CHAVIVA, Lollypop Farm Cat of the Week
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Chaviva is a 1-year-old female cat who was brought to Lollypop Farm because her former owner had too many pets. She came in at just nine months old with four kittens, so she went into foster care for a while. Chaviva was a good mom and lived with a dog, kids, and cats in her foster home. Now she is spayed and ready for adoption! Chaviva uses a scratching post and is quiet and gentle. She loves petting and attention, but she likes her alone-time, too.
An Unfortunate Event
Theft of items after Greenwich Kiwanis Antiques Show
From Derek A. Johnson, B&D Johnson Antiques
Published with permission from Derek A. Johnson
Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 1:33:13 PM
Subject: Missing Items from Greenwich Show
It has come to our attention that a couple of items went missing during pack out following the Greenwich Antiques Show. A small bag containing a group of miniature watercolors and a silhouette, as well as paperwork, was not accounted for, with the possibility that it was stolen from a vehicle. Unfortunately, the items didn’t belong to the dealer, but were in his possession for conservation. Obviously the dealer, as well as the owner of the items are distraught and I’m assisting with providing notice of the situation.
I’m requesting that if anyone has any information regarding this matter to please contact me. If you may have seen any suspicious activity or persons around the facility during packout, specifically around the rear of the gymnasium or back parking lot, please let me know asap.
A police report has been filed with the Greenwich Police department at this time. Also a reward has been offered for the return of the items, as the return of them is obviously the most desired outcome.
Of note, a similar incident is said to have occurred during the packout of another CT show in recent months. Obviously any parallels between the two will be investigated as the concern of shows in the area becoming targets is certainly viable. Please be aware during the chaos of packout of all those around and keep your vehicles and valuable locked and safe.
I’ll be forwarding along some images of the missing items (included above), but in the meantime if any info can be provided we’d really appreciate it. I’ve listed my contact info as well as the Greenwich PD’s info below.
Thank you,
Derek A. Johnson
B&D Johnson Antiques
PO Box 35
Stanfordville, NY 12581
845-868-7464
Town of Greenwich
Greenwich Police Department
11 Bruce Place
Greenwich, CT 06830-1404
Main #: (203) 622-8000
Case #: 09-102510
Officer: Turcsangi
Badge#: 135
Genny has a HOME
Genny has a new home! Love to you angels who saw the perfect companion in this dear senior cat!
Ham on the Lam, The Sequel
The pig awoke from a nice snooze in the neighbours’ indoor ring then promptly set to ‘playing’ with the carriages inside. Seeing certain doom to the valuable antique carriages, Mr. Neighbour put his dog on a lead and baited the pig with him. Dog never sussed that he was being so used, to him it was great fun to bound about on a lead, yipping his happy head off, while pig lunged and loped along trying to get this snack-sized barking morsel. They baited the pig all the way to his own yard. Seeing nothing in which to enclose the pig (since said pig had pulverised his own enclosure), they watched him stroll over to water for a drink then beat a hasty retreat.
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Crackerbox Palace rang back. I learned that this is a rescue for farm animals, so are well equipped to transport a pig if necessary. They sound a great organisation and I’m happy to know of them.
Pig’s owner rang me back early evening on Saturday. I told her what had happened and she wasn’t at all pleased-she and her son had just finished a third enclosure round the pig’s yard, so his breaking through all three was monumental. She was some hours’ drive from home yet, having put in a day of work then getting caught up in city traffic. I never heard later if the pig was still on the premises when she returned home.
I have received several queries about the pig from FaceBook users, fromt the blog post, and from some forums in which I participate. Almost every query was an offer to take the pig! There were also some very funny ‘pig experience’ stories shared.
Ham on the Lam
A neighbour’s pig slipped out for a stroll this morning 
Another neighbour alerted me to its presence in my front yard by alternately pounding on my door and petting the pig. I have the owner’s mobile # on my mobile so rang right off. The owners are neither at home nor answering their mobile. Of course we don’t know their name-only a first name and the house in which they reside.
The neighbour who alerted me went home to enlist her husband’s help in rounding up the pig. I ran back indoors to grab a bribe to encourage the pig to walk where we wanted it to go. The pig, not wanting to let its new friend go, hesitated a moment then set off after my neighbour. 
With some effort the neighbours laid a canvas strap round the pig to help guide it into their indoor riding ring. I tried to entice it with slices of Wegman’s Seedless Rye bread which the pig greatly enjoyed.
Now the pig has sat in that indoor riding ring while I rang first 911, who of course can’t do anything but wasn’t sure that there was anyone who could pick up a pig. 911 alerted law enforcement who won’t even come out to take a report-they lack the means to transport a pig. I rang the county Human Society, who also lacks means to transport a pig. Human Society recommended I ring Crackerbox Palace, which is presumably a petting zoo. I left a message on their answering device. I then rang Animal Control, again leaving a message. While I tried to find someone to remove the pig, the neighbour went to knock at the owner’s door-no one answered the door.
I find that there is no person nor agency willing or able to remove a stray pig. The thing is kind of friendly, or maybe it’s hungry. Hard to tell. I like it but it smells kind of funny.
I wonder how long the neighbours will keep the pig in their barn before calling a butcher? I’ll bet that’s the only person in the county who can do anything about a pig.
Presenting Genny, Lollypop Farm COTW
#8475721
Genny is a beautiful 12-year-old cat who was found as a stray. We don’t know much about her history, but we know she’d make a wonderful companion! Genny has a friendly, sweet personality and loves attention. She loves to be held or curl up in your lap. This great cat is eligible for our Seniors-for-Seniors program, which means that adopters age 60 and older can take her home free of charge!
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Those lynx-tip ears and huge green eyes are gorgeous. Fancy letting a senior cat “stray”. Poor Genny. Poor, beautiful Genny. I pray that she soon has a home.
Lollypop COTW, Sammy! Why is Bunjie Still Homeless?
#1125546 
Sammy is a 5-year-old male cat who was returned to Lollypop Farm because his owner could no longer afford to care for a cat. Sammy has lived with dogs and cats before and was afraid of them, so he may be happiest in a home without other pets. He loves to be around people and is a curious kitty! Come out and meet Sammy today!
My note: I think Sammy is very handsome!
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I’d love to know why my little brown tabby is still here! What makes him unadoptable? I’ve been trying to find this little guy a home for MONTHS. Poor little unwanted Bunjie Boy. He’s such a great cat, too. Playful, loving, nice loud purr, doesn’t scratch furniture or anything but his scratching toys. Easy to please, just hold anything interesting just over his head (that could be anything, he has a wide variety of interests) and watch him bounce up and down! See why his name is Bunjie! He plays hide-and-go-seek. He’s up-to-date on all tests and vaccinations, and is neutered. His coat is gorgeous. He’s a terrific conversationalist-speaks with depth and meaning. Pretty awesome for a cat!
I’ve shown him with Habitat for Cats at a local Petco (thanks, Petco, for letting H4C do this!) -he enjoyed the attention. I’ve posted his pix here and in other places. I’ve placed posters round town. The only people who even bother to meet Bunj already have a house full of cats.
So. Can someone tell me what makes him unadoptable?
Lollypop Farm Cat of the Week, UNION
# 8298291 
Union is a 9-year-old female cat who was brought to Lollypop Farm because of personal problems that her former family was having. Union has been waiting too long for a new home, so she has a special adoption fee of just $25. Union has a very soft coat and loves being petted. She was afraid of the other animals in her former home, so she would be happiest as the only pet in the household. Union is part of our Seniors-for-Seniors program, and that means adopters age 60 and older can take her home at no charge!
