i'm sorry

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw two shadows zoom by as I got out of the car.  Further examination led me to discover that it was actually two feral cats.  One of them had already gone into hiding under the bushes nearby, but the other was sitting there, eying me warily.

She had a pretty face, dark fur, tail all curled up around her as she sat there.  She didn’t move as I walked past her, saying hi to her, but kept her eyes on me the whole time.

I couldn’t take her.  I want to help you, pretty kitty, but I can’t.  

I’m sorry, little kitty.