I need help! The foster cant take them!! SO upset! [Archive]

kt_luvs_kitties

10-23-2007, 09:16 PM

I just found out that the foster whom was going to take in my 3 boys, could not do it. I have to be in my new house/rental very soon...I have already asked for two extensions because the lady whom was going to take them, needed more time. They cant come with me, I am ALREADY over my agreed limit. What can I do now?

I contacted Best friends and the other shelters people listed. Noone even wrote me back.... I still have 2 craigslist posting plus paper posting, with NO hits.

They are going to end up at a high kill shelter, what do I do? I am so overwhelmed, and now this happens. I just wish I had known sooner, so I could make alternate plans. Now I have NO time. No where for them to go...

I live in North Carolina. Does ANYONE know of anyone near me?

EDITED TO ADD!!! I literally JUST found out seconds ago!

kt_luvs_kitties

10-23-2007, 09:28 PM

Here are the Pictures of them....

Andy:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d724b3127cceba854566eab100000036100AbM2LZi3bt2 MA

Amos:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d724b3127cceba8602e1ca5900000036100AbM2LZi3bt2 MA

Alvin:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d724b3127cceba8689148a7100000036100AbM2LZi3bt2 MA

AnnaBelle:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d724b3127cceba8689c10b9400000036100AbM2LZi3bt2 MA

AbiGail:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d724b3127cceba86282f4bb200000036100AbM2LZi3bt2 MA

Taz_Zoee

10-23-2007, 09:57 PM

Oh no! Katie I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could do. :(
I don't even have any suggestions for you.
((HUGS!!))

jazzcat

10-23-2007, 10:04 PM

That is terrible! I'm so sorry your foster fell through. I really wish I knew some way to help. :(

Catty1

10-23-2007, 10:06 PM

KATIE _ PHONE THESE GUYS! The Haven through Petsmart in Fayetteville NC. Call the shelter for an appointment to come to the shelter (910)875-6768.

VISIT THE SITE: http://thehaven-nc.com/Contactus.html

They are doing great work and have a no-kill petition going on as well.

This site says they are no-kill as well:

http://www.fapspet.org/about.html

Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, Inc.
3927 Bragg Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(Beside Osborne Glass)
Phone

Shelter: 910-864-9040
Administrative Office: 910-864-2077

Fax: 910-864-7795

E-Mail

Administrative Office: [email protected]
Public Relation & Special Events: [email protected]
Shelter: [email protected]

Shelter Manager: [email protected]

Secondary Email: [email protected]

kt_luvs_kitties

10-23-2007, 10:09 PM

I have talked to The havens owner, and she said they just cant help.

F.A.P.S I have left 3-4 messages, noone calls back. It also has a message saying that they are not taking any more animals in, to call animal control.

I even tried some shelters outside of my area. I am so pissed/upset/frustrated/sad/hurt.....

edited to add: Linden, the owner of the haven, is the one who was going to help with Chance (the kitty I found whom was dying, before we found out he was FeLv+)

Catty1

10-23-2007, 10:12 PM

Call Petsmart directly. Also call your vet and see if s/he can board them for a few days. Maybe a staff member can too. Vets and staff know OTHER vets and staff.

Is there a college in Fayetteville? Getting word out to some of the students there might be an idea.

kt_luvs_kitties

10-23-2007, 10:24 PM

I just emailed best friends one more time... It reads....

My Name is Katie Layne. I live in Stedman North Carolina, outside of Fayetteville. I have 5 foster cats, that were being shot at (some were hit with pellet guns). I rescued them On Feb 06th 2007. I rent so I am not allowed to have more than 5 cats at the time. My landlord found out about them, and we are losing our rental. I have another one lined up, but the same rule still applies. I had people(rescues) to take them, and they backed out. I just found out that they have nowhere to go. They will have to be put to sleep, no rescues other than animal control will take them. Do you know of anyone, in my area ( I can drive a few hours and have a vehicle) that can take them? They are the sweetest cats, and just need a good home. I have pictures. I have also contacted rescues in my area, craigslist, and the local paper putting out ads, with no avail. Please Please help us! Thank you for reading this, Katie Layne and kitties

Reachoutrescue

10-23-2007, 10:26 PM

Oh, Katie....I am so sorry. Please listen to Catty..call petsmart, maybe they can help and hte college is a great idea...a lot of college kids look for pets. Good luck hon. Call me if you need to. I PMd you the frontline info.

Genny

10-23-2007, 10:33 PM

Also try Petco. My friend has found several kittens at different times and every time she calls Petco. They are always very friendly about letting her bring them in and then they finding them homes; if they aren't too crowded I'm sure they'd take them for you. It's worth a try...good luck, all your cats are so pretty!

