I want to thank everyone who has commented on the trapping efforts of which I am part. Everything you have written is very complimentary. I am just a part of this effort, of course. There is the colleague from my own rescue-group whose driving provides invaluable transport and whose advice is equally inestimable; another rescue-group which is paying for the cats’ surgeries; the staff of the charity next door who adopted Beulah’s kittens; the rescue-group up north who accepted other kittens; the veterinaries and technicians who operate on the cats; my co-worker on the late shift who keeps me apprised of cats trapped late at night; another co-worker who feeds the feral colony and keeps watch on the cats.
Knowing that if I can’t trap all the cats there will simply be more can be discouraging. But even one adult captured is an uncountable number of felines not born, and one kitten rescued is one that will have a chance at a decent home. Your words give tremendous support to such efforts everywhere; there are many who are involved or have been involved in similar operations, all over the world.
And I know that each of us realises the worth of what we do and support when we see something like this.
Yes, it takes many, and we applaud everyone, but you are a driving force! We don't know what plans the Gods made for us, so we just do what makes our hearts sing; and caring for these ferals is doing that for you and the group. YAY! And I LURV this photo...hope that there were purrs too!
ReplyDeletePurrs, and flexing of big front paws when I spoke to him.
DeleteFor Raleigh alone, all the effort is worth it. (Of course so many more have been helped and saved by you and all involved. Raleigh is special, though, isn't he? Every time I see a pic of him curled up with you, soaking in the love and attention, my heart melts.)
ReplyDeleteHe IS special, probably because he was so ready to be cared for and made to feel safe again. Being outside and trying to survive on hand-outs and makeshift shelters is tough for all cats, but those who once had homes with humans know what they are missing. In their cases, it likely isn’t “better to have loved and lost”…
DeleteThis picture was taken after I had placed him on a cat-tree by a window to look out; when I sat on the couch, he immediately climbed down, jumped on the couch and curled up on my lap, of his own volition.
Oh...my heart!
DeleteYes, every single one you help is a bonus and totally worth it!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Eastside cats, John. Doing TNR is a group effort, but you are a driving force. Even though doing TNR is sometimes difficult, just looking at how much Raleigh enjoys living with you makes all the effort worth while.
ReplyDeleteit takes a village - and you are ALL doing a great job. it can be hard when you see so many, but like I tell the clinic here, I have one trap and I'm working as fast as I can :)
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ReplyDeleteyou and everyone involved have made a difference; that's what's important.... and at day's end when you look at ALL of the cats under your roof; { past and present } you have made THAT difference to them; one that they are eternally grateful for ~~~~~~~♥♥♥
Even if you helped just one it would be a good thing and you are all doing so much more.
ReplyDeleteBless you for all that you do, John. Each person in your group is so special. :)
ReplyDeleteYou all do a wonderful job and I applaud you. It is heartwarming to see that sweet boy enjoying love and a lap.
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