I love life. Who doesn't? The sanctity and sacredness of life is paramount to me. When I see an ant or fly, I carry or shoo them outside. Always. No smacking, stepping or swatting. EVER.
So when my neighbor recently had her 6 ear old cat put down 'cause of peeing in the house, I went ballistic. After all, I could've found dozens of alternatives for Cody. With friends on farms, in the country, at a cat sanctuary in town or any number of cat rescues in our state. I would've even fostered him for a while myself. Cody DID NOT HAVE TO DIE. Here's my take on what happened. May he rest in peace.
This happened a week ago and I am still ruminating about it, crying, upset and outraged that she did this. Two days ago, I went to our local humane society and talked to the clinic manager. She said they strongly discourage owners from killing their "bad cats" and try to place them in a barn or with a farm in the country. Yesterday I went to Mosaic Cat Rescue and visited with their 100 residents who will NEVER BE KILLED. Cody could've gone there.
Not all cats can be saved, I understand, there is an over-population of cats, BUT this particular cat COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED! There's no two ways about it. She knew I loved animals and could've helped. Why she didn't tell me what she was up to, I'll never know. She also has one cat from my litter 6 years ago and I'm worried sick that if he "misbehaves" she'll kill him, too.
It's been a horrible week! I'm saddened to the core and quite depressed about the whole thing--including living next door to this MURDERER!
Below are some of the kits I met yesterday at Mosaic Cat Rescue. They range from newborns to senior citizens. None will ever be killed. They are all safe and seemed happy and content. Cody could've gone there. Forever.
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