KERRVILLE, Texas — AWS Freeman Fritts let us know some good news on Friday night. Prissy and Yum-Yum, the bonded pair whose owner passed away, were adopted and taken home with their new human. We're told it was not a KENS 5 viewer, but we rejoice in the good news anyway!
“Here are some photos of the kitties now named Calliope and Sophie," said Marta, their new human. "They both settled in very well on Saturday. Calliope loves to be brushed. Sophie, the snowshoe, is very playful. They are very much lap cats, both of them. Thank you for what you do for homeless animals!"
Bonded pair adopted over weekend
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Our "Forgotten Friends" series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.
Can you imagine having your world turned upside down, losing your home and your beloved human, as well as your two, 4-legged canine friends, all in one fell swoop? That's what happened to Prissy and Yum-Yum, who are nine years old, and this week's Forgotten Friends.
This bonded, senior pair lost their human quite unexpectedly on May 5. The loved one's family was unable to care for them, so the two, as well as their two canine companions, were all taken to a no-kill shelter in Kerrville to see if they could help.
"Although at capacity, AWS Freeman Fritts jumped in to save Yum-Yum and Prissy, while another rescue was able to intake the two senior pups," said Kerrville Pets Alive. "If they hadn't been able to take them, sadly, the pair were scheduled to be euthanized later that day."
Bonded pair of felines need to stay together
This gorgeous, bonded senior pair really needs to be adopted together due to their age and the stress separating them could cause them.
Both cats are female, nine years old, and are healthy, spayed, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped.
"Yum-Yum is a sweet, but quiet blue-eyed manx calico, while Prissy is a more outgoing blue-eyed Siamese Snowshoe," said Kerrville Pets Alive.
The pair of kitties had their entire world turn upside down, so the shelter is doing their best to make sure they remain together.
If you are interested in adopting this gentle and beautiful bonded pair, please contact AWS Freeman Fritts directly at 830) 257-4144. They are located in Kerrville.
For more information on how to adopt Prissy and Yum-Yum or another animal from AWS Freeman Fritts, visit their website.
Not quite ready to adopt but have some extra time on your hands? They always need volunteers. CLICK HERE to find out how you can make a difference.
Another way you can help out the shelter is by making a donation. Visit their Amazon wish list to check out what they need the most.
Or if you are at the store and want to pick up something and drop it off at the shelter, here are some of the items they need:
- Meow Mix Dry Cat Food
- Fancy Feast or Friskies Gourmet Canned Pate Cat Food
- Pepperoni Dog Training Treats
- Gerber Stage 2 Chicken Baby Food for kittens
- Fancy Feast Dry Cat Food
- Fabulosa - any fragrance
- Dawn Dish Soap, Clorox Bleach, Clorox Wipes
- Paper Towels, Hand Towels, Bath Towels
- Large Covered Litter Boxes, Litter Scoops
- Dog and Cat Beds
- Baby Blankets
- Bath Rugs with Rubber Backing
- Dog and Cat Toys
- Small and Medium Dog Collars and Leashes
- Breakaway Cat and Kitten Collars
Freeman-Fritts Vet Clinic & Shelter
515 Spur 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028
Email: info@freemanfritts.com
Tel: (830) 257-4144
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.& 1:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Shelter Hours
1:00 p.m.- 4:00p.m.
Wednesday - Friday
Remember when you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives... the one you bring home with you and the one that now will be saved because the shelter has more room.
If you know of a Forgotten Friend that has been overlooked and is still looking for a "furr-ever" home, contact Andrea at acarden@kens5.com.