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RESCUE ANIMAL ADOPTIONS
Furever Friends SALEM & EMILY
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Hi everyone! I’m Salem — a frisky feline with a love for curiosity, cuddles and catnip. I was brought to the Alachua County Humane Society shortly after being born on June 11, but my life truly began Sept. 1 when my mom, Emily Reynolds, rescued me. My mom is a full-time nanny and an avid animal lover, which is why she actively volunteers with the ACHS. When she first visited me in the shelter’s kitten room, I wasted no time in showing off my agility skills by pouncing into arms for a snuggly embrace. My mom said it didn’t take long to decide to adopt me after she instantly fell in love (and I mean, look at those eyes, can you blame her?!). When my mom brought me home, I was so excited to start exploring my kingdom! But before the adventures could begin, I had to get acquainted with my two new siblings — another kitten like myself named Kida and a huge husky named Roxy. They’re the greatest; Kida loves to wrestle with me (sometimes I even let her win), and Roxy’s the most purrfect cuddle buddy — it almost makes up for the dog smell! Some of my favorite activities include climbing to the top of Cat Tree Meowtain, going for rides in the car with my mom, and hunting throughout the house for all sorts of hiding places and toys. My mom has tons of these rolls of paper, and when she’s done with them, I get to play with the cardboard tubes! Crazy how she just gives the best part away. I pawsitively love meeting new people (more people means more cuddles!), though I’m pretty partial to my mom. In fact, the 42 |
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most anticipated part of my day is getting to greet her by the front door every time she comes home (and not just because I know she keeps treats stashed in her pockets). If she ever seems sad, I’m always happy to offer extra comfort by cradling up to her neck. As the fun-filled days come to their ends and it’s time for bed, I make sure to sleep right on my mom’s face so she stays warm and cozy enough. I don’t even get all that annoyed whenever she wakes up and has to move me in the middle of the night. My mom said she recommends adoption because every animal deserves to have a home, and I sure got lucky that she
Emily and Salem snuggling together — one of their favorite activities to do after Emily adopted the cuddly kitten in September.
chose me! I’m so thankful for her and for all the volunteers and staff at the ACHS who showered me with lots of love and attention and continue to do so for my many feline friends and canine companions still there. I miss them lots, but I can’t wait until they find their furever homes, too! Thanks Salem and Emily for sharing your story! To find out about other amazing animals available for adoption or how to get involved with volunteering, visit: www.alachuahumane.org or call 352-373-5855.