 Photo Comments "Happy Memorial Day! Honoring our heros and remembering our angels."
Age: 1 Year Sex: Female Weight: 10 lbs.
Photo Comments "I miss you Sissy."
 Photo Comments "My favorite bed....thanks CK!"
Photo Comments (1) "Aw............so cute!"
 Photo Comments "Princess of mommy's heart."
 Photo Comments "Got'cha!"
 Photo Comments "Play time!"
 Photo Comments "Mommy and me! We rescued each other!!!"
 Photo Comments "I have the best daddy in the world....and he is also a great feather player!!!"
 Photo Comments (2) "My first day in my new home!" [See My CatsterPlus Photo Book]
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Nicknames:
Miss Ivy, Sunshine, Miss Priss
Kitty Complexion:
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Sun Sign: 
| -mixed breed | -part feral | -cat rescue | |
Gotcha Date:
August 27th 2011
Birthday:
August 27th 2010
Coloration:
Tabby and White
Likes:
Looking out the windows, playing, making "biscuits", zooming through the house, and talking!
Pet-Peeves:
Not being able to see out the windows....she loves to look outside!
Favorite Toy:
Her feather toys and crinkle balls!
Favorite Nap Spot:
In CK's round green bed on top of the file cabinet in the sunshine!
Favorite Food:
Evolve dry cat food and tuna Fancy Feast
Skills:
She is very smart and learns the Do's and Dont's so quikly....her ability to learn by observation amazes us!
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story:
We first learned about Ivy Joy shortly after our kitty of 20 plus years, CK, joined Jazzi Sunshine Angel at the Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts have been broken over this loss. We also know our sweet Sissy Girl is not going to be with us much longer…..and we just weren’t sure we could open up our hearts again….But Ivy Joy changed our minds.
We are actively involved in animal rescue and Ivy Joy’s story came through one of our animal rescue networks. We agreed to help find Ivy Joy a home….
Ivy Joy was featured by one of the best animal advocate writers in our area as “For the Love of Ivy…the kitty no one wanted and no one knew why?” After hearing her story, we knew we could give her the kind of home she needed to have a joyful life.
As a small kitten, Ivy Joy lived alone in lakeside brambles and weeds near a lake or bayou or whatever they have that attracts stray kittens. She often hide in patches of ivy and often got tangled up in them….she never slept and was on constant “look out” so she would not end up prey to bigger animals….it was a scary world out there for Ivy Joy….she knew no peace as baby kitten.
Some great rescuers got her and took her to the vet. She was not able to be fostered there as she had severe cage anxiety and did not do well. The wonderful foster family took her home and started working on her placement in a forever home….6 months later, Ivy Joy still had no forever family. Many tried, but did not understand her special needs.
When Ivy Joy came to her foster family, they discovered she was different…she needed a special place with much less stimulation. Ivy Joy has sensory stimulation disorder which causes her to become easily stressed with her environment and in turn, she has developed behavioral and health issues. She did not do well with a house full of foster kitties and therefore, for her sake, she was kept separately in another room…..Her foster family loved her so much, but did not have the time to give Ivy Joy what she needed to adjust and learn to become a trusting and relaxed kitty. It was obvious to them, she needed her own humans to love…they searched for the right family, but they never came. Ivy Joy became very stressed and started grinding her teeth, as well as developing other stress related health and behavioral problems.
Ivy Joy has a funny and unique way of communicating….she growls and chatters….she did not learn how to be a cat and meow. This special communication technique caused by fear and stress made it difficult for Ivy Joy to be adopted. Most were scared of her and thought of her as very aggressive….she is not. She does have some fear based reactionary issues which will take time to heal….but with unconditional love, she will do nothing but thrive.
We were contacted and asked if we could provide this special needs kitty a home as she was not doing well in her current environment….we decided we could.
On August 27th, Ivy started the 300 mile trip to our house….and she has captured our hearts ever since. She is making good progress and learning she is safe and loved.
She came to us of “Ivy” and we named her Ivy Joy, after my mother…who is my heart and soul…not to mention Ivy brings us much joy….amidst our sorrow. Her name is purrfect!
Thank you Ivy Joy for coming into our lives and hearts and rescuing us, too. We needed you as much as you needed us. Our hearts are connected by paws.
Bio:
Ivy Joy's foster mom drove her from Houston on August 27th to live with us....and we became her forever family! She has rescued our hearts...and we know our angels had a huge hand in bringing us together.
Lives Remaining:
9 of 9
Forums Motto:
Our hearts are connected by paws!
The Groups I'm In:
♥♥FORGET ME NOT♥♥, FANCYPANTS CAFE, Welcome Waggin' for Dogsters and Catsters, PAWS Angels WAGS for Kindness, Welcome to Kitthaven Estates, ~~~*♥Dog Park USA♥*~~~
"Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way."
~ John Muir
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January 17th 2012 4:31 am
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I am so glad to be a part of this great community. Thank you for the warm welcome.....all the p-mails, rosies and precious gifts.
I am adjusting well in my forever home...but still trying to get used to my new doggie sis, Luna Rose....hum....???
Wishing you a peaceful day full of self discovery and compassion towards others....
"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen."
-- Henry David Thoreau
Our hearts are connected by paws,Ivy Joy
November 24th 2011 4:46 am
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Dearest Friends,
I wanted to wish you a very special Thanksgiving Day! I know this has been a difficult year for many of us....and yet, we get through each day the best we can....we keep hope and realize that no matter what, we have each other for support…something to truly be thankful for.
Often we spend a majority of our time working so hard to overcome and deal with the bumps in the road of life that I like to get up on Thanksgiving morning and truly clear my mind allowing me to focus on only the good...the things I am thankful for. Although we try to do this on a daily basis, life can get in the way.
Interestingly enough, we have to also remember that some things which we consider to be "not so good" can still help us grow and become stronger....therefore, something to be thankful for. With most all experiences in life, we can find something to be thankful….we simply have to look and sometimes harder than others.
Today, as I celebrate Thanksgiving, I reflect on all that I am thankful for in my life....and my heart is over-flowing with an abundance of thankfulness.
There is too much for me to simply put into words to express my thankfulness, but I want you to know....how thankful I am for Dogster/Catster, My new forever home, community spirit, acceptance, valuable friendships and each of you.
As I count my many blessings, you are on top of my list.
Our hearts are connected by paws!
With Thankfulness,
Ivy Joy
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
– Melody Beattie, bestselling author and journalist
September 8th 2011 4:21 am
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Wow, my family told me how wonderful all of you are....but I had no idea until now!
Thank you for all the welcoming love, rosies, gifts, and friend requests! I am so lucky to be in my forever home and be part of the Catster/Dogster Family.
If you would like to read more about me, please go to my follow-up story at http://www.readlarrypowell.com/
Scroll about half way down the page and under the date of Sept. 6, 2011, there is a long story about me and my new family. It is the second story on September 6th.
Thanks again....so glad to be your friends.
Our hearts are connected by paws, Ivy Joy
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