“If you love something, set it free..” Today, although I love McKinley with all my heart, I turned him over to another rescuer’s home. Her home sits in seclusion on 20 acres. She is so far away from the road and he has so many places he can just be safe with her- and he can’t be with me.

I was coming home from work tonight and I saw him streak across the highway headed for our drive. My heart caught in my throat, but he didn’t get hit by a car. It’s then I realized that if I want this cat who has already been through hell and back to live a good, long life- he needs to find a safer place.

When I dropped him off and took him out of the carrier, I held him for the longest time and snuggled into his soft fur. This 22 pound Maine Coon cross is my baby- I put him on the floor and he sniffed the other cats in the room, then went over under a table, curled up in a big basket and went to sleep. That’s when I knew, even though my heart is heavy- I did the right thing. I set him free even though that means, he won’t be with me every day.

Lila will keep him inside a few days then let him out with the others.

I hope my project goes together and I can fence off our pasture and create a safe place for all stray cats to be. I’ll let you know closer to when this is to start what is going on there- because honestly folks, in order for me to qualify you will need to vote for me every day you can.