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Tributes "I expect to pass throughout the world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again"....
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~Sinatra~ - Told by Larna Grossi, President & Founder, January 2008
This
handsome boy is Chaos aka Sinatra. He was a declawed, purebred
Chocolate Siamese. He was found by a nice couple who had just
recently moved here to RI from Maine. They had quite a surprise to
see that homeless kitties were living in they're rotting out shed.
Like any kind person, they started feeding them and sheltering them
on they're back steps. After realizing that 2 of them were declawed,
we needed to get them inside right away!
Linda, the caretaker of the kitties contacted several people without
any help. Finally, she found PETS of NE's website and called me.
After a few weeks of searching for help, we finally found room in
the shelter for Sinatra. Linda and her husband trusted in me to keep
him safe and find him a forever home, which he so deserved. With
lots of hesitation and worry....they left him in my care. I promised
to get him a home, one that would be strictly indoors.
Sinatra is now in a loving, indoor only home with a very caring
woman. He will be loved and safe for all of his days!
We
are still working on the other two kitties at this home, they are
feral and will be a little more difficult to help...but, before the
spring they will be done!
~Larna~
~The last bottle-fed kittens of the 2007 season~
This was yet another litter, actually two litters. Sybil, the
brown stripped girl wasn't a part of the gray litter. She came
to me with her sister via my friend Brenda from Woonsocket.
Sadly, her sister died the first night she was here. She was the
runt and she was extremely weak and dehydrated, I tried to save
her....but she was too sick.
The
other 3 kittens came via Darren Barnes, the ACO at my shelter. These
kittens were about 1 week younger then Sybil but they were all very
healthy, thankfully! These kittens were SO stubborn in weaning!! But
finally, I was able to allow them to be adopted into they're new
homes. The following are all the wonderful and patient people who
came to me looking for an addition to they're lives, and I was more
then thrilled to provide them these precious little kittens.
This is Erica and Callie AKA Amy. Erica was the first person to
adopt one of the kittens. I kept her for over two hours going
thru all of the important things that she would have to do
because Callie was still being stubborn about eating the canned
food....but after talking with her, I knew she was the PERFECT
home for her.
Erica emailed me the next morning to tell me how well Callie had done her first night in her new home. I think of Erica as a new friend and will always be thankful to her for giving one of my precious babies a safe and loving home.
This is Trenton James, Erica's son. I just had to include this
ADORABLE picture with this story! This little boy adores Callie,
look at that beautiful smile!!!!
This very happy girl is Nicole, with her new baby Sybil. Nicole
and her fiancé' Scott were looking for a kitten since
April....getting disappointed over and over again. Nicole was
yearning for a kitten for so long and this match is PERFECT for
this couple!
Sybil came to me and her original name was Cuddles...that changed in less then two days!!! hahaha! This kitten is crazy! I described her as an Almond Joy, a little sweet and a little nuts! My fiancé' and I adored her and we wanted someone to embrace her personality because we knew she would be a handful. She was very energetic and would definitely rule whatever house she lived in! Scott and Nicole just LOVE her and they LOVE her craziness. I cannot thank them for enough for giving this crazy, lovable little girl a loving and safe home. I just fell in love with Nicole and her and I cried when she left with Sybil. Scott lovingly updates me daily with her antics, pictures and video of her just being crazy, lazy and lovable.....how perfect a match!!
This lovely lady is Linda, with her new baby Tim. Tim was the
tiniest of the kittens, hence the name Tiny Tim. He was
extremely sensitive and shy, so I needed someone to adopt him
that had a quiet home and understood how his personality was.
Linda is Scott's Mom and Nicole's future Mom in Law!! When Scott and Nicole showed Linda Sybil's picture on PETFINDER.COM, she fell in love with Tim and wanted to meet him right away. The minute I met her, I knew she would be a patient and loving Mom for Tim and she became his new Mom! Scott updates me on Tim and how well he has adjusted to his new home. He is playful and confident and very social! Linda just loved him and I thank her so much for keeping him safe and happy!
