If you feel that strongly, be sure to say no visiting cats, no feeding outdoor cats, etc.

Rent is probably not going to replace feeding her children (nor should it) on her priority chain, but it should be more important than the electricity bill or car payment, let alone discretionary spending like eating out or going on vacation.You'll find a lot more satisfaction in the rental game if you treat it with a modicum of compassion, rather than being the Dickensian monster that many people think of when they hear the word "landlord". 

"I made a new friend today". then attached a picture of her feeding a squirrel.

These tenants don't give a s*** about the owners own bills, or the family he has to feed, or staff he has to pay, or taxes he'll have due.Nope.  

Feeding investments is risky in my opinion. 

Are you able to install discrete cameras near the entry ways of your properties that will provide a video feed to your mobile phone?

I am standing firm and your feed back helped, thanks again!

Are you one of the few or just a mediocre over-charger trolling for business and feeding mine?

So it just keeps feeding on its self.

If nothing else, the last couple months has really helped me realize how truly blessed I am that we are well positioned financially and don't have to live in constant fear and stress of how we will pay the bills or feed our family if there is a temporary disruption in our income.