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Have you ever had a pet that was rescued?

From the lens Lucky-Our Rescue Cat.




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  • Ladymermaid Feb 11, 2012 @ 11:57 am | delete
    There are so very many cats, dogs, and other rescue pets who desperately need homes. Some come with physical or emotional problems which need to be overcome but they are so worth the effort that we put into saving their lives. Love and kindness can cure almost all of the worlds problems if all mankind only understood this.
  • RinchenChodron Apr 11, 2011 @ 11:31 am | delete
    Congratulations on winning the Squid Activists Challenge Contest! Well earned. Come on over and meet Kisser my Russian blue who was ferral.
  • WindyWinters Jan 24, 2011 @ 12:22 am | delete
    Belated Congratulations on LOTD! Your cat is sure lucky to have been rescued by your nice family. I hope your cat is doing well. :)
  • genglo Dec 13, 2010 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    All our pets are rescues. Thanks for making this lens!
  • admiralglass Nov 21, 2009 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Lucky got lucky:) What a beautiful cat. He´s like to have you. Lovely lens 5*
  • HorseAndPony Oct 24, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
    This was a great story. We love to rescue pets. Loved the Starfish Story.
  • pkmcr Oct 22, 2009 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    What a really excellent lens. You have been blessed by a SquidAngel and keep making awesome lenses!
  • kiwisoutback Apr 8, 2009 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Lucky seems like a lucky cat! Squid Angel blessed! (and I just added this to the history of lens of the day lens).
  • naturegirl7 Dec 7, 2008 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it. I'll feature this in our Naturally Native Squids Lens of the Day Winner Section.
  • jdpugsle Nov 24, 2008 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Great Lens Jewelsofawe!

    Excellent work. Keep up the good work. You really put some great efforts in creating such an inspiring lens. It shows that you really care about animals. Thank you for the efforts you put forth to create this lens.

    jdpugsle
  • sandyspider Nov 24, 2008 @ 11:45 am | delete
    Our dog Buddy was rescued fro the Human Society. He was kept in the back away from the other dogs, because they claimed he not get along with the other dogs. He was getting to the end of stay there, if you know what I mean. He has made friends with his dog relatives, but he still isn't the best at socializing with strangers dogs.

    Lucky is one cute and lucky cat!
  • sandyspider Nov 24, 2008 @ 11:30 am | delete
    I am a little slow at congradulating you on the SquidActivists October Challenge for Animals win. I lensrolled this in all my dog lenses. Keep up the good work!
  • Meloramus Nov 24, 2008 @ 2:10 am | delete
    I really enjoyed this lens as we have two rescue cats ourselves. I hope that Lucky is doing well. 5*
  • CoolFoto Nov 23, 2008 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    Great lens. Sadly I am allergic to cats and dogs, so no pets for me. Otherwise, you would have convinced me to take a rescued pet. 5* and lens roll to my www.squidoo.com/catpets.
  • Jesi Nov 22, 2008 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Oh God, How sweet and beautiful lens it is, I really love Cats... and i just can imagin about much charming cats snaps are waiting for me in your awesome lens.
    Thanks a lot for this lens. 5 stars by Best Room Air Conditioners
  • scss Nov 21, 2008 @ 8:11 am | delete
    You betcha! All my babies are rescues. I recently adopted two feral kittens removed from under a house in the countryside and they are HOOLIGANS!! Play ping-pong at 4 am every morning *sigh*

    Here are a couple of pdf books I published about witty kitties!
    "Cutest Cat Calendar for 2008 & monthly planner Diary" with cat quotes to brighten every Cat Lover's year
    Cat Calendar 2008 Diary

    "Cat Tails" Get my little collection of funny Cat's tales, feline quotes, furry stories and fuzzy wisdoms
    "Cat Tails"

    "Hank as a Youth" a collection of true cat stories about some really hilarious cats written by their confused human, Dr. Banks

    "Hank as a Youth"

    ENJOY!
  • MiaBellezza Nov 19, 2008 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    Great lens and nice puss. Thanks for joining Squidoo Masters! 5*
  • Warrior4wellness Nov 18, 2008 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    Congratulations on an winning lense! I hope you bring lots of light to your cause!

