By Harry Shubin, Esq.

It is often said that the problem with loving animals is that you usually outlive them.  Over the last six decades, I have outlived a dozen cats (and a dog) who were very loved, but at this point in my life I have shifted to thinking about what would happen if in fact I did not outlive our current crew of four felines. While it’s not something that’s pleasant to consider, in my 20^th year of active involvement with various rescue organizations, I’ve lost count of the times we have rescued a cat whose person passed away or was suddenly unable to provide care. In many of those situations friends or family did what they could, but were not in a position to take on the cat.Continue Reading