A Christmas Without a Home

During this holiday season, more than ever in recent times, we have many homeless people. Not only people – many innocent pets, through no fault of their own, who have been relinquished, abandoned and dumped become homeless, too. This unthinkable act of abandonment has been occurring over the years. Only, it is worse now mainly due to the economy.

These homeless cats, with despair in their eyes, are the ones you will see at our malls, churches, schools, and parks – anywhere they can find food and shelter.

Thank God there are individuals who are willing to help. They hear their cries. They are the compassionate ones who are providing a little love, a little care, and a little hope for those who were once family pets and had a name. At one time these cats shared the warmth of a fireplace, the love, joy, and laughter as their families gathered to celebrate Christmas. Now they are left without that love, without a home, and the much-needed food to help keep them warm on a cold winter night. They have only a vague memory of the Christmas’s past and the family who abandoned them.

Albert Schweitzer once said, “The human spirit is not dead. It lives on and it has come to understand that the full breadth and depth of compassion can only be known when it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind alone.”

We live in a time when just reading the newspaper or watching the evening news can throw into question the value of human life let alone that of our furry friends. Some people do not believe in the human spirit, nor have the compassion for all living creatures, even ordering those who do care – not to feed them. What has happened to us? Are we all so callous that we no longer can empathize with hunger, with loneliness, or abandonment?

Ask yourself this question: What type of person is it that will not value the well being of all living creatures – including our homeless kitties. What does this reveal about their intrinsic value?

A single act of kindness is so powerful! Providing for the homeless, whether human or creature, is not a bad thing. It is a simple act affirming life and extending the circle of compassion.

There never is a good or moral reason to ignore all who are in need. Oh, if all the kitties could enjoy a home, a real home, especially at Christmas, where they could feel the warmth and love they so deserve. Yes, unfortunately, a “Christmas Without a Home” for so many. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Please, let’s all join forces for these worthy beings who trust us and believe in us to do the right thing. They can’t do it themselves. This would be such a wonderful gift to them from us. Let’s pull together to help them. I know we can do it!

A Blessed Christmas to all, especially to all our furry friends!

Scottie Moore, President & Founder
Save Our Cats & Kittens-Sensibly
www.rcsocks.org

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