I think we all know what you mean but the AC suggestion stands. Given that
yours is a shelter, you might find a group that would be willing to work with
them for little or nothing. Alternative vets and those involved in homeopathy,
Reiki etc may be able to put you in touch with such a group. I just know how
much it has helped with ferals I have been involved with. Some ferals want to
be house cats, some want to stay on the fringes and think about it and some,
like Trouble's Angel, appreciate food and shelter but want nothing else to do
with people.
A person with your heart has no need to ever explain the choices that are made
for critters. They are made with the best of intentions. As you pointed out,
there are others in this world who will have to answer for their heartless
decisions.
Blessings to you and all in your care.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of compassion
and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with their
fellow man.
St. Francis
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Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: Ages please- OT- Ferals
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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