After spending more than a year at JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary, the cats Bobby and Rio have finally left their temporary place of shelter to join their new families, where they have been receiving much-needed love and attention.
Sanctuary manager, Cindy Muller, said that while visiting the Kareedouw area more than a year ago, a woman in the area asked her to take her cat as she no longer wanted it.
She said that Rio, who is four years old, was then handed over and has been with the sanctuary for a long time.
“Rio is a loving boy who gets along with everyone,” said Muller.
Similar to Rio, she said that Bobby was also brought in unwanted by his owners early in 2023, and has continued to stay at the sanctuary.
Muller said four-year-old Bobby was not doing well in the cattery and was unhappy.
“Bobby is a relaxed cat, but often gets bullied in the cattery. He was in desperate need of a loving home of his own,” said Muller.
In the hope that the two cats will be adopted and eventually have a home of their own, on multiple occasions Kouga Express published pictures and a short description of each.
Now both cats have been adopted by loving families.
Doret Visser from Jeffrey Bay sadly experienced her rescue cat’s passing in December last year.
She said that even though she had not planned to get another cat, when she read Rio’s story and saw his picture when it was published in Kouga Express for the second time, she knew she had to have him.
“Rio is quite happy to cuddle up and watch some TV with me and enjoy rubs and cuddles,” said Visser.
After their older cat passed away recently, Daniel and Monica Malan from Cape St Francis wanted a friend for their adopted cat, Margo.
The couple have since adopted Bobby who they have renamed Archie.
Monica said that Archie is a very sweet little cat.
“He has been a bit cautious of his new surroundings, all the new sights and sounds, but definitely coming out of his shell,” said Monica. “He loves tuna and catnip.”
Muller said it has been awesome that both cats have found homes.
“I could not have asked for a happier ending for both Rio and Bobby,” said Muller.
