Over the years, I have noticed that there is apparently a secret network among stray cats. I think it must operate much the way the hobo signals worked when men were riding the boxcars looking for work. They used symbols to indicate things like "a kind woman lives here" so those who came later would know that they would probably be given something to eat and be treated well.
Just last week, we saw a sweet 8 week old kitten who had found such a symbol directing her to some of our clients. She had found the home where a kind man and woman live. These people over the years have taken in several strays - from adult to kittens - who just show up one day at their home.
We have several other clients who have taken in kittens (in some cases whole litters) and adult cats. They make sure they are healthy, vaccinated and spayed or neutered and then these lucky felines are given to other kind homes.
It is truly a gift for me to be able to work with these clients who are so giving to the animals that others have just seemingly tossed aside. I am not sure how or where the felines are posting their symbols that lead them to their new homes, but I am glad their system works.
Jan, RVT
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They really do make it all worth it!
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