I went with a friend, to visit a shelter so that she might find a cat for her new, small apartment.

There were at least 80 cats there to select from and boy was it heart breaking at best! I wanted to bring home at least three of them and thought hard about it. I resisted, as I know I have reached my limit. The shelter was full of folks looking for pets, so I thought that was a good sign. I suspect more pets come in, than go out. Unfortunately.

My friend was rather vague about her decision about the cats she liked, so I left. I have not a clue as to whether she was really serious about getting a cat at this point and was getting frustrated about her not coming to a decision right away. I am like that. It's now or never type of person. Also, I had my dogster in the car with the a/c running and could not stay very long.

I just don't know how folks can give up perfectly good animals. I don't get it. Yes, I know there are circumstances that prevent one from having animals...ie nursing home, armed forces etc. etc. but really. I would try to find someone on my own. Many of the animals were strays. Some were in bad shape, fur wise but there were plenty ready willing and able to be taken home on the same day. They spay and neuter BEFORE you take them and build that into the price of the animal.

I didn't visit the dogs. Way too tempting. Prue would love a playmate. I am not sure she would like to share the big bed or her food with another dog. She would like to play with one, I am sure.

My heart goes out to all the pets that sit in shelters. I promise, IF I ever want to get another cat or dog, I will go to a shelter. My pets usually live such long lives, that I doubt if I will ever get more pets. We shall see.

Well, I guess the next best thing to adopting is donating. So please donate to your local shelter. I am sure they all could use a few bucks to ease the crowding.

It will takes me weeks to get over the visit. Really.