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Back in 2013 I trapped neutered and returned over 50 homeless feral cats from 2 streets in Media and turned over many many tiny kittens who were young enough to be socialized and adopted to inside homes to rescue groups kind enough to take them. Since then I and wonderful people in the area help feed these cats daily.
Mustache was one of these cats - she was trapped and taken to The Spayed Club 6 years ago and returned to Julie's property who fed and loved her if only from a distance. We provided feral shelters for her and her siblings. About six weeks ago, she began losing a lot of weight very quickly - sitting in one place and not grooming herself - staying out in rainstorms so we knew she was sick.
Tuesday I trapped her with a drop trap and the Cat Hosp of Media said they would look at her - the diagnosis was severe dental issues and advanced kidney disease so to prevent suffering she was euthanized.
The bill was over $600 which is a lot of money to be charged for a homeless cat but it is reality. We don't have an SPCA in Delaware County or a clinic that will take emergencies like this to provide services at reduced rates.
Only two people really knew Mustache - myself and Julie - we watched her for six years - growing from a young kitten and living free outside with her sister and brothers - not suffering by having litter after litter and having food and shelter provided for her. It is a sad loss for us, but I am writing this to appeal to people to think about the homeless cats living outside left to breed by people who don't neuter and care for them.
We are asking for financial help to pay this bill, but also it is a reminder for everyone to spay neuter every cat they know. Thank you.
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