Today I thought I spotted a black cat out in the yard around a couple of the buildings. So I watched a while & sure enough, into the old barn it went. I went down to check it out, opened the door & it scurried out one of the openings. Darted off a ways and when I talked to her she stopped & laid down rolling on the grass.

Since our closest neighbors are 1/2 mile and 2+ miles away this cat must have been dumped. Makes me sick that people do such things. She is very, very loving and had no hesitation about coming indoors so it's obvious she's been a pet at some point. She is a small cat, very thin but I'm sure she is pregnant. There is absolutely no way I can turn this cat away but not so sure we can handle another new addition. We just added a great big cat who has now lost down to 22 lb. That addition was difficult enough but an expectant Mom will be a real challenge with a dog who loves to chase the other new one.

It is about to get pretty cold here now with snow predicted within the next few days. I've given her one of Flossies beds, fed her & have her in our well insulated storage building for tonight. She will at least be warmer than she has been for the last few nights. I cannot have her as an outside cat since we have coyotes around and a pair of Horned Owls make their home here.

How in the world do cats find me? I am a real sucker for cats and this is not a shared feeling in my household. She's not dumb though, she has been all over my hubby's lap & rubbed all over him when he walks around!

Wish me luck in trying to do what is right for this poor kitty...............

It is with a very heavy heart that I had to help the beautiful, soft, gentle, loving kitty cross over to the Rainbow Bridge today.

We took her to the vet to get her checked out. Turned out she was 2-3 years old, not pregnant after all and had been spayed. I was tickeled at this news however her tests were not such good news. She tested positive with Feline Leukemia.

We could not put her out to spread it and could not risk our other cats.

The only consolation I have is knowing she found us for a couple of reasons. So that she knew love, food & a warm place during one of the worst storms in history here and was not wandering about to suffer and die alone. I stayed with her and we brought her home to bury on the farm where she found comfort for five days.

RIP Sasha..... you were a wonderful girl. I cannot believe how loving you were with me right to the end. Please tell Flossie hello when you see her. Also look for Lady to give her Michelle's love. She joined the Rainbow Bridge 2 years ago today.

Love, your temporary Mom