Yeah, better than leaving them to that unspeakable fate!
Not wanting to say it earlier, until I had confirmation, but thought it all along- that is some fine family and close friends Gini had. The horror of thinking one of my siblings or parents or boyfriend would take ANY of my many pets to a shelter is simply unreal. Save the excuses. Family and close friends don't do that.
May they get theirs.
I wonder who, if anyone, is feeding & taking care of the cats right now? They can'nt clean up after themselves.
Can you imagine feeding cats you don't give a darn about? Geeze.
I've spread the word some more on FB.
As a last resort - would the people who want to donate to transport use their funds to pay that one shelter? I can give some $$.
I thought of another California kitty friend who might be able to help, and emailed my nephew just in case, as well. We are not giving up, I am asking strangers in the surpermarket even, just in case!
Messaged another FB friend who has contacts in CA. I told her transport can be arranged, even out of state.
What loving brothers, so deeply honoring their dear sister's memory. I could puke.
I'll help however I can to get them out of that nastiness, to Tennessee or to that no-kill shelter or to wherever is best.
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The fact that they have given these babies less than 2 weeks is awful. Gini wouldn't have wanted to see her girls end up like this and you would think her brothers would have more respect than that.
My rescue friend is networking among Facebook and the rescue groups she works with in our area, so fingers crossed for Annie and Emma that something will be able to help somewhere.
This is so sad.:( Did Gini leave any paper work behind with how Emma & Annie were to be cared for?
My cousins daughter lives somewhere in Southern California and she just recently had to put her kitty to sleep. I just messaged her on Facebook asking if she was interested or knew anyone that could help.
I do not know if she has any other kitties still. Plus, she does have children. Would that be a problem???
I think I can foster them here. I am at work until 5 so it's hard to post, but I'll try to get in touch tonight. If possible, I'd like to pick them up on Sunday. Can anyone meet me halfway between San Jose and la?
ok I have just perused this thread and all I'm seeing is anger and bitterness towards Gini's brothers. Yes, it sure isn't ideal and its not nice that they "don't care" about Gini's kitties but remember they are still her flesh and blood that she loved dearly. We are not honoring her memory by bashing her brothers or wishing them ill will either.
I know what my opinion is where the cats should go. But I'm pretty sure that person doesn't want to hear it.
I can't figure out how to senda pm from my phone, so I'll have to wait until I get home. Alternately I can be reached by text at if someone needs to get in touch sooner than 5pm. I am currently working on procuring a kitty condo for them to stay in.
My cousins daughter said she needs to talk to her boyfriend. Should I tell her never mind since we don't think they'd be okay with kids??
You know I love you, and this isn't exactly directed towards you, but your post strikes a nerve with me. People make choices. People choose to honor people while they are living, and when they are gone. Crappy family is crappy family- no matter the word family. Why would anyone love dearly someone that shows no compassion towards that loved one's pets is beyond me. That isn't love. And, a large part of the problem, IMO, is that people stand by and "love dearly" people that treat them like crap. Whether it is acting completely without compassion in this instance, beating someone, stealing/lying ...family or not- those people need to account for their actions, and be held accountable.
I have already had one PM which totally sought to excuse this family member's conduct. Call a POS a POS. That is what he is. Gini is gone. Her beloved pets are not. This isn't besmirching her honor or memory, it is standing up for it. feel the same way about the "dear friend" of hers, who couldn't take the pets in for some vague reason. It isn't during the simple, easy fun times that a person's character is shown, it is during the difficult times.
I lost the very few people I had like that in my life a long time ago. When the chips are down....
Come on guys, the focus here is finding a home for the kitties! Can't we all just get along? ;)
I wasn't referring to anyone specifically. I just noticed the thread started to turn it's focus off the kitties just a little. That's all. :) Not just you and Staci, but what Staci was referring to about people (not necessarily you) bad mouthing the brothers. Anyone not concentrating on the efforts of helping Emma and Annie. The brothers are