In Memory of Macaroon 7/26/2007 – 3/10/2024
This sweet girl was found wandering the streets of downtown Houston, but we are not sure how this little senior girl ended up that way.
She was found by a very kind person who scooped her up from the sidewalk and took her home. She was meowing for help; she was barely surviving and who knows how much longer she had left living on the streets. She was infested with fleas, her coat all matted. No microchip. Her rescuer looked after this frail tuxie girl, weighing just 5lbs. After visiting the vet, she was found to be hyperthyroid but without treatment for so long, some medical issues had manifested and her rescuer reached out to us for help.
We had space in the Oasis area, so her bags were packed and Macaroon was on her way to Shadow Cats. She was named Macaroon by her rescuer who said she seemed like a very classy lady who had fallen on hard times and needed a name that was a classic just like the macaroon cookie.
Even before she was out of the carrier our hearts were stolen; a little tuxie girl was looking at us with big green eyes. We were head over heels in love with this girl in the first few minutes of her arrival. Macaroonie would live a good life from that moment on. You know we love nicknames, so Macaroonie it was and always has been in the time she had with us.
Macaroon was so sweet but a little shy and the Oasis area did not seem quite the right place. An older gal estimated to be around 13 she wanted a quieter life or so we thought! We decided to let Macaroon become an office cat. There was a transformation! Her quirky character came to light. Our shy girl blossomed! She loved laps, she wanted attention, she purred so loud, she wanted to share your lunch and she would almost stare you down with those big green eyes waiting to lick any yogurt left in a cup! Needless to say, she put on weight, which was wonderful😊. Her medical issues were under control. She had a wonderful little strut when she walked, it was so cute. And she would talk a lot, she had this sort of cackle but when she wanted something, oh boy, she could let out a meow that the whole sanctuary could hear! And oh yes our girl snored, um, quite loudly at times!
Some cats have a person and Macaroon chose Jana, our Sanctuary Manager at that time. She would immediately get up from her bed to sit on Jana’s desk or lap! She would ignore anyone else in the office and had eyes only for Jana!
Because Macaroon had become a social girl, we moved her into Harmony to have more roommates which she has enjoyed. She loved the laps that were so readily given by all the volunteers. The tech’s work room and their small office is near Harmony, and Macaroon loved to wander in and out. She also enjoyed wandering, well strutting really, in and out on the catio. As she was on a special diet she would sleep in a very comfy bed in the tech’s office, it was her room, it was always known as Macaroon’s office and always will be.
Over the past months, Macaroon‘s health has declined; she has battled many issues and at almost 17, she was tired. Her stay with us had come to an end. A gentle peaceful passing is our final gift. Macaroon was surrounded by love and light and all those who cared for her every day. We know that she took with her only the best memories of a life filled with happiness and love, all the struggles of the time on the streets forgotten. Say hello to all those waiting to welcome you, you have lots of stories to tell, sweet Macaroon!
We have been blessed to know and care for this sweet quirky girl, to have been able to give her all the love in the world over the past almost three years. We will miss you terribly Macaroonie, and the office in the work room will always have your name on it. What a joy and privilege it has been to have shared part of her life. Our sweet girl with the big green eyes and the shy little smile. Although small in stature, she had a huge presence in our lives and hearts.
She was sweet, she was gentle, she was cute, she was quirky, she was classy. She was perfect!
Rest easy, sweetheart, we will hold you in our hearts forever.
Our thanks to all who cared for Macaroon, our amazing caring staff, our volunteers, and her sponsors. Thanks to the veterinary care she received at Vista Vet and Heart of Texas.
Our most special thanks to her rescuer Brieanna. We are so grateful to you for contacting us and bringing her to us. Macaroon was a special girl.
Macaroon had 2 Sponsors
Amy Ellis
“Thank you for giving Macaroon a wonderful retirement life. Thank you for loving her and spoiling her, and thank you for supporting fellow cat fosters like me. Your work is so important!”
–Brieanna Stranberg