Well I just love a story with a happy ending, especially one that involves an animal shelter. As you may remember, I was born in a shelter and eventually adopted, then returned later to that very same shelter before I was adopted again and found my current happy home.
But so many animals who end up in a shelter do not have happy endings, particularly those who are older or who have disabilities. Go figure, but in the case of cats, everyone seems to prefer a curtain-shredding kitten to an older and wiser cat!
Anyway, Mama G has a very good friend named Fran. They go waaaay back. They’re the kind of friends who might not have contact for many months, yet the minute they get together, it’s like they’ve never been apart. A true friend indeed.
Fran recently lost her cat of many years, Charlie Marie. The grieving process is different for everyone, of course, but fortunately for one cat, it didn’t take Fran long to work through the process. And now one 9-year-old, deaf cat, shown above, who was certainly not high on the list of adoption priorities, has a new home. Her new name is Bella, which means “beautiful” in Italian.
And it’s a beautiful thing for sure when a cat who otherwise wouldn’t have been adopted finds a loving home. Thank you, Fran, for being such a wonderful friend to humans and animals alike.
Oxbow's World 
My favorite kind of story….so happy bella has a happy home. Hope all cats, dogs and other animals who deserve a safe home and to be loved will get one too.
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Dear Oxbow,
I’m so happy that your Mama G, my long-time friend whom I love dearly, told you the story about my new kitty, Bella. It was very special that you devoted one of your blogs to Bella. I felt very honored, and your words touched my heart. I’m glad you finally found your way to Those Two who chose you to live with them. You couldn’t have landed in a more loving home.
Love to all three of you.
Fran
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