Mable here...yes, its me...Im home!! The lovely Dr. Haney gave me the clear when she came to see me this morning. Joan and Mike set up a nice big cage on the floor in the living room, and Im settled quite comfortably. The walls on both sides of the cage keep all the other paws from bothering me to much. I understand that many of you are wondering about whether I will return to being an outdoor community cat, or become an indoor only cat. First, I hope everyone knows that I was not a pet cat that was allowed outside. I was a feral TNR who turned out to have had some socialization in my past. I did bond with Joan, but not so much that I had any desire to become an indoor cat, and I have never had any desire to mingle with other cats! Personally, I find my own company, with the occasional human contact from Joan, the perfect life. Jamie’s Legacy and Joan’s home are not equipped physically or financially to be a rescue facility. They help all the cats, like me, that Jamie sends their way, with TNR (trap.neuter.return), medical care, shelter, food and love, and they will try to help as many other caregivers as they can with TNR services and support, but Joan already had her personal cats, and having more in the house was not in the plan. However, over these past 2 years, cats have ended up inside because of their individual circumstances, and Joan’s mushy heart, but there is a limit when quality of life for the cats and humans starts to be compromised. You see, it is not always possible, as much as she, and others may wish it, for one home to accommodate all the kitties, like me, that are living our lives outdoors. Whether a rescue, shelter, or foster, animals need to be adopted to make room for more. The only answer is for the world to stand up and take action to stop the overpopulation problem. Spay/neuter of personal pets and TNR will do that. Not today, or even next year, but if everyone would practice and support it, they could end euthanasia of healthy animals and we could all have homes. As for me, Im taking it one day at a time. It will be at least Spring before there would even be any consideration of me being outside again. I need to heal, build strength in my left leg, and adapt to my new body, as well as grow all my fur back in. Its way to cold out there to be out without a winter coat! I know Joan wants me to stay indoors, but I dont know if Ill be able to get over my aversion to other cats enough to hang with this crew forever. Maybe if some of them can find forever homes of their own, giving me a little more space to myself, Ill consider it. One day at a time! Who knows, maybe I’ll do an about face and love all other cats. MOL…right! For now, Ive been awake to long, and need to go take my pill and get some more rest. I don’t understand it, but I think you are all awesome for loving me; a stubborn, independent, mouthy, little but mighty, street gal!
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 01:04:07 +0000
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