Scoop.Sept.v2017.08.08
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THE<br />
SCOOP<br />
The Newsletter of the Austin Humane Society<br />
A project of The Junior League.<br />
Bitsa Finds Her Forever Family<br />
The Happiest of Happy Tails<br />
Since June, life has been full of firsts for<br />
sweet little Bitsa. Just weeks after AHS<br />
donors helped fund her life-changing eye<br />
surgery, we learned Bitsa had regained<br />
partial vision in one of her eyes. A few weeks<br />
later, more amazing news, Bitsa could see in<br />
both eyes!<br />
As Bitsa continued to recover and regain<br />
more and more of her vision, she stayed in<br />
the care of her foster mom, who also<br />
happens to be an AHS volunteer. Bitsa<br />
helped teach other tiny foster kittens to eat,<br />
play and nap like a real cat.<br />
Bitsa also spent many afternoons at our<br />
shelter while her foster mom volunteered and<br />
Bitsa even greeted kids during our Summer<br />
Kids Series events.<br />
That’s also when she met AHS’ Development<br />
& Education Coordinator, Anna Reed.<br />
“When B. would tag along to the shelter, she<br />
would hang out in my office,” Anna said.<br />
“Unlike other cats that might feel<br />
overwhelmed in a new environment, Bitsa<br />
just laid down on her blanket and enjoyed the<br />
company. I fell in love with her calm and<br />
gentle demeanor, as well as her lack of fear.<br />
Despite not being able to see, she is curious<br />
and seems to put faith and trust into the world<br />
around her.”<br />
As we continued to try to find Bitsa a forever<br />
home, we quickly learned we’d already found<br />
it! Just a few weeks ago, Anna made it official<br />
and added Bitsa to her family.<br />
AHS donors not only<br />
saved her life, but also gave her<br />
the gift of vision, and for that I<br />
am so thankful,” Anna said.<br />
“Because of the surgery, her<br />
quality of her life is significantly<br />
higher. I will be forever grateful<br />
for AHS and AHS supporters<br />
who gave B. a second chance<br />
at a happy and healthy life,<br />
allowing me to meet her and fall<br />
in love.<br />
From all of us at AHS, thank you for<br />
unleashing hope for Bitsa! We hope you’ll<br />
follow along on her adventures as Bitsa<br />
continues to explore her new world!<br />
If you haven’t checked out her Instagram account, you can find adorable photos and videos at @Bitsawondercat.<br />
Follow us on Facebook at @AustinHumaneSociety
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