Operation Sugar Pretzel

This is Deputy Digby Pancake. Some days are harder than others. Some weeks are harder than others. At least that’s what the persons tell me.

As you probably know, when we got to camp here in this Virginia place, another camper told us about a cat with no home who was hungry. He was feeding her and petting her. But he left the campground.

And Sugar Pretzel…because we named her right away…well, she went to another campsite. And they nicely fed her and called her “kitty kitty”. And she was very happy. But they couldn’t keep her, and we were going to leave. We leave today. And so we looked and looked for a rescue to help us. Even though the persons strongly considered making her a third family member. Who doesn’t love pretzels? With sugar?

But the facts are the facts. At least that’s what Sheriff Brickle says. He said that me and him require more care and time. He said we didn’t have a house without wheels right now. And he said that my breakfast and dinner would be smaller. And well. I’m not down with that. Or up with that.

So after being turned away by so many places who had no room for one more cat, it looked like Sugar Pretzel had to come with us until we could find help. I was already trying to eat extra to prepare for hibernation.

But then at the last minute, a rescue said they would come and help Sugar Pretzel. But it wasn’t going to happen without some drama. She would not be easy to catch.

When your name is Sugar Pretzel, you are destined to be a star and dramatic and demanding.

So as the nice campers feeding her tried to lure her into their RV with treats, they got her in. But then she started scratching their door and that was that. She was out and off. Girl Person said she stayed up all night worrying and hoping she was doing the right thing for Sugar Pretzel. Did she want to be free like a bird?

But when the nice lady at the rescue came, she was patient. There was food. And Operation Sugar Pretzel was a success! A big success! Although she was mad about it. Dramatic.

Everyone was happy that Sugar Pretzel had a chance to go live where she wanted to. Maybe a barn or a house. Maybe she would be on TV sometime down the road. But now she has that chance. Doesn’t everyone deserve a chance?

Although we couldn’t keep her, we know she will be happy. So many times, we think the only way we can help animals is to adopt them all. But sometimes, helping means finding the right rescue or shelter, even if you are turned away many times. Don’t give up.

Sugar Pretzel matters. You matter. If you need help in some way to live your best life, ask. Find help and don’t give up. We can only help others if we help ourselves. And don’t worry. My dinner will not be smaller. Sorry, Sugar Pretzel. But I have a big appetite. And Brickle has a big attitude. Go live your best life! Enjoy your new penthouse suite until you get your forever home.