There is a cat that just recently came into the rescue where I volunteer. She is about 13 years old and was brought there by owners who didn't want her. They didn't take very good care of her, it sounds like. She is a beautiful little Calico, who right now is battling an upper repertory infection so she is in Isolation. Whenever I'm cleaning her cage, feeding her, etc., I just feel an overwhelming sadness, like I want to cry. I don't know if I'm picking up on how she feels, or it's just me because I know the older kitties have a harder time finding someone to take them. Today I got her to purr. I know I can't take her, because we have two and can't really afford to take on another cat because of vet bill issues - and because DH is adamant that we not bring another cat into the house - but I sure do want to bundle her up and get her out of there.