    Kathie
  • graphic-design-melbourne Nov 16, 2008 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    hi.
    awesome lens.
    we are lucky to have lucky.
    can we see more pics of lucky?
  • bcarter Nov 15, 2008 @ 9:27 am | delete
    Did you add some new pictures of lucky? He certainly is a cutey. Of course, this is coming from a fellow black kitty owner.
    Thank you for letting us feature Lucky at One Million Pet Pics it's really an honor for us.
    Brenda
  • PetMemorialWorld Nov 14, 2008 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Great lens. Does your Aunt sit pets in New Zealand? ;)
  • DarleneOuimet Nov 14, 2008 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    I love this lens! We have had 2 rescue horses! One of them was NUTS when we got her but my son loved her until she calmed down and he actually could ride her in contained areas. (not in huge pastures) We resuced a second one from the meat plant! That horse became my daughters pet and she rode him everywhere for 3 years until he passed away from plain old age! Thanks for all your work on this site!
  • DarleneOuimet Nov 14, 2008 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    I love this lens! We have had 2 rescue horses! One of them was NUTS when we got her but my son loved her until she calmed down and he actually could ride her in contained areas. (not in huge pastures) We resuced a second one from the meat plant! That horse became my daughters pet and she rode him everywhere for 3 years until he passed away from plain old age! Thanks for all your work on this site!
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 13, 2008 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing Lucky with us! II'm so happy that he is happy and purring and putting a wee bit of weight on now! And I love the Star Fish Story, and how true it is! All of our doggies have been rescues, and I wouldn't have it any other way! - Kathy
  • Karen_Miller Nov 13, 2008 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your award!
    Sweet story.
    Yes, I've taken in strays and adopted rescue animals. I have a full house right now. I donate to pet charities and advocate for spay/neuter programs, too.
    Karen
  • Carolyn Nov 13, 2008 @ 7:27 am | delete
    We rescued two kittens when we lived in Marietta, Georgia. Four weeks later, my husband was transferred to Ohio. We packed up our babies and took them with us. Little King and littler Teenie bravely checked out their new surroundings. King was accepting, Teenie got on a bus back to GA. At least, I hope that's what happened. She snuck out with the dogs and we never saw her again. That was 12 years ago and I still choke up thinking about her.

    Her brother, King, still greets visitors with his unusually loud "Mao" (we call him Chairman when he does that). We now have 3 additional cats; two rescues and one from a neighbor's litter. Still have two dogs; unfortunately, only one is part of the original duo from 12 years ago.

    This is a wonderful Lens.
  • K_Linda Nov 13, 2008 @ 7:26 am | delete
    Wonderful cat, wonderful lens! Congrats on LOTD. My sister in Vermont has a big party every summer to support a local animal shelter. Her pets are always rescue pets. We can all help. 5*'s.
  • BizGuides Nov 13, 2008 @ 6:37 am | delete
    Oh Yea, we have had so many animals we saved through the years.
    Presently have three rescued cats. "K.C". aka Kitty Cat (the living Pillow); "Velcro" ( Just let your imagination run wild); and "Suki" ( a little kitten almost dead, laying next to her dead mother, so sad) But now a real Tiger!
  • Trenchard Nov 13, 2008 @ 6:11 am | delete
    What a heart-warming story.
  • Ener-G Nov 12, 2008 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Well awarded in so many ways! Congrats on the LoTD!
  • ClickerTrainingSecrets Nov 11, 2008 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    I love how cats all have their own unique personalities. We have 5 cats--all of which were abandoned at the veterinary clinic where I work.
  • chefkeem Nov 11, 2008 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    I'm so happy for you - looks like you got...um..Lucky! 5*s, a hearty SquidAngel Blessing, and congrats to LotD! :)
  • ShortSaleRealtor Nov 11, 2008 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    Cats are cool I have two of them myselrf. Hi 5 to you
  • green-mahma Nov 11, 2008 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    I have 3 cats all of which we took into our home because they were abandoned. It's hard for us to turn them down. We have 2 kittens now, but they are getting homes soon.
  • RawBill Nov 11, 2008 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    Lucky is lucky to have you as an owner!!! Great Stuff :-)
  • ArtByLinda Nov 11, 2008 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD, this is an awesome lens. We have had many rescued animals, mostly strays that have "rescued" us by choosing to share their love with our family. Right now we have just taken in three kittens, that were not being fed by their owner. It is sad when people do not take responsibility to spay and neuter their pets!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day for your nicely done lens!

