Dulce says bye

Dulce was transferred here in April from the Kamloops branch to help him find a new home after he was taken into care as a stray January 31, 2011.  A handsome dude, Dulce tended to act a little aloof and indifferent around people in the Communal Room and really didn't go out of his way to befriend visitors - or employees and volunteers alike :-)  He's not shy or fearful, just independent and not worried about impressing anyone.  Which sadly may be why he was overlooked so many times.

If his Highness decided that a petting session was in order, he'd lean in for a good chin scratch but depending on the day, he may or may not indulge you, and you may be greeted with the whack of a paw instead.  Something we all learned to anticipate.

Underneath that tough exterior though lurked a playful side to Dulce and we'd often catch him batting toys around the room and racing after them.  When bored though, he would tend to stalk some of the other cats . . . for entertainment.  

After almost a year, Dulce was beyond bored with shelter life. 

So this past Saturday morning the shelter employees came up with a plan, we were going to remake Dulce, change his name, change his picture and write-up and re-invent him in the hopes that it would help him find a home.  With the plan in place, I took new pictures, we discussed his new write-up and all that was needed was his new name . . it was a toss up between Jackson and Sawyer, either of which I was looking forward too as I never could pronounce Dulce correctly :-)

But wouldn't you know it, that very afternoon, after waiting 10 months for a home Dulce was adopted and is now living on 5 acres in Pender Harbour, with two cat friendly dogs for companions.  Way to go Dulce :-)