The sister inviting the other sister to join us wishes we had a larger house where 8 cats could live together without a lot of conflict. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Compounding the issue is our flock of small birds that must remain safe from cats.

In another year there may be one less cat here and several birds who are feeling the effects of old age.

Both my sister and I are in our 80s. We are fit and capable but for how long? Time is of the essence now.