Sad Furry Faces

People are mean.

A family up the street from me had two sweet little grey kitties.  They moved, and left the kitties behind.

My next door neighbor has taken pity on them and is feeding them- I'm providing them with lounge/sleeping facilities (my porches).  And every time I look out a window, I see sad little faces looking back at me, wanting to come in.

I want to let them in, of course.  Even though I've already got 3 beasties in the house, I could make room for 2 more.  I know the current feline residents would stage a protest, and I also know they'd eventually get over it. 

My problem is money.  Cat food, kitty litter, and vet visits for 5 cats is expensive.  It's bad enough with just the three- I'd have to work 80 hours a week with five.  (Note to self; buy lottery tickets.)

People are so freakin' irresponsible.  It's not like everyone is issued a pet and must take care of it- one has to choose to go out and get a pet if you want one.  So why bring a critter home that you have no intention of taking care of?  It defies logic.

And so here I am, feeling guilty that I can't right a wrong that someone else did.  At least it's nice and warm out now, and these kitties have food and shelter for the summer.  I guess I'd better find a no-kill rescue for when the cooler weather comes- I sure don't want these two getting put down at the pound.  They're both very friendly, and despite being turned out of their home, they still trust people.

New Furry Baby

I haven't had too much time to write this week; I've been busy integrating my new kitty into my household.  Poor little Sasha showed up at the back door at work last week, and stayed there all day trying to get in.  No collar, no microchip, no "lost kitty" ad in the paper- someone must've dumped her off.  One of the girls took pity on her and took her home temporarily to try to find her a permanent home.  She couldn't find anyone to take her, and as I couldn't bear the thought of such a sweet kitty going to the shelter, I brought her home with me.  I'm so glad I did!  She's got a wonderful personality. It makes me sad to think though, that so many other strays aren't as lucky as Sasha.  There are so many unwanted cats that the shelters can't handle them, and many of them end up being euthanized.  Pet owners please remember: be reponsible, and spay or neuter your pet.