Thanks to all for such a warm welcome. Will post pics of my babies soon!
Now to the venting. (Will try to keep it short!) I've long been aware of the problem of pet overpopulation and how irresponsible, and cruel, people can be regarding their pets. After six months working with a local rescue group it's really hitting hope. We're not a shelter, but a network of foster homes that do a lot of TNR, socializing feral kittens, finding homes for abandoned, tame adults. We've had a lot of cases that leave me feeling angry, sad and relieved that we've gotten involved. Lily, a beautiful solid black little girl, barely a year old, very sweet, obviously somebody's pet, already on her second litter of kittens. We'll get her fixed and be sure all of them get good homes. Then there's Alex, a handsome longhaired tabby. His owner died and the family put him on the streets to fend for himself. We rescued him last week. Poor guy's all beat up, but still so sweet. Then there's Baby Girl, Tigy and Puddles. Their owner lost his job and dumped the cats on his grandmother, who couldn't care for them. Another family member was threatening to put them to sleep. None of them had been fixed. We stepped in and remedied that. Baby Girl, who's pregnant, is in foster care. Tigy and Puddles went to a great local no-kill shelter.
These cats will have happy endings, but I can't help thinking they shouldn't
have been put in such sad, desparate cirumstances in the first place. What kind of person think it's acceptable to abandon a helpless animal?
Sorry, I'm just feeling frustrated right now. I know we need to focus on the cats we can save and take satisfication in that. Meanwhile, I'm going go home soon and snuggle with my babies and be glad that they are safe and loved.
Thanks for listening.
Now to the venting. (Will try to keep it short!) I've long been aware of the problem of pet overpopulation and how irresponsible, and cruel, people can be regarding their pets. After six months working with a local rescue group it's really hitting hope. We're not a shelter, but a network of foster homes that do a lot of TNR, socializing feral kittens, finding homes for abandoned, tame adults. We've had a lot of cases that leave me feeling angry, sad and relieved that we've gotten involved. Lily, a beautiful solid black little girl, barely a year old, very sweet, obviously somebody's pet, already on her second litter of kittens. We'll get her fixed and be sure all of them get good homes. Then there's Alex, a handsome longhaired tabby. His owner died and the family put him on the streets to fend for himself. We rescued him last week. Poor guy's all beat up, but still so sweet. Then there's Baby Girl, Tigy and Puddles. Their owner lost his job and dumped the cats on his grandmother, who couldn't care for them. Another family member was threatening to put them to sleep. None of them had been fixed. We stepped in and remedied that. Baby Girl, who's pregnant, is in foster care. Tigy and Puddles went to a great local no-kill shelter.
These cats will have happy endings, but I can't help thinking they shouldn't
have been put in such sad, desparate cirumstances in the first place. What kind of person think it's acceptable to abandon a helpless animal?
Sorry, I'm just feeling frustrated right now. I know we need to focus on the cats we can save and take satisfication in that. Meanwhile, I'm going go home soon and snuggle with my babies and be glad that they are safe and loved.
Thanks for listening.