Lost

Usually, I try to write a lengthy story to convey my perspective and my opinion.
In this case though, straight-forward is the best approach.

About 4 nights ago, a stray cat wandered into our garage.  I fed it - it ate a lot.  In the morning, she was gone.  The next night she reappeared and we repeated the process.  This time I was able to inspect it with a flashlight.  It was very thin and seemed very old.  When I touched her she would purr.  Even in her state she understood compassion and caring.

She did allow me to touch her and I could see that she had been spayed and micro-chipped.  We borrowed a chip reader and informed the Humane Society. 

Over the next 2 days, we tried to feed her and found that she just could not keep the food down.  My wife carefully fed her baby food, a bit at a time - this did not stay down either.  So, the following day, my wife took her to a veterinarian.  The cat has since passed. 

Through the Humane Society, the veterinarian was able to get in contact with the owner.  The back-story is that the owner moved into a building which did not allow pets and gave the cat to someone who was to take the cat to the Humane Society.  Instead this very old cat ended up in our driveway, emaciated, in dire need of help.  IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THIS WAY!

When will people begin to have compassion for their pets?  When you take a pet you assume a responsibility.  It is not a disposable item!  You need to make this personal commitment or not take a pet at all. 

Iris' (yes, we named her) life should not have ended by being lost and searching for help!