05/24/2026
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Two shy strays who once werenโt quite sure about humans are now living their best life together in their forever home.โค๏ธ
Burl (formerly known as Peach) and Nettle (formerly known as Pepsi) arrived at MWHS on the very same day. Burl had been surviving as a stray in Framingham, while little Nettle was heartbreakingly left behind in a carrier at a farm. Though both were frightened and unsure at first, a beautiful friendship quickly formed between them โ and with lots of patience, love, and snacks, they slowly learned that people could be trusted too. ๐ฝ
After more than a year with MWHS, Jen and Dan saw their potential to become loving companions and opened their hearts and home to this special pair.โค๏ธToday, Burl and Nettle are thriving together in the forever home they always deserved!
Thank you, Jen & Dan, for giving these two such a wonderful home ๐ after their decidedly rough beginning โ and for giving them the patience, love, and understanding they needed to truly blossom. ๐
From Jen and Dan:
โHello MetroWest folks,
We are writing with an update on Burl and Nettle (formerly Peach and Pepsi). These two are healthy, active, goofy best friends and now only hide when more than one person comes to visit. Most days they are glued to the doors facing the backyard, keeping an eye on insects, birds, chipmunks, squirrels, hawks, and falling leaves and snow flakes.
When they first came to live with us, we were unsure if they would ever fully relax and feel part of our little family. Now, they actively interact with us and no longer hide or run away. We are so very lucky they decided we were okay.
Nettle still controls feeding times and lets us know when weโre falling down on the job. Sometimes she curls up on the couch next to us or on our laps when itโs chillier at night. She knows exactly what she wants and is skilled at getting us or Burl to make it so.
Weโre especially excited to share that not only does Burl accept petting and chin scritches now (!), but he comes over and requests petting! It took a lot of patience and time, letting him decide when it was right. Heโs very playful and sweet, still very vocal, and purrs up a storm when you do chin scritches the right way.
We have so much appreciation for the amazing people who fostered them and all of the volunteers and staff at MetroWest. Youโve built a truly remarkable community. This really felt like a "meant to be" match up all around!โ
With appreciation,
Jen and Dan