Lydia had a uterine infection and other problems from continuous, complicated pregnancies. She, too, would not have survived much longer. All of these cats were homeless and unadoptable by the standards of most shelters, who have to deal with so many homeless animals that euthanasia is the only answer for cats like these. But these cats are now happy and healthy because they found their way to KittyCorner, a private foster care facility for stray and abandoned cats in the Syracuse, NY area. Since 1992 more than 400 cats have been rescued from the streets and placed in caring, responsible homes.
Every cat comes with a life-long return policy.
Each adopter must sign a contract promising, among other things, that the cat will be returned to KittyCorner if the adoption isn't working or if circumstances change and the cat has to be given up. Others simply move away and abandon the pets who depended on them, or throw them away when they grow out of the cute kitten stage. In fact only about one-third of the cats who actually find homes remain in those same homes throughout their often short lifetimes. These cats cannot take care of themselves and most fall victim to traffic, human cruelty, dogs, disease, starvation, or the elements. Local authorities seldom take responsibility for cats, and no money is available to shelter or spay or neuter them.