Welcome Luke and Leia to the family.
As much as I love having a farm way out in the country I hate this about it the most... When people abandon animals instead of being responsible with their pets. It happens far too often.
Earlier this week someone decided to toss a box in the driveway. Inside were these two little ones. We hadn't had any intention of adding more cats to the family as we already had two senior cats age 14 and 18.
We brought them in, fed them, gave them a thorough check over and a (couple at this point with dawn dish soap) flea bath. Aside from fleas and being very hungry they were in really good health. We called every shelter within a 50 mile radius and absolutely no one had any room to take them in.
We contacted friends and family to see if they were interested but were met with the same result. Fortunately we were in a position to keep them even if it hadn't been planned.
Now we are just waiting a few more weeks for them to be old enough to get their first shots, chipped and then eventually to get fixed.
Be sure to get your pets spayed and neutered. If you can't afford it, check with your local assistance programs. I have yet to hear of a place that does not have vouchers or programs for getting your pets fixed for an extremely reduced fee or even free if you are low income. If you are unable to further care for your pet be responsible about finding them a new home,not everyone is going to be able to take them in.
