Beth, Most everyone here understands what it's like to be limited by our income. Shoot, if I had unlimited funds, I'd feed myself and my cats Filet Mignon every night (sorry vegans)...I'd also buy a membership to the only decent health club in town here (very expensive; next to the country club). Shoot, I'd even hire a personal trainer and personal chef. But since I can't take the best possible care of myself, my family, and my furbabies, I do what we can financially. Phaewryn was right when she said that we all have our priorities, but one person's priorities may be vastly different from anothers and all priorities are tempered by our income, unfortunately. When my cat Cricket was dying from anemia, many people here urged me to get him a transfusion. I just couldn't afford it, as we had already spent over $500, and there was no guarantee. If I had unlimited funds, I would have done it, but I don't. And I knew that most if not all members knew I was doing what I could and there was no mistake that I loved Cricket.
We all know you love your furbabies and rescues. No one can question that. It must be frustrating doing rescue. We have a neighbor who's had their cat Sammie for a long time. Sammie is VERY particular, and doesn't let anyone but his 'dad' and me, the neighbor who's kitty sat him from time to time, pet him. He's recently nipped their four year old son a couple of times on his hand and left a little mark, nothing that I personally would worry about, since it teaches the child boundaries, yet they are going to find Sammie a new home now. Sammie would most likely not do well with other cats, and he's grossly overweight which also might make his less adoptable. It makes me sick that this is an option for them. He's been with them for a long time. I care about my neighbors, but don't agree with them giving up on Sammie. I can't imagine how you deal with surrenders regularly. My opinion is keep up with your wonderful rescue work, and don't give in to less cats vs. better food. I bet the cats would second this. Bless you for all you do for your rescues. They are lucky to have you. Have a great Saturday, :) Wendy ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL
