'Adventurous' Jeets And Lily: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week

HUNTINGTON, NY — "Sometimes things don’t go as planned in your life…and a perfect example of this is the story of Jeets and Lily," said Debbi Larkin, president of the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.

The cats, nearly 10 years old, are the Huntington Pets of the Week.

They are siblings, not from the same litter, who were adopted from the shelter back in 2014. They were both kittens at the time (about 4 months old) who arrived on the rescue's doorstep by being dumped in the front of the building on separate days. They were checked out by the shelter's veterinarian, spayed and neutered and placed for adoption. A young man came in looking to adopt two kittens, according to Larkin.

"He had always had cats all his life so he knew what to do," she said. "Jeets and Lily brought so much joy to his life and they were loving, adventurous and full of kitten energy. They were by his side throughout his life even through job changes and moves and new faces in the house. Unfortunately, there were now new family members who although they adored Jeets and Lily, they had severe allergies that were causing problems. As many times and ways that they tried, the allergies to the cats were becoming very serious."

The shelter received a call looking for help.

"After a very lengthy and difficult discussion, it was decided that Jeets and Lily would come back to us," Larkin said. "We have always had the policy that if an adoption does not work out that we would take the cat/kitten back into the shelter. We made arrangements for that to happen. A very emotional event for all involved ... cats, owners and volunteers but we welcomed them with open arms and reassured them all will be OK since we are a no-kill rescue and shelter."

Jeets and Lily are going to be 10 years old and are both in excellent health, Larkin said. They are tigers with white but Lily is the one with more white on her bib. They have striking green eyes and such gentle personalities, Larkin said.

"They are totally bonded together since they were adopted the first time and we will NOT separate the two," Larkin said.

They have been re-checked by the shelter's veterinarian, including a complete panel of bloodwork, retested negative for FELV and FIV, are up to date on all of their vaccines and are litter box trained.

"Our vet commented that they are gorgeous and healthy for almost 10 years old," Larkin said. "Jeets and Lily are still in one of our free-roaming rooms and have settled in nicely. They hang out in their condo together but the minute you approach they are up and ready for head butts, ear scratches and definitely brushing! When they were returned to us they came with all of their belongings…a condo, a tall cat scratcher, beds, toys and of course outfits for any picture taking opportunities."

If you are interested in meeting Jeets and Lily, you may call the shelter at 631-757-4517, email cats@laphuntington.org, visit the Facebook page or visit at the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.

The rescue is at 3 Verleye Ave., East Northport, and visiting hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The shelter is also open from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights only for those who cannot make it during the daytime hours.

"Jeets and Lily deserve another chance at finding a new home together again," Larkin said. "They would probably do best being the only two cats in the house so they can shower you with their love and you can shower them with whatever they need or want, as it should be according to them."