OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the

OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the last week: Healthy cats in containers and carriers, along with notes from an anonymous donor saying she is dying from cancer.

The notes signed by “Miss R” beg the vets to find her pets new homes.

“My time is very, very short,” the donor wrote. “There is not enough time to find homes for my children another way. I beg you not to let them die because I have to, please!”

“Please do not kill!” was written in capital letters on each of the containers.