How could I do that? What about you? Haven't you caused the death of more than a few? You are the one that allowed them to breed. You are the one that let them roam free. You didn't restrain them tag them, or neuter and spay. You didn't give them shots or a warm place to stay. You let them go thirsty hungry, and cold. I took them in, and gave them food, water and love. I did what I could to find a home for them. But in your world no one wanted them. In my world you left them alone and afraid You'd had them for months not even giving them a name. So why do you ask with such an arrogant sir "How could you do that?" "Don't you even care? How could I do that? What about you? You've caused the death of more than a few. The audacity of you to blame me. With my help, maybe you can see. See what I'm saying and think twice before getting another without thinking first. It isn't my doing for if I had my say all the homeless animals would be alive today. They wouldn't be homeless, hungry, thirsty or cold. They would be loved, cherished, and in from the cold. So don't blame me for your fatal mistake. The blame lies with you You should have neutered or spayed. For yes I do grieve for every lost life. But I hold YOU responsible as I must take that life. That you discarded so easily, so you would be free. To not do it yourself but leave them for me. How could you? I ask you now. Do you see my perspective? Do you see how? YOU are the one that holds the key. Can you never again Bring your burden to me? ---Alison Gladden, Athens, Alabama [return to top]