I sit here with maddelleine, sleek and fat atop the monitor, middy sleek and fat watching from across the room, lulu and her 4 sleek and fat kids asleep in a heap, all throw aways, and vow, if i have to leave them behind, i don't go either.

This is a job that merits all the help you can get. Have you thought of bringing this to the attention of Gov. Blanco? I am sure she will take this into consideration and give you all the help she can. I am happy to learn that her good name has been cleared by the one who was negligent in delaying help during this time of need.

Oh Ed...this broke my heart. Bless you for your work, your compassion, and your love for God's creatures. Michelle

~*~ Ed My Friend! My Heart Is Leaping... My Heart Is Weeping... I Melt
In Gratitude And Love And Awe At Your Holy Feet ~ The Feet Of One Who Is A Guardian Angel... God~Like... A Saint... Rushing Forth To Save These
Precious Divine Innocent Ones... The Suffering Beloved Animals And Creatures Abandoned To A Hellish Fate... And Saved By You... Dearest Ed Kostro! Much Love and Ambrosial {{{Hugs!}}} ~*~ Shivani ~*~

I am so glad she decided to trust you, Ed. The life of a feral cat is sad at very best. They live in fear and danger and learn to trust no one. They live their days in hiding and their nights in a frightful search for food and water. Often they eat their young in an effort to hide them from other cats who will kill the kittens in order to sire the female's next litter. In New Orleans it is even worse because so many are in competition for whatever scraps there are to be found. I think that the city should prepare a feeding place for these homeless pets. A place where there is a trough of fresh water and food for them. It would also make it easier to trap them and take them to a safe haven, if it was known where they would gather. The cost is small compared to the possibility of one child being mauled by a hungry pack of dogs or someone's pet being killed as food for a starving, homeless animal. Also there is the disease factor. As time progresses, the innoculations that these animals may have received will no longer be effective and the epidemic that could result will spill over into those animals who do have homes and families. We need to think toward the future where these animals are concerned and not act as though they will just blend back into society. Such a tearful write this is, Ed as I hurt for the fear that Gray Ghost lived in, and then as I was elated that she was finally taken to safety. One of the feral cats that I care for was given the same name by me as when he arrived at my feeding area, he was so thin I could see all of his bones, and most of his hair was missing from dehydration.
Take care,
Sherry

Oh my God...what can I say....you were at the right place at the right time Eddie!!

God loves you my friend!!

Love Tinky!!

TEARS!!

quite an experience! so pleased she ended up with you. love the quote by colette too.

Funny how animals can pick up on a good soul.
BTW did you eat six hot dogs too?

Thank you for sharing this. Your care for these animals in need is inspirational.

I applaud all you do, Ed. Sadly though, this world does not have nearly the number of people like you that it needs to have. Animals, while it is not right or fair, are often the forgotten entity in times of crisis, such as in post-hurricane zones. I pray these animals will find peace and hopefully, homes that are loving and safe.

Keep up the great work you do.

Jill

A heart touching rescue Ed...bless you
love and peace to you

Carole

Fantastic write! Some humans are like this. This would be great expanded into a short story, Ed. Pulls the heartstrings and reminds
us why we are here...Lin

Poor little guy...but what of the dogs, would they not attack humans as well, I mean food is food...Ed

My friend you know how to stir the deepest emotions. What a grand bit of writing this is! I'm so sad for what's happening in New Orleans! It seems as much as you do Ed , and you do a lot, there were still the six snarling dogs, and many more like them. One wonders when it will all be resolved.I'm starting special prayers.
I also support hsus...

tiger lily

Heartwrenching, but it did turn out well.
Safi

Her sixth sense instructed her you were her refuge in the impending face of mortal danger !
A startling and terrifying write, that highlights how vulnerable we all are in this dark world
Thanks for sharing this real life experience Ed !
The pic is eeriely magnetic !
Peter

Never did we expect her to trust you! How wonderful that she did, she must have, like most animals do, sensed that you are not a threat, but there to help. It is definitly more than just luck that you have been there, at the right time. Wonderful written!
Birgit and Roger

My face looked like the grey ghost in the picture when I was reading this soul-touching marvelous poem.

She wondered
If she could trust me

I wondered
If she would ever trust anyone

And Abdi-Noor wondered if you two would ever meet. And she finally trusted you. AAHH ........ what a sigh of relief! God sees how kind you are to the animals and shall no doubt reward you, Ed.