I have several friends, rural and urban, who care for feral cats. As I learned about this (what I considered) eccentric behavior, questions arose: Where did these cats come from? Why do you spend time and money on caring for them? Are you right in the head?
Each of my friends is very smart. They are professionals; well retired professionals. And, I understand their compassion for animals. The question that remains is, “Where do these feral cats come from?” In too many cases the answer is infuriating; too many feral cats were dropped off out in the country, or in back-streets by people who just didn’t want them any more. They threw them into the elements to fend for themselves.
It is sad that human beings will toss out a living being, leaving that being to fend for itself; no home, no immediate means of food, and no protection from the elements or danger. Such behavior is heartless and cruel. Fortunately, in some cases there are other human beigs who who have deep compassion for God’s creatures, and reach out with food, water and some degree of care for those forlorn felines.
As sad as it may seem that anyone would cast out a domesticated animal to fend for itself, it is even worse that any human parent would cast out their own child to fend for themselves; and it does too often. In present times, it happens more often when a son or daughter comes out; some parents kick them out of their home; some parents disown them. However they spurn them, that child is left to fend for themself. They must search for shelter, food, clothing, and some means of support.
Worst of all, they are vulnerable to the worst of society, those who would exploit them in the worst of ways. Fortunately there are organiations who offer safe help, such as shelter, food, clothing, and guidance for self support. While you would think a church would be the first line of support, you would not be entirely correct. Only a few churches get involved with helping LGPTQ+ people. . One such group in Atlanta is an organization called Lost-n-Found Youth. The organization has found that 40 percent of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+. Their thrift store helps support homeless LGBTQ+ youth in Atlanta. While you would think a church would be the first line of support, you would not be entirely correct. Only a few churches get involved with helping LGPTQ+ people.. One such group in Atlanta is an organization called Lost-n-Found Youth. The organization has found that 40 percent of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+. Their thrift store helps support homeless LGBTQ+ youth in Atlanta.
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