Mary Anne's Animal Rescue

I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't have cats. My father worked for the post office, and he was always bringing home strays that he found. My earliest recollection is of two big domestic long-hairs, both males, one pitch black the other Smokey gray. Their names were Smokey and Squeaky and instead of dolls or stuffed animals, I used to lug them around instead.

My father taught me to respect all animal life and as I grew up, our household always seemed to be teeming with kittens and cats. Back then, spay and neuter wasn't much of an issue and our mom cat Princess- a beautiful calico was the hot babe of the block! As I merged into adulthood, I would find strays or they would find me.

When Mike and I married it was an unspoken bond between us that we would help any stray or abused animal that crossed our paths. Mike has always loved German Shepherds, so we not only rescue abused cats but also abused German Shepherds. Mike is a very calm kitty-sitter and many's the night that finds him piled high with motherless kittens, sprawled across his chest, wrapped around his neck, laying on his lap. He has the patience of the saints about him, and when I am busy elsewhere, he thinks nothing of just letting the kits pile on him. I have also had the good fortune is assisting with the rescue of wild skunks and raccoons and even bats!

I remember one summer when our stepdaughter Annette was visiting us with her family. Annette and I were sitting and chatting on the couch, her father was sitting in the easy chair surrounded by new kittens. Annette looked over at the peaceful scene, looked at me, and said "You know Dad doesn't like cats don't you?" I laughed, and told her, that it was news to me! Right now, our animal family consists of 18 cats, 2 horses and 1German Shepherd dog. Animals bring both of us such comfort, I can't imagine our life without them.

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