A Library Presentation Is Catalyst For ...... - Carole Wilbourn
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13 Aug A Library Presentation Is Catalyst For ……

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A street rescue is rehabilitated by a family on Long Island, re-homed in Brooklyn and leads her guardian to a life partner.
“We really want to keep this cat. Margie, our twelve year old, stays under the bed most of the day, eats very little and refuses to tuck in with us at bedtime. It’s been a few weeks now.” This was one of the issues shared by an attendee at a presentation I did at the Huntington Library on Long Island.

The former Kitty, now Edye

A Dubious Relationship
Kitty was found in a rainstorm, drenched and frail. Signs with Kitty’s photo were posted throughout the neighborhood, veterinary hospitals, shelters and listed with Pet Finders to no avail. The family wanted to keep Kitty but Margie was their main concern. Could I recommend the best way to successfully integrate this cat into Margie’s life? Could they ever be friends?

Kitty’s Rehab
I felt they could eventually have a tolerable relationship, but as Margie had some chronic medical issues, a new home might be the best solution for Kitty. They could think of their home as Kitty’s rehab. I might even find someone who could adopt her. And so I did — Enter Jenny:

Uncertainty
Edye (once known as Kitty) came into my life in 2007. I was grieving tremendously for my handsome kitty, Sean, who had recently died. I felt unsure about adopting a new cat. What if I weren’t able to love a new cat as much as I loved Sean? I felt this would really be unfair to the new cat I brought home.

Edye’s Forever Home
Carole suggested that I meet Edye, a young, spayed, female cat who was in need of a home. I took the railroad from Manhattan to Huntington, Long Island, met Edye and fell in love immediately. Her foster mom had baked sugar cookies for me, and as we sat and talked, Edye curled up with me on the sofa. I brought Edye home to Brooklyn that night, and she slept right by my pillow, purring in my ear.

Edye hangs out with an Edye portrait painted by Jenny

Edye — A Conduit For Jon
In 2009, I met my partner, Jon. Edye and Jon bonded right away, and in many ways I believe that she led me to him. She is our cat now, and her last name is our two names, abbreviated.

Edye loves to be real close

Love Catapults
In the 11 years that we have lived together, Edye has slept by my side every single night, as she did that very first evening. She likes to hold hands as we drift into sleep. She loves textures, textiles, bird watching, watercolors, and Jon’s blue jeans. We are all very happy together. Thank you Carole!