Quote Originally Posted by Callie
Even with all the good intentions in the world, there are some whose nature will not admit defeat even enough to get their freedom. Such was the sad case of a badger who dug a 6 foot deep ditch around a salt cedar, was exhausted but still caught in a leg trap. I was peaceful, sat (for over an hour) and tried to communicate but, every time I moved, he was spit and fire. Finally he just flattened out and stared at me with his eyes seeking release from the pain. I gave him the only gift I could.
That's the hardest gift, but sometimes the greatest. I had to give that to a sick/skullbashed/either way immobile opossum once, right in the city, and I did. It was maybe the hardest thing I ever did, but I think opossum wanted to help me get used to the idea for when my little Sam (cat) finally got too sick to manage.

They take care of us, the little ones. They leave me in awe.

Love, Columbine