Tears
To you out there, who were too lazy to "fix" your cat, who thought "it's natural" for her to give birth, who spend $5/day on cigarettes and Starbucks but claim you can't afford to "fix" your pet, my tears belong to you.
Because in the last 2 days we have lost 2 kittens, and a 3rd is gasping for breath. They are the result of an owner who didn't fix their cat, and then dumped the whole family at a shelter.
You claim that it's "your right" to not fix them. But it was I who held Gamma as he died. It is I who watched Kaatje suffer, and it was I who saw Sally's last breaths. And believe me, they suffered. Their organ systems shut down, one by one. Their bodies heaved as we pumped them full of drugs and fluids. They shuddered with each breath, their 1.5 lb bodies heaving. They tried, and we tried.
It should have been you to watch their misery, you who let them be born. Our sleepless nights should have been your sleepless nights. Our tears should have been your tears. You caused more sadness and suffering than you know. Not just to the kittens and the volunteers who stepped up and took responsibility, but to the adoptors who had already promised these infants a life full of love and affection. You permitted them life, and by doing so assured their death. Because make no mistake, this is your fault. I blame you for this. You should have known better. You should have cared. But most of all: If you couldn't be a responsible pet owner, you should not have been allowed to be one!!
Donations in memory of Sally, Gamma, and possibly Kaatje who may only be with us a few more hours can be sent to: Jandy's Home, P.O. Box 68045, Grand Rapids, MI 49516. Donations will be used for the spaying of female cats so we can PREVENT situations like this!!
Because in the last 2 days we have lost 2 kittens, and a 3rd is gasping for breath. They are the result of an owner who didn't fix their cat, and then dumped the whole family at a shelter.
You claim that it's "your right" to not fix them. But it was I who held Gamma as he died. It is I who watched Kaatje suffer, and it was I who saw Sally's last breaths. And believe me, they suffered. Their organ systems shut down, one by one. Their bodies heaved as we pumped them full of drugs and fluids. They shuddered with each breath, their 1.5 lb bodies heaving. They tried, and we tried.
It should have been you to watch their misery, you who let them be born. Our sleepless nights should have been your sleepless nights. Our tears should have been your tears. You caused more sadness and suffering than you know. Not just to the kittens and the volunteers who stepped up and took responsibility, but to the adoptors who had already promised these infants a life full of love and affection. You permitted them life, and by doing so assured their death. Because make no mistake, this is your fault. I blame you for this. You should have known better. You should have cared. But most of all: If you couldn't be a responsible pet owner, you should not have been allowed to be one!!
Donations in memory of Sally, Gamma, and possibly Kaatje who may only be with us a few more hours can be sent to: Jandy's Home, P.O. Box 68045, Grand Rapids, MI 49516. Donations will be used for the spaying of female cats so we can PREVENT situations like this!!
posted by Amy at
5:22 PM
