Oh Donna, I know you feel worse than awful. Remind yourself that they had some time of rest and warmth and non-stop food and security. Remind youself of what WOULD HAVE BEEN AND HOW YOU WOULD HAVE FELT NOT STEPPING IN. Would you not have kicked yourself for NOT intervening? For NOT keeping these guys from continuing to live with these so called "owners"? I know you feel you could have taken in Leo, but you know what? There are going to be many, many more Leos in your life and he knows it, he knows what you did for him and for every Leo you save, he will know about it... Don't you think? It's much better the way they went peacefully than suffered from neglect. You know that as much if not more than anyone here. It's their "owners" that should should be sent a letter from the Humane Society telling them the fate of their pets that they could not be bothered with. They should be legally forbidden to have pets based on neglect. But since no charges were pressed....no one will care if they get more pets. It is never ending and so frustrating eh? You take care. We still have to get what's his name, (georgie?) from the woods or traffic, right? Or is there some new lost soul that needs your help? You will always be needed by these 4- legged creatures whether you like it or not! Kiss your newbie for us and remind her how lucky she is and you are to be together today.
Again, I am sorry for this sad ending.