In the aftermath of the death of Tina Wessel — the homeless woman known to many Westporters, who died last month — “06880” readers have wondered about the fate of her beloved cat.
Julie Loparo — president of Westport Animal Shelter Advocates — reports:
Tina’s cat — now named Elsie — is a delight. She is approximately 4 years old, healthy…just wonderful.
Elsie
She is temporarily being boarded at Schulhof Animal Hospital, receiving excellent care and attention from staff and WASA volunteers. Now, WASA is searching for a local forever home for Elsie. She will need to be kept indoors for her safety.
Potential adopters should email wasa1@optonline.net, or call 203-557-0361.
Tina’s funeral will be held today (2 p.m., Friday, December 9), at Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Westport.
SHE’S ADORABLE- WISH I WASN’T ALLERGIC TO FELINES. HOPE SOMEONE ADOPTS HER SOON
Thank you, Dan. Do you think Elsie would like living in Colorado?! May she be well-loved and cared for as evidenced by Tina’s love and care.
Great offer! I’m sure someone a bit closer to Elsie’s home will step up though…
Yes … I’m sure the shelter will be inundated with scores of “adoptive parents” for Elsie. She’s a lovely cat!
Dan,
I’d be pleased to gift Elsie’s new cat person with a brand new carrier, which I will also deliver to Schuloff’s upon request.
Happy Holidays!
Gloria, you’re the best! Please contact Schulhof’s directly. Happy holidays to you too!
Thank you for the information, Dan. Will do.
My cat Ravn and I are regulars at Shuloff’s and just like you, Schuloff’s is the best. And no, that’s not a typo in her name –Ravn is the Danish spelling.
Best,