Sandy

Well, I did it again.  I rescued another pregnant kitten.  Isn't she BEAUTIFUL.  I have named her Sandy, but only briefly, because I am relinquishing my rights to her after 4 pm. today when this kind woman comes to pick her up and take her.  But she does look like a Sandy to me.  Very very beautiful little girl.  Kittens having kittens.  Its a crime.  I first saw this girl about a month ago on Third, and have not seen her since until this morning, when I went there to feed.  First I had to chase off a very large raccoon.   Then she came up to me and started purring, and nudging me, and I felt her belly.  Very round and full.  I had no carrier in my car, but she came willingly.  I got her home and into my spare bathroom.  Got to work and sent out a desperate e-mail and thank God a few offers came in.  I am going to be TNR'g a few in the next few days thanks to a couple offers of help I recently had.  We've got to get this under control!  Its hard forme to do, but its obvously imperative it gets done, little by little, one by one.  Here are some interesting statistics:
 
•It is impossible to determine how many stray dogs and cats live in the United States; estimates for cats alone range up to 70 million.
•The average number of litters a fertile cat produces is one to two a year; the average number of kittens is four to six per litter.
•The average number of litters a fertile dog produces is one a year; the average number of puppies is four to six.
•Owned cats and dogs generally live longer, healthier lives than strays.
•Many strays are lost pets who were not kept properly indoors or provided with identification.
•Only 10 percent of the animals received by shelters have been spayed or neutered, while 78 percent of pet dogs and 88 percent of pet cats are spayed or neutered.
•The cost of spaying or neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for a year.

70 million!  Holy Moly!  Please, spay and neuter your pets!!!  Have a wonderful weekend!