Cheech (the Cat) Waters

12/20/2025

Mol, check out my furiend Morris with his country music premier! Way to go furiend! ❤️ 😸

12/20/2025

Financial support always helps, year round, to keep my furiends in tip top health!

🎄 11 Days Til Christmas & the Gang has another wish!🎄

Today’s wish from the Jamie’s Legacy Gang? A sleigh full of generosity… in the form of financial support.

Thor, our brave explorer, recently trekked to the Island of Misfit Toys on a legal mission (don’t ask—those 9 cats are allegedly innocent). While there, he met Hermey the Elf, an aspiring dentist with a flair for magical medicine and questionable credentials. Hermey did his best, but Thor still needs a real specialist back home—preferably one with a license and less glitter.

Many of the Gang have had dental work recently, and some, like Thor, need potential ongoing care beyond our usual visits with Dr. Haney. That’s why today, the Gang is wishing for your financial support to help cover dental and medical costs. Because while Hermey’s heart is in the right place, his “magical medicine” was basically holiday cheer in a bottle—and Thor needs something a bit more scientific.

Help us give the Gang the care they deserve—no elf magic required.

Thank you so much for your support this magical holiday season and beyond!
✨️the Narrator on behalf of the Gang

💚 Donation to PayPal
paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R7TRXEHUUXRNY

💚 Donation to Joan's Fundraiser
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/joans-67th-birthday-fundraiser-for-jamies-legacy-stray-cat-sanctuary

12/20/2025

That Grinch is my Pawpa! Anymeow... mol, volunteering is an awesome way to give back! Volunteer with Jamie's Legacy today!

🎄 12 Days ‘Til Christmas… and the Gang Has a Request! 🎄
Today’s wish? More volunteers with hearts three sizes too big—and opposable thumbs.

Just look at our buddy the Grinch, caught red-handed in a holiday heist of cuddles. His heart lit up like a Christmas tree when he realized volunteering at Jamie’s Legacy means belly rubs, biscuit-making supervision, and being chosen as a nap spot by a cat with zero personal boundaries.

So if you or your friends are feeling a little Grinchy this season, we’ve got the perfect cure: come hang with the Gang. They’ll melt your heart, steal your snacks, and remind you what the holidays are really about—love, fur, and a little chaos.

🎁 Volunteer now. Side effects may include excessive purring and sudden emotional growth.

On behalf of the Gang we hope to see you soon! 💚the Narrator

To volunteer with us please contact Joan through our messenger or call 260-388-2133!

Note: Original picture of our volunteer, Chad, with Pepper & Mister in comments.



Chewy Wishlist
https://www.chewy.com/g/jamies-legacy-inc_b90254950

12/20/2025

Gift cards are grrrrreeeattt for my furiends at Jamie's Legacy! Allows them to get things they need or maybe, as Pepper has hinted at, a few wishes for the Gang personally too!

🎄 10 Days 'Til Christmas... this just in Pepper is undercover! 🎄
Today’s undercover mission is brought to you by Pepper, live from a very secret location somewhere in NE Indiana…

Disguised as one of Santa’s elves (don’t blow his cover), Pepper is hard at work at Santa’s Gift Sorting Station. He’s sniffing out clues to prove the notorious 9’s innocence AND snooping for any incoming gifts headed to Jamie’s Legacy. Word on the street—okay, from Pepper himself—is that the Gang is hoping for gift cards from Amazon, Chewy, or Walmart this year.

The Assistant has officially declared: if gift cards arrive, the Gang gets to pick out a few special items. So if you’ve ever wanted to make a cat’s holiday dreams come true (and possibly help fund a legal defense), now’s your chance.

🎁 Send a little holiday magic their way—Pepper’s watching the mail.

If you wish to fulfill today's Christmas wish use any of the links below to send a digital gift card to any of your favorite members of the Gang! Of course if you wish to send via snail-mail just message us for a physical address.

On behalf of the Gang, thank you for your generosity!
🎀 the Narrator & Pepper 🐾

Amazon: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FFU3P2QJ8P42?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_1

Chewy: chewy.com/g/jamies-legacy-inc_b90254950 -list

Walmart: walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/223e0b6b-474e-424f-b906-a79e89717be1

12/20/2025

So I'm a little behind but these furiends deserve a share to try for Forever Homes!!

🎄 8 Days ‘Til Christmas - Whiskers Wednesday Wishes 🎄

Today’s wish from the Gang? A forever home wrapped in love 💝

These 13 fabulous felines are just the tip of the whiskered iceberg—Jamie’s Legacy is home to over 80 cats, each with a personality that deserves its own sitcom. Some are patiently waiting. Others are impatiently tapping their paws and checking the adoption hotline hourly.

They’re all good cats. They’re all ready for love. And they’re all dreaming of a home for the holidays.

If you’re looking to add a family member (or two… or three), contact the Assistant (aka Joan) today! A home for Christmas is the best gift of all—for them and for you.

With crossed fingers and paws we send these special Christmas wishes to Santa Paws tonight.

📞 To meet your next family member(s), call Joan at 260-388-2133

🏡 🐾 On behalf of the Gang,
the Narrator 💝

12/20/2025

Bert reporting from HPPH, thankfully he and the others are safe and sound after the crazy wind we have had recently!