    Brenda
  • rms Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    Lucky is gorgeous! I had 3 black cats at one time. Two are gone but I still have my Timmie. Congrats on LotD!
  • Joan4 Nov 11, 2008 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Indeed Lucky is lucky to be in your home! Great lens and I too love that Starfish story. Encouraging that we each make a big difference! Congratulations on LOTD!
  • J_ben Nov 11, 2008 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Wow great lens..:) keep rockin
  • -Jenn- Nov 11, 2008 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    I have my mind made up that my next pet will be a rescue pet. We had a rescued Pomeranian for many years who was my best friend. I would really like a kitty.
  • d-artist Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    cute lena! Lucky is very lucky to be part of your life... I just made a lens on my Feral Kitty
    http://www.squidoo.com/feral_cat check it out! ...... 5*
  • alteredkat Nov 11, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    Lucky is soooo cute! I love those eyes!
    Congrats on making LOTD!
    5*
  • alteredkat Nov 11, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    Lucky is soooo cute! I love those eyes!
    Congrats on making LOTD!
    5*
  • heehaw Nov 11, 2008 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    Lucky is sure lucky to have you!
  • heehaw Nov 11, 2008 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    Lucky is sure lucky to have you!
  • KimberlyDawnWells Nov 11, 2008 @ 11:08 am | delete
    My first cat was a stray dropped off on my doorstep (now gone). My second from the litter of a stray found in a ditch. My third was found under a van when it was just a few weeks old. Both my dogs, one no longer with us, were part of a surprise litter of pups my coworker's rescued dog had. So you could say we're a rescued family. :)

    Tommie is my most photogenic pet so he has his own lens: http://cutest.cat.ever.com/
  • KimberlyDawnWells Nov 11, 2008 @ 11:08 am | delete
    My first cat was a stray dropped off on my doorstep (now gone). My second from the litter of a stray found in a ditch. My third was found under a van when it was just a few weeks old. Both my dogs, one no longer with us, were part of a surprise litter of pups my coworker's rescued dog had. So you could say we're a rescued family. :)

    Tommie is my most photogenic pet so he has his own lens: http://cutest.cat.ever.com/
  • thesolowriter Nov 11, 2008 @ 10:02 am | delete
    We rescued a dog, Molly, 2 years ago and she's become an integral part of the family. So sweet, loving and kind. We've been blessed to have her a part of our home. Loved your lens and congratulations on LOTD. Great job!
  • mdvaldosta Nov 11, 2008 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Aww, so cute. I love cats, and this is a great cause.
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 11, 2008 @ 9:48 am | delete
    All of our cats are rescued... their stories are very sad. Congratulations on your LOTD honors, and thank you for making the world a better place.
  • WGMusic Nov 11, 2008 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • Susan52 Nov 11, 2008 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Our best dog ever came from a family who could no longer keep him. Our German shepherd came with our house! Our pup-pup showed up as a baby on our doorstep, likely dumped on our street. Even our current dog, Daisy, who came from good people, I consider rescued. Of course I'd take a rescued animal, and I'm glad Lucky has you! Congrats on LOTD!
  • oneprop Nov 11, 2008 @ 8:54 am | delete
    Very nice...similar to my own story where I raised 12 kittens and rescued about 30...Great lens keep up the good work.
  • GrowWear Nov 11, 2008 @ 8:09 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Indeed, you've made a difference for Lucky. He sure is handsome! Glad he's doing so well. :)
  • Sunfish Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Great lens. I have 3 cats, and they all picked me as their human companion.
  • The_Homeopath Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:12 am | delete
    Yay Lucky!!!! Rescued to a wonderful home and now LOTD!!
  • supercibor Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:08 am | delete
    I think this effort needs the support of all of us.The whole world is on the brink of disaster. Most species on the way of extinction.We all need to save some living creature,not matter how small or big to maintain nature's balance and cycles.
    Think also about the bees and what's happening to them and the grave consequences for our lives.Let's save cats, dogs, penguin, polar bears, the environment, monkeys,snakes,bacterias,anything that moves, they are our brothers and sisters and we cannot survive without them. Nothing is insignificant.
    Hector
  • debnet Nov 11, 2008 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Hey! Congrats on LOTD!!! Great lens 5*
  • bdkz Nov 11, 2008 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • bdkz Nov 11, 2008 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • Pantherart Nov 11, 2008 @ 5:51 am | delete
    Way to go girl I am so happy for you and Lucky, lotd wow putting lucky on all my cat lens
  • JohannTheDog Nov 11, 2008 @ 5:19 am | delete
    Lucky is so cute! Congrats on LOTD!
  • TylaMac Nov 11, 2008 @ 2:59 am | delete
    Lucky looks just like my kitty Harley Earl. Black cats are great. They're like tiny panthers. Thanks for being Lucky's hero. We need more heroes in this world.
  • inkserotica Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Awww, Lucky's so sweet! 5* and congrats on LoTD!
  • pkmcr Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:55 am | delete
    What a wonderful lens and congratulations on LOTD. Lucky is definitely living up to his name having found you and your family to take charge of :-)

