Marshy's Big Adventure

Editor's Note: Marshmellow has a fan club, including myself. This summer he came to Animals in Distress after being rescued from cruel living conditions. Everyone who met Marshy, fell in love with him, but most of us were not able to adopt him because we were all “full up” in our own homes. We bought him a cat bed, treats, toys. We all would visit him and love him up, all joking about fighting over who would finally get to adopt him (I had plans of doing a trial adoption after my foster kittens were adopted). Then we heard the news-Marshy was adopted and was going to MINNESOTA! Apparently a friend of an AID volunteer met Marshy shortly after he arrived at AID and fell in love with him and had been missing him ever since. Her home was the right one-with no other cats, Mashy would be able to soak up lots of love and not be picked on any more. None of us were happy he was leaving. In fact, I cried when I found out, but in this "business" a good home is what counts and Marshy found just that. This story is posted with permission of Vicky, the AID volunteer who made Marshy's adoption happen. Thank you for sharing the Happy Ending for Marsh. I will sorely miss the big fella.

Marshmellow’s Travel Journal

My journey began with an overnight stay at Vicky & Deanne’s house.
After a good nights sleep [I like to be covered and cozy] , Vicky explained the travel plans to me. I was going to live in St. Paul, Minnesota with Margo Mills. She was visiting Vicky this summer, came in and met me. We had an instant bond and she has been asking about me ever since. She couldn’t take it that no one had adopted me, so she made arrangements so I could be hers and have a home.

In Preparation for my flight, I packed my bags….with my favorite treats ? of course.

Then I got my passport and transportation papers in order.

Deanne and I left at 4:00 am in morning in the car to catch an early morning flight out of Bradley Airport in Hartford, CT

We arrived early so I got to come out of my travel box, drink some water and explore the car.

I looked out the window while Deanne made sure we were at the right terminal / cargo desk.

I decided to come up front and sit by the heater for a bit, it’s cold out at 6am.

Then Deanne told me that it was time to get back in my travel box and get ready to check in.

Next stop was to fill out some paper work with Skip. He told us that he used to have a Tuxedo cat too, but not as cute at Me! I got upgraded to VIP ? and my catering for the flight was all set.

…... waiting for my plane to come in.

Time to say my Final “Good-Byes”…..See you soon in Minnesota, right?

The flight was smooth and I heard that everyone tracked me as I journeyed half way across the U.S.A. That’s so cool! It’s so nice to feel special.

Margo was there to greet me as soon as my flight landed with treats in hand ?. That’s a great start to my “new beginnings”.

I checked out my new surroundings as soon as I got to my new home.

Now I am all settled in and couldn’t be happier ?. I feel I belong here and have found my forever home.

Margo & Marshmellow in Minnesota

I would like to say a big “Thank you” to Everyone at A.I.D. for taking such good care of me over the last 5 months. A special “Thank You” to Carole and Connie for all of your help and generosity, and to Deanne and Vicky for making it all possible.

Much Love & Purrrrs. I will miss all of my friends!

Marshmellow Mills