11/28 Rusty PMPS 159, +4.5 121. Anniversary!

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Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)

Member Since 2010
yesterday: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=57364

Hi Lantus Land, Rusty here. Today is my First Anniversary in my home. Please come to my party!
One year ago I traveled to the Adirondack Mountains of New York State and began my new life with my Beans, Ella and Edward. It has been a fine year and I am very happy here. I was lucky that so many beans helped me to find my 'Furever' home by providing me with way-stations and lots of loving care during my journey. I would like to thank them here.

My journey began in the fall of 2008. I was lost/abandoned in Plymouth MA. The Nemasket Orphaned Animal Haven (NOAH) found me on the street, took me to their shelter, provided me with medical care, and put me up for adoption. During this time I was found to be diabetic. DCIN learned about me and Venita arranged for me to join Claudia's (cjleo) foster family. I lived happily with Claudia and the crew for a year and a half and then I was adopted by Phoebe (Phoebe-Tiggy-NortonGA) & Charlie and moved to Michigan in March 2010. DCIN transported me and two other kitties to our new homes. (We were known as the "3 Tenors".) I loved my new beans, but their other kitties were afraid of me. I guess I was too big and rough. We worked with Dawn, an animal communicator, and we all decided that it would be best if I were rehomed. Once again, DCIN stepped in and I was very lucky that Ella and Edward wanted to adopt me. (Stu had Gone Ahead and I guess they missed having a diabetic kitty.)

On Thanksgiving weekend, 2010, I was again in a DCIN-arranged transport from Michigan, through Canada, and into NY. Venita and Hope of DCIN coordinated the effort. Phoebe drove the first lap; we said our goodbyes (not easy for either of us), and Leanne and Dwayne drove me to Toronto. There Linda (Bear Man) met me and took me to her home to spend the night. I met my friend Ted (now GA), Miss Emily (now GA), and my friend Pinkerton. The next day Linda and Ronnie (Luna) drove me to Kingston, Ontario, where my new mamabean and papabean met me and drove me home.

I am so thankful to all of the caring beans who helped me. I love my new life in the Adirondacks. I can go out in my backyard with my beans and watch the wildlife (I like to chase the squirrels, but I am not permitted to get too close to them!). In the warmer months we go to Camp Stu often and I can check out the mouse situation. Occasionally we go to NY City and I have to ride in the car for a long time, but once I get there all my FDMB pals come to visit me.

Finally I want to say a big thank you to FDMB. Thank you, dear aunties and unclebeans, for giving so generously of your time and expertise—for always being there for my beans when they have questions and need help. Thank you, all my kitty friends, for checking in with me every day and for sharing so many adventures. I love you all. Let's PARTY!!

Rusty

p.s. Here is a link to short video of me on the hunt for squirrels.


https://picasaweb.google.com/104271630783886348220/November272011?authkey=Gv1sRgCJD52aXSgdLM_wE
 
Re: 11/28 Rusty AMPS 142 Anniversary!

Hi Everyone,

Rusty wanted to post his story. Looks like we have a bounce this morning (or the number reflects nighttime food eaten too close to AMPS). In any event, Rusty emphatically did not want his shot this morning and I had to drag him to his dish, and then he didn't even eat all of his breakfast (another reason to suspect that he had just eaten the rest of his nighttime food). Now he wants to go out (it's still dark and rainy). But I have to take my car in to have the winter tires put on.
be back later,
Wishing you all a good day and sending many, many snowflakes and positive thoughts to MJ and Donny.

Ella
 
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Ella,

Thank you for posting Rusty's incredible journey into your home and heart! May you share many more years together!
 
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Hi Ella, what a beautiful story of how Rusty found his forever home. I knew he was adopted thru DCIN, but I had no idea of his other journeys and background. Happy, Happy Anniversary Rusty, you have found the most loving and loyal Beans, and I know they are so grateful to have you in their lives.
Hugs and scritches from Maggie and me.

I will wait until I have coffee to enjoy the Rusty and squirrels link.
 
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Happy Anniversary Rusty! I'm so happy you found such a wonderful and loving home.
Tray is delighted to hear you're having a party and will be there with bells on.
 
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Still not a bad number for Mr. Rusty, though. Wishing for him to clear that bounce quickly so that you folks can have those beautiful #s again. Be safe driving, hon. Not sure how much rain you've received where you're at, but down here it can get pretty nasty if it doesn't rain for a while, and the oil builds up on the roads.
 
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Hey Rusty... Iz Blackie here! I'll be there! Momma Bean said that I've been a very good girl with my beautiful #s, and she said that I can relax with you and the others, and have a great time. What shall I bring? ~ Blackie
 
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Ella and Edward,

Congratulations on your one year anniversary with Rusty. He was so fortunate to find you two, and I know that you both feel the same way about finding him as well. When I look at his photos and the video that you posted today, he looks so good. He looks muscular, and his coat is thick and shiny. He owes his life, as you mentioned, to such a long list of people who stepped up all along the way to save this precious cat's life, but you can see that he now is where he was meant to be all along. My thoughts go out to Phoebe today. I know how hard it must have been for her to say good-bye to him.

