Lisa Marie from Sarasota, FL, sends this Happy Tail:
On Thanksgiving Day 2007, my beloved 16-year-old Siamese cat Simon had to be euthanized for renal failure. This was devastating to me.
The following Monday my co-workers urged me to check Petfinder.com, not in the view of replacing Simon, but in giving another cat a much-needed home.
The very first picture I clicked onto was a wonderful fluffy white cat with a goofy crooked tail named Jack, who was residing at the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
My very understanding co-workers insisted I leave work and drive to the shelter to adopt him right after seeing him online. I fell in love with him the second they brought him out of his cage to meet me.
I drove him to my work at Longboat Key, about 10 miles away, and the second he was released from the carton, he strutted around as if he owned the office, jumping on various desks and demanding attention. Everyone instantly fell in love with the little guy.
My husband had not wanted another cat, but the second Jack came out of his carton, looking like a goofy little roly-poly polar bear, he was enchanted. Jack immediately let my other cat, Napoleon, know that he was the supreme ruler of the house. He has been a source of joy to my entire family; due to his royal status, he has been re-christened "Rock Star Jack" (basically, we're all just around to serve his needs).
He obviously came from a very loving environment to the shelter, as he is the most pampered beast I have ever seen. He's family now, and I want to thank you folks for all the good things you do. I only wish I could adopt them all. On that note, we are buying a house within the next few months and my husband wants to adopt a dog, so I am sure I will visit Petfinder again soon!
Hi Anonymous, Petfinder does not have adoptable pets -- we only provide a place for shelters to post their pets. So if you see a pet you like on Petfinder, you should contact the shelter directly. (The name of the shelter is right above the photo and its contact info is below the description.)
hi i just want to know where petfinder is located im sorry this isnt verry well but i need to adopt something so thsnks for letting me know that petfinder is great thanks!
This is such a wonderful story about healing a heart with another pet who is in need.
My cat, Genny was put down four months ago and I have been pet-less since then. Now, I feel ready to find a spot in my heart for a new animal! The wonderful stories on petfinder have encouraged me to adopt another animal. Thank you so much, petfinder and others who have adopted for helping me decide on the adoption of a new animal companion.