    Our Charlie is a rescue cat and although still a timid little soul he has definitely settled in and keeps his paw firmly on the rudder of the household!

    Take care

    Paul
  • esitesro Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:43 am | delete
    Great lens, 5* from me :) And congrats for the LoTD
  • aj2008 Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:30 am | delete
    Warmest congrats on winning Lens of the Day. Lucky is very lucky to have found you and it sounds like you were very lucky to find Lucky! The starfish story is one that everyone should take note of - if everyone cared about all sorts of things and did just a small thing, then everyone CAN make a difference.
  • AndyPo Nov 10, 2008 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Excellent lens and congratulations on winning the contest.
  • WhiteOak50 Nov 10, 2008 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Congrats on the award! I am so excited for you!! You did wonderful...!!
  • Frankster Nov 10, 2008 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Congratulations on winning the award for the SquidActivists Challenge for Animals. It gave me a chance to come back and see your wonderful and lucky cat, Lucky. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • OhMe Nov 10, 2008 @ 7:26 am | delete
    Congratulations on winning the Animal Contest. Great lens and well deserving!
  • Pantherart Nov 9, 2008 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    I have had a lot of cats that have rescued me I love cats.
  • nightbear Nov 9, 2008 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    Yes, My Isabel is a rescue dog, she is my very heart. I am really grateful I have her, two years ago, she became paralyzed and now runs around on her wheels. A rescue dog can turn into a lifelong friend. I'd love for you to meet my Isabel. I made a lens for her too. http://www.squidoo.com/Isabels-story. I loved your lens on your little lucky, I am so happy he is one of the ones that made it.
  • tdove Oct 21, 2008 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Aw, I love Lucky. Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • flighty02 Oct 20, 2008 @ 8:33 am | delete
    We have a rescued greyhound, his owner didn't want him after he got injured and couldn't race any more. He lives with two cats, one who looks just like Lucky. I would always look to take in a rescued animal as opposed to buying one, there are too many of them needing homes.
    Nice lens 5* to you
  • Music-Resource Oct 18, 2008 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Hi Tricia: Touching Rescue Cat lens. I'm glad you've helped a needy soul. All three of our cats are rescue cats. Thanx for being there for the non-human animals :) ~Music Resource~
  • nancydodds1 Oct 15, 2008 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Great lens. ***** for u.
  • Amanda_Blue Oct 14, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Lucky is lucky at last! I am glad he is doing well. An important lens, thank you.
  • dc64 Oct 14, 2008 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Like many others, my family rescued a stray kitten that the neighborhood boys were shooting with water guns. Needless to say, the next day, he had a terrible cold, and I didn't think he was going to make it. We kept him warm and grasping at straws, I gave him a small dose of childrens medicine. Two days later, he was prancing around as if he owned the place! We named him Waa Waa (the funny sound he made when he meowed). He became one tough cat, bringing home everything from lizards to bats! He even chased away the neighbors dog. He is gone now, but we will never forget Waa Waa. 5 stars (and a surprising teardrop)
  • GregGiordano Oct 13, 2008 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    A friend of ours was driving down a street in our town when he noticed a burlap bag being flung out of the window of the car ahead of him. He stopped and checked the bag. Inside was a tiny white and grey kitten. Later that day my wife brought the kitten home. I was not too happy because we did not need another cat at the time. In the morning the kitten was sleeping under my chin when I woke up. Needless to say she stayed with us.
  • enslavedbyfaeries Oct 12, 2008 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    I have a rescue cat too! We rescued our kitten from a garbage dumpster almost 18 years ago and never expected her to make it through the night. She surprised us and is lazy old kitty now. Rescued animals always seem to know and appreciate how lucky they are. Thanks for sharing your story about Lucky.
  • Janusz Oct 11, 2008 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    I am actually a big Cat Fan :) 5 ***** and
    your Lens has won the All4Care Website Award
  • sandyspider Oct 10, 2008 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    What a nice lens! Thanks for commenting on my lens. Good luck in the contest. My Border Collie lens are in there as well. We rescued our dog Buddy. He's a great dog. But I have had 3 cats in my life. All pets are wonderful.
  • icjackson Oct 9, 2008 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    My sis-in-law just adopted a cat from an animal shelter. I think all who do so are great for being so kind and caring.

