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At the Pet Store
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At the Pet Store |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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My son and I walk the aisles in search of chow for Simon and Misty, cats we adopted from this place a month ago. We stop to see today’s creatures in need of new homes - several felines, all looking petrified in their smelly, unfamiliar surroundings. The strays are given made-up names and birth dates, implanted with tiny locator chips, then rendered sterile. Females have shaved tummies, males are castrated. We notice a black female Persian with sea-green eyes named Ruby. A three-by-five card fastened to her cage says she’s somewhere between ten and twelve, (which means she’s probably older); her owner had died (suicide, the rescue worker whispers); that she's friendly and loving. My son sticks his finger near an opening, she reaches out a paw and touches his hand, then rubs against his open palm. I am anxious to leave now, overwhelmed by the sadness these animals radiate - a mean-looking Siamese, two calicos who’d like to stay together, and poor Ruby. My son asks if someone will adopt her. Not likely, I think, but say someone will. © 2003 Core [This message has been edited by Corinne (05-12-2003 10:05 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, I do know this moment, and the sinking feeling that the poor creature's days are numbered. A sad but honest look at pet shop visits. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Cor. We visited a pet store last night...and they too had three cats lying in cages, waiting to see if someone would take them home....Yes, someone will (I hope) Thanx for this... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne...I know the heart from which you write, the heartbreak of all the strays, the neglected, the ones who wait, and the wanting to take them all home, to still a child's questioning. |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
*sighs* yet again I'm reminded of why I'm so willing to volunteer at the SPCA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
sad... but probably "someone will" regards Corinne, Sudhir |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ah, reading your very sensitive words about these sad situations brings tears to my eyes .... .... Someone hopefully WILL! Love, Margherita  |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is how we ended up with over 20 pets at one point in time... I can surely relate...  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cor, I know the feeling and hope someone will. A good write.  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Corinne....nice write..makes ya think...it's similar to older kids at orphanages...sad.....I know Balladeer and LongJohn used to get free kittens from the classified ads to feed their Pythons....they're both just inhumane people...yanno? |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you all for your kind responses! Nan, I know what you mean, I was so tempted to take Ruby home. Still thinking about that silly cat. But I've already got two cats and two kids to care for! Toe - those boys wouldn't really hurt a hair on any cat!!! Silly boy! Cor |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) I get the same expression staring through the kennels at the Denver Dumb Friends League, sweet friend, I would almost want to be free than be tucked away like that, at least I can attempt to find an identity! (sad sigh) I truly pray Ruby finds a loving owner, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Hi Corrine, I’m not sure if we’ve met yet... The first two lines alone, put a smile on my face... A nice talent you have, to make this poem so easy to read... Nice Work! Take Care, Richy |
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