Friday, February 26, 2010

Permanent Vacation - Goodbye Sebas & Rei *UPDATE*

***UPDATE***
So last night I was laying in the bed feeling pretty sad that the last images I had of the boys was Jr and I stuffing them into carriers and hearing them cry. Not a good feeling....... So imagine the happiness I felt when I received this email from their new owner:

"Thanks again for the boys. Sebastian has demonstrated his leadership. He has already been in my lap and insists on me scratching him and giving him attention. I left the room and he came out from under the end table and looked for me on the couch and started squalling because I was missing. Reilly is indeed the shy one. He has stayed under the couch. I brought him out and held him a bit. He jumped down and decide to go back under. Sebastian has been checking out the living room, and has even decided that the Border Collie (Roadside) was friendly. He walked over to Roadside and began rubbing against him to get his scent. Looks like they all will become friends. They rode quietly home, and were introduced to the wife and Roadside met each up close one as they exited the carrier. As soon as they are settled in, will send photos. They will also be posted on my facebook page. Tom"

A wonderful rush of relief came over me. I knew they were going to be just fine and so were we. I will post updates as I get them.
By the way, the border collie, Roadside, got it's name because they rescued him from the side of the road during hurricane Floyd.

Well friends, this is it. Sebastian and Reilly are leaving today on their permanent vacation. That's what the servants are calling it. See, when they picked them up from their former owners last month, the man said, "Hey boys, how did ya'll enjoy your 3 month vacation?" He told them the next time they left, it would be for a permanent vacation. *cue aerosmith*
Truth be told, the man is very sad they are being adopted. He had hopes of keeping them forever. Of course, the lady is pretty sad too, but is very hopeful they have found their forever home....finally.
Their new home is with a nice older couple who have a rescued border collie. Their 15 year old cat ran off to the bridge last week and the dog is going through some serious grieving, he really loved the kitty. They are hoping Sebastian and Reilly will help cheer them all up.

Here is the video they made when they left for the first time. We're recycling.....

77 comments:

Cat with a Garden said...

Good luck to the two in their new forever home! We're sure that this time it will work out. They will be good friends for the woofie and the humans.
Purrs, Siena & Chilli

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

We cud never forget abowt two such adorable cats. We wish them love and luck in their noo forever home. If ever two deserved this home to be forever, these two do.
We hope we get updates of how happy they are.

Ozark Mountain Cats said...

We hope the kitties get's a good doggie like our dumb and dumber.

Parker said...

Maybe this was to be their forever home all along - I'm so glad for them, but I know you'll miss them!
Smoochies to both of them!

Daisy said...

Congratulations, Sebastian and Reilly! I think this time you have found the very most perfect Forever home. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

We love Luna said...

Good lucky dear friends.I won't forget you!
purrs and love
Luna

Anonymous said...

We're keeping our paws crossed for them! And hoping that THIS will be their Forever Home. And they get a doggie too? Cool.

Hansel said...

forgive us, we can't watch the video we'll get real sad. But we hope that they have found their forever home as well- and that the new woofie will love them so very much and they'll love him too.

The Island Cats said...

Oh we're happy (and a little sad) that Sebastian and Reilly have finally found a furever home! We hope all goes well and they help the woofie be happy again!

The Monkeys said...

It sounds like they're on their way to a great home! We're so happy for them and we know they'll make everyone in their new forever home feel better!

Good luck, boys!

Noir the Texas Tabby said...

I know everybody is sad-yet I bet the kitties will love their new forever home....Tommy thinks your family is special for what they do for us kitties

Noir

I think you're special too!!

Kea said...

The very best of luck to Sebastian and Reilly in their new forever home! We hope the border collie loves them as much as s/he loved the kitty that passed.

Paws crossed and sending universal Light to all!

Marg said...

Well we are glad they have found a forever home and it sounds like it will be a great home. And the best thing, is that they will have each other. Our Border Collie here loves all of us so that should work.

The Florida Furkids said...

We're sorry to see them go but happy to see them find their forever home. We'll never forget them and hope they do send updates.

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

HH and The Boys said...

Great video. Thanks for that to remember them with. I know you are sad to see them go, but a forever home is such a wonderful thing, I can't help but smile for them. Good luck guys. Keep in touch....

*nosetaps* to all.

Max

The Kitty Krew said...

Ohhhh, we really hope this is the final furever home for them this time, we're keeping our paws crossed that all goes well!! We're sad the people lost their other kitty to the Rainbow Bridge but very happy that they're willing to take the boys -- both of them. Good luck, boys!!

Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew

Cory said...

We believe in the power of the purr...so we are purring really hard that they will truly be in their forever home. And of course we will purr for you because we know how much you will miss them.

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

We have a good feeling about this one!

SuziQCat said...

I hope this truly will be their forever home. Good luck sys and riley!

Anonymous said...

Boy, we are glad to be back in the blogospere...I have a feeling this time the adoption will stick...as long as they don't mind being "herded" around by the Border Collie!

ButterBean said...

I hope they will be happy and make the pup-dog and the peoples happy too.

umi_e said...

we are happy for them and wish them luck...

~ purrs ~

Anonymous said...

We are purring that they will be happy in their new forever home--and help the woofie out, too!

Raymond and Busby said...

Best of luck to Sebastian and Reilly! We hope it works out this time. We understand that your humans are sad about your leaving. Hopefully your new humans will send lots of photos and updates. xoxo

Gemini and Ichiro said...

I hope that this really is their forever home and it is perfect for them!

Goldie, Shade and Banshee said...

Good Bye boys! May your forever home be filled with lots of fun and love! Hopefully you'll settle in quickly and be great friends with their woofie.

Love Meow said...

We are going to miss you guys! Good luck with your new forever home! :) My kitties are sending a lot of purrs and meows to you!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We won't forget you Sebastian and Reilly. We wish you lots of love and happiness in your new forever home.

Cats of Wildcat Woods said...

Sounds like a great home for them. Bless you guys for fostering the cats - we know how hard it is to give them up even if it is for a good home.

My Mind's Eye said...

Great news to hear your sweet boys have found a forever home. I betting the border collie will be worn slap out every night after dealing with Sebastian and Reilly.
Darling video they are quite active.
Madi and Mom

Boo-Bah AKA Iris said...

It is sad and happy at the same time. Good luck Sebastian and Reilly. As playful as the two of you are that border collie will not have time to grieve anymore.
We are wishing you a happy forever home.

From
Boo-Bahs
Little Sunshines

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

Awwwwww, we're gonna miss you Sebastian and Reilly.......we are purring that this time you have found a wonderful and loving furever home. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

One Cats Nip said...

OH you two are tooo cute to be forgotten! I wish you the best in your new forever home especially with training the new dog.

Amy & the house of cats said...

Oh we really hope that this home works out for them this time - it sounds very promising! We are sending lots of purrs for it to work out!

Anonymous said...

Oh Boys gud luck, we is hoping dis new furever home is finally the one fer yoo. Bast always has it planned dat way, to find the bestest home ever even if it means going back to where yoo came from for a short time.

Sparkle said...

I'm hopeful that this new home works out for them! The dog that lives here is part border collie (with a lot of Shepherd mixed in), and she is a wannabe-cat! So with any luck, they can all be great pals.

BeadedTail said...

We're all leaky again about them leaving but are happy they found a new permanent home! We hope they bring joy to their new family like they did for all of us!

Miss Lizzy said...

I missed the first video, so glad to see it! Sounds like they are going to a great home -- all fingers and paws crossed that it is a permanent vacation!!!

snippetgirl said...

It's never easy saying goodbye! So bittersweet!! I hope this is definitely their furever, purrfect home!
Much love to both of those sweet boys!!!

Cindy said...

I pray everything will go well in their new home.

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Sebastian and Reilly, we are happy that you are getting a new furever home! We are sad to see you go, too!

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

We're so happy they are being adopted together. Yay! Their new family sounds great.

Cats in Trees said...

We are so happy for them. We hope it is the best new home ever.
Maybe their new parents will give them a blog, so you will at least be seeing them a lot.

Brian's Home Blog said...

All of our paws are crossed that they have found the purrfect forever home, we'll miss you!!!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

WE don't know how we can be happy and sad all at the same time. WE are happy that Sebastian and Reilly have found a forever home but sad that they are leaving. WE do hope that they will be well loved and are so glad that they will be together.

purry purrs
Abby

Lisa Wallace + current cat said...

Good luck Sebastian and Reilly!

Anonymous said...

But they are gonna be happy in their new forever house, right? So thats real good!

Cokie the Cat: Hollywood Insider said...

It's so wonderful your parents foster kitties! Thanks for visiting my blog, now I'm wandering around yours...

=^..^=
Cokie the Cat

Marg said...

That is terrific that you got that wonderful email. It is so great to get good news like that. It sounds like those two are going to be just fine. We are so glad you found them such a good home.

The Kitty Krew said...

We're still sad they left you, but very happy at the update that they are settling in at their new furever home, especially Sebastian just moving right in! We hope Reilly will come out from under the couch soon too. ;)

Now just get Tom to set up a blog instead of just Facebook so we can stay updated on the boys! :D

Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew

Kea said...

Terrific to read the update; I hope we'll get to see pics of them in their new home. It does seem as if all will be just fine--a happy ending!

Cory said...

Thank you for the update. Our purring will contine at a nice soft rumble now. I think they have found a wonderful forever home...and the woofie Roadside will have kitties once again.

xoxo Cory

The Island Cats said...

What a great update!! We knew Sebastian and Reilly would be happy in their new home! The humans that adopted them sound like wonderful humans! We can't wait for more updates!

My Mind's Eye said...

Excellent update....I knew just the right family would be found to love them forever and a bonus they have a dog sibling.
Madi and MOm

JC said...

I am so glad that they have a Forever Home. This one sounds Purrfect for them ^,,^

Miss Lizzy said...

I'm sure that made you feel so much better! The kitties new family seem like lovely and loving people who will take the very best care of them & they will certainly have happy lives. You should congratulate yourself of getting them there -- good for you!

loki said...

It must be so hard to loose great friends but comforting to know that they will be loved. Wishing you a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

thank you for the compliments on yesterday's post! hm i hope your two kitteh friends are going to the very best home - sounds like they are, but keep us posted as you get more info on what's happening with them.

BeadedTail said...

Thank you for the update! We're so glad that Sebastian and Reilly are already doing well in their new home! We will never furget them!

Raymond and Busby said...

Thanks for the update! Sounds like everything is going to work out just fine. xoxo

The Florida Furkids said...

Thanks for the update! We're glad things are working out so well.


Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Anonymous said...

That's such a nice thing to know how they're doing and be able to see pictures soon. Hope the sweet doggie becomes good friends with both of them and has no more lonely & sad.

CCL Wendy said...

I'm so glad that the boys are doing well in their new home (again). I really hope it is their furever home this time. It sounds like they're in good hand. I'm sure you're more invested emotionally in Sebastian and Reilly because of your ongoing involvement. It must be hard to finally say goodbye.

CCL Wendy said...

I'm so glad that the boys are doing well in their new home (again). I really hope it is their furever home this time. It sounds like they're in good hand. I'm sure you're more invested emotionally in Sebastian and Reilly because of your ongoing involvement. It must be hard to finally say goodbye.

Pip said...

Good luch kittehs- don't forget to send postcards on your vacshun.
Furrever Homes are the bestest, we has a happy fur you!
TK & Squashies

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

It is really good that you got the update because it does reaffirm the boys are in a wonderful loving permanent home. We are happy knowing that they are happy.

purry purrs
Abby

Quill and Greyson said...

This sounds great for the boys!

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Re the update:

Yoo are bound to feel sad because the boys were so speshull. BUT we all want them to have a happy forever home and we think yoo just found it for them. They will be happy and loved and just fine ~ and the sooner we all get photos of them settled, we'll all feel better too.

(((((hugs)))))

Goldie, Shade and Banshee said...

Great update! That a huge relief! They are going to be fine!!

Sara Katt said...

Thank you for visiting me on my recent "Fluffy Friday"-post.
Purrs,
Sara Cat

Anonymous said...

Their permanent vacation home sounds like a match made in Heaven! Roadside sounds like he is planning to snuggle and love on them real good! Hooray!

Anonymous said...

We're so happy for them! It sounds like they've found the purrfect family to live with. We hope that we hear an update on them after they've settled in:)

Your Daily Cute said...

Yay! I'm glad I came today so I could see the updated version of this post. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for you, saying bye to them again.

But how faaaaabulous that they have a new forever home! (A permanent one!) Sounds like they have a good doggie friend, too. Great news!!

Cheyenne -Millie said...

Sebastian and Reilly! We will never ever forget about you! We looks forward to hearing your updates!

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

Aw, we are so happy for Sebastian and Reilly! WE hope this is the forever home for them. Maybe you can keep in touch? It is sad to let kitties go.....that is why my mom still has Gaia and Charli!
--JB

PAWSVolunteer said...

It sounds like they're going to have a wonderful permanent vacation!

Esme said...

You have no idea the smile this brought to my face. Kudos to you being a foster mum-P and M were fostered-I send photos of them to their foster mum all the time-the irony is without me knowing it when I first went to visit them their foster father used to be a work colleague of mine. I love sending her notes on them and thanking her for being a foster mum until I adopted them. This letter must bring warmth to your heart.

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