Spencer,
I actually live in a quiet, downtown neighborhood. Butter is only my third stray (2 cats, 1 dog), but all within the last 4 months or so. Thomas, the other cat, obviously had a home. He just came to eat, but hasn't been around in over a month. He was very healthy and I never had him here long enough to even take him to the vet. He would literally show up twice a day. It's just the joke of the neighborhood that if there is a hungry animal, they're going to come here. Of course we've had the rats, possums, turtles and other creatures that Honey has cornered in the backyard, but I only saved the possum and turtle by getting them out of the fenced yard.
I definitely have reached my limitations and if more come, we will have to find homes for them. Butter is the only keeper. Dexter, the puppy, was going to be far too large (80-100 pounts) to try and keep with the two large dogs I already had. He's so happy with his owner that I know I did the right thing by him.
I'm glad for all of the info everyone has shared about finding homes and in fact, did some investigation with the Humane Society over the weekend and learned more about their policies. Unfortunately, like everywhere, they are overcrowded and have a difficult time financially. We are going to try to help out as volunteers and provide donations of food, newspapers, etc. They do not have a formal fostering program. Maybe we can help in that regard (at least helping to get one set up). I'll keep you posted on that as time goes by.
Logan