Gizmo (Explored)
At last, I managed to get a photo of Gizmo! Gizmo, and brother Markie, are staying at the shelter where I volunteer while they wait for a foster home. They were rescued from an environment of domestic violence and were both extremely withdrawn and nervous when I first saw them two weeks ago. Last week Markie had begun to relax and was very friendly, but Gizmo still wouldn't come near. Yesterday he'd relaxed enough to come through to the indoor section so I was able to talk to him. He's still very uncertain, but it was a huge improvement. He's a gorgeous boy, as you can see.
Gizmo and Markie now have a lovely foster home lined up and they'll be moving there together this week, so I won't see them again. When the non-violent partner (and children, if there are any) is resettled and safe they will all be reunited. I think the foster carer is in for a real treat ... I'm sure they won't often get a red point Birman to look after!
EXPLORE #398, 7 August 2011.
Gizmo (Explored)
At last, I managed to get a photo of Gizmo! Gizmo, and brother Markie, are staying at the shelter where I volunteer while they wait for a foster home. They were rescued from an environment of domestic violence and were both extremely withdrawn and nervous when I first saw them two weeks ago. Last week Markie had begun to relax and was very friendly, but Gizmo still wouldn't come near. Yesterday he'd relaxed enough to come through to the indoor section so I was able to talk to him. He's still very uncertain, but it was a huge improvement. He's a gorgeous boy, as you can see.
Gizmo and Markie now have a lovely foster home lined up and they'll be moving there together this week, so I won't see them again. When the non-violent partner (and children, if there are any) is resettled and safe they will all be reunited. I think the foster carer is in for a real treat ... I'm sure they won't often get a red point Birman to look after!
EXPLORE #398, 7 August 2011.