The Wrong Cat
(Disclaimer: Although not graphic, the following blog may be disturbing to animal lovers) A few years ago, a black and white stray cat had five kittens in our hydrangea bush. After fostering her and the litter for Animal Rescue Foundation, we kept two of the kittens (one tabby gray, one fully black). Both have always been very docile and loving. They were made to live outside due to their potty habits indoors, but they were fixed and have been pampered greatly by the six of us throughout their lifetime. The children would even make them beds next to theirs or carry them in their purses when they were kittens. The cats became comfortable being carted around in cotton pillow cases and would relax and fall asleep on jousled walks with the kids. I tell you all of this to let you know they were a treasured part of our family. Driving my children to school on Friday, I saw a fully b...