I'm deeply upset by how overweight Rags is. In a school full of service dogs, I fear that our sweet cat - whose job it is to work for the betterment of the dogs and is, therefore, herself a service animal - gets overlooked. Yes, Rags has a ton of fur. And yes, she is precious and roley poley just the way she is. But all of that extra weight she carries is NOT cute, or funny. It's not even okay. It is a problem, and it makes me extremely sad. Angry, even.
Because of Rags' unique living situation, and the collective working environment at Bergin, WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE for keeping Rags healthy! I know many perceive of her as "just the fat campus cat", but she is so much more than that.
She is a beautiful, graceful feline soul, whose wild counterparts and ancestors are cunning huntresses, stalking and running down prey in the dark of night. Rags has the same primal spirit in her, and it is her God given right to be able to channel that energy in whatever ways a domestic cat is able. It is UP TO US to give her that opportunity!
So I ask, even BEG, everyone... PLEASE..When it is your turn to feed Rags, spend some time with her! PLAY with her! Get her up and running around! Take five minutes out of your lunch break to flash a laser beam or a catnip mouse for her to chase around the room!
Quickly dashing into Bonnie's office and throwing food in her bowl simply isn't enough. Yes, it will keep her alive. But food isn't the only subsistence a kitty needs in order to thrive, and be the happy, healthy girl she deserves to be. It is play, exercise, and the loving interaction in which these gifts are given, for which Rags is starving.
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