It's My Seventh Gotcha Day! Plus A Comment-thon AND A Giveaway! | Lola The Rescued Cat
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

It's My Seventh Gotcha Day! Plus A Comment-thon AND A Giveaway!

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Hello, and Happy Tuesday! Today is a very special day! I was going to have you guess what it is, but the title of my post gives it away. Today is my seventh Gotcha Day! Seven years ago today I came home - forever.





I actually adopted Mommy a week prior when I met her for the first time, but I had to wait a week to be discharged from the hospital. Here's what I wrote in my diary that day: A lady named Dawn came to visit me today. I was very excited and I tried to look stunning, but this was the best I could do: 


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I laid on the charm, though! I gave her snuggles and the silent meow (well, I don't have any other meow right now except the silent meow; I hope my voice comes back someday) and I was just the sweetest little thing. She commented on how skinny I am (which made her very sad) and said how much she loves my long, elegant tail. She didn't even mind when I rubbed my snotty nose on her. Guess what she said next? She said "I had to meet you to see if I thought you would get along with my Lexy. I would love to give you a home if they would let me." She wants to be my new mom! I'm so happy I'm going to have a home and a family. Leslie has to check her references first, but I just know everything will work out. She fell in love with me already! 

That was such an exciting day! Even though I wasn't feeling well I wanted to shout from the rooftops that I had a forever home! 


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Well, I tried to, anyway. When I meowed nothing came out! 

On my second day home, I wrote this in my diary: Day two in my new home. I'm a little weak and tired today, so I just lie in my bed for a while. Mommy says she will get me well if it's the last thing she does. She loves me, and that makes me feel good. Sigh... it's great being rescued. 


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This is one of Mommy's favorite photos of me. 

Seven years has flown by! Sometimes I just can't believe how much my life has changed. I went from dumpster kitty, to shelter cat, to Facebook purrsonality, to published author, to advo-cat for kitties who don't have a voice for themselves. (Well, I share that honor with the best big sister, ever, Lexy.) 

Okay, now for the exciting stuff! In honor of my Gotcha Day, I'm raising money for Abandoned Angels Cat Rescue.  For every comment on this post, and on the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page (between today and January 31), I’m going to donate 50 cents to AACR. Miss Lynda (who rescued our friend, Shiloh), runs a one-woman operation. Shiloh's mom runs the Facebook page, and there are a few fosters that help, too. Other than that she does it all on her own.  She takes all the calls and emails to her address, goes to the person/cat who is in need to assess the situations, and decides what and how AACR can help. She takes the photos and creates the Craig's List and Petfinder ads, networks within the community to find help, and also to see who she can help. And...  she coordinates the spay/neuter and all vetting and medical needs of the cats. That's a lot of work for one person! We always support AACR and love to help them when we can. 

But that's not all, folks. I'm also giving away a copy of my diary! That's right, you can win a purrsonally pawtographed copy of Lola: Diary of a Rescued Cat and read about my rescue and recovery. Just enter via the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada, 18+ years of age, except where prohibited by law. One winner will be selected randomly by Rafflecopter and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize, and a new winner will be randomly selected by Rafflecopter. To qualify for the giveaway, a comment must be left on our blog post.  Other entry options are available after a comment is left. The giveaway closes on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Midnight Eastern.



Please join me in my celebration by sharing my post so I can raise a lot of money for Abandoned Angels Cat Rescue! And if you'd like to purchase a copy of my book, you can get it on Amazon. (We donate ten percent of our profits to rescues and shelters.)






I am definitely one of the luckiest cats in the world! 

Lola

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  1. Happy gotcha day, Lola! You really lucked out - I wish all kitties could have awesome homes too.

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  2. Happy Gotcha Day!

    Athena's story is similar. She was dumped in someone's garden but luckily got rescued by the local animal shelter and that's where we met and the rest is history :)

    You are a lucky kitty and we are so happy for you!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  3. Happy gotcha day! And thank you for sharing your story! You are a pawsome spokespurrson!

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  4. Happy Gotcha Day! I am glad you came to your loving forever home, and have grown from that sad little girl to the lovely lady you are today.

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  5. Happy Gotcha Day beautiful girl, ya sure done good!

