Purrchance To Dream

Yesterday was kind of a tough day for NTM, because he was missing the Jaz Man so much.  Jazper came into our lives as a rescue, and we agreed to foster him, but then of course he became the perfect shop cat at NTM's store in Michigan.  And he stayed a while, to enrich our lives.

We got a wonderful holiday gift today - an email from the lovely lady who adopted Jazper, and some new pictures of him.  She says he is doing very well, that he loves to be held and loves to sleep under the Christmas tree - glad some things never change!We were so happy to see the pics, we got a bit leaky-eyed, in a good way.  We're so happy for Jaz, and for the lovely lady who opened her home and her heart to him.~ NTM & iDaddy

Thanks to everyone who sent 'Happy Gotcha Day' messages to Jazper yesterday.

It was kind of a tough day for NTM, because he was missing the Jaz Man so much.  Jazper came into our lives as a rescue, and we agreed to foster him, but then of course he became the perfect shop cat at NTM's store in Michigan.

But when it was time for NTM to close the store, Jaz did not want to become part of The Purries at home with the rest of us.  It was quite a stressful situation for all of us involved.  Finally, with a broken heart but knowing it was the right thing to do, NTM found a new Forever Home for Jazper.  He now is a wonderfully pampered Only Cat, and we still hear from his new mom occasionally with updates.  That doesn't mean NTM and iDaddy don't miss him every single day.  They do.  It's been two years now since Jaz went to live with his new mom, but they still miss him.  

The Gotcha Day posted yesterday in the Cat Blogosphere was to remember the day that Jaz got off that plane from Rhode Island and joined us in Michigan.  He was such an integral part of The Wren's Nest, and made that experience so rich. We will never forget him, but know that he is loving being an Only Cat.

Live well, Jaz.  We will always love you.

Jazper didn't move to Florida with the rest of us.He found a new Forever Home in Michigan before we left.But we do miss him, and will always love him.Sending a very Merry Christmas to our dear Jazand his new family this holiday season.♥NTM and iDaddy

I got an email from Jaz's new Mom today.With this picture.She says:  "As usual, here is Jaz taking a nap from his long tiring day!"So good to see him. We miss him.  But are happy for him.~ NTM and iDaddy

Jazper wasn't too happy when I tried to get some mats out of coat, so putting the bitey on the furminator and my wrist, he went to pout in his chair.

Previously, we saw Petey in the living room tent. Here's Jazper enjoying the tent today. This tent was sent to us from Fresh Step, for earning Fresh Step Paw Points from the litter boxes.  Jaz and Pete love this tent.  And so does Isis.  And Jack will get in whenever he can.  Daphne also likes a nap in the tent.In other words, I need to save up Paw Points and get about six more of these tents!Cheers,NTM

After much consideration, and many, many attempts at integrating Jaz with the rest of the Purries, a decision has been made to officially begin searching for a New Forever Home for the Jaz Man.
He needs to be in an Only Cat Home.
Please feel free to repost this graphic on your blog and add a link to http://tabbyjazper.blogspot.com
~ NTM

Sandy Claws is coming.Are you ready?

I know it's been forever since I've updated here ~ sorry.
Closing the store and getting rid of 4 years of stuff in the basement has kept me busy!
Just a quick update: the woman who was going to adopt Jazper never showed up.  To his benefit, the first few evenings with him in the apartment were less-stressful than I'd feared.  Last night he was a very Good Boy, but he is still locked up in the bathroom at night.  While I'm painting the store, he is still coming down with me.
Bella and Jack probably aren't going any where.  The little rascals have weaseled their way into my heart.  So, for now, Eight Is Enough.

And everyone (except Spooker, but you can't expect miracles) loves Eyad.  Especially Daphne, who was missing her daddy something terrible the past two years, since he left us.  She and Eyad have bonded and it's great to see how affectionate she is with him.

Here's a pic by Eyad for you to enjoy, until I can post again.  If you'd like to see more of his photography, check out his RedBubble Gallery.
Cheers,
NTM

 One of the most difficult decisions about closing The Wren's Nest was knowing that I would have to find a new home for Jazper.  Unfortunatley, while he loves kittens, he just cannot get along with other adult cats.  I haven't blogged much about my failed attempts at integrating him in with the rest of the Purries, but he just attacks.  He and Isis get along fine, because she grew up with him and he is used to her, but other adult cats - well, he just attacks.  Like he is going for the kill.
It is way to stressful for me and the other cats, because of this, to consider keeping him.  It would not be fair to any of us.  He needs to be in a home where he can have lots and lots of attention, and frankly with all the Purries, sometimes I seem stretched a bit thin in the attention-giving department.
So, today, on the first day of my Store Closing Sale, even before I get a "Certified Used Cat" flyer ready for him, in walks a former business owner of another shop downtown, and an aquaintance of mine.  After talking, I knew that this would be the person who could give him a Forever Home.  Even before I said that I had to think about finding a home for him, she offered to adopt him.
She's coming back tomorrow to spend some time with him, and to talk with me about the details - like WHEN she would take him, but it sounds like it will be a good match.
It will break my heart to let him go, but I also know in my heart it will be the best thing for him -- for all of us -- in the long run.
I'll keep you updated,
NTM

• Sorry, no new pics of the Foster Twins yet - but last night got them a new, larger litter box.  Once filled, Bella jumped in and was like, "Yay, a sandbox, let's dig in!"
• The air conditioner is not working in the shop today, so Isis is home upstairs and Jaz is in his cave downstairs. And I'm sweating in the middle.
  
• Got a coupon in the mail from PetSmart = Buy 24 cans of Fancy Feast or Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys and get one jug of Tidy Cats Scoop litter FREE.  I don't use Fancy Feast - but a for someone who does, a jug of FREE litter is a good deal.  If you want me to snail mail it to you, send an email to purr2dream at gmail dot com and I'll pop it into the mail.
• Have a great Friday!
  

 Jazper is glad that the Summer Festival is over and done with.  By about 11am on Saturday, he'd had enough of people and he was more than ready to go to the Jaz Cave in the basement.
He loves attention, and is very good with people, but after a couple groups of little boys, he had reached his limit of social interaction.
Saturday afternoon, we had several people come in and ask "Where's your cat?"  (Isis didn't come downstairs for the festival - just too much for her!) and I did enjoy talking with people about what a great shop cat Jaz is, and telling the story of his rescue and adoption.
Bessie's niece was helping me that afternoon, and at one point she turned to me and said, "Wow, Jazper sure is a popular kitty."
Business-wise, I wish every Saturday was that busy.  But there's something to be said about a nice relaxing day sleeping in the sunny window, too, says Jaz.
Cheers,
~ NTM

We haven't seen a picture of Jazper in a while, (the last one was last Friday's International Box Day post) so here is the Jazman, sitting in my his office chair at work.
You can see how he uses this chair as his scratching post, if you look at the frayed edge above His Tabbiness.
Today is also a special day - it's a purrthday cellybration day for KC and Charlie Cat over at their blog.  Click on the graphic below to go say Happy Purrthday to them!

Have a great Friday!
~NTM

Next Friday, June 19th is gonna be International Box Day on the cat blogs!  Anyone with a picture of a cat in or on or near a box is welcome to participate!