Scooter's Mom

10-23-2007, 10:44 PM

Katie, my heart is breaking for you. I wish I could take even one of them... I am saying prayers that you find them homes, or a shelter can take them in.

I love them all. Please give them a kiss on their head from me.

Catty1

10-23-2007, 11:00 PM

Katie - did you use this email address? [email protected]

There IS a North Carolina Best Friends community, but I can't find any direct contact info for them. :mad:

I don't know your area code - the following are contacts for Best Friends Magazine, and they could connect you:
Sales Manager: Lynda Ottersbach (480) 544-4700 [email protected]
West Coast: Michelle Foster (323) 493-5277 [email protected]
West Coast: Lisa Dulyea (626) 395 7624 [email protected]
East Coast: Denise Kelly (212) 592-0743 [email protected]

The main number in Utah: (435) 644-2001

Katie - I just called and left a message on the main line, and told them to watch for an email from you - said your name twice, and where you lived. I also said there was no contact info for Best Friends NC.

HUGS!

Reachoutrescue

10-23-2007, 11:56 PM

I spoke with Katie just a bit ago. She may not be online again tonight. I am emailing everybody in my rescue address book to see if anybody can help with even one kit. I asked them to crosspost it as well. I hope that can help.

krazyaboutkatz

10-24-2007, 01:28 AM

Katie, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I wish that I lived closer so that I could help you out. I know that your mom lives close by. Would she be willing to take a few of them temporarily? You may need to end up boarding them at a vets office to give you some more time. Good luck.:)

moosmom

10-24-2007, 07:37 AM

Get the media involved. Call the tv stations and tell them your plight. You'd be surprized how quickly those kitties will find homes. You might want to put an ad in the Petfinder classifieds.

Katie,

You know if I lived closer I'd take them and try to find them homes. They are beautiful boys.

Medusa

10-24-2007, 07:41 AM

I can't believe I'm saying this but if you're already over your agreed limit, why not take them w/you anyhow, not to keep, but until you can get your bearings and find homes for them? It's a stretch but if none of the options work out that Catty1 suggested, what else can you do?

Anikaca77

10-24-2007, 07:42 AM

I wish I could help you. But I'm already at my limit where I live.

My prays that you find your sweet babies a good home.

catmandu

10-24-2007, 06:55 PM

SADLY ALL WE CAN OFFER IF OUR PRAYERS THAT THOSE WONDERFUL TUXEDOES WILL BE ALL RIGHT.
WE ARE PRAYING AS HARD AS WE CAN.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/cat%20photos%202/cats1011302.jpg

Katjaye

10-24-2007, 10:21 PM

How horrible and sad! I will be sending prayers and thoughts your way...good luck and I hope some answer comes to you!

kt_luvs_kitties

10-24-2007, 10:44 PM

Ok. I got ahold of Best Friends (thanks Candace!!!) and they said that although they are full, they did send me to the NC link so that I could post. Also Tracy has been crossposting and so has critters. I am praying so hard for these kitties. I feel so responsible.

Thank you all for your advice and prayers. I just cant give up now... It would be devastating after all this to lose them...

kt_luvs_kitties

10-25-2007, 12:20 AM

Wanted to add- I MIGHT be able to sneak one of the girls in, but I still cant promise anything... I mean I am trying to sneak in a few as it is. I cant overdue it and get caught. If it was a small dog or something, I think that would be ok, but the number of cats are a little overwhelming to "non cat people" I am lucky I can bring as many as I can....

Plus there is still one outside cat and just 2 days ago, another kitten (around 12-14 weeks) popped up :rolleyes: I DID NOT bring her in. She has been eating, and there is a crate outside if she wants to use it. I feel bad, but at this point, my hands are tied. I CANT TAKE HER!

Catty1

10-25-2007, 10:26 AM

Katie - tell BF about the new ones too! Maybe there is someone there you can stay in contact with!

:)

kt_luvs_kitties

10-26-2007, 12:23 AM

Still no hits or help. Still trying my best. I am calling a private rescue tomorrow, please pray they can take in one or two atleast...

CultureJunky

10-26-2007, 07:24 AM

Oh Katie I wish I could help you, if only I lived closer to you or even in the same country :( I will pray you can find somebody who can take these guys in for you. Perhaps you could contact a local paper and have a feature to publicize that they need homes, sometimes my local paper do that, animals that are in need of homes, or maybe your local radio station?
I will pray hard that this situation resolves itself soon for you, good luck and best wishes :)