Dressing Up the Barn Cat Enclosure at IHS, Dorman

As you know, GCCCP  had a special guest for awhile, Alice. She came to IHS as an outdoor cat that was loved for 13 years, until the owners had to move.

When it was time to put Alice up for adoption, she was to stay in the barn cat enclosure. It made us sad because the enclosure was a depressing site. So we decided to make it a happy place. We made a banner and are going to add color and comfort for the cats and the people who have come to take them home. The banner is 8’ x 2’.

Poem from a Feral Cat

I may never be a lap cat,

or one who comes when called.

I may resist the hand that tries to touch

and some may think I’m flawed.

I may prefer my freedom

to your warm and cozy house

I may reject a bowl of finest foods

for the chance to catch a mouse.

But the box you put out for me,

Feels safe and warm and dry.

And I raise my eyes to thank you

when I see you walking by.

I eat the food you give me

I listen to your voice

I may never be a lap cat

but thank you for offering me the choice.

One day I’ll see the winter,

one day I’ll feel the rain,

I may grow old not knowing

there is freedom from this pain.

I know you’ve tried to help me

and although my days will end

I may never be a lap cat

but I know you are my friend.

⋄ Author Unknown ⋄