Sunshine: Our Newest Addition

On Tuesday, Linda and I picked up Sunshine, our newest addition to our family. After visiting the Prince William Animal Rescue (PWCAR) on Bristow Rd, a large building across Rt. 234 from the Prince William Landfill, we got a kitten.

Since losing her cat, Sarah, Linda has been “down in the dumps.” Although we still have Andy and Daisy, Linda feels like they’re my cats. With Sarah passing, and Buddy going to the giant sandbox in the sky a few years ago, she felt lost without a cat to call her own. We’ve always gotten rescue cats, so that is where we looked.

During our search, we checked out the PWCAR website. Since everyone wants a kitten, I opted for a cat that was a bit older – one year. I reasoned the cat would be litter box trained, have all their shots, and be neutered or spayed. After having the challenges with Buddy (it’s why we have hardwood floors), Linda and I agreed to get a female cat. We saw several cats that would fit the bill.

PWC Animal Rescue

We stopped by the PWC Animal Rescue building during the last week of June, which opened last winter (according to one of the employees while I filled out the adoption paperwork); the building looked modern and clean. A helpful volunteer took us back to the “cat room.” As we entered the room, a small orange domestic short hair cat was crying. Clearly, she was not happy. Upset about being in a cage. This little kitten called Sunshine won Linda’s heart in second.

According to reports, someone had brought a litter of kittens, including Sunshine, earlier that week. PWCAR estimated Sunshine’s age to be three months. After hearing those cries, my wife’s heart melted. The choice was easy.

While Linda stayed with Sunshine, I took care of the paperwork. According to PWCAR, in addition to having all her shots (including rabies and an identification microchip,) before you can take home an adoption, all cats must be neutered or spayed. PWCAR took Sunshine to Anicira Veterinary Center in Manassas, and we picked up Sunshine after her surgery this past Tuesday.

It’s only been a few days, but things are going great overall. We found out Sunshine can jump onto the bed, negotiate the stairs, and is litterbox trained. The only challenge is Andy and Daisy. They’re not thrilled about Sunshine. Although they are both larger, they don’t want anything to do with Sunshine. They’ve taken to living in my basement office. It will take some time for them to adjust to Sunshine, our newest family member.

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