Hmmm...typically when someone is kind to an animal, it signifies that they in turn will show kindness to a person too. I agree that MSU should have chosen to do the procedure free of charge. If they were going to help the cat, then they should have done so without expecting money for their deed. I am delighted to live in the same area of these boys and hope that if ever I am in need of help, that they would be my good samaritans. Says a lot of the children to have such compassion. As for those writing about insurance and the likes, it is obvious that none of you have ever connected with an animal to know the love and joy they can deliver. I have had past animals euthanized because of failing health and not wanting to become poor in prolonging their lives but I also held them on the floor and cradled them with tears as I said goodbye. It is unimaginable that people could criticize the saving of any kind of life. Yes, we have many animals without homes in the world and yes, we are over populated; however, Zero Population in China stated the same thing which led to killings and forceful taking of children from people's homes. No, you can't compare an animal's life to a humans, however, life is life and if one is injured or sick, they should be given the opportunity to live..even if it is an animal.