And Katie - phone your local TV station...talk to the nice receptionist. The stations love a human interest story like this, and it may help YOU and the crowded shelters.

When there is a crisis - suddenly lots of adopters appear...it's like they were on the fence and this pushed them over.

Just be sure the station respects your privacy....doesn't show the house # or anything. Interested people can contact you through the station - the station will arrange that!