This story was shared within the framework of the Fur Fam Storytelling Contest. Submissions have been accepted through December 5. Voting will take place December 6 through December 31. The three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus a $500 prize pool. $2000 cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. View all stories here!
Wiggles was abandoned by her mother cat when she was only 12 days old. He was saved by a good Samaritan who found him and sought help. My mother and I stepped up to receive him. Having never cared for a kitten that was so young and one that needed a bottle, we used our animal and medical experience to help Wiggles thrive.
At first, we were going to take care of him until he was old enough to adopt, but we fell in love with him and decided to make him part of our family. Wiggles is now a spokesperson for our Howe-2 Care 4 Critters nonprofit rescue. Wiggles loves going out in public to meet his fans, and when he can’t, a flat version of him travels with us.
First, I dressed up real Wiggles suits that corresponded to where we were going to travel. Then I photographed the Wiggles, enlarged and laminated it. Finally, “Flat Wiggles” is ready to go around the world in new adventures!
Flat Wiggles has been around the world creating new fans. He’s taken pictures of himself on a cruise ship jetty with the Captain, climbed the Great Wall of China, seen icebergs in Antarctica, and visited Hobbiton in New Zealand – just to name a few. his favorite place. Along the way, he inspires people to love rescues.
This story was submitted by Brittani Durban, with assistance from Howe – 2 Care 4 Critters. To see other Fur Fam Story Contest entries, click here!
