Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.
-- Blaise Pascal --
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In my March 26 post, I asked if any rich or famous people had died waiting for a transplant - name one. (See also this post for the explanation as to why rich people rarely wait too long). A commenter pointed out that Robert Goulet had died waiting for a lung. I just found out that he died exactly one month after a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He very likely wasn't strong enough for transplant within two or three weeks of the diagnosis, and didn't have the time or strength to travel to get on more than one or two lists, so ... I don't think that counts. My challenge stands.
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Contrary to the advice I give others, I almost adopted another stray cat last week.
Three days in a row a young, probably no more than 5 months old, unaltered male tabby visited my front porch. He was absolutely beautiful! A rich reddish gold and cream swirl-type tabby with enormous dark gold eyes that matched his coat perfectly. Pink nose. He was very friendly, allowed petting, and he was very very thin. His little waistline was pinched. Otherwise looked healthy. No collar.
I offered him some dry food, and he gobbled it up. Three days in a row he visited briefly in mid-afternoon, ate some kibble, sat with me on the glider while I read, and then went off to explore. I seriously considered adopting him as a strictly outdoor kitty. I was planning his vet visit and collar color and tag info and everything.
On the fourth day I saw some young teen girls walking up the road. One of them was carrying MY cat. He now had a collar on. He seemed perfectly happy, rubbing his cheek on her neck.
Saved by the belle.
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My back is still complaining, but not at all like over the weekend. I can sit, stand, and walk just fine, but I get warnings when I lift things or bend wrong. It'll be ok.
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2 comments:
The cat sounds like a love. I'm glad he found a home/had a home but when we people start keeping their cats inside? I can see letting them out in the country but not around here.
Actually, around here is safer than the country. In this neighborhood, anyway. There are no loose dogs, a lot less danger from coyotes, foxes, large snakes, bobcats, poison, and snare traps, and less chance of rabies. The only dangers are people and cars, and they're fairly easy for a smart kitty to avoid.
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