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Tabbi:
Tabbi was a wee cat turned into S.A.F.E. House Cat Rescue
in 2002. Tabbi's story, as told to me, was that of an abandoned cat whom a
couple of military families took pity on. Although she was never invited
into their homes, one family fed her for 3 years, and upon their departure
from Hickam AFB, the family who moved into their home continued to provide
her food. Sadly this last family didn't want Tabbi either, however they did
turn her into the shelter in the hopes someone would adopt her. Always
extremely quiet and reserve, no one chose Tabbi until just over a year
after S.A.F.E. House closed its doors (the remaining cats were housed at
another location, and continued to be cared for by volunteers, until all
were adopted). Shortly before it was time to prepare Tabbi for her
trans-Pacific and North American trip, Tabbi's foster mom noticed a change
in her behavior, and a veterinarian confirmed she wasn't feeling well.
Tests revealed Tabbi was in renal failure. Her trip to join her new family
in Maryland in November 2005 was cancelled, and as her condition worsened,
we made the sad, but correct decision to release Tabbi from her body. -
Pam, May 2006
Kelli:
Kelli
is a recent addition to our AFTA Angels page.
She
was left in the woods to fend for herself but was found and eventually
adopted by a wonderful family. Sadly, Kelli eventually lost her life to a
heart condition.
Clyde:
Clyde was a great dog and the beloved pet of Bethany, one
of our AFTA volunteers. Bethany would try and control Clyde’s diet to help his
bad knee, but Clyde would use his big sad eyes to convince people to give
him a taste of whatever they were eating. Clyde was 14 years old when he
was laid to rest with his family by his side.
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Katie:
Up until her 10th month of life, Katie existed in a home
that rained mental and physical abuse upon her. At the time of her rescue,
Katie weighed 28 lbs (half the weight of a healthy Boxer her age). She was
so debilitated due to malnutrition and parasites that she was unfit to
receive immunizations. X-rays taken revealed both her back legs had been
broken and left to mend on their own. Katie also suffered seizures as a
result of blunt trauma to her head.
After recovering from most of her medical issues, Katie was
a trusted and loving family member. She loved boating, camping, and riding
in the car when the top was down. She always practiced sun safety...never
leaving the house without her sunglasses and visor cap. When my son was
born, Katie watched over him as he slept in his crib or sat in his swing.
For 2 years Katie was my son's faithful companion and guardian. Sadly, she
was diagnosed with jaw cancer and within 3 weeks the vet told us it was
time to help her cross rainbow bridge. We look forward to the day we once
again meet. -- Kim, May 2006
Trooper:
Trooper
has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and has gone to “the Old Doggy Home” where
he will feel better forever. We will miss him dearly.
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