I'm Xena, which is a gorgeous name for a gorgeous girl. I was born in 1997, this makes me wise - not foolish like those young ones.
My days of destructive behavior and late nights are over. I can provide you quiet companionship with little demands. I tend to get along well with others, too.
Come meet me at Lycoming Animal Protection Society, 195 Phillips Park Drive, South Williamsport.
For more information, call the shelter at 327-8707.
LAPS is a nonprofit organization that is staffed by volunteers and provides care and adoption services for many homeless cats and kittens at its no-kill shelter.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Poem courtesy of KittyWhiskas, who posted it on the messageboard at Cats and Kittens Online Club.)
Older cats need
homes, too
I sit alone and so confused,
behind the door to my room.
The loss that I am feeling,
will forever leave its scars.
My family left me here one day,
a month or two ago (actually much longer).
They said, "Don't worry, Maggie,"
you'll find a home, we know."
It seems they'd bought a condo,
that said "No Pets Permitted."
I thought they'd never leave me,
but then they went and did it.
My favorite window sill is gone,
where I used to lay and sun.
I cried all night the day they left,
and remembered years of fun.
The people stop and look at me,
and always say, "poor thing."
Then they choose a kitten,
when they could have had a queen.
As Christmas nears, it's gotten worse,
I remember presents under the tree.
Lots of catnip and a turkey dinner,
loving hands that once stroked me.
There was lots and lots of laughter,
as I played with all my toys.
I miss them both so much this day -
their love, their kisses and the joys.
So, please, if you stop by my "room,"
just give me an extra rub.
I've given up being adopted,
but I sure could use the LOVE.
And if you really like me,
please, please take me with you.
I'll be real good, I promise,
and love you long and true.
Volunteers from LAPS said the facility has at least 45 cats that are considered seniors.
Many of these cats would make a perfect companion and enrich one's home.
For more information, visit lapsshelter.org.
