I heard of a really sad situation where a woman was going to be evicted due to unsanitary conditions and to many cats. I went to the apartment and knocked on the door and banged on the window, but she wouldn’t answer. She was inside in the hallway. I peeked in the window and my heart broke. There were already four kittens crowding the window (about three months old if I had to guess) But when I looked inside- you couldn’t even see the carpet for the trash and junk. There were swarms of flies, overflowing litter pans and cats everywhere. None looked feral or even semi-feral, but most looked ill and all looked thin. I could see the fleas on the kittens by the window because of hairloss and thinness. Torties, torbies, orange kitties all trapped in hell. Ulcerated eyes, goopy faces- man I just wanted to break the windows and steal those babies.

But I knew, I am not set up to take the sick ones, nor do I need any more added to my current vet bill. So instead, I prayed all the way home, did about 20 minutes of research found 16 different organizations, groups, shelters etc and started calling.

Fifth call- Paydirt! Even though they aren’t in our area, they will be out next week to take the cats and kittens get them vetted, help the woman clean up her home and instruct her in how to responsibly take care of cats. I am so relieved and even though one person (who was beyond rude) told me NO ONE would help me this time of year- I am glad I listened to my heart and kept on with my mission. Now, how can I get that gorgeous tortie I saw? LOL