I’m really sorry I never properly introduced Monster. He was a Kitten Rescue sanctuary cat, and one of the happy recipients of the Santa Kitty Toy Hop. But in my blog post, all you really got to see of him was this:
Monster was so entranced with the bag of goodies, he spent much of his time with his head buried in the bag. Eventually my human was able to coax him out to get a photo.
It doesn’t do him justice, though. You can see better photos of Monster on his page at Kitten Rescue’s Smugmug account.
Monster was a real sweetheart and all the sanctuary workers and volunteers loved him. He and his sister Domino had been living at the Sanctuary for a little over four years. The two of them were adopted in the early 2000s as youngsters, but were returned as older adults when their human had a “lifestyle change,” whatever that means, and could no longer take care of them. Some kitties eventually find second chance homes, but that was not to be for Monster. He developed kidney problems and a few days ago, his body began to shut down. The Sanctuary manager held him in her lap as the veterinarian helped him to a peaceful end.
My human also remembers Domino, with her wonky ear, patch of white on her chest and quietly pleasant personality. Even though my human only spent a little while interacting with Domino and Monster, it was clear they were a bonded pair, and the Kitten Rescue humans had wanted them to be adopted together. Now Domino is alone, and I think she needs love, and a person of her own more than ever. Here is Domino’s Kitten Rescue Smugmug page. If you know anyone who lives in southern California who might want to give this girl a home, please direct them to Kitten Rescue’s website.
“Lifestyle change�?!!
What is wrong with some humans brains ??!!
So sorry to read that Monster had to leave to the Bridge before he got a foreverhome 🙁
Keep my paws crossed that Domino will find a loving foreverhome real soon !!
XOXO
Aw, poor guy. I’m sorry that he didn’t have a nice home, but he sure had love in the end. I hope Domino finds a good home that keeps him FOREVER. Wouldn’t that be a nice ending to the story?!
How sad to hear of Monster’s passing and for Domino now to be without him. We are glad that both have been safe and loved at the Sanctuary and we wish the very best for Domino, purrs for a wonderful forever home for her.
This made our eyes leak and feel for all kitties like Monster and Domino who are dumped because of their own selfish needs. My angel sisters, brother Kaspars, and myself were all dumped by humans who failed to be responsible, kind, and decent. We were lucky to find houses that helped and adopted us or kind people who took us to a wonderful rescue to find humans to adopt.
I am happy Monster and Domino ended up at a shelter where they could be together, safe, and were treated kindly by humans who did their best to find them a forever home. It is heartbreaking that didn’t come to be for Monster, but we cross our paws and believe that there is and will be a forever home for Domino.
Fly free Monster, mew were loved by mewz sister and all who knew mew. Watch over mewz sister, help bring her the family mew both deserved.
*crosses paws and bows head to Bastet asking for Domino’s forever family to be sent soon*
This is so sad for Domino. We feel badly that she is now left alone without her sidekick. This is exactly what happened to Swizzle, the kitty we sponsor at PAWS. We so hope Domino doesn’t get sick and pass away from a broken heart. Purring and praying that she finds a home. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Oh Summer I am so sad for these two sweet kitties. I am glad that the rescue people showed them kindness and love, but am now so sad for Domino. Praying hard that someone gives her her own home and that she doesn’t get too depressed from losing her brother.
Marty’s Mom
It’s so sad when a cat lives out the rest of his or her days in a shelter – even a nice shelter with loving volunteers and staff. People who surrender (dump?) their animals like to imagine that they will get lovely new homes in no time. Would it make them think twice to know that Monster’s story is not uncommon?
The pictures of Domino and Monster together tug on my heart. It’s easier to place a single cat than two together. I hope Domino gets the forever home she deserves.
*grabs a tissue from Lexy and blows her nose* So sad…. it’s terrible when kitties are returned. RIP, Monster. Safe journey over the bridge.
Love,
Lola and Lexy
It is sad that Monster did not find his next forever home but he was loved and that is all that matter on most days. Thanks Summer
Run free Monster cat! What a sad story for him…now sweet Domino is alone! I sure hope she finds a new forever home soon…so many cats; so little time…
Love Sherri-Ellen & Siddhartha Henry
Paws crossed she finds her forever home soon!
It’s unfortunate that Monster wasn’t able to find a second home, but it sounds like he and his sister had a good life at Kitten Rescue with everything they needed and people who loved and cared for them. Hopefully Domino will find the loving home she needs.
Poor kidlet. I hope his sis finds a home. 🙁
Sorry to hear about Monster. Sounds like he had a good life at the shelter. Hope his sister can find a forever home.
Poor sweet Domino left all alone. I hate humans who abandon adult cats like that. I hope her lifestyle change left her too.
Summer, thanks for sharing Monster’s bittersweet story. We hope Domino is able to find a forever home soon, she certainly deserves one.
Mindy
Moe
Cookie
Mike
Such Sad news! Mes so furry happy that mes was rescued!
Mes will purr extra hard for Domino!
Kisses
Nellie
Poor Domino. It’ll be an adjustment either way. Sadly shelter volunteers like myself see these scenarios all the time.
It is very sad that Monster had owners who didn’t love him enough. I am glad that he was with people who loved him when it was his time to leave.