And this pretty lady is Diane, with her new baby Abigail AKA
Anabel. Diane lost her 13 year old cat Ebony to liver failure
not long ago. She was lonely and very sad by her loss...she
didn't want to replace Ebony, but she needed another kitty to
comfort her and keep her company.
Abigail is the lucky one who will receive all the love and affection from this wonderful, sincere woman. Adopting Abigail to Diane was easy...I knew this kitten would be spoiled, loved, pampered, safe and adored for all of her days. Anabel was my favorite kitten, and she was the toughest one to let go of for me and my fiancé'. I had to be certain that she would remain indoors and be safe for always. Diane patiently assured me that she would take care of her and love her forever. Watching Diane with Abigail...I knew this to be true and thank her so much for giving this special little girl a loving home. 
These babies....they all
mean the world to me. My peace is knowing that they all
have wonderful homes for the rest of they're lives. That
they are safe indoors away from harm, they are all
neutered and spayed when it's time, they are healthy and
happy. Kept warm in the winter, and cool in the summer.
I interview these people, poking into they're lives and asking for personal information. If they are offended, they don't get my kittens. If they lie on they're applications, they don't get my kittens. They don't get my kittens if they allow they're cats outdoors. It's just that simple.
I am grateful for having
this organization and other options. I have found that
if you are kind and patient, that kind and patient
people will understand why you are so careful about
where these precious kittens go and in the end....they
will be lucky enough to have one or two of them come
into they're lives and bring joy, laughter and
unconditional love to them for many years.
Thank you all!~Larna~
~Layla's Story~ - Told by Larna Grossi, President & Founder
This
is Layla.
Layla was hit by a car and hurt badly. Her injuries were going to be very costly for her family, so they did the responsible and loving act of relinquishing ownership to ACO Paul Rose at the Cumberland Animal Shelter. He in turn contacted Dr. Joyce Gifford at Abbott Valley Veterinary Center, who decided to see what could be done about raising some funds for Layla's expensive surgery. PETS of NEW ENGLAND began a fundraiser for Layla via networking thru hundreds of emails and word of mouth. So many thoughtful and kind people donated funds to help this special little girl get her the surgery she needed! 
Almost all of the funds were
raised for
Layla and she was scheduled for surgery.
Dr. David Clark did a
fantastic job with Layla's surgery and she was finally on
the road to recovering and being a happy and healthy little
dog once again! Thank you so much Dr. Clark!! Layla was also
spayed and all her shots were given.
PETS of NEW ENGLAND
"adopted" Layla and was now responsible for finding
a safe, loving and forever home for her.
Michele, who fell in
love with Layla from the moment she set eyes on her,
decided she and her boyfriend Jay would be the lucky
people who Layla would love forever!
Watching Michele and Layla together as if they have
known each other all of they're lives, we all know
that Layla will always be in safe, loving and
comforting arms for all of her days.
We are all so very grateful to all of the kind and wonderful people who generously donated to Layla's Fund. Special thanks to all of the Staff and Dr.'s at Abbott Valley Veterinary Center for giving Layla lots of love and attention. Thank you to ACO Paul Rose for always making sure his top priority is what is best for the animals. Thank you also to all the wonderful clients of Abbott Valley Veterinary Center and Grooming for all the donations to "Layla's Fund Box" on the counter in the lobby. Thanks to all the kind and generous people at Cumberland Town Hall. High five's to all the guys and gals in my group, RICOA (Rhode Island Chevy Owners Association.) And last but not least, to all my wonderful friends and animal lovers who responded to my personal plea's to help Layla. You are all always there when I truly need you. My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you.....
Fondly,
Larna Grossi~
Founder/President
PETS of NEW ENGLAND
~Orphaned Spring Kittens!~ - Told by Larna Grossi, President & Founder
This
is my wonderful and special friend, Mark. Mark is a true lover of
animals and spent hours with me here, helping me with all the
kittens while I fed them and cleaned up after them. Mark and his
friend Ed gathered towels and brought them here. Mark's time and
kind words comforted me while I was feeling exhausted, night after
night. He took hours of video while I fed them all and while they
played, and hundreds of pictures. I am indebted to him for his
friendship, but most of all his undying love and devotion to all the
animals that he has touched in his life.
This
is Natalie and her boyfriend Kevin with they're two little boys,
Manny and Calvin. These two were the youngest boys who were
about two weeks behind the older ones. Natalie patiently waited
for three weeks for me to litter train them and wean them...visiting
them was hard on her, especially when she had to leave here without
them. These little one's were closest to my heart. It took a lot of
time and a lot of sleepless nights to keep these two safe and
healthy and I really wanted to make sure that Kevin and Natalie knew
how important it was to keep them safe for all they're days. Natalie
was kind and so helpful in making me realize that the two of
them were the most PERFECT home for these two little boys. I am so
thrilled and honored they have given my kittens a wonderful, safe
and loving home. Look at that smile on Natalie's face!
This
is Danielle and her little man, Domino. Danielle's brother Joey
adopted Cinnamon from me last year out of a litter of three orange
kittens that I had gotten at about two weeks old. When I ended up
with these guys, I knew that Danielle was still looking for a black
and white kitten and contacted her Mom. Denise did confirm that they
were still looking for a kitten and came right away to pick out one
for Danielle! Domino and Cinnamon are bonded and forever buddies
now. Domino sleeps on Cinnamon, who has gladly accepted his new
friend into his new home! I cannot thank Denise enough for her
kindness and generosity. I know that both these little guys will
have a loving and safe home for all of they're days.
This is Sharon and her little guy, Lefty. This little guy has the
BIGGEST paws and the most beautiful and expressive face of all of
the kittens. Sharon is a school teacher who was brought to me by my
new little friend, Rachel. Rachel told everyone in her school that
my kittens needed good homes and Sharon was ready to add another
addition to her home. She has an older kitty who had lost his friend
of many years to illness and he was lonely....we know that Lefty
will be a good friend to him for many years. My thanks to Sharon for
giving this little guy a wonderful and loving home.
These smiling and happy guys are Ken and Ron with they're two little boys, Samson and Sawyer! These two had recently lost they're kitty to illness and they were both ready to have a new little one in they're lives again...they had of course decided on TWO! Ken picked Samson right away, but Ron had a tough time deciding with all the adorable faces who he wanted. Finally, he picked Sawyer who kept on coming up to him and demanding he give him attention...they were all paired up and ready for a new and wonderful life with these two special men. My thanks is to Diane for thinking of these two in they're time of loss and bringing them to me. Knowing these two men is a reminder of how much love such a little one can give, and now they have two!
And
these two beautiful little girls are Isabeau and Mouse...named from
my favorite movie, LadyHawke. They have found they're way into my
heart and into my fiancé's heart. This year unlike last, no one
wanted females and surprisingly and sadly enough, no one picked
them. So they stayed... I think we'll keep them.....
- Told by Larna Grossi, President & Founder
This is beautiful Lucy!
Lucy's irresponsible owner was breeding her with
pitbulls to produce very large, very strong
dogs....After she was caught running the streets with
the other dog, she was brought back to the shelter AGAIN
and stayed there for 7 weeks waiting for her owner to
return for her. He could not afford the fines and
boarding fee's to get her, so THANKFULLY he finally
surrendered her to the town and she became ours!
Lucy has been adopted by
a wonderful girl Jill, who is a vet tech at an animal
hospital and who had recently lost her bulldog to cancer
unfortunately. We had initially thought Lucy may be
pregnant, but after tests confirmed she is NOT!! YAY!!!
She will be spoiled, safe
and above all loved for all of her days. Thanks to
Senior ACO Richard Starnino for making the right choice
and deciding to give Lucy to Jill. Thank you to all my
wonderful volunteers who walked her, sat with her and
talked with her while she sat waiting for someone to
come for her. Thank you to Paul for giving her the
adorable name!
Thank you Jill and
Michael for adopting her!
 ~Simba~
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