I don't have an answer Lixy, but it breaks my heart too. I'm a "mom" to a beautiful cat who has nothing but love a little mischief to give. I had acquired another kitten and had to take her to the SPCA when I realized I was terribly allergic to her, it was a tough decision, and taking her there was difficult and I nearly left and took her back home determined to live in a breathing/sneezing/wheezing/coughing hell because all the yelping crying animals there begging to be adopted were breaking my heart.

Since then I've been a financial supporter (even though its small, its what i can do) of the SPCA because everyone should have the opportunity to take a pet or 20 to a place free of charge, essentially no questions asked when they just can't do it anymore.