Every year we receive many emergency cases involving kittens and although in many countries it is compulsory to neuter cats, this is rarely adhered to. Neutering is too expensive for many and the effort involved is too great, so some pet owners resort to killing the animals, drowning them or leaving them to fend for themselves. Takashi was lucky, animal lovers stood up for her and brought her to Gut Aiderbichl, where she found shelter and a home.