Hero's Story Inspiring
Editor, the Record:

Re: Remembering a hero's act, The Record, June 16.

I've rescued and/or helped hundreds of cats. Kevin Anderson's story made me more aware of my own actions. There are risks involved, especially at night.

My volunteers are heroes, too.

We receive no money for what we do. We do not sell cats or kittens. We pay their vet bills and find them homes.

If they are wild cats, we get them to the vet for basic medical care, then release them back to their home territory, where our volunteers will care for them (again, usually late at night).

There is no payoff - only knowing that we are alleviating the suffering of other living beings.

I respect people like Kevin Anderson. He stopped his car and took action.

The story also left me with a sense of pride for what we do in animal rescue.

We will be more careful now, as well - because of his tragic accident.

Not many people are aware of what we do, and not many will hear about it.

But many of our donations and support come from people who have seen us in action. I think our work builds character as well; just be doing what we know is right.

I'm glad Kevin is being recognized for what he did that fateful night.

Thanks for publishing his story.

David Fowler, President
Maverick Cat Coalition
New Westminster