    XOXO to you!
  • naturegirl7 Oct 9, 2008 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    All of our pets were rescued animals. We currently have Rio and Chance (dogs), Blaze, Star and Dax (cats). We all congratulate you on becoming a Giant Squid. They loved your lens and want to put the "Help Rescued Animals" voting button on their lens (Our Pets' Stories) and a couple more. But we can't find the photo that you used on the site. May we copy yours? 5*'s and favorite.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 9, 2008 @ 4:47 am | delete
    My cat, Mascara, was a rescue kitty. She was so small that I had to feed her with a dropper. She is a wonderful pet and I've never regretted taking her home.
    Lizzy
  • OhMe Oct 7, 2008 @ 5:25 am | delete
    We have two cats that came from the animal shelter and they are part of the family. Good luck in the contest. I'm in there, too. Hey, really nice badge your profile is wearing! Congratulations!
  • LaraineRose Oct 7, 2008 @ 3:58 am | delete
    What a nice lens! We've rescued our share of cats and dogs and have always come to love them. 5 stars, favorite and lensrolled.
  • ArtByLinda Oct 6, 2008 @ 2:10 am | delete
    It seems were always taking in strays too! Nice lens.
  • Ener-G Oct 5, 2008 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    We rescued a german mix dog that we named Scooter. She would go "woooo, woooo, wooo," when my husband and I would hug and kiss. It was a riot. Loved hearing about Lucky Charm. Your positive karmic bank account must be overflowing!
  • Ener-G Oct 5, 2008 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    We rescued a german mix dog that we named Scooter. She would go "woooo, woooo, wooo," when my husband and I would hug and kiss. It was a riot. Loved hearing about Lucky Charm. Your positive karmic bank account must be overflowing!
  • mulberry Oct 4, 2008 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Great lens, I'm lensrolling you to my Abandoned Kittens lens!
  • stargazer00 Oct 4, 2008 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    We adopted our cat from the vet. I think she was a feral cat before. She is not the usual loving kind of kitty. We've had Misty Blue for about 5 years and she is still jumpy and timid. She will sit on my lap but only if She chooses and only for a short time.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Oct 4, 2008 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    I love black cats! Years ago I got a calico from the pound. She wouldn't let me come near her for years. But she followed me around and always wanted to be in the room with me. She would let me pet her when I was on the toilet, I guess she knew I wouldn't be getting up fast!

    Anyway, after about 5 years, one day she got up and sat in my lap and I had no peace after that. i couldn't sit without her! I guess she just needed time.

    Nice 5* lens and good job with the cat!

    My Rescue Dalmatian
  • Frankster Oct 4, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    What a beautiful kitty and lens. I love the photos of Lucky and the story. Also the Starfish story is really good. I rescue, foster and find homes for cats (stay, abandoned, FIV positive, feral, and shelter). So, of course, we have 12 cats ourselves. 5 stars, lensrolled to How to Save Feral Cats and Stop Overpopulation with TNR Bear hugs, Frankster aka cat-woman
  • WhiteOak50 Oct 4, 2008 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    This is a great Lens! I am not a cat person, but this Little Lucky is adorable! He has great energy and is so pretty! You did a great job with the lens, as always!! Have a beautiful day!
  • JJNW Oct 4, 2008 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    Oh! And yes - our dog is a rescued dog. She and a few other sibling puppies were just left on the side of the road. We were lucky enough to find her at the shelter. She's a terrific dog!!
  • JJNW Oct 4, 2008 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Very, very sweet! Thanks for helping animals and good luck in the contest!
  • GrowWear Oct 3, 2008 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    Patricia, this lens is lovely! It just makes me heartsick to think of all the cruelty done to defenseless creatures. Lucky is truly lucky to have a place in your home! My kitty is a rescue cat -- rescued from the road! We had a contest to name him. My grandson chose Coco. So, now we have a gray tabby named Coco. :D

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