I volunteer weekly for the Humane Society Silicon Valley (or try to, as scheduling and health permit) so since it's scheduled, it's not really a "Random" Act of Kindness. But being present to help someone find their purrfect new friend makes a regular shift extra special. On this day, I got to experience it twice!
The first to be selected was a tiny tuxedo kitten named Elf who, despite being half the size of the other kittens in the room, wasn't afraid to wade in and play with the big boys. Just like the couple in Winter Wonderland, he frolicked and played, and quickly won the hearts of the couple looking to adopt. Well he won more than their hearts because, as that couple was filling out their paperwork, a family with two young girls came in looking for a new kitten companion for one they already had at home, and they also fell in love with Elf. They were sad to learn he'd already been claimed, but they set their minds to meeting the other kittens.
Pretty soon, Smudge, a black kitty with undertones of silvery fur, captured their attention. As I left my shift that evening, they were settled at the desk, filling out the paperwork to bring Smudge home.
With a little patience, and with talking to people and giving them time to learn and play and exchange happy kitty thoughts, two more purrbabies have homes for the holidays. Job well done!
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