[nanci2539]

Those who attract, feed, and leave strays to roam about the neighborhood will be lectured by the pearly gate police on how to be a good neighbor before they are let into heaven on probation!

Some people like cats, some don't. Same with dogs.

Story I mentioned tells of a woman who rescued a cat that was shot in the back. Animal cruelty is a crime - at least it is here in IL. Hurt an animal, you are heavily fined and most cases involve time in jail.

It's freezing here this morning - not even 25. The wind has the temps in the single digits.

At my window was Blackberry, a black stray cat that I feed. He was "chatting" with my cats and shivering. I brought two dishes of food (canned and dry) and I heated the canned food for him so at least he would get some warmth.

I'm not trying to bargain my way into heaven - I just can't turn my back on any animal in need.

I don't know what that makes me, maybe just an animal lover!