Late Night Cat Feedings

Last night I helped a friend of mine that is a volunteer for the Annex Cat Rescue. We went to China Town and Kensington Market and fed the feral cats. It’s fun but last night I was put off by the heat (see the next post) as I knew I could not seek relief at home as the AC was not working. The upside is the conversation as we walk/drive around feeding the cats. And I know I wont offend my friend when I say the cats are even better!

We saw quite a few (cats) and most of them are known to Rondi. I know some, but as I only help when Rondi needs it, my cat acquaintances are falling in number. Last night I met two new cats. One has an owner somewhere. The little guy is not “fixed” and is wearing a collar that, despite my attempts, I could not get off. His eye is infected as well and looks very bad. He is friendly but wary. Anyone want a cat?

The other guy I met is a large thin tom. He was a great cat and seriously had me considering, at least, fostering him until he found a home. He also needs to be “fixed”, which right now I cannot afford. I believe the ACR is going to attempt to trap him. He would make a fine pet cat as he is very friendly and just seems to want food and some lov’n!

It is amazing what lives among our concrete and garbage, the raccoons and cats and mice and rats, all running around the streets. I find the raccoons very endearing. The little ones are so cute and curious. They look at us as if they are saying “hey over here, leave us some too!”. We do, well Rondi does, sometimes I just want to get moving! As for the rats, I have a great time yelling RAT and watching Rondi scream and jump.

That was my Sunday night. It takes about 2 hours to do the route, feed the cats and take a bunch of pictures. I like it when the cats let me pet them. I like the conversation. I like walking down the back lanes of the Annex and commenting on how run down the place is. I do my best to avoid the stinky laneways and I am always grateful to get back in my car and turn on the AC!