Sweet Phoebe is sitting pretty now, enjoying a life of love and security, but this was not always the case. Once, she was on the streets, starving and cold until she was lucky enough to be rescued by the local Humane Society. She spent three months there warm, safe and fed but she knew she wasn't home. She was frightened by the noise and strange smells and tried her best to hide in the back of her cage to feel secure. Although she's been safe and secure for a long time now, it took a long time for Phoebe to really believe it. Her trust in us is a wonderful gift because we know how difficult it was for her to give it. We are so thankful to have Phoebe in our lives and are glad that Jan Shepherd and Jennifer at the Champaign County Humane Society encouraged us in our decision to adopt the kitty who most needed us (rather than getting a kitten). I believe that shelter pets (and other rescues) make such good pets because they do seem to know that they've been rescued. Watching Phoebe blossom from her former terrified self into the wonderfully playful and affectionate kitty that she is now has been such a joy!

So, as Boomer says below: Shelter Pets make great Pets!!!! And Please don't forget to spay or neuter your pets!!

Are you a former shelter pet? Would you like to join Phoebe's Friends to show the world what a great choice your humans made by choosing you?? Please send me your story, a photo (optional) and an URL if you have a webpage and we'll add YOU to the Gallery of Phoebe's Friends!!