Why Mom Next Door? For the love of her kids!

There are a number of reasons why we are working  so hard to move mom closer.  Shorter trips to the doctor when she is feeling bad, dropping in to do things for her when she doesn't feel up to doing them for herself, and the list keeps going.  Mom has a passion for animals - her pets are her kids.  Over the years she has rescued more animals than I can even imagine telling you about.  Our house growing up was filled with all types of creatures.  For a while I had 2 pet mink that slept with me, 2 geese that I swam with in the baby pool, ground hogs, a horse, opposums, skunks, cats, cats, cats and dogs upon dogs made their homes with our famly.  Mom has a huge heart for those who can not defend or take care of themselves...

"Baby" was a rescued cat from Minnesota.  She is a bit of a loner but loves mom and talks to her throughout the day.  You can hear her cries asking for breakfast, then lunch, and then dinner... there is no denying that hungry kitty!

lil'One is a rolley polley pudgey one. But its understandable, he's had a hard life.  He is mom's angel.  He was rescued from a cold snow pile after he was thrown out during the coldest part of winter last year.  Lil'One stays with mom when she is sick.  He won't leave her side and watches her as she sleeps. She loves him like there is no tomorrow.  And this little guy makes your heart swell with his kisses and snuggles.

The newest, but not the last of mom's kids (she has a few more cats) was recently rescued prior to her finding out that her cancer was back.  No regrets though.  Half Pint has an enegery level and hyperness that makes you laugh llike crazy.  She keeps everyone on their toes by flying around the room and snuggling into your arms for long nuzzels and warm lap blanket time.  She keeps mom warm when her chills kick in and she can't keep her own body temperature up.  And this little cutie is giving Lil'One a run for his life! :)

Without mom living closer, she fears she will have to give her kids up.  If she can't take care of herself then she doesn't want them to suffer.  I don't want that to happen.  The love and happiness these kids bring mom are what is helping her to fight the cancer.  The unconditional love from furry friends is beetter than any medicine.