“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” – Abbé Prévost
With a name like BBQ, one particular rescue cat at Palmetto Animal League was destined for fatherly greatness! While many dads will be grilling out or eating out on Father’s Day, BBQ will be chilling out keeping watch over “his” kittens. A veritable couch potato, BBQ only leaves the comfort of his cozy cat bed to take care of a few important things. 
“He is almost always napping,” says cat caregiver Ashley Norton. “The only time he gets up is to get love and attention or to care for the kittens.”
Knowing what it’s like to be abandoned, BBQ takes his fatherly role very seriously. He’s always there to listen and lend a paw. BBQ’s dad duties have given him purpose while at the PAL Adoption Center, and he plans on fathering the fatherless with love, grace, and gentle discipline until either he or the kittens find homes.
“He is a firm yet loving mediator of all the kitten ruckus in Cat Room 8 at PAL,” continues Norton. “He is the most tolerant father figure. All the kittens gravitate toward him. He grooms them, watches them play, and snuggles with them.”
PAL saved BBQ from an overcrowded shelter, and ever since he arrived at our no kill adoption center on April 29, he has wanted nothing more than to love and be loved. When he’s not caring for homeless kittens, BBQ is seeking affection from our staff and volunteers.
“He doesn’t really meow,” says Norton. “His meows are more like hums, and he loves to have his belly rubbed.”
Cat Room 8 is now affectionately known as “BBQ’s Daycare.” While he seems quite content being a caregiver for now, we know BBQ’s ultimate Father’s Day wish would be to find a lifelong home of his very own.
“Because he is so patient and loving, we think he would do well in a house with children,” says Norton.
In honor of BBQ, and in loving memory of her dad, a faithful PAL supporter is matching all donations through Father’s Day, June 15. Donate in honor of a special father in your life and every dollar will be doubled to rescue animals. Plus, PAL will send a Father’s Day eCard on your behalf. Visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org and click on “Double the Love” to send a card.
If you’d like to meet 2-year-old BBQ and visit his kitten daycare, the PAL Adoption Center is located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie, Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Amy CampaniniPalmetto Animal League President
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Thank you to our Partners in Rescue, The Bluffton Sun and The Hilton Head Sun for being beacons of compassion and hope for homeless pets in our community. Please show your support for these local animal loving businesses!
