by- Nina Villamar
Photos by: JV Libunao (www.onevector.net) & Karlo Ibarra
I recently adopted a cat from CARA and I want to share my experience.
I’ve been thinking of adopting a cat for sometime now but nothing moved me until I came across this post:
‘FOR ADOPTION: Esther was not supposed to be rescued. She was only supposed to be part of CARA’s Trap Neuter and Return program. However, Ester was so loving and affectionate that the volunteer, who had her in her care while waiting for a free slot at the clinic, thought it would be a shame not to try to adopt her out instead of releasing her back onto the street. She really loves the company of humans. She follows us around the house and always keeps an eye on the whereabouts of the family members. She is around 6-7 months old and has already been spayed.”
In my mind this cat must be really special to connect with it’s human so deeply. All stray cats are survivors. They must be really strong and hardy to survive the streets of Manila. I had to see her.
It all happened quickly, in a few days. Esther is home with me. I adopted a stray/rescue cat because I do believe that this cats need home more so that those inbreed in the petshops.
Stray cats have stronger immune systems and that in the end you are really getting a good deal by:
1. Helping decrease the population of homeless cats
2. Adopting a cat that has been well taken cared of by a reputable foster parent (neutrered) and vaccinated
3. You are almost sure that getting a domestic cat ensures that this cat has survived the test of time, meaning in it’s genes it has eliminated the common genetically acquired diseases you often see in purebred.
Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions. I am pet parent and currently have 4 cats in my apartment in Makati.
Nina Villamar
0906-4625459