These are cats who need the attention the most and they deserve it. The bond between the care giver and the little fur-covered patient becomes very strong. It does, however, become easier to know when to say good-bye and to know you must always do what is right for the cat. I have had cats come here, only to see them die four days later, and others who are given a sentence to die within six months who live longer than their anticipated time limit, well beyond anyone's expectations. He was nothing but skin and bones.
Breakfast is served which is usually hot cafeteria food.
Medications are administered and daily veterinary appointments are arranged if needed. Medications are charted on a cardex system that, ironically, resembles the hospital's system in which I work. Litter pans are cleaned, dishes are washed, and baths are given to incontinent rabbits or cats. Every day, at least three loads of laundry are washed and floors are mopped. Throughout the day, I talk to the cats.