A co-worker is interested in adopting a cat or kitten. I told her that she'd be better off with an older cat, as kittens are very high strung. I told her I'd try and find her one. I called Catales, a rescue organization I'm a volunteer at. I had this one particular cat, Nelson, in mind, who I know would be perfect. He's a beautiful tuxie with the purr of a diesel engine and heart just as big. I told her if she gets a kitten, she'll have to have it spayed/neutered. She said that she couldn't afford that, and would have to make payments.

He's Feline Aids positive, and has been with us (rescue organization) for 3 years.

I've been giving this ALOT of thought. Barbara lives in a very bad section of Hartford. She can barely make ends meet as it is. If he gets out (he'd have to be strictly INDOORS ONLY!!) she'll definitely never see him again. If something should happen to him medically, she'd NEVER be able to afford it.

I know what it's like to be without a pet. It can get very lonely. Barbara has borrowed money from me before ($5 here, $10 there) and has always paid me back.

My main concern is Mason's well being. My heart tells me no, but my head tells me, well MAYBE.

Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated.