Tali(left) and Rosie(right)

They were adopted as kittens and lived together with their person until May, 2024. The story of how they became homeless is a tragic one (below). Please consider adopting these lovely girls, together or separately.

Tali

Color:               DSH Tortoiseshell

Born:                Approx. Sept 18, 2014
Gender:           Spayed Female (microchipped)

Rosie

Colour:              DSH Orange and White

Born:                 Approx. Sept. 18, 2014

Gender:            Spayed Female (microchipped)

History:

On the evening of Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, a young couple was killed in a head-on collision on their way back to Lethbridge from Calgary. It was shocking to the community and an unspeakable loss for their families and friends. A few days later, PAW received an email asking if we could help the two cats left behind. We hadn't known the couple had pets; however, a news article described them as animal lovers, so it wasn’t surprising. Within a few days, one of our long-time foster providers made space for these two beautiful cats.

We learned from the couple's upstairs neighbour and one of their good friends, that Rosie has food allergies. We purchased what their guardians had been feeding them but we soon found Rosie reacted to some of those products as well (skin - itchy and over-grooming). Rosie was started on Atopica (an immunosuppressant) in late 2024 and is doing very well on that medication which will be gradually reduced to possibly every few days; however she is likely to need the medication indefinitely. Both girls had dentals done by PAW in 2024.

Personality - Tali

Tali adjusted quickly to her foster home. She is in good health, her glossy fur is velvety smooth. She is intrigued by the outdoors and spends a lot of time at a window watching all that goes on ‘out there’. Tali has a lot of fun playing in the tunnel and with the track-ball toy. She prefers a covered bed, maybe for security. She also entertains herself by batting around kitty springs and other floor toys. She is very affectionate, and understands that humans exist for companionship and service; she will get right in your face to remind you that you are her attendant. Your reward will be a happy little cat contentedly curled up on your lap.

Tali was, for a while, on a raw-food diet, though this was due to her sister, Rosie (see below), with whom she ate, having to be on such fare. As we think this is no longer necessary, Tali is making the move to simpler, more easily available food.

Except for her sister, Tali is largely indifferent to the other cats in her foster home. While being adopted with Rosie, would be a bonus, it is not the necessity we once thought it was. Nonetheless, a home with another cat for friendship would be wonderful.

Personality - Rosie

Rosie can be cautious when presented with a new situation. Having her ‘sister’, Tali, with her for the transition to her foster home definitely helped and, within a few short days, she was eating well and coming out for attention. Rosie is in robust shape, enjoys being brushed and gives the scratching post a vigorous work-out. She plays in and around the tunnel and likes to climb to a high spot where she prefers her bed to be. Rosie has a funny, squeaky purr, and is very comfortable and relaxed when on a human lap.

Rosie has an allergy that undoubtedly made her uncomfortable; the effects of her allergies also probably made her irritable with the other cats in her foster-home (though not with her human). Since she was started on Atopica (an immunosuppressant), she has undergone quite a change. She is feeling better, looking better, and is no longer reticent in mixing with other cats. She is calm and easy-going. Her diet, which was specialized, is also changing, to simpler and more available fare.

While being adopted with her sister, Tali, would be a bonus, it is not the necessity we once thought it was. Nonetheless, a home with another cat for friendship would be wonderful.

There were two dogs in their original home but the cats, for the most part, were kept separate from them.

If you'd like to talk to us about one or both of these affectionate, beautiful girls, click here to send an inquiry.