Today has been a really tough day for my one colony. I have been spaying and neutering my last colony with the help of a friend. Last night our tabby tuxedo, Smokey, was trapped. We were really glad as he appeared to have a head injury. He went to the Humane Society where I have been doing my spay/neuter and they contacted my friend and said that he had ringworm on his head and other places. They also said that of the 40 cats we have brought in from this colony (no wonder I am broke), he was by far the most aggressive one they've seen. They recommended putting him to sleep and she gave them permission. I have such mixed emotions about this...but I wasn't consulted on this even though they are done under my name and I pay for them. Smokey, I believe was abandoned and was very tramatized over it. He cried much of the time in the beginning but was actually warming up to me and getting very close. He had not integrated himself into the colony in a way that he had a buddy and I always feed him seperate from them to make sure he did eat. I feel so guilty about this and him. Please say a prayer for him. Play happily at the Bridge Smokey. Know that I loved you dearly.
Please see next post for other baby.