Hi friends!! Boy did we just have a crazy little storm pass thru!! The wind has been horrible all day. The typist took her doggo & Jackson to the vetty lady today.....she said her little box of a jeep nearly flew off the road! She just came out to close up & had to do some damage control. The bench flew back to the fence, the wheelbarrow they use to take the trash to the dumpster had blown around over a few times. The table by the store room has a house on it that she keeps dry food in, both blown over. And of course the house was was standing on end with the open part up, all it's all wet inside. The snow shovels were miles from where they should be& one of the shelter totes was blown over. It's calmed down, but still raining. I watched it all from the comfort of my chaise scratcher. It makes a nice little bed & it's there if I get the urge to scratch!! Stay safe if you're out! T minus 6 shopping days .... Our socks are on the door for Santa Paws! ❤️ Bert

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HI2HD3W595J4?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwdGRjcAOxgPBjbGNrA7GA4WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnyw0po0wkjhJ4NkqYAWSs4_m8sYx1XajrQLbff4W6bV1elRoaX7zQkh7Fth_aem_ChBVXO6P27-pdEkHscAB4Q

Chewy https://www.chewy.com/g/helping-paws-pet-haven-inc_b65850098

12/08/2025

Can't say I blame Earl for staying cozy today! Meowmmy said it was snowing 🌨 yuck! If you could donate to Ms Joan's fundraiser I'd be so thankful for your kindness! Even if you can't a simple share is helpful too!

Happy Sunday Funday, everyone!!

Earl here, with your Sunday Funday update! It’s been a light ❄️snowy❄️ day here. I've stayed cuddled up here on my perch most of the day dreaming of the Tuna Fairy dancing with the Chicken Prince! I'm excited for the approach of Christmas🎄, are you? I also wanted to remind you—Joan’s fundraiser is still going strong!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/joans-67th-birthday-fundraiser-for-jamies-legacy-stray-cat-sanctuary

Every gift helps sanctuary cats like me with medical and dental care, plus essentials like litter, food, and especially treats! 😻 Let’s keep the kindness flowing!

Please follow us if you're not, share our posts, like and comment away! We appreciate your support, every interaction helps me and the Gang grow our village of supporters! ❤️

12/03/2025

My buddy Tom is going out of his mind too! Anyone know where the warm weather suddenly disappeared to?

Dear Purr-ticipants of the Universe,

It’s me, Tom, reporting live (and upside-down) from the floor of the Cottage. Look, I get it. Snow is beautiful, a fluffy white blanket that makes the world quiet. But I am over it.
I’ve been stuck inside for what feels like 87 cat-years, and the zoomies are real! I have so much pent-up energy, I’m practically vibrating. I tried to initiate a very exciting game of Catch the Invisible Snowball with the rest of the Gang.
* Willie just blinked at me and went back to his nap on the heating pad. Rude.
* Daisy glared and retreated under a chair. Hmph.
* And Bugs? She gave me the full "side-eye-tail-twitch" and started meticulously grooming herself, clearly signaling that she is too sophisticated for "snow games."

Honestly, I’ve been zipping from one end of this Cottage to the other, practicing my wall-climbing maneuvers and perfecting the art of the sudden, silent pounce on nobody in particular. I just need an outlet!
This upside-down position is my current protest. It’s either this, or I start batting everything off the shelves. (Don’t tempt me.)
If anyone knows a good indoor obstacle course or has a secret tunnel to an always-sunny beach, my DMs are open.

Stay warm, but if you hear a blur of gray fur streaking past your ankles, that’s just me. Sorry in advance.
❄️ 🐾 Tom
P.S. Does this rug make my belly look fluffy? Asking for a friend.

11/24/2025

That's my Meowmmy!! 😻 Looks at those cutest kitties with her!

📸 Selfie Saturday at Jamie’s Legacy!

I had the best time capturing one-on-one moments with a few of the Gang. Willie leaned in with his big grin, Drac struck his signature dramatic pose, and Josie curled close with her gentle warmth and Sally made moves to give me kitty kisses! Each cat had their own special selfie with me — four personalities, four stories, all wrapped into one unforgettable day that I absolutely loved!

💚the Narrator, Willie, Drac, Josie and Sally

11/24/2025

Happy Sunday Funday!! We had lots of sunbeams today & temps in the 50s. We are down to the last few winterizing things & projects. There's always something to do here, no matter the season. There was a paraglider fly above the cattery late this afternoon!! That was exciting to see. Yesterday we received a surprise box !! An anonymous friend sent us dry food!! Thank you for thinking of us. We use 2 bags a day, so this was a wonderful surprise. It's time for treats so we will mew with you all later. Have a good evening! ❤️ Mercedes

11/24/2025

Congratulations young Drac! Meowmmy says you are a sweetie boy and will have the bestest life with your new Furamily!! ❤️

Wonderful news to share today!
Our sweet Drac has been adopted, and we couldn’t be happier for him and his new family.

Drac came to Jamie’s Legacy on July 15th of this year as a 10-week-old kitten, full of energy, curiosity, and that irresistible Drac charm. Today, he went home with Misty (pictured) and Maxwell, and we’re thrilled to say he’s joining an amazing family. Maxwell was introduced to Drac through a co-worker, our volunteer Chad, and we are very thankful for that.

Drac will also have two big sister cats, Lullaby (1½ years old) and Tina (2 years old), to show him the ropes, share naps, and of course, give him plenty of playtime.

We are gloriously happy for this sweet boy and his new family.
Congratulations, Misty, Maxwell, Lullaby, Tina, and Drac!
And thank you to everyone who helped love him along the way. 💘 the Assistant

11/22/2025

Momay is a beautiful lady cat looking for her forever home! Are you looking for a sweet companion? Look no further, she has arrived! Contact Jamie's Legacy for more information and to meet this beauty! 😻