40-50+ - That’s how many TNR’s I’ve done this year (trap, neuter, return to street)
11 - That’s how many kittens we have in foster that need homes
4 - That’s how many adults we have in foster that need homes.
20+ - That’s how many locations I stop at each morning
1.45hrs. – That’s how long it takes me on a good day (spring/summer/fall) to feed, from start to finish
100+ - That’s how many cats I feed on the streets every morning
$150 - That’s how much I spend on food every week for the hungry cats
45+ lbs. - That’s how much dry food I dole out every day
36+ - That’s how many cans of wet food I go through every day
This was also a reminder of the year that EVERY DAY, some @#$^@^ would stop by and steal the boards which were used to cover the food when I was feeding against the building on the corner of Central Park and Niagara.Street. God, he was a nuisance:
The slimeball took the door yesterday that I had as a replacement for the board he took prior to that, on Niagara Street. The police are aware, and the dirtbag can be charged with criminal mischief if he is caught, but he comes during the day when I am not around. He dumps the food, and takes the wood that is placed there. I wish I could have someone sit and stake the scene out. Is there anyone that is retired and can do this?
The numbers above are quite different for 2024.
107 - This is the number of cats/kittens that were rescued this year - this includes six friendly cats that were rounded up and brought to 10 Lives rescue in Buffalo. There were also a few cats that Esther rescued from my route and found other rescues to take in.
40+ - This is the number of TNR's done (Trap, Neuter, Return) - I am not sure of this number, but I believe its over that actually - Thanks to Esther, Laura Nail and Lori Whipple helping there - I am not able to trap anymore, and I thank God these girls are able to help. I am now affiliated with Lollypop for help there, so between Lollypop and RCAC, my bills are high, but so worth it to know that these baby makers will not be able to make babies anymore! I look forward to one of the girls to giving me real factual numbers.
6-8 - This is the number of kittens still in foster, this number depends on if the foster is going to adopt them out!
6 - This is the number of adults in foster - I am waiting on confirmation for this also!
17 - This is the number of shelters/feeding stations - I have passed the baton of every other day feeding to Esther, and Ann is still my paid helper for Esther. I am grateful to both
1.3 - This is the number of hours every other day to go out and feed for Esther and Ann - On days where we've had snow, it is much longer. Its much harder also. Especially on the cats. They need their shelters shoveled out so they can get out and move.
100+ - this is the number of cats that are using the shelters or eating the food. Unfortunately, I don't think this will ever change. As soon as cats are rescued, new cats move in.
$293 (tax not included - I still cannot get tax-exempt for this (the cost of tax alone this past year has got to be close to $1,000)) - This is the amount spent every seven days for dry food alone. That is 17 bags of 16-lbs., from Chewy.
Here are some recent photos: (you can click on them to zoom in)
Under the mailbox I place a dry towel for the old man cat that will only eat from under here. Across the street are the real shelters and at least five other cats. I don't know why he doesn't use the shelters across the street. I've tried placing a shelter near the house where the mailbox stands on the corner, but the landlord trashed it.
"The Grinch" on Main and Goodman
Parsells #1 kitties. We have temporary shelters on the porch and side of house so that they can survive another winter. Until the landlord comes around.
Needless to say, it has been a long ride. I am tired. Seriously. I cannot give up on these cats though. There are still at least 8 cats that I know of that are ready to be rescued. We just need to move the old ones out (via adoption) so that we can move new ones in. OR we need new fosters!
Have an awesome day!
Prayer for the Saved and the Unseen
"With grateful hearts, we give thanks for all the precious lives that have been rescued. For every wagging tail, purring heart, and grateful gaze, we are humbled by the joy of giving them a second chance.
For those still wandering, frightened and alone, we pray for their safety and for the strength to bring them home. May our hands remain steady, our hearts open, and our resolve unshaken as we work to save the unseen.
Bless the rescuers, adopters, and all who fight for these innocent souls. May we continue to be guided by love and compassion, until every lost one finds their forever place.
Amen."
