Michelle's Menagerie

National Feral Cat Day October 16, 2012

I learned from my friend Sparkle on Facebook: http://www.sparklecat.com/ about National Feral Cat Day.  While in Kauai last month, there were many feral cats outside my time share:

I was very proud of the above photo of a cat and bird.  As it turns out, cats and chickens are known to get along really well.   There were signs all over saying not to feed the cats.   Although, I'm all for spay/neuter programs so more homeless cats aren't pro-created, I'm not for starving living animals.

We recently took in 3 four week old VERY feral kittens who were playing in the street.  It may sound funny, but they were very MEAN at first!  Once we were able to spend time and play with them, they became friendlier by the minute.  They also enjoy the good food we gave them frequently:

I am very grateful that our local Humane Society is going to take them in after they are spay/neutered.  I have no doubt that they will be placed in wonderful homes by the very capable and well trained volunteers who work there.  So, please don't be afraid to help or at least feed or tell people to feed a homeless cat(s) in the future.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

"Pulling" Peggy From the Pound

While on a rescue mission last week to our local Animal Control Services, aka "The Pound", a euthanizing facility, I met Peggy.  Peggy is a very young cat that was found in the middle of a road.  She had broken her back leg at some point and it had healed incorrectly.  It basically sticks straight out.  However, Peggy is one of the sweetest cats I have ever met.  She is a total lap cat who purrs constantly and always comes to you when she is called.  Her disability doesn't stop her from getting around, has no trouble getting along with other cats, and using a litter box.

I didn't know how much longer Peggy had in her teeny cage at "The Pound" so I "pulled" her (as they call it) and brought her back to our non-euthanizing SPCA facility.  She is doing well and seems quite happy.

I have been using every advertising venue that I know of to get Peggy a very good home.  We have already gotten some calls about her.  I'm really hoping she gets placed in a nice home soon.  Peggy is not just a special needs cat, but very special as well.  I would love to have a wing at our facility for special needs and "unadoptable" pets someday.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!