Dear Editor,
Since May 23 and 24, two of our family members are missing and deeply missed.
When I hear people swearing and yelling negative comments at cats while I’m in my yard, I can’t help but sense foul play in our neighbourhood.
These cats were well taken care of, loved and spoiled rotten! It is very, very unusual for one of them to go missing, let alone two. They were home bodies for the most part and we were always sure they were in at night.
We had the fortunate experience of a momma cat coming to our doorstep three years ago, alone, hungry and pregnant. It was late March and still cold, so we made up a bed and lined it with styrofoam.
Hours before her time, momma jumped in, laid down and proceeded to allow me to stroke her tummy. Within minutes the first little face appeared. By early morning there were six tiny little faces. Four went to new homes, while two became part of our family.
It is so unfortunate that abandoned and feral cats often get such a bad rap. We have had nothing but love and joy in return.
Some people might say they were only cats, but they were much more than that to us, they were a part of our family and we miss them dearly.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Loretta Christensen
Lower Nicola
