Cats

Hey everyone, I am reposting this from a different website for everyone.  It is about something close to my heart.  I appreciate you all reading it.  Thank-you
~Jen

--------------------------------------

I don't know how many people actually ready my journal entries, but I like to pretend it's a whole lot. :)

Over the last year and a half, my neighborhood has had many stray/feral cats. They have been born next door, and they come and go. They are cute, and I feel bad that I don't have the extra income to take care of them like I want to. (Don't know if I have mentioned that being unemployed sucks, well it does.)

I took care of the very first litter that was born, socialized them and found them homes. Unfortunately, more were born after that. I have managed to come this far in time without getting too upset about them not having homes and multiplying. That all changed last Sunday. I discovered that one of the adult females, I've named her OrangeSmudge, has had her first litter. This was the straw that broke the camels back so to speak. My heart was crushed. I hadn't seen new kittens in quite a while. I thought that it wasn't going to happen again. Wishful thinking.
So, I freaked out on a few friends. Conversations and emails were full of "OMG I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?!?!" and so on. Once I calmed down, I did some research Google style.

I found a local group that helps trap, neuter, release, otherwise known as TNR.  I also found a kind woman that is willing to take the 5 babys, socialize them, fix them, and adopt them out.
MY HEART SOARED. :D I am so happy that there are kind people out there willing to help me, a stranger, and feral kitties that they have no ties to otherwise.

So, I would say that there are 6 adult kittys, and 5 babys, that I know of living about my neighborhood. I am trying to coordinate this mass trapping soon. To get each cat fixed, ear marked, and shots, it will cost $25 a cat. Thus is why I am now reaching out to the interwebs for help. Between myself, and two ladies that are helping, we have 3 cats covered. Which is AWESOME. Unfortunately, its not enough. No one else as of today has stepped forward and offered to chip in. I understand completely that times are tight (two people living on one income hasn't been easy, and that most likely doesn't come as a shock to many people I know). However, if anyone would like to chip in or donate some dollars to my cause, or buy something from my shop to help out that would be AMAZING.

My Shop has some stuff in it on Artfire. Here is a link. <[link]>
and if you would just like to donate the money on paypal. Here is my account.
bluedesertrose@hotmail.com
I think you have to choose something like send money - personal - gift, or something like that.

I am looking to raise at least $200 to help the 8 other kittys.

The TNR process is a nice option for kittys that aren't social enough to live in a home. It keeps one more kitty from being euthanized, whether it itself is or one in a shelter waiting for adoption is because it took its place. Having neighborhood kittys keeps the mice away :) Plus once they are fixed, there are less babys, less catfights, less spraying, and less kitty loving making sessions under house windows. All in all, a pretty responsible way to maintain a feral cat colony.

I've never asked people online for something like this. (Not even for my car that needs to be fixed right now... Lol) So, I feel bad begging for money, and that's why I am offering a coupon to anyone who wants to buy something from my shop. Every dollar for me will help the cats & kittens, and the discount will help you a little too.

Just enter HELPKITTYS for a 10% discount.

AND OF COURSE
THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU
in advance for all your help
<3, Jen

------------------------------------

I have written this because I am trying to be responsible and do the right thing.  Take care of animals that can't take care of themselves.  Following the words of Bob Barker and having pets (and strays) spayed or neutered to control the population.

I love animals very much, and I have had a cat (and dog) for almost all of my life. 
Thanks for reading,
~Jen