Huffington Post: Retired Couple Save Abandoned Pets

[Louisiana1976]

A retired couple in Eastern Michigan has opened their home and their hearts to desperate cats abandoned by their owners as they were forced out of their houses. Eugene and Nancy Lottie care for the animals, refusing to see them starve or freeze, but are having problems affording food and are now looking for people to take them in. The couple refused to give the cats -- as many as 32 at one point -- to animal shelters, many of which are already filled to capacity and often euthanize the animals, reports Catherine Minolli of the Tri-City Times.

"They lost their houses, I presume through no fault of their own and that's tragic," Nancy says. "But what's not tragic is to leave animals behind. That's just irresponsible. It's heartbreaking."

When the cats left behind began wandering over to Nancy and Gene's barn for food, she couldn't shoo them away.

"They were hungry and I thought 'that's fine,' I couldn't be mean," Nancy says.

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Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/25/retired-couple-save-aband_n_300519.html

[DJ13]

1. My wife and I feed around 20 stray cats too

It really crimps our budget (Im disabled, my wife only makes 50c above minimum after 5 years on the job), but what are you going to do?

Cant let them starve.

[femrap]

2. Thank you....

I love animals more than most people....especially repugnants. A hungry repugnant who voted against helping others would have to kiss my feet and beg forgiveness for me to offer him food.

I sound mean....but I think it's Justice.

Some pet stores will give you free cat food if you tell them your circumstance...like a bag has broken open or whatever. They'll give it to you. ASK! OK?

You are kind.

[DJ13]

3. Thanks for the advice

I'll give it a shot.

[Lefty-Taylor]

4. Also,

our local pet supply store collects high quality pet food for people who can't afford to feed their kitties. It's a win-win -- the store puts out a bin, and people (like me) buy extra food and put it in the bin, and then it is distributed to pet owners who need help. There might be something like that around your area.

Thanks for helping the kitties! :hi:

[flvegan]

5. Check with your local humane society/SPCA.

Oftentimes, one of the supplies that is NOT in short supply is kibble/food. Explain your situation and they may be able to help you out.