Hearts that Dare

From the Tarot of the Pagan Cats, the Five of Pentacles; from the Brownies Oracle, 'Hands and Hearts:'

          There is something about seeing an animal suffering and in distress that tears at my heart. Although all the pets I've ever had have been strays taken in or adopted, I do my best not to feed ferals that occasionally use my yard for shade or my low-seated birdbath for water. But for the past month, I've noticed a  young tomcat who sits in a chair on my front porch at night or when it's raining. He's thin, missing half an ear, and I believe hearing impaired. I've named him Seacaster after a DnD pirate character. The Brownie's message today assures me that the food I've been sneaking him in the morning and at night is quite alright. I don't have to add him to my indoor menagerie, but there's nothing wrong with helping those who are in dire need. Having boundaries doesn't mean I have to have a cold heart.