August's Story
August enjoys the affection of HFL animal care specialist Cassie Hattella.
Story added February 2007
August was found by a kind person named Laura on a rainy day in August. He had apparently been abandoned. Besides being completely deaf, August is a neutered, de-clawed house cat who never could have survived life on the streets without a family to take care of him.
Laura was referred to Home to Life® by an animal shelter in the Twin Cities during her desperate email search of shelters to find him a home. She took him into her home during her search, naming him for the month he happened upon her, determined to give this wonderful cat a second chance.
August is a loveable pure white cat with bold golden eyes. He is very smart and affectionate, accepting all those who wish to meet and cuddle him.
Laura tried to keep him herself but could not make a comfortable fit for him among her four female cats and their personalities in her two-bedroom apartment. Laura let August stay until she could be sure he would find a good home where his owners would never abandon him again.
She thought she had found a great home for him one day, after posting an advertisement in the paper. Unfortunately, some of August's more frisky habits and curiosities could not be accepted by his new owner and she sent a confused and overwhelmed August back to Laura.
Laura did not want to give up on August as his previous two owners had,
and was determined to find a permanent and stable home where he could be
loved for his individuality and zest, but she was running out of options
and space. This is when Laura found Home For Life®.
We welcomed August in December (but kept his name August). Since coming
to the sanctuary, he has finally found a place where playfulness and curiosity
are encouraged and embraced.
August has made many new friends, both feline and human, and enjoys playing with the dangly toys that hang from the ceiling and purring into the ears of all those captivated by his handsomeness. August can also be found safe and dry curled up on his big fluffy cushion, contented in cat dreams.
It has been a privilege to welcome such a smart and determined kitty to Home For Life®, and we are honored to finally be the home where August can spend all of his months throughout the years.