When Beef entered Candace’s life, she was confronted with a threat: an upper respiratory virus that was spreading among the neighborhood cat colonies.
Despite the hardship, Beef was accepted into Candace’s care together with his sister and a litter of kittens that had earlier been saved.
Three kittens were tragically lost during the difficult first few days.
But Beef’s tenacity was evident, and he and Candace developed a special bond that became stronger over time.
His dependence on bottle-feeding created an unbreakable relationship, making adoption unthinkable.
Candace told We Love Cats and Kittens, “There was absolutely no way at that point when it came time to even consider adopting beef off.”
“I don’t think Beef would’ve allowed it,” she continued.
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Beef’s curiosity and love of the outdoors became evident as he developed.
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Due to necessity and Beef’s spirit of adventure, Candace decided to start harness training after realizing his natural inclination.
[Read more about training with a harness here]
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With this increased independence, Beef was able to travel outside of their house and establish himself as Candace’s frequent companion.
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Their travels included automobile excursions, stops at pet-friendly restaurants, and sometimes the McDonald’s drive-thru, which Beef loved.
He was becoming into a dynamic individual who flourished on sociability and the excitement of exploration.
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In addition to satisfying his need for adventure, Candace’s choice to harness train him created a setting in which every outing served as a chance for exploration and camaraderie.
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“He enjoyed being in social situations. “He was such a diva who never wanted to meet someone new,” Candace explained.
“He would tumble around whenever he encountered someone. He would allow them to pet him. He cherished the attention.
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Their adventures, which include camping, beach visits, shopping, and park walks, are evidence of their unbreakable relationship.
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What distinguishes Beef from the numerous lives that Candace has impacted via her rescue work, then?
Maybe it’s his unwavering spirit, or perhaps it’s the strength of their link, which is forged by their common experiences and the unspoken knowledge that they were destined to travel this path together.
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For Candace, Beef is more than just another hero; he is a symbol of love and the power of one life to change another.