Dear Summer.I am deeply sad to hear about Monster I really hope his “humans”enjoyed their new lifestyle!!!!!Ay least the Monster was loved to the end and I hope Domino will find her forever home soon.God bless you Summer.Love and hugsXXXX
We don’t get it. Kitties are not toys that one can return if not satisfied, or no longer useful, whatever that means. Run free Monster.
We are glad that Monster was in a warm, safe place at the end of his life. And that he was loved and left this world with dignity. We hope Domino gets a chance at a forever home, but if not, thank you to the rescue for giving her a safe, loving place to live when fickle people have “lifestyle changes” aka , are no longer interested in fulfilling their obligations/responsibilities, commitment , to their cats.
the critters in the cottage xo
Sorry to hear about Monster, it is a shame as he looks such a little character.
That is so sad. I pray Domino gets a loving forever home.
Sorry to hear about Monster, he sure was a handsome lover boy.
We hope Domino will find a great furevfur home soon.
So sorry about Monster. =(
Aw, poor guy. But at least he was warm and happy and had lots of toys and someone to hold him when he left. I hope his friend Domino gets a home soon! And maybe a new buddy..
So sad about Monster heading to the Bridge and leaving his best friend Domino behind…..I’m sure she is very lonely and more than EVER needs a REAL “rest of my life” home. Stories like this really “speak” to what we all believe and know to be true – adopting a pet is a FOREVER thing…..not a “when I get tired of you I’ll take you back or let you survive on your own” thing. Just sad………….
Hugs, Sammy
We are sure sorry to hear about Monster too. Such a handsome dude.
It’s very sad to see Monster leave for the RB and leave Domino. I hope they had their chance to say farewell. And I hope Domino finds a forever home that will love her for all her remaining days. Life style change…my oh my such selfishness that there is in some.
Sigh. It always makes me sad when a kitty dies without having a special home – but then I think it could have been much worse alone on the street and instead, knowing that they had a loving person, even at a rescue, well I think those kitties probably thought it was just as good. Rest Peacefully, Monster. – Crepes.
we are so sorry to hear this…..we hope that Domino gets her second chance soon.
We are happy to see that your mom gave Monster some lovins.
While it is sad he and his sister spent so much time in the shelter,
we think they were loved. We purr very hard that Domino will get a loving home.
Monster was a very handsome kitty.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
We are so sorry for monster cat. What a cutie she is too. Poor baby. At least she is at a good shelter.
I am so sorry….at least he knew love from you and the sanctuary (((hugs)))
Summer that’s just HEARTBREAKING. I hope someone adopts Domino very soon.
The PetSmart adoption area often has kitties that have been at the shelter over a year. MomKatt always visits the adoption area when she goes shopping and reads everyone’s cards. Those particularly cause her heart to ache. My sisfur, Torrie, who came before me, was like that. She sat there & sat there, she was a 6 year old kitty with such a mild, easy-going personality (and eyes like my other sisfur, Morticia – big and green and they stared at you). Finally MomKatt adopted her because she’d fallen in love, but at first, she was saying she couldn’t because they had too many cats.
Turned out she had two big heartworms and she died about 6 weeks later. But at least she died in a home, not in PetSmart, where she was loved. She and Morticia were best buds from the get-go. MomKatt still can’t look at her pictures for long. Even after all this time, it’s still painful, because she loved that little cat terribly.
Now I haz a sad …
Selina
Your MomKatt gave Torrie what many others wouldn’t: love, a home, and the selfless gift of helping her make her journey knowing she was loved and wanted. While the time with your family may have been short on a calendar, to Torrie it was a dream come true. It is sad she could not be with you all longer in this life, but sharing her story helps other kitties like Torrie by reminding those looking to adopt not to overlook the older, special needs, and long term resident cats whose life has worth and can bring immense joy to your life.
Thank you for sharing Torrie’s story and while I know you haz a sad, please look at the happy side of your sister’s short life: you can be very proud of MomKatt.
Purrrrrrrrrr 💜
Oh that’s so sad but we’re glad your human was able to bring him some joy. We hope Domino finds her furever home soon.
Poor Monster. It makes me so sad when babies pass away in the shelter while they’re awaiting their second chance homes.
So sad. Thank goodness for the good people at the rescue.
we are so sad that monster had to leave – but at least he had people at the sanctuary that loved him.
I’m so sorry to hear of Monster’s passing. Even though he didn’t have a forever home, it seems that he was happy at the Sanctuary, and had a wonderful last Christmas because of you! Purring that Domino finds her forever home soon.
It’s very sad to hear about yet another cat who was cheated. But we are glad he had love at the shelter, at least.
Oh we are so sorry to read about Monster…run free sweet boy! He surely was a handsome mancat
Hugs madi your bfff
I am so sorry Monster had to leave for RB before finding real forever home. But glad to see he had a good life at the sanctuary. I hope Domino will find forever home very soon xoxo
We’re sorry to hear about Monster. Though he may not have had a furever home, it sounds like he had a good life at the Sanctuary.
Well we are so sorry Monster had to leave but it sounds like he enjoyed lots of love. We sure hope she finds a really nice home.
He’s too pretty to give up!
“Lifestyle change”? What in ceiling cat’s name is that? We are sending lots of good wishes to Domino that she finds her forever home soon! x
How nice that your moms present bought some joy into Monsters little life. We too do not understand how people can leave their lovely pets. We hope that Domino can find a good forever home soon, that is too long to spend in a shelter.
Julie and Poppy Q
What is it with people who change their minds about cats they’ve adopted – they need to grow up.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx