I noticed a beautiful fluffy cat had appeared on the block, absolutely beautiful, she was popping up on my neighbor's door step. I tried to approach her and of course she ran. Then she made her way to my side of the street and I started feeding her and she allowed me to pet her and pick her up. I was able to start bringing her inside when I quickly realized she was not a stray. She was well cared for, her nails were recently trimmed, her fluffy hair was groomed around her behind, she was definitely someone's pet and they were likely missing their pet. I was able to hold and pet on Dec 23rd. THe next day was Christmas Eve and a lot of cooking and planning and I was still hoping she would find her way home but she didn't. The next time I traveled for Christmas and upon returning home she was waiting for me. I gave her all the cuddles she would allow and fed her and little did I realize she had already captured my heart. My other inside cat was not accepting her, but I also knew it was my job to find her owner. On Saturday, Dec 28th I took her to my Vet's office and they scanned her for a chip and she did have a chip, however, the Vet could not determine the owner's information and suggested I try the SPCA. I took her there and they immediately found the owner and told me her name was "Jewel" such an appropriate name for that beauty. The SPCA required me to leave her there and await her owner's arrival. With privacy acts, they would not reveal if the owner lived around the corner, which I assume she does. They then said the owner would arrive today (Dec 30th) to pick up Jewel. They will hold her for 5 days if the owner does not come she is up for adoption, to which I immediately added to her chart to contact me as I will adopt her. I had no idea how hard it would be to leave her behind at the SPCA. My heart is broken into a million pieces. I miss her dearly, but I knew the right thing was to try to return her to her owner. To say I am sad is an understatement, I had already fallen in love with her. She was so happy to see me each day as well as her little face just lit up my face. I cannot believe I am grieving this much after caring for her only one week. I did not realize the SPCA would keep her, I assumed they would arrange for the owner to come by and pick her up. I so wanted to meet the owner. I have shed many tears leaving her alone at the SPCA. Broken heart 
I simply was not expecting to feel this emotion or to shed tears. I also was not expecting to leave her behind. Saturday was a very hard day
I plan to go to the SPCA after work today to see if the owner has picked her up. If not, i have to wait the duration of the 5 day hold, but I will surely ask to visit her today provided she is still there.
I simply was not expecting to feel this emotion or to shed tears. I also was not expecting to leave her behind. Saturday was a very hard day
I plan to go to the SPCA after work today to see if the owner has picked her up. If not, i have to wait the duration of the 5 day hold, but I will surely ask to visit her today provided she is still there.
