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"Look, Tulip, another kitten going to a new home," sighed Dahlia. "Every weekend one of those lucky little kittens gets a new home and we get to watch," she continued, near tears. Her friend Tulip, who was lapping up some fresh, cool water, jumped from the window ledge to the bench where Dahlia was sitting and tried to comfort her. The two had been living happily with a family for five years. But then, because the family had to move and no pets were allowed in the new home, they wound up at Domino's House. Neither could believe their family would ever leave them behind, but here they were.

Tulip was a beautiful calico with big, bright blue eyes and soft fur, whereas Dahlia was a delightful red tabby with spring green eyes with just a touch of gold. They hoped to find a new permanent home, but chances were slim because of their age. Domino's House was wonderful and everyone there was sweet and comforting, but it wasn't the home they had known. And it wasn't fair!

"Everyone wants a baby, my friend," said Tulip. "But chin up...we senior cats have our own charms. We don't have to be chased down or romped with. We are content to sit beside someone and purr as they read or sew or watch a movie. We are fine with sitting in the window waiting patiently for them to come home. One day we shall be adopted, you shall see. Domino's House has a special discount for senior humans adopting cats. Maybe some nice senior human will find it in their heart to adopt an older cat who, just like them, is settled and stuck in their ways. " Tulip gently rubbed against her friend reassuringly.

"Oh, I hope so! I really do!" cried Dahlia. "Although I love this place, it isn't the same as having a home of my very own. If I hadn't known my own home once, maybe then it wouldn't bother me. But I know how it feels to belong to a family, to be part of a family...and I do so want that again."

Tulip held her breath for a second and tried to believe that they really did stand a chance of being chosen. Yes, they were older, but so what? They were both capable of giving and receiving much love in the years left to them.

Kittens at Domino's House get adopted before older cats because they are small and cute and full of fun and mischief. But often kittens are a lot of work and require a lot of energy from their new owner to keep up with them. That's why a senior cat is so wonderful. A senior cat has experienced being with people and has developed its own personality. And a senior cat is content to curl up in its favorite place to wait for his owner to return home. So it might yet be possible for Dahlia and Tulip to find homes. Little did they know that in a week's time they would have one! Because of Domino's live web cams, a very sweet senior lady had seen the two of them on camera and watched, charmed, as they followed each other everywhere. The lady called Domino's House and inquired about them. She made an appointment to be interviewed and to spend some time with Dahlia and Tulip. She brought treats and they were soon won over. The nice lady adopted Dahlia and Tulip and, because they were two, they made the lady twice as happy! They are still together today, sharing a loving home in Palm City.

- Author Susan (A volunteer at Domino's House)

There I sat, alone and afraid,
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.
I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.
And just when I thought you'd done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.
First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go.
I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know."
Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!
They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.
Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.
And so, Foster Mom, you know I've moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.
But I'll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.
You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.
You'll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine.

- Author Unknown