I have never felt more in awe or appreciative of the work, effort and HEART that Erin and Lori put into what they do until today. I left early for work to stop and look for the kitten that had been struck a few days ago near the overpass by the Enfield legion........and found it. It has come home with me and will rest inside the strong trunk of a huge tree in my yard, its branches will be the loving arms to cradle it. While at work I received a heartbreaking call from Lori that the mama of the feral kittens who have adopted our garden center as a second home had been struck and killed across the road, in front of Curlys. Lori gathered her up and buried her in her own yard today. This evening a customer who knows me and my regard for all rescues came in the store to inform me that there was another.......a black and white who someone kindly removed from the roadway and placed on the grass next to our parking lot. I immediately went out to gather him up as well. I called Lori as I felt she might know who it was, thinking it may have been a Curlys cat. The agony in her voice penetrated the phone line.......thinking it was Max, a beloved member of the now very small colony.....thanks to her and Erins efforts. She drove down and went out to see him.......it wasnt Max. But that didnt take away any of the pain in her heart nor the gentleness that guided her hands as she stroked his fur and caressed his lifeless body. Again, she took another home to lay to rest. Though she didnt know this beautiful creature it wasnt hard to see the pain and heartbreak emanating from her very soul. These pets we take into our homes become our responsibility FOR LIFE. Why and how can so many be so uncaring, so irresponsible, so bloody heartless that they can do nothing but set these beautiful creatures up for a life of starvation, exposure to all elements of discomfort, pain and danger........and have no concern for the life entrusted to them? These are the two once beautiful souls my arms cradled today........I am still alternating between heartsick and effing furious. If you recognize either or know of anyone in the Enfield area (particularly around the Legion, Horne Settlement/Old Enfield Rd or near Curlys/Averys/main road) who is missing a kitten or cat similar to either......please let them know that they (and our Averys mama) have been gently and lovingly taken care of after the sad end to their short lives. To Lori and Erin........I dont know how you do it, year after year, life after life. I realize the triumphs must make the sun shine on many days......but how do you get images like these erased from you minds and hearts? My deepest admiration to you both.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:42:10 +0000
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