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  6. "Sigh... it's great being rescued." That pretty much sums it up! What a wonderful adoption story and a very big Happy Gotcha Day! I'm not entering the giveaway, as I'm already lucky enough to have an autographed copy of your wonderful book! Hugs to you and your mommy (and Lexy, of course)!

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  7. We loved reading your adoption story Lola, nd we hope you get lots ad lots of comments. You certainly lucked out with your family! Many Happy returns of your Gotcha Day!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  8. Congratulations! I am so glad you are taking your day to help such a worthy cause.

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  9. It's your Gotcha Day? HAPPY GOTCHA DAY!!! Gotcha Days really are the best, huh? PURRS.

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  10. Happy Gotcha Day, precious girl! You won the lottery the day your wonderful mom found you...and she lucked out too!

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  11. HAPPY Gotcha Day!! You were all so very lucky that day your mom decided to add you to the family.

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  12. Happy 7th GOTCHA Day Lola!! You sure have come a long way, what a great way to celebrate!
    Love & biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  13. Happy 7th GOTCHA Day Lola!! You sure have come a long way, what a great way to celebrate!
    Love & biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  14. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola! You and your mommy are so lucky to share your lives for 7 whole years already! And what a wonderful way to celebrate, helping other kitties to find safety and love.

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  15. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola! Echo, Ocean and I are glad you were rescued by such an awesome human. We were all rescued, too.

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  16. Happy Gotcha Day Sweetie!!!! Here's to many more! Not entering the give-away since we already reviewed your book, but good luck to all who enter! catchatwithcarenandcody

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  17. Lola, you surely were a wee thing all those years ago! Happy Gotcha Day!

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  18. Happy, Happy Gotcha Day, Lola! We are so happy for you! And thank you for all you do for Abandoned Angels Cat Rescue and all the kitties in need!

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  19. Happy Gotcha Day Lola, so glad you found the perfect mummy and forever home!!!!!

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  20. Happy Gotcha Day, sweetheart! You bring so much happiness to our lives ... your habit of meowing at your Mom to be picked up gets us right in the feels every time. You both got lucky in finding each other - your Mom's pretty special too!

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  21. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola! What a lucky day that was not only for you...but your mom too. oxox

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  22. Precious, beautiful Lola, I'm so glad your mom adopted you. I have strong hunch she's glad too. We love you!

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  23. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola ! You and Mom sure hit the jackpot when you found each other !

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  24. Happy Gotcha Day Lola ! I am so glad you gotcha'd such a loving home. I am already the proud owner of your book so I will pass on the giveaway. XO

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  25. Darling, Happy Happy Gotcha Day! I am so glad we share this day as a statement to the love our parents have for us. Rafflecopter hates me..I have never ever won anything with it so I will just go buy the book. Love you a whole bunch! And tell your mommy that my mommy wants to know where to write her to tell her about the comment problem she is having. I think she said she would listen and see if she knew how to help.

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  26. Happy gotcha day, Lola! We are all rescues but none of us lived in a shelter. We went from the street, to the vet, and then to Z-girl’s house. We don’t think ANY of us would have been adopted had we been in a shelter—we were all so scared and cowered away from human touch, at first (except Coco and Vali—they had a little bit of socialization when they were born)...you were so SMART to know that you needed to look cute and Miss Dawn sure saw just how special you were, and are! We love your story! This is such a nice thing for you and your mom to do for the rescue. It’s a lot of work and time, and it takes a village to help cover costs.
    We already have a pawtagraphed copy of your book (we *love* that!), so we will leave the raffle to those people who don’t yet have their own. It’s a great giveaway! Hope you get some extra snuggles and treats tonight! Love you! The Squeedunk gang—Coco, Valentina, Manhattan, Bessie, Lulu, Mimi, and foster girl Picasso

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  27. Happy gotcha day. Loved reading your story and hope the donation goes a long way helping other kitties in need.

