Back in 2003 I saw this very scrawny cat come across the street into my neighbor's yard. I knew she needed help, so I fed her and continued to do so. I intended to adopt her even though I already had three indoor cats. A couple of days later, I realized she had 6 kittens, so I fed them all. Three of the kittens were friendly while the others were timid. I had no clue what to do. After three months, I could hold them all. The local shelter helped me get them fixed and found a farm for four of them while I kept Sammy Jo, her son Tiger, and her daughter Tabitha Jean. They were all sweet cats, especially Sammy Jo who purred all the time. She got hyperthyroidism and finally kidney failure, and I lost her eight weeks ago. At least we had 16 wonderful years together. I know she loved me for helping her and her family. I miss her very much.

Kathy D.
SPRINGFIELD, IL