In early August I wrote about my granddaughters’ cat getting lost after escaping from the hands of a veterinary assistant. My daughter’s family has spent weeks checking shelters, talking to nearby neighbors, and posting pictures of their lost cat, Princess. They had a few leads, but none that led them to the cat; and she was not able to find her own way home since she had been taken by car to the vet hospital. At long last, a gentleman who lived close to the vet clinic, contacted them to say that a cat who looked like Princess was seen several times on his porch. A trap was set up there and yesterday they received the joyful news that Princess had been caught.
Somewhat dehydrated and a little thinner, she was returned to the family in good health. The veterinarian also micro-chipped her, should she ever get lost again. My daughter was not charged for the services rendered, since it was clearly the fault of the clinic that Princess had been lost. I am curious though, to know if the veterinary office has lightened up on their social distancing procedures. We can only hope that this lesson was taken to heart. They do deserve some credit for persisting in their efforts to find the cat. The care and concern of the staff and of neighbors that lived close by, shows that when people come together to help one another and to help animals, good often comes from it. I believe that we could all experience more happy endings if we offered ourselves in service to others (people and animals) rather than expecting life to bring happiness to us. The more we give, the more we have. I know that my granddaughters are grateful to have Princess back home with them. I am sure Princess feels safe again at last – and that makes me happy too.
