This is just a thought about Best Friends. I get frequent mailings
from them saying they never turn down a needy animal. Perhaps if it
were suggested that
some donations would come in from animal lovers who are followers of
the newsgroups, they might be persuaded to do some "shifting" to make
room for this needy cat.
I don't want to be misunderstood, because they perform a valuable
service. However, from time to time they adopt out an animal and thus
could find a spot for "Mystery".
Does any of this make sense?


I admire and support Best Friends but wonder that they claim to never turn
away a needy animal. Surely they have no choice but to turn down MOST of
the animals brought to their attention -- like any "no-kill" shelter they
are always full, with requests for admission far exceeding adoptions.

Mind you, this is NOT meant in criticism of Best Friends, which is one of
my favorite nonprofits. They are one of the few organizations that speak
out for the welfare of feral cats and even take in a few in their fraidy
cat sanctuary.

Sharon Talbert
Friends of Campus Cats