"those strays I never see" usually happen to be peoples outdoor kitties w/out collars. Carlotta wears a collar to prevent this and Gypsy isn't the kind of cat that would wander or any1 would want to steal. I'm not saying there aren't strays because I have seen some but they are always happy. I think the pound is cruel because they should give away the cats or set them free. Not kill them. I've also seen 2 beautiful kittens in the local petsmart grow up in a cage. Yes, a small cage barely big enough to hold them. They've been there since they were like 6wks and now they are full grown cats. I'm not lying and they may still be there. Last time I've been was a few mo. ago. How's spending your entire life in a cage for humanity?