Perhaps there is something to that,
that cats tell other cats,” There’s food down there!” Slowly but surely; the
number of cats increased. People say, “Don’t feed strays.” They are God’s
creatures. They get hungry and need to eat. Once you start; then how can you
justify stopping?
In the four year span, I have seen
many come and many go. I have seen them die. I look; and they discontinue
coming. I figure they met their demise somewhere out there. It is said they
have a life expectancy of two to five years. I think maybe that is true. So,
why is it reported to be so many strays out there?
A cat is an independent animal. He
comes and goes as he wishes. And to feed them does not make them yours. If I
could bring every cat indoors, I would. But I know my limit of how many I can
feed and take care of with routine vet visit. I EVEN ASKED THE VET’S OPINION ON
THIS. How many I can have and maintain sanitary conditions. I know how many
keeps me from being a hoarder. To those cats that remain outside, I do give
names. This way I ask myself, “Where’s such and such?” I give a tribute now to
many I have seen go.
Skillet Rags Hope Joyce Neil
Illa Calico Little Calico Cotton Tail No Name
Devil
Eyes Moe Lucy Ethel Waco
Ugly Buddy Tangerine Moth Ball R.J.
Midnight Bushel Scared Fred
The
Seven Dwarfs were brought by their Mother so she could teach them to eat solid
food. But bits and pieces in the yard showed they had become some predator's
lunch. So many kittens have met their demise in the same way. They never
reached the naming stage. I do see this. But the internet prepares one
when feeding stray cats telling you that you will see this. It becomes obvious
to me that it may well be what is called the “Circle of Life.” It still hurts
though to see any abuse of animals whether predator, or whatever. Starvation
could have them meeting their demise sooner. So, I continue feeding.
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