[Magdalen] I think I've been promoted

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

Folks who handle things at the various SPCAs around the world are special
people.

I was visiting the local SPCA from which we have several cats, and was
petting some residents when I heard someone enter in front.  The ensuing
conversation made clear that someone had brought in a cat, from a car
encounter, who could not be saved. The agreement was reached that they
would have the vet take care of the cat immediately.

The other party left.  There was silence. Then I heard several
heartbreaking sobs.  I silently thanked the Lord that we have such caring
people to take care of the needs of the voiceless.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Sun, Aug 9, 2015 at 7:25 PM, Susan Hagen <susanvhagen at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've been volunteering for some months at Cat's Cradle, a cat rescue
> shelter.  I think I wrote about driving the van load of kittens to Long
> Island back in June.  At first I just helped clean, mopping and scrubbing
> litter boxes.  I got up my nerve to start helping with customer service
> during adoption hours.  Today the coordinator asked me to give worm
> medicine and flea drops to the dozen or so kittens and treat an eye
> infection in one of them.  I guess I've earned some confidence!
>
> It was good to be back after several weeks away (vacation) and see all the
> kitties.  One favorite, Wolfie, has been adopted, saving me from the
> temptation of bringing him home myself.
>
> Susan
>
>
> --
> Before enlightenment pay bills, do laundry.  After enlightenment pay bills,
> do laundry.
>