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  28. Oh Lola, Happy Gotchaday. We alqays cry when a kitty celebrates. It's the greatest thing ever to be luvved by someone and to have a furever home. We're so glad to be your furiends. We luv you and Lexy and awnty Dawn so very much. Big hugs fur the bestest ever Gotchaday.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Raena

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  29. Happy Gotcha Day lovely lady Lola! The same thing happened when we rescued the two brofurs, who's upper respiratory infections would not heal. I think for your mummy it was love at first sight and she didn't care about your snotty nose! Kisses from the Chirpies xx

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  30. Happy gotcha day! The top photo looks a lot like my senior girl, Moko. I love tabbies!

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  31. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola! You sure did gotcha a wonderful forever home and family, sweet girl. <3

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  32. Happy gotcha day. I love supporting your rescue.

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  33. Happy Gotcha Day. Lola ! We hope you had a wonderful day ! Purrs

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  34. WooHOOO ConCATulations to one of the nicest cats around. I am very proud to know you and Lexy!

    The crew will share your giveaway and commentathon. Your lady sounds THE most amazing person and most deserving of your support.

    Happy Birthday (sort of) dear friend.

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  35. waves two ewe L & L.....anda most happee gotcha day two ewe lola N heerz ta 77 mor; eat plentee oh perch pie, a few donutz N sum trout....heerz two a yeer a head filled with happeez N healtheez, N best fishes two thoz in de contest....yur book rockz.....we noe.....we reeded R copee two de FSG !! ☺☺♥♥

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  36. Your Mom has such a big heart! The Comment-A-Thon fundraiser is a simple way for all of your fans to give back a bit and we're happy to do it. Keep up the great work, and we'll keep spreading the word!

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  37. A very happy gotcha Day sweet girl, I'm so very happy that you found your forever home, you did GOOD! xoxo

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  38. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola. Wonderful that your mom is doing a fundraiser. Good luck with it!

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  39. Happy HAPPPY Gotcha Day! That photo from day 2 just breaks my heart (in a good way). You can really see and feel how relieved you are to feel safe.

    I have your book and have read your story, but it gets me every time!!!

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  40. Happy gotcha day Lola!! I love all the photos from memory lane. Aww. You're still such a cutie pie.

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  41. Happy Gotcha Day! What a great way to give back to others! I remember the first time my former stray cat fell into a deep, worry free sleep. It made me really happy that he felt safe. I am pretty sure that was the same way your mom felt in when she saw you sleeping on Day 2.

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  42. Happy Gotcha Day! You knew what you were doing when you found Mom Dawn. We know how much she loves you!

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  43. Happy Gotcha Day, Lola. All 3 of my kitties are Rescue kitties. Luna, whom I have had now for a year and a half was a very frightened young cat that I foster failed with! She is curled up next to me , purring, and telling me what to write. We really enjoyed your wonderful Rescue story ❤️

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  44. Happy Happy Gotcha Day - I think Gotcha Days are better than birthdays as it is the day we celebrate the freedom of a pet from a shelter. Hope you have a wonderful spoiled day with a woof from Layla

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  45. Happy Gotcha Day! They're definitely worth celebrating! Enjoy your special day!

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  46. AWW Happy Gotcha Day!! I love that your momma still has pictures from when you first met each other!! Thank you for giving back to rescue community, I know all those other kitties looking for their mommas appreciate you!!

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  47. Aweeee this made me tear up! I LOVE her diary entries! She was gorgeous from the moment you saw her right!? I think she is beautiful. Lola is such a special cat and you are so lucky to have her choose you! I know you know this though. Happy Gotcha Day Lola.

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  48. Lola, you are one lucky cat! What a career you have had so far and now you are giving back. Happy Gotcha Day! Hope you have many, many more.

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  49. Such a beautiful kitten! What a delight!

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  50. I love your rescue story Lola and I'm so sad thinking of what may have caused you to lose your meow. Tell mom that I laughed at the Blackberry in your photo it definitely dated the picture! Sandra and Dolly

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  51. Sweet girl I can hardly believe it’s been that long since reading your story on Facebook and being so excited when you came to live with Mommy and Lexy! You were a joy to Mama Pheebs and I will always treasure you and your family. Happy Gotcha Day week, you deserve the world!
    Pearl & Aunt Beth

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  52. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Lola!

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  53. Happy Gotcha Day! My Angel will be celebrating her 6th Gotcha Day in May.

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