I'm down to 10 rescue cats and still hoping to find homes for half of them. I had 17 at one time inside. Did catch fix and release where I used to live in OK. Paid out of pocket for 36 and my vet kept 5, helped farm out the real wild ones, to be barn kitties. Where I'm at now, we have trailer park kitties, some that people who move out leave behind. I know this because they are fixed and it's sad. They know a lady goes around filling food bowls each day. I leave a cup of food out every morning and lately one has my number and waits for me on my porch for lunch.
I wish more people that took pets realize they come with a lifelong responsibility, like children. If you don't intend on keeping them and making the commitment, don't take them.
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo
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