I know all too well "what" those poor babies are feeling - being in "captivity".And I didn't mean to put them down using the term "nasty". Sorry, my mistake. It's not their fault at all.... But, bless them, being trapped & rescued & being at the shelter is a lot better than what they were facing - CERTAIN DEATH!!! We got so many calls from people "begging" for help because they were facing "other" (kill) shelters coming out to trap them due to complaints from neighbors..... And, our shelter/sanctuary is not a bad place.... All cats are placed in large rooms/areas after initial isolation while doing all tests/bloodwork. And, each area has an outside deck for them. Plus, lots of beds, little huts (to act as "hiding" places), etc. And, they always have plenty to eat.....dry & wet. So, they will never face hunger again..... Or any illness - we have vets on property 3X a week.... (Now, medicating them is "tricky", but it does get done.) And, I always had (still do, I think[?]) a way in working w/ ferals..... Fostered MANY & was able to bring them around. Can't even count how many "former" ferals were adopted. And, now I have my Charity......."a former feral". Ended up in ER many times from her!!! And, I was just trying to help...... Even Bart (RIP), meanest feral I ever encountered, trusted me, sadly, too late, when Charity led me to him..... I really believe the whole reason Charity is a love-muffin (with me only), is because she knew I had helped Bart, her constant companion..... People are the problem, NOT the poor cats..... And, education IS the key, but, sadly, too many people won't listen. After all, "They're only animals!". Boy, does that p*ss me off! Heard that WAY too many times! Just wanted to clarify & expand on my previous post.... Hugs, Patti & her gang
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