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MEET GRACIE this Sunday, January 8th, from 12:30 to 3:00 at the Arundel Mills PetSmart. 7663 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076
Ever notice how the foster parents of cats only tell you the good parts? I’ll do that too, but first, I’m going to go out on a limb and tell you the whole truth!
Gracie and Charley are the poster cats for why you should adopt an older cat. That is, way older than they are! These cats are about 9 months old, and they are rambunctious.
Yes, they have pulled down curtains (which landed on top of them, scared them, so now they are happily not performing this activity anymore).
Yes, they get up on counters (yuk, but what civilized person eats directly from the counter anyway?)
Yes, they do dig in the trash, but that’s why they make child-proof latches.
Yes, they race thru the house, and lamps and other treasures have crashed to the floor (but why not simplify your dusting needs, and put the knick-knacks away?)
Has too much holiday indulgence left you a bit on the chunky side? Charley and Gracie can help with your diet by nose-diving into your dinner, and reducing your calorie intake.
By now, they are used to having “time-outs” in their own private suite, while the rest of us take a breather.
Okay, here’s the good part. Gracie and Charley are fun cats who love to follow you EVERYWHERE. They like the dogs here—dogs provide ACTION—and they like the resident cats, but they are soooo boring. They are very attached to each other, so would like to be adopted as a pair (the thought of which is frighteningJ) They need a person who appreciates their boldness, happiness, and their all-out spirit. Not lap cats yet—but Charley has taken to napping on my feet. Gracie loves to talk, and talk, and talk. We think she just likes the way she sounds.
Both have perfect litterbox habits, but are very enthusiastic after they go—love to kick up litter all over the place. Need a BIG box. Told you I was going to tell the whole truth!
Also, don’t leave the dryer door or the washer lid open. And don’t close the fridge or freezer door without doing a headcount first! I hope you can read through the tone of this, to tell it was written with love—if only we could all approach life with this gusto!
More about Gracie
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats
Other Pictures of Gracie (click to see larger version):
Animal Advocates of Howard County / PO Box 1403 / Ellicott City MD 21041 / (410) 880-2488 / aadvocates@hotmail.com
