Words aren't really necessary, now are they?? :-) Those two boys are going to be a wonderful pair!!
Yes, Gus has a new home with Mimi and Patrick! You may recall that early in Gus' story, a certain young man insisted that a couple of weeks of his allowance go to help Gus get better. But wait! There's more!! And I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. :-)
Gus' arrival was a complete surprise to Patrick. How you held onto it so long, Mimi, I'll never know! That last picture is Patrick looking up at Mimi and saying, "Thank you, Mom!!!" (Yep, she had the camera.)
We had a blast tonight and it's late, but I wanted to get this post up, quickly, to let you know the good news! Lotsa details, video and more pics tomorrow!
Oh my heavens! I can't decide which picture is the sweetest!! Honestly, this gave me goosebumps.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa, Mimi, Patrick, Gus, Dr. A, everyone who chipped in on the surgery, and mostly Lisa's co-worker whose name escapes me.
This is truly what it's all about.
Oh, this makes me so happy that I stayed up tonight! I'm so glad that Gus has found his boy-- what a wonderful new beginning for him. His story wormed its way into my heart from the beginning, and I kept telling my boyfriend that if we lived closer I'd want to adopt him for myself. I hope Mimi and Patrick have promised many pictures and updates; I had no idea Gus would be graduating from Hubble Space Paws so soon, but that's always a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture of Patrick seeing Gus, oh my gosh, I started tearing up right then and there. I'm so glad that Gus found such a special home! And of course, that Patrick and Mimi found such a special kitty.
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm so glad I decided to check the blogs out tonight.
Oh, dear. Now I'm crying. I had such a horrid day, and I'm so very tired, but this made me cry happy tears. That first picture must be exactly how I looked, 10 years ago, when my parents surprised me with my sweet Millie. I wish Patrick and Gus many happy years of purrs and fun.
ReplyDeleteAnd now, I'll tell Patrick what my mom told me:
He'll be your best friend. He'll listen to you and he'll never tell your secrets. Treat him well and he will give it back ten times over.
Oh, MAN! It's not even 7am yet and I'm already sniffling. I am so happy for Mimi, Patrick and Gus - they will make a wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteAnd ditto what Meg said - whatever you put into an animal, they will give you back 10x over. But somehow, I think that they already know that. Best wishes to all of you! *sniffle* *snuffle*
Goosebumps, happy tears, happiness, what a beautiful family! Lisa told me that Gus was going to his new home last week and I've been so excited for Patrick ! I so looked forward to this day! He is a wonderful boy with such kind kind heart. What a great pair! Can't wait to see more pictures and videos. I know we will always see Gus and updates here at Hubble Space Paws. Yah! Mimi, YOU are an amazing MOM!
ReplyDeleteHugs to all, sonia :-)
Oh, Patrick, CONGRATULATIONS! I know I just yelled, but I just couldn't help it. Patrick, you loved Gus long before he moved into your life and Gus must already know that love. I'm just delighted for both of you.
ReplyDeleteThat's just awesome. Congratulations to both the guys.
ReplyDeleteWAY TO GO Lisa and Mimi! Best. Surprise. Ever. Congratulations Patrick, sometime good things do happen to good people. You and Gus are lucky guys.
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest thing ever! Those two boys deserve each other! I can't wait to read the whole story and see more pictures and videos.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - the ol' heart strings are just being tugged and it's causing tears to come to my eyes! This is just the most wonderful story! So so beautiful and touching! Very good stuff!
ReplyDeleteAwww! I'm so glad he has found a good home and is healthy enough to move in.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm also insanely jealous. :-$ Gus looks like such a sweet kitty!
Oh, Gus, I'm so very happy for you! It looks like you hit the kitty lottery! I wish you and Patrick nothing but the very best, and a long, happy, healthy life together! Take good care of each other, and keep us posted on how things are going for you in your new Forever Home.
ReplyDeleteGus and Patrick both hit the jackpot!
ReplyDeleteYAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best thing EVER! I am so happy for Patrick. He will be your best friend. You are so lucky.
ReplyDeleteYYYAAAAAYYYYY for Gus!!! The first picture acutally brought tears into my eyes! What a GRR-8 picture!!! Gus will live out the rest of his life with his furrever family, in his furrver home!!! ConCats to all!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteThank you for downloading the pictures of Patrick and Gus and for staying up late and/or setting your alarm to make sure they were posted on the same day of his adoption. You know, I could hardly wait to see the pictures, I was just so so excited for them! You are truly the best! This is really what's it's all about!
Also, because I have commented lately, I wanted to let you know the pictures and videos you've been posting of all our other loves are absolutely wonderful! I really really look forward and enjoy looking everyday to see what's new! Even if I don't always have time to post/comment.
Love and Hugs, sonia b.
Lisa, I'm so excited that Gus has found such an amazing home! That first picture of Patrick just says it all! Thank you (and all others involved) for taking such good care of our sweet little Gus, and thank you for finding him such a great forever home!
ReplyDeletePatrick, you sound like an amazing young man, and I'm so glad that Gus is going to live with you and your family! Please keep us posted on your adventures with your new buddy!
Mimi, thank you for opening your home and your hearts to sweet Gus! When I first read about Patrick donating his allowance to help Gus, I thought what a wonderful young man and what a wonderful mom to have raised such a great boy! Gus is one lucky guy to have found such a lovely family :-)
oh how awesome!!! that first picture is indeed worth a thousand words. and i love how comfortable on patrick's lap and alternately interested in the toys in the corner gus is in the rest, lol! can't wait to hear the whole story :D
ReplyDeleteUnalloyed, innocent happiness. In the words of Rick Blaine: "This looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship". Keep us posted, Patrick. I love a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has already said it better than I could - Congratulations, Patrick and Gus! And Mimi, I think you can understand why I am crying happy tears right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect family for Gus!
Oh I am so happy Gus found a good home and to hear that it was Patrick, the little boy who wanted to help almost brought me to (happy) tears! I am sure they will have a wonderful time growing up together!
ReplyDeleteOk, I have to move away from the post now - I am at work and they are giving me weird looks. I am so so happy for Gus though!!
You should have a kleenex warning at the beginning of this post *sniff*. I'm so glad that Gus has such a happy ending, the little fella deserves it.
ReplyDeleteThank you and all the wonderful people who look out for the kitties. With all the craziness in the world, sites like Space Paws and IBKC restore some of my faith in humanity.
Michele
What wonderful, wonderful news! I am so, so happy for Patrick and Gus. It's the perfect ending.
ReplyDeleteI, like many other commenters, immediately teared up! Great story. Awesome kitty, awesome kid.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm joining the weepy crowd. Everytime I look at these pictures, it starts all over again. Patrick, you remind me of myself when my dad came in one day shortly before Christmas with a 9-month-old orange tabby over his arm. Pete was my best buddy throughout my childhood and into college. I wish you the same kind of joy and love that I had with him. You certainly deserve it for your kindness and generosity. And Gus deserves a great family. Who else can I acknowledge before I start crying again...oh, yeah.....thank you Lisa!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI have just this minute finished posting the sequel to the Space Paws feature on the LOLSpot.
Thanks for all the comments you have been making. It's nice to share the LOLs with the new families of these kitties. Maybe the True Bloods would like to take a peek, as well. I did one more of them today, and I think it's destined to be a classic.
I have truly enjoyed this experience, and once I have featured a blog, I usually sneak back every now and then to do a few more. So keep your eyes peeled!
Enjoy!