Rainy Days and Nights

Animal people are often a bit tougher than other folk. No matter the weather we're out in it. Horses, dogs, and cats don't need any less attention and care if the weather is terrificly hot, way below zero, wet, or snowy. Just a random thought on a blustery night. I picked up a cat on East 47th Street this morning that we had neutered at the APL a day or so ago and that we were holding onto in case I could find someone to adopt him. He was pretty yucky, so I gave him a bath and towel dried him (he's a very friendly fellow). A friend is going to adopt him and it gives me tremendous pleasure to know that he is sleeping soundly right now in a kitty condo in one of our spare bedrooms - neutered, treated for fleas and worms, with basic vaccinations, a full belly, a litter box, fresh water, and two warm towels for a bed. One less cat out in the rain.

Nearly every time I walk Sam and Abby in the rain, I think about all of the homeless animals that aren't just out for a quick "constitutional" and then back into the warmth of a house. At least Lion (who has a scraggly tail with a puff on the end) isn't one of them tonight...