We have another stray (a male) that we've fed for some time, but I really want to get out of the business because it just attracts other cats--either because they themselves find their way to our house or people in the area see us as a place to dump their animals. I love cats and I can't bear to see them suffer, but it's hard on me emotionally to care for them indefinitely. That sounds selfish perhaps, but I have to remember that I can only do so much for them. Unfortunately, our local humane society had not proven itself to be a very helpful partner in the effort. So, once I start caring for them, they're essentially "mine."
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher