Don't most events in our lives happen by chance? I hope to share with you the chance observations and experiences of my travels. And I offer a chance for you to comment as well. Add to that my fond affection for my late cat, Chance, who was afflicted with feline leukemia and died of cancer, and you will see why "chance" has a special meaning in my life. By chance, the adventure continues and can be shared...
Today is National Feral Cat Day. You can click on the link above for more information on this important issue and what you can do to help. Having taken a chance on more than one formerly feral kitty, I can attest that it can be a wonderful experience. Othercat is our most recent kitty to have joined our family.
He was feral, but a few years ago we were able to trap him, get him the medical assistance he needed, have him neutered and vaccinated.
Now he is a true sweetie, although he does not like other cats! So he is our outside cat who sleeps in my unfinished basement at night in a comfy bed filled with straw. He is very, very happy, and loves to be petted, weave in and out between your feet when you walk, and demands back scratches. He's a great mouser, even bringing us "gifts" from time to time. He certainly is no longer feral, but loves his daytime independence!
But now he gets regular checkups and vaccines, internal and external parasite protection -- and lots of love.
One of our local rescues, Stray Cat Blues, can help provide information and assistance if you are interested in aiding feral cats. Take a chance, do your part. Help our furry friends.
Stray Cat Blues is our local nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue. And this month they are not only helping to get cats adopted, but also are collecting food in honor of National Feral Cat Day, which is observed on Oct. 16.
You can help out by donating wet or dry food that Stray Cat Blues will give to those who are caring for feral -- or undomesticated -- cats that have been trapped, neutered and returned to their home environment.
Between now and Oct. 16, you drop donations off here at The Reporter, at 307 Derstine Avenue in Lansdale; or at the offices of Baum, Smith & Clemens LLP, located at 2128 N. Broad Street in Lansdale, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Stray Cat Blues also has an urgent need for people who may be able to foster cats, especially on an emergency basis.
The group always is looking for those who would like to adopt, as well. Check out the kitties at PetSmart, off Knapp Road, Montgomery Township. You can see some cats every day, and on Saturdays and Sundays, adoption workers are at PetSmart from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, check straycatblues.org.
