"For months I could not rid myself of the phantasm of the cat; and, during this period, there came back into my spirit a half-sentiment that seemed, but was not, remorse. I went so far as to regret the loss of the animal, and to look about me, among the vile haunts which I now habitually frequented, for another pet of the same species, and of somewhat similar appearance, with which to supply its place."
- Edgar Allan Poe, "The Black Cat"
- Edgar Allan Poe, "The Black Cat"
Edgar and Poe were born at West Valley Shelter on August 25, 2011. They lived the first month of their lives in a cage with their mother, Contessa. One day a Kitten Rescue volunteer came to pull another feline family. The shelter workers knew Contessa and her babies were running out of time, and Contessa was beginning to get sick from living at the shelter for so long. Euthanasia was in their immediate future.
The staff asked the Kitten Rescue volunteer to take both families, which she did. They would most certainly have been euthanized because Contessa became extremely ill and took over a month to recover and baby kittens without mothers that are not weaned are immediately euthanized. This lucky family was now safe under the protection of Kitten Rescue.
Edgar and Poe are loving, playful and feisty little guys. They make a wonderful pair and also great companions to other cats and dogs. Their favorite past time is “skiing” on their fostermom’s stack of paperwork! How does one tell them apart? Edgar is pudgier than Poe! Check out their video below.
If you are interested in meeting them please email purrfriend@aol.com
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