A Persian Cat Named Magnolia
I urge anyone looking for a pet to check out local rescues and shelters - there are so many desirable and wonderful animals waiting for homes.
Last month, I heard about a young female Persian cat in need of adoption. She was under the care of Rock 'N Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Bedford Hills, New York, not far from my farm. I love Persians and have been thinking of adding another to my family. I made an appointment to visit right away, and that same afternoon I took her with me back to Cantitoe Corners - her new "forever" home.
Here are a few photos of Magnolia, enjoy.
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- Here I am in front of Rock ‘N Rescue, an animal adoption center and community cat and kitten therapy facility. This larger location opened last fall and is now able to accept more pets and expand its foster and adoption outreach.
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- Once inside, I was greeted by Julia, Rock ‘N Rescue’s office manager. The center is completely run by volunteers who give so much of their time to fostering animals and providing them with good transitional care while waiting to be placed in permanent homes.
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- This is Juli Cialone, founder and executive director of Rock ’N Rescue. She is holding Kit, one of the center’s two office cats.
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- And this is foster coordinator, Kathleen Birmingham, with Scooter, her cat and the facility’s therapy office feline.
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- In the back of the rescue is a quiet room for new adoptees. Cats are medically evaluated and temperament tested and then given quiet areas to decompress and acclimate to unfamiliar surroundings.
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- And while Rock ‘N Rescue focuses on placing cats, it also takes in dogs, birds, rabbits, and other small or exotic animals needing homes. All reputable rescue centers will conduct interviews, reference checks and contracts for the safety of the pet and its new guardian.
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- Potential adopters are able to use these “meet and greet” rooms to spend time with prospective companions.
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- As each pet is adopted, new guardians are able to pick toys to bring home.
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- Adopters and visitors are also able to purchase t-shirts and other pet supplies and gifts to help support the organization.
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- I was eager to meet the four year old female Persian I heard so much about in texts and emails. I was directed to the front “cuddle” room with large floor to ceiling windows. This room is used as a meeting area and animal therapy space.
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- Here she is, known as Angel, resting comfortably in the basket of a cat tree – so calm and content.
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- And here she is at her new home – my home. I renamed her Magnolia, and she is a most lovely silver shaded Persian with beautiful golden-copper eyes and a friendly disposition.
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- Magnolia lived in Manhattan, but after her previous owner passed away, she was transported to New York City’s Animal Care and Control Center and then to Rock ‘N Rescue.
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- Persians are known for being laid-back, charming, and affectionate. Magnolia loves people and greets all those she sees.
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- These cats are well loved for their regal appearance and are often referred to as the “aristocrats of the cat world.”
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- Males and females are medium-to-large-sized cats with round, flat faces, known as brachycephalic, and long, flowing coats.
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- Magnolia is also quite curious – roaming from room to room, upstairs and downstairs.
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- In addition, she is a very good eater and drinker – a sign of excellent health, especially when acclimating to new surroundings.
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- And, she also takes well to grooming. In fact, she purrs with every stroke. Persian cats with long hair require daily combing and brushing to prevent their fur from matting.
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- Right now, Magnolia is still going through a transitional phase – getting to know me and all the activity around my home, but she’s doing extremely well and will be a wonderful addition to my menagerie and my family. Welcome home, Magnolia.
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