I have such fond memories of that transport day. It was an honour to meet Rusty, and I was fortunate to meet you, Edward, and Ronnie that day as well. I hope that you don't mind if I share a couple of my favourite pictures of Rusty from the transport day. Here he shows off his inner Canadian by stopping off at a Tim Hortons for a coffee.







Rusty!!!
I remember your sleepover here. No one even noticed that you snuck into my room and we talked all night. I'll be coming up to your place to party! Can we go snowshoeing?
Pinky
 
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What a great story! Rusty, you are a very handsome fellow. What a great life you have living in the woods with your wonderful beans. Enjoy your special day!
Liz
 
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Ella, I love the video - Rusty looks great -- really in his element. He has a much better life with you than if he had stayed here as an indoor only city cat - confined to one room because of the kitty conflicts.
Thanks to you and Edward, for opening your hearts and home to him. phoebe, charlie, tiggy, buster, mauser, luci and norton(ga)
 
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HAPPY ANNIFURSARY RUSTY!!!!!!!!!!!!​

I remember the day(s) when Rusty began his journey to the Adirondacks, and his furever home. I think all of LL was watching that day. I was so taken back by the involvement of so many, and number of views on that condo, the sense of community we had - all such a positive wonderful thing. How fortunate you all are. I enjoyed reading his story, seeing the photos from Linda, and the video!! loved the video. He is so apparent that he is happy with his life with you. Well done guys.

If a 142 is a bounce, I'll take it! It is so good to see Rusty with numbers like these. Enjoy your day today, a very special one.

RUSTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUDE!!!! major celebrating to be done today. A party for sure!!! We gots to do this up with style. What shall we cook for you? Maybe some venison stew, or bison burgers or... oh - what would you like? See ya soon - I'm getting the bus all heady to go, picking up friends along the way. See you soon! WOOT!!!! ~~ Mannie
 
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What a great story and what a great cat! It's wonderful to be able to celebrate such a joyful event. To everyone involved in helping Rusty find his beans, you did better than good!
 
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What a wonderful story. It's amazing to read thsings like this and know so many caring people thought enough of one kitty to make sure he had a wonderful life. Happy Anniversary!!
 
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HAPPY ANNIFURSARY RUSTY!!! We're so glad you found your way 'home'. U iz a special boy livin' with special beans!! U share your Annifursary with two of OUR 'babies' - droolers Star and Chloe! Big hugs, kisses, scratches, head butts and more hugs!!
 
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drinking24 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU ALL....
RUSTY, ELLA AND EDWARD!


So happy that you found your Forever Home Rusty!! Congratulations on a wonderful year for you all...
Here is a link to your first condo in your new home.
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30927

And here's the link to the day before that....when you first met Ella & Edward....
What fun we all had reading about your adventures! We were all watching as you made your way across the miles to go to them. Raja said it was it was more fun than tracking Santa Claus! :lol:
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30839
 
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One Year Already? wow! time surely flies.....

i do remember keeping track of Rusty's stops and when he crossed the border into Canada.....i was so happy for him....he needed his 'passport'......

i'm glad Rusty has a good home with Ella and Edward......you make a good trio!

Happy Anniversary Rusty!
 
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HAPPY FIRST LL ANNIFURSARY TO OUR BEST BUDS RUSTY, ELLA & ED!!!
HOW LUCKY WE WERE THE DAY YOU ARRIVED TO BE WITH YOUR FUREVER FAMILY--LOVE YOU ALL!!

I remember a year ago when you arrived Rusty, your beans were so happy & we just knew it would be a good fit! You really arrived in Paradise, a cat with 3 residences??? ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) Good move man!!
You have grown so much & are doing so well there in the mountains!
May you forever flourish & grow, and you know all the Love that is around you, especially from your LL family!!--Party Tonite?? I'll alert Moonie!
Love you all so very much--Enjoy your special day! party_cat drinking24 party_cat drinking24 party_cat

Rusty, I remembers the day you came here, we was missing Stu, and was hoping your beans could find another kitty to love, Suddenly There you were & we all knew you were the one..Even Stu approved!!
I gots me a new BFF and a singing pardner,and we gots you & Camp Stu & NYC!! Wow what a lucky boy--Happy Annifursary & a lots more--Love you Rust man!! Hugs & Love forever from Moonie
 
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HAPPY ANNIFURSARY!!

What a wonderful post! It makes me so happy rusty is so at home (and all three nonetheless!) with you guys .. he looks downright gorgeous and content .. Thank you to all who transported him and than you to ella and edward who opened their hearts and home to him ...
 
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Happy Annifursay Ella, Edward and Rusty

I remember the journey well and I had wished you guys would have been a little more east so
that I could have joined in the transport.

Rusty looks so wonderful and all of you are so lucky to have found each other.
 
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Yes indeed, HAPPY ANNIFURSARY RUSTY!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful story to share especially at the holiday time. Rusty is just so cute. We are so happy you found each other. And to the Road Crew -- great teamwork!!
 
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Happy Annifursary Rusty and Ella!!!!

What a wonderful story. That was a few months before we came on the board and I didn't know the history. What wonderful pictures from Linda of Rusty on his journey as well. Looks like the kitties will be partying tonight!

Hey Rusty! Happy annifursary buddy. Sounds like a good reason to get together. - T
 
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My heart is full reading of Rusty's adventures of getting to his furever home. The magic of Lantus Land strikes yet again.

Rusty!! Soo excited to be celebrating wif you tonite!! U likes de steaks? I bring big ones for de grillin!! Bean sez I haz to bring de Herblet. Good thing Tobes haz a crush on her!! :lol: :lol: :lol: See ya soon!! Willie
 
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HAPPY ANNIFURSARY RUSTY!!

What a hearwarming, incredible story. I came on the board right when this was all going on so I never heard the whole story. Thanks for sharing and also for the adorable picture!
 
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Awwww what a wonderful story, it brought tears to my eyes seeing how many people saw Rusty to his new furever home. What a very lucky kitty to have such wonderful beans!

Happy Anniversary Rusty!!
 
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Congratulations on your anniversary. I remember watching for transport updates and loved the picture of him in the front seat of the car looking out, anxious for his new adventure.
 
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Wow, Rusty sure took the long route to finding you and Edward!! He couldn't have found better beans, either. Congratulations on his one year anniversary!!! And many, many more!!
 
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OH, what a gorgeous fella Rusty is. Beautiful photos.
Ella, thank you so much, for reminding us of the fantastic journey it was for Rusty, to get to you.
You, Rusty and Edward are so very lucky to have found one another. :-D
 
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Hi again, everyone,
Rusty is sleeping off his higher bgs today. It has rained all day. But he had a nice brushing by his papabean and all is well in his world. We want to thank you for all the well wishes on our first anniversary. We sure did luck out with this wonderful cat. He always adored people: Claudia told me that when he was at the shelter they named him "Teddy" because he was such a love. And in the care of Claudia and then Phoebe, he only got better and better. We feel so fortunate that time and circumstances made it possible for Rusty to share our lives.

Phoebe: Thanks so much for your note. I have been thinking of you and Charlie at this time of year and have hoped that you would drop in at Rusty's condo. You have both been such a help to us.

Linda: The pics you took at the "coffee break" enroute to Kingston are so neat. Thanks for posting them. He looks absolutely engaged in whatever is happening outside the car. We really enjoyed meeting you and Ronnie that day and are only sorry that we could not linger over lunch. Rusty is looking forward to renewing his acquaintance with you next month!

Pat: Thank you for posting the links to the trip condos. They bring it all back--the excitement, the elation, the outpouring of love and well wishes from all our friends on FDMB. Very special indeed.

Randi: We still have Plattsburgh in our future!!!!!!!

And to everyone else, our valued friends--our daily companions--thank you so much for caring.

Ella & Edward

Hey Kitties, Party time is about to begin. Chef Mannie just pulled up in the kitty bus with tons of great food--all my favorites (venison chili, bison burgers, mouse stew, etc.) and Willie even brought some steaks. The whole gang is here, milling around in the mud room, getting their muddy boots off. Moonie is tuning up her vocal cords and we are ready to rock. Thanks to you all for coming. Let's party!!
Your friend,
Rusty

Oh, my friends, I just learned that our buddy Donny is at the Bridge. We will light a candle for him tonight so that he will land safely and be reunited with Butthead and all our Lantus Land GAs. We will have a special song for him, too. I will miss him very much.
 
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Happy Anniversary Rusty. So glad you found your furrever home.

DCIN is so great. Venita found Paisley and I was able to adopt her and they also helped with care for Barry.
 
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TRULY A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN!!!!

celi

Russy!!! you gotz such a cool fluffy tail in datz video...
I t'inking ov gedding wun!!!
Happee Annie-bursary, buddy!
Binks
 
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Happy Anniversary, Rusty! What a wonderful story, and love the pictures Linda posted!!!

~Amy
 
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Sorry to be so late on such an important date. What a wonderful story!! I guess I didn't realize that you and Edward were his second home...I thought Phoebe was his foster bean!!! He's done so well with you all and he is a happy, very handsome, and healthy kitty. LOVE the video (acckkk...snow!!). All FD kitties without a home should be so lucky as to find beans like you.

BTW...his numbers yesterday were AWESOME!!!! Hope he clears the bounce soon. You are doing fantastic with him.
 
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HAPPY ANNIFURSARY!!!RUSTY, ELLA and EDWARD!!!!!!!
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We were all watching and anticipating Rusty's arrival at his furever home. it was a perfect match! It hardly seems like a year.

Sorry to be so late, Tess seems to have to disappeared hours ago.
 
Ella, Edward and Rusty!
what a happy anniversary you all had! And what an awesome trip that day was last year!
And I see Rusty is still doing very well, looking good of course.
All the best to you guys on this special day.
 
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