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Playing nicely with others is a skill that will get you far in life. From lining up to choose kickball teams in the schoolyard to attending the annual holiday office party, those social skills sure come in handy. Of course, the crowded life is not for everybody.
Some prefer to go it alone, scowling at the rest of the world every chance they get. And what do they get for their efforts, these rough-and-tumble types? Well, at Best Friends, they get their very own road trips and a really cool adoption poster with their photo!
Most of the cats at the Sanctuary interact well with other cats. A good thing, really, or else there would be a whole lot of roommate evictions going on. Some, however, refuse to share breathing room with another cat for any reason. Recently, the caregivers put their heads together to see what could be done about some of these bad boys. (And yes, this particular group in question is all males. Big surprise?)
Twelve such cats were picked as part of the "Happy Homesteads" campaign. Their names are as follows: Agent, Ash, Bob Marley (who has been recently adopted) Bogart, Cornflake, George, Kit Kat, Little Benton, Pappa, Raed, Zeb, and Zuni. Every one of these "outlaws," as they are now called, is a handful in his own right yet each also adores people. Several are even great with dogs. The way they see things, hating all other cats in the universe is just a teensy (strange) little detail of their overall personality. They still want love!
The outlaw posters are plastered all over the place, in the true "Wanted" style of the Old West. A much cooler part of the program (as far as the cats are concerned) is one of the perks that comes from being part of this infamous club: the solo outings.
Want some elbow room next time you ride the bus? Here’s a hint: try hissing and scowling whenever somebody tries to sit next to you. You should have all the space you want. The same thing holds true for the outlaws. No way in the world would they consent to going anywhere with another cat. So they are allowed to go all on their own.
Best Friends adoption coordinator Larry Donoho attends some adoption events where Best Friends doesn’t actually send any animals for adoption. He attends in an advisory capacity, answering questions and providing tips to the other organizations about what Best Friends has learned over the years from such events. During one of these outings, Larry saw the perfect opportunity for a Sanctuary mascot to attend, if only to represent the animals back home. The outlaws were the perfect fit. They trade off accompanying him.
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Cornflake |
These events have been a huge hit with the outlaws. For example, Cornflake the cat was quite the sensation not long ago at Petapalooza, a primarily dog event in Vegas. We’re talking about thousands upon thousands of dogs, here. Most cats would rather soak in a Jacuzzi for hours before coming within miles of this thing. Cornflake, though, loves dogs. He was in paradise! Likewise, he turned quite a few heads. This is one big, cuddly guy (so long as you’re not a cat) and people just loved him.
So in the end, Best Friends was able to help during an adoption event, Cornflake had the time of his life, and no other cats had to be on the receiving end of a Cornflake glare. Now that’s how you spell success!
Of course, the ultimate goal is to find a home for each of the outlaws. There’s someone for everybody, after all. Each one of these twelve colorful characters continues to hope for his own happy ever after. Until then, at least they’ll be working hard on their road warrior skills.
Written by David Dickson
Poster by Jason Hegwood; photos by Best Friends photographers
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