. We already had one (our first together, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge last Jan at 19 1/2) & weren't planning to get another until we moved.
We did decide to take one in, Leo, a lynxpoint, to help her out. Then, seven months later, we took in Sabrina, a tortie. She & another cat had been fostered during that time. We made a new friend besides. A couple of weeks ago, we adopted Ferris, a tuxie, from the shelter where I volunteer. We have plenty of room in our hearts for more, just not enough room where we live.
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I’d love to foster cats, but my husband is allergic. And, we can’t take in just any dog, because my son is allergic. The rescue we adopted is a schnoodle (both the poodle and the schnauzer are hypoallergenic dogs).
I hope you’re able to get yourselves a home soon. Our house isn’t very big, but there’s something freeing about not sharing walls with neighbors. And, you’ll be able to foster to your heart’s content in your own house.
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Very cute. Do you create these?
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The images have been created by @zneeke, I programmed and operate the bot to spread some cuddles around the community.
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