Snuggles is a cat who lives up to her name. You will often find her lovingly nuzzling a fellow feline, a friendly caretaker, or snuggling under the bedcovers. She also has big and beautiful eyes. It was those eyes staring out from our webpage that captured Joni Munsterteiger’s attention, and now Snuggles is looking forward to her future with her own loving family in Riverton, Wyoming.
Joni came to the ranch with her two sons, Brad and Brandon Zeller, as well as Brad’s girlfriend, Ashby Sowers. All are animal lovers so they were more than willing to drive the eight hours round trip to the ranch. After all, a new cat in the family is cause for celebration.
The family took the time to get to know all the cats. Walter Mitty was thoroughly entertained as they teased him with toys so he would fly through the air in his efforts to catch them. Max enjoyed cuddles while lounging in a favorite cat bed. Jewels strutted through the room receiving pets from each person as she went by.
Over time, Brad and Brandon knew Joni’s instincts were right. Everyone agreed. Snuggles is the one for them. We couldn’t be happier. Snuggles was dumped at the ranch as a kitten when the sanctuary first opened. From that time on, we all looked forward to the day when Snuggles would have her own adoring family. Congratulations, Munsterteiger family!
Back in March, Emily Draper, a University of Colorado at Denver student, came to Kindness Ranch with several other students for an alternative spring break program. Within days, she fell in love with Stormy, a 10 year old soft black cat. She spent hours on end holding and cuddling affectionate Stormy. Emily left the ranch with a heavy heart as she could not adopt Stormy due to her living situation with other family members. As the months went by, Stormy stayed in her heart and mind. Just weeks ago, Emily made plans to move into her own home in Aurora, Colorado complete with a sunny window seat. As she packed her bags, she filled out the adoption application for Stormy. She lovingly picked out a cat bed for Stormy and placed it in the window seat in anticipation.
The Martin family came to Kindness Ranch in the hopes of finding a special new addition for their family. They live close to the sanctuary on a ranch of their own, and have helped with a sanctuary dog in the past. Knowing of their love for animals, staff members collectively held their breath wondering if Sabrina, Matt, and their twins, Whitney and Bailey, would fall in love with one of the dogs. It turned out to be a tough decision given how many sweet dogs we have, but the Martins felt a very special connection with Ginger, a four year old hound mix previously involved in teaching and research at a major university. From Ginger’s posture and playfulness, it was clear she felt the same.
Back in the spring, Samantha Moeller learned of twenty former research horses being assisted by Kindness Ranch. Eager to help, Samantha told her aunt, Marcia Moeller, she wanted to fundraise for Kindness Ranch and visit us this summer. Evidently, when Samantha sets her mind on a goal, nothing gets in her way. This charming 8 year old earned $550 for Kindness Ranch through her lemonade stand and donation jars placed at veterinarians’ offices near their home in Chicago!
I wish I may, I wish I might….wish for a loving home, land to run on, a comfy couch all my own, and lots of toys, toys, toys! Oh, and treats! Today, Athena, an energetic pointer mix and former pet food tester, had all her wishes granted. After a humorous home inspection involving Athena and the shredding of a white fur rug, we knew the perfect match had been made.
Stay at the Ranch
The Hartville area of Southeastern Wyoming is steeped in history. Here you can find peace and serenity, wildlife and outdoor activities, and, of course, the Kindness Ranch. As a Kindness Ranch member, you can stay in one of our beautiful yurts. Use it as a base while you visit local sites or stay here and help us care for the animals.
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We are the only sanctuary in the country devoted to taking in all kinds of former research animals. Your support makes this possible.
