I would like to speak in defense of shelters. We adopted Edwina from the Humane Society in Chicago. It was a three hour process during which we had to answer questions on just about everything except our sex life. We had to agree to home visits. We were interviewed. It was VERY thorough.

I have since met and become friends with a woman who is on the board of directors of the shelter. You would be hard pressed to find a more animal loving compassionate person.

There was also a very interesting article in the Chicago Tribune magazine about the woman who actually manages the shelter and her challenges.

It is a VERY tough job -- there are always too many animals and not enough money.

An assumption that this shelter would let the cat go to an inappropriate home is just that....an assumption.