I would never offer an animal up for adoption who has a history of attacking or biting or fails temperament testing. All the dogs I offer for adoption has been evaluated for temperament, some more than a few times.... The other thing, some animals do not get adopted, I will offer them, but if no one wants them. I do not push anyone into adopting. Right now, I have a dog who was badly burned when he tried to save its owner, his owner died in the fire. It was not because he did not try so hard to drag her out of danger. The fire department said when they arrived, he was at her side out in the middle of the yard. He had drug her from the bedroom, through a hallway, and down the steps to the yard. He will always be scarred and his ears will never grow back, yet he is one of the most loving of dogs. People look at him, but so far no one can see beyond the missing ears and patches where his hair is gone and perhaps never grow back. He may never find a home off my farm, but as long as he lives he will never want or need anything...to include affection. I hope this answers your question.

One thing about your feral cats, I hope you have planned a veterinary visit in their very near future and I hope that come spring, you are not planning in putting them back out to fend for themselves.

It sounds as though you have this well in hand. Balthazar, having a broken jaw, probably had a good reason for being skittish...pain will make an animal behave differently. Some while dealing with their pain can appear droll and anytime one appears so inclined need a close examination. I am glad you decided to take Balthazar to the vet and his/her mouth could be fixed. I wonder how his/her jaw got broken, poor thing. Regardless, I am happy to hear that he/she got the help needed and you are the new Poppa of Mango. You and Mango seemed to hit it off well from the start. Pets do help us weather the everyday problems of life and Mango, being a lap cat, will add joy and warmth to your life. Bottom line.... BRAVO to you and your new family member.

Speaking of family..... I hope your daughter is well and your fairly new grandchild is well and happy. Have you had an opportunity to visit them lately?

Thank you. Mingo and I are swell. She is very domesticated. Meaning, she makes me clean daily. Does not like clutter. This morning I found her on the kitchen counter swatting at the dishes from last night's dinner. When I approached, she gave me a indicted squint and jumped down. She did not even look at the open door and went into my spare bedroom to take a nap on the bed.

My daughter is in Poland. I have two grandchildren, a boy four and a girl two. I visited three years ago. I have yet to see my granddaughter.