Hi Darlene – another ‘happy ending’ from my friend Betty, regarding RONNIE, the gorgeous but sad fluffy tabby cat you mercifully rescued from a hoarding situation about 2 years ago. Betty fell in love with him at first sight and just had to adopt him, to give him the love and care that he hadn’t received in his earlier life. Betty says…..”I renamed him Giovanni because my husband’s name is Ron too, and I didn’t want confusion with two Ronnies running around the house! Plus, if you say ‘Giovanni’ with an Italian accent, it kind of sounds like ‘Ronnie’! As expected, Giovanni was very nervous and skittish when he first came home to us, but, on his terms, we just let him do what made him feel comfortable and wanted. He eventually realized we were both OK! He was so easy to love and now likes to start his day with lots of petting and grooming. He has managed his disability well – even the stairs – and enjoys running and playing with toys, especially his mice – although he still sometimes topples over if he moves too fast! He’s a gentle, loving boy – doesn’t really bite or scratch. He’s a very big boy too (we had to buy him a DOG bed!) – I think Giovanni perhaps had a Maine Coon Mom or Dad!! He has now been with us for just over a year now and our house is once again a home with our Gorgeous Giovanni living here with us. Thank you again Darlene for rescuing him – he’s brought great joy to our lives and we hope we are doing the same for him. Betty “
