I agree, people do suck, well not all of them.
Thanks for stepping up and taking care of him. We need more people like you. WE also need harsher punishment for the people that do this to animals that are depending on us to care for them.
I also go without to feed my animals. They come first. They can't go out and work to earn money to feed themselves or get vetrinary care. We can. And if we can't we should ask for help. The humane society here for our area will bring food for the dogs and cats if a person has fallen to hard times. They don't do farm animals though. If I ever had to have help I'm sure I could find somebody to help. It just take asking.
I have helped rehome animals for people that could no longer take care of them or just didn't want them anymore.
Again, thank you for helping that little guy. I'm sure he thanks you too.