Until a few weeks ago, this was Bentley’s life… sharing an apartment with his people, a cat named Celica and Jackie, a Jack Russell in Vancouver, BC.

Bentley and Jackie came with the Mrs., but when the divorce happened, the Mrs. and the dog moved out and left Bentley behind.

The Mister didn’t like Bentley… maybe because he was the Mrs.’ cat? Who knows, but there are some sad stories of conflict between Bentley and the Mister. Ultimately, Bentley was thrown out to make it on his own.

A kindly neighbor has taken him in, but she has a cat and Bentley picks on her cat.

A little damaged in the area of trust and security, Bentley is still acting out from all the changes he does not understand. He seems to miss his mom and dog terribly. Simply, he misses his old life.

His foster mom spends time with him one-on-one. She reports that Bentley is learning to trust again; that he is calm and patient.

“He loves when I floss my teeth… lol …he goes after the floss to play with it. I brushed him out, he was patient with that and loved being brushed around his neck.”

Do you have room in your heart and your home to help this little man out? Either as a foster or an adoptive family?

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Bentley is 5 & a half years old with long black and white hair, a tattoo in his ear and is neutered. This handsome guy has chubby paws and a bend in his tail….don’t know why. He is very affectionate and loving, he craves attention and loves to play — especially with a ball of yarn. He is very smart, adventurous and gorgeous.

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If you are interested in fostering or adopting Bentley — or if you have some tips for Teresa, his foster mom — email me.

If you are in the Vancouver area and have a cat cage (not a carrier) that you can lend Teresa for the short term, let me know and I will connect you.

And please, SHARE his story. There is someone out there waiting for him.

Ciao, Holly

Meet “Stray Guy.”

Stray Guy needs our help.

It seems that his family moved away a few months ago and somehow forgot him. While he is doing his best to make good from a lousy situation, it’s abundantly clear that he is not doing it very well. He has a nasty scratch on the side of his nose.

A kind woman has been feeding him, but she has dogs and doesn’t think he will fit well in her home. We need to get him into a foster home, get him checked out by a vet and on his way to a better life.

That’s where the two possibilities come in.

ONE — The transportation option. We have a woman in Brantford ready to foster Stray Guy, but we need help getting him there. Brantford is about 6 hours southwest of Ottawa. If you can help us with transportation and/or can recommend someone that can help, email me.

TWO — The foster option. If you are in the Ottawa area and can foster Stray Guy, email me.

Let’s help this guy get his confidence back, his feet on the ground  and let’s find him a new home.

Please SHARE his message.

Many gracias, Holly.