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It's amazing how such small creatures loom large in our hearts. About a month ago, a 4 month old grey striped tabby was caught in the live trap our landlord keeps on the property to catch predators that prey on his rabbits & chickens. The kitten was frightened and when I released her, she turned out to be a little sweetheart and I instantly fell in love with her. As an added bonus, Belle seemed interested in being friends with the kitten. We took the stray to the vet to check for a chip. As she had one, the vet had to turn her over to the animal shelter to contact her owner. Turned out the owner was acquainted with my wife. The owner was going to abandon the kitten because there was a fee to get her back. We wanted to adopt her and there was a waiting period to give to give the owner time to change their mind. They did.
Today, we found out the owner took the kitten out to the farmlands and abandoned her. The resident cat was bullying the kitten. The owner didn't want to pay the $150 surrender fee and took out to the farmlands and dumped her so "She would be safe". We went out to the dump site and searched for her, but no luck. I am heartbroken and having a hard time fighting back the tears. I keep imagining the terror that little girl must have felt when she was abandoned by the human into whose care she was entrusted. I am beyond angry.
When we got home, I picked up Belle and held her close. She doesn't much like being held or getting her coat wet.
Today, we found out the owner took the kitten out to the farmlands and abandoned her. The resident cat was bullying the kitten. The owner didn't want to pay the $150 surrender fee and took out to the farmlands and dumped her so "She would be safe". We went out to the dump site and searched for her, but no luck. I am heartbroken and having a hard time fighting back the tears. I keep imagining the terror that little girl must have felt when she was abandoned by the human into whose care she was entrusted. I am beyond angry.
When we got home, I picked up Belle and held her close. She doesn't much like being held or getting her coat wet.