That *would* be an inspiring sight to see.  Until then we can just imagine
what it will be like and send purrs that Karma in this life will bring them
very good fortune.

Hugs,

CatNipped

That's a beautiful image indeed.

Sherry,
Someone posted this to another list and it made me think of you. Thank you
for taking care of the 'lost' ones!
Patti

The Rescuer's Quilt

As I arrived at the Bridge, I faced all the animals who had gone there
before me. Before each of us go to the Bridge, we live our lives like the
squares of a quilt in many piles, mirrored in the eyes of the animals
awaiting us. An animal Angel sits before each of us sewing our quilt squares
together in a tapestry that is our life. But as my animal Angel took each
piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my
squares was. They were filled with giant holes.

Each square was labeled with a part of my life as a rescuer that had been
difficult, the challenges I was faced with in my quest to save lives and the
times I had been tempted to take the easy way out and avoid the controversy
rather than speak for the animals who could not speak for themselves. I saw
hardships that I had endured for the sake of the animals, which were the
largest holes of all.

I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole
here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the
bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was
disheartened. My animal Angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth
together, threadbare and empty, like binding air. Finally, the time came
when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of
truth. The others rose, each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled
their lives had been with the riches of the Earth.

My animal Angel looked upon me, and nodded for me to rise. My gaze dropped
to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in
my life, and laughter and the sweet kisses of the precious animals who
honored my life with their presence. But there had also been the trials of
illness, and death, and false accusations that took me from their world as I
knew it. I had to start over many times.

I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the
strength to pick  up and begin again. I spent many nights crying and praying
that somehow the strength would come to go on, asking for help and guidance
as I tried to help the helpless. I had often been held up to ridicule, which
I endured painfully, each time enduring it for the sake of the animals who
looked at me with trust and love in their eyes.

And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to
accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of
my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at
the animals gathered there, who stared at me with wide eyes. Then, I looked
upon the tapestry before me.

Light flooded the many holes, creating an image of an animal who had
depended on me. All the animals at the Bridge stood before me, with warmth
and love in their eyes. They said, "Every time you gave over your life to
help us, it gave us life. Each point of light in your life is when you
stepped aside and let us shine through, until there was more of us than
there was of you."

May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing the animals to shine
through.

Author Unknown

<sriddles@aol.com> wrote in message

We had two FeLV+ cats some time ago.  Kind of before much was known about
it.  Oddly the first to show symptoms was our stay at home five year old
pure bred Siamese.  He didn't live very long after that, but didn't have a
horrible death either.  We had our other stop in when I feel like it
semi-feral tested at the same time.  She was positive, but healthy.  And
more than like the one that infected the first cat.  She live nearly eight
years.  Then just kind of faded out over a couple of days.

We didn't get another cat for several years until it got easier to keep a
negative cat negative.
Jo

Wonderful news, Sherry! Purrs that this latest newcomer is alright, in
spite of your fears, and that s/he and Angel are adopted soon. Also
purrs of gratitude for everything you do for the feline population in
your area.

That's just amazing - such wonderful news!
Best wishes,

<snip>

Those ears are amazing. What a pretty little thing.

Awwww.... those are huge ears!!! :)

Awww!  I think she's cute :)  She does have very big ears, though!

Jill

On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 07:24:19 -0700, sriddles wrote:

She looks great to me!   MLB

What a SWEET looking kitty!! I sure hope she is healthy. Still got lots of
growing to do.

Bat ears!  That is a lot how Stinky looked when I brought him home.
He grew up great. ;)

Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

Oh she's adorable!! I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT!!
(inner voice: CAN'T HAVE CAN'T HAVE CAN'T HAVE CAN'T HAVE!!)

argh.

Jane
- owned and operated by Princess Rita

She looks a lot like a mouse I once had. :)

Though I'm sure Angel will be
the first one to get picked because of her looks, this one is truly the
best cat. She is funny-looking, big ears and a pointy nose.

http://members.aol.com/jjrich0523/straykitty.jpg

Sherry

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What a sweety. I hope and Spicey purrs that this cat gets healthy and
finds a loving home.
Suz&Spicey