Dear Dumpers:
I killed them today. Yes, I know you'll blame it on me... your fickle
callous heart will find a way to blame me for what you did; find a way
that *we* should have made space for your "problem". Do you even know she
purrs when you rub her ear just the right way? Do you know he 'talked'
to me from his little metal cage, almost as if asking me to save him? Probably
not... after all, thats why you dumped him in the first place. Was he that
much of an inconvenience?
By the way, the old one, the one you dropped off, the one you were sure was peeing around the house just to spite you... he was probably diabetic, and it was his only way to tell you he was sick. And your dog.. the one you bought as a cute little puppy 13 years ago... why didn't you think of her *before* you decided to have children? What miracle is it that you think we can save her?
Oh.. and you there. You're moving, aren't you? Do you *really* believe in your excuse? Do you really think moving into a metal cage without you is LESS traumatic than moving into a new place where at least she can be with you? Don't you understand she wants nothing more than to be with you always? Why can't you see that?
But you see.. I took care of that problem for you. Yet I hear you talk about us like we don't care; hear you ask why I urge you not to do it. "*MY* cat is too pretty to die here, she'll be adopted."
Heh. You keep believing that. Do you know I don't even ask anymore? I don't want to know from week to week which little furry angels didn't make it out.
So I helped them to the bridge today. I gave them the lethal dose, but
you decided their fate way before I. You see... You gave up on them. All
they wanted was your love, and you weren't willing to provide that. With
each one, I caught a glimpse of their eyes and had to fight the urge to
take them home. That little red and white
baby, he was so scared while he was here, perhaps I can add one more
to my family?
But I can't. There are way too many, and the reality -- bitter though
it is -- is I can't save them all. All I can do is offer them love....
Why couldn't you?
-- Steph Ravin