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The Tweetie Chronicles: Epilogue

Two weeks ago, Tweetie went to visit Sockington & Pennycat and has yet to return. I've checked in on him quite a few times and each time he tells me he's enjoying himself and that Food Lady and Fatty, err...Mr. Scott are very nice to him, too.

He's not quite sure what to make of the pale lady cat. She gives off a funny vibe, so he's staying clear. Mr. Sockington seems strangely familiar and it's comforting to spend time with him now that "Socks" isn't hissing so often. It's also delightful to have lots more space where he can run. Living in the bathroom was getting boring. One can only play with the faucet and flush the toilet so many times.

There's still no final word on whether or not Tweetie will become a permanent member, and highest ranking, but shortest, Officer in the Sock Army, but seeing this video, gave me the feeling that things are, at least, going fairly well.

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A frame showing Tweetie in his first Supporting Role, from the newly released Socksamillion video, celebrating Socks's One Millionth Follower on Twitter (though now he's at 1.03 mil). Go Socks! You can see the rest, HERE. Tweetie's getting so BIG!

I'm very proud of Tweetie and I'm glad I worked so hard to give him every chance to break the desire to return to his feral roots...and glad I had the backing from my Director to do so. It was a long, scary journey, but now looking back, things fell into place just perfectly-as perhaps they were meant to all along?

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This is my artist's interpretation showing Tweetie with Sockington. Some day I hope they'll really sit for a portrait together. Thank you to Jason Scott for allowing me to use the photo of Socks.

Will Tweetie find his forever home with Socks & Penny? Even if he doesn't, he's had a Hell of a run; the support and love of new friends from all over the world and more than a moment in the spotlight. It's far more than most (former!) feral kittens could ever dream for, but in this little kitten's case, he hit the jackpot and I couldn't have asked for a happier ending.

I'm sure Tweetie's story will continue on through his updates on Twitter; both as a spokescat for The Animal Center and also as his sly, devilish, no-holds-barred self. It's time for me to re-focus my efforts. I have more kittens to rescue; some from death row at kill shelters in the south, some from just down the street. Wherever they come from, be assured there'll be more stories like Tweetie's, filled with challenges, heartbreak and joy. I hope you'll keep visiting, Covered in Cat Hair and join me as I continue that journey learning the ropes of being a Cat Rescuer and try to maintain my sanity living with seven (and more) cats.

Comments

You've done good in the world 'nice robin lady' - very good :)

I loved that comment on twitter "@sockelganger"! It meant a lot to me that it was Tweetie's first tweet! Thank you very much! I'm doing my best!

:-)

oh, happy little Tweetie! I've been following Sockington for awhile now, and I was delighted to read your Tweetie Chronicles, and see tweetie & sockington "playing/rassling" in the Million Cat video.

I've fostered cats and kittens for the last several years, and it's always hard (but happy) to let your little ones go, especially the ones you've worked hard with, the ones who have gone from crazy/terrified/otherwise unadoptable to beloved, pampered happy friends. And to have an ex-feral become an Internet Celebrity is fantastic! So congrats on Tweetie's success, whether he becomes a permanent Socks Army Barracks resident or whether he goes on to be someone else's adored cat. And congrats on all of your fostering and caring!

I'm sure now that Tweetie will stay. That video made me laugh really hard, especially when Tweetie dive-bombs Socks. But he wasn't mad, so everything must be okay! :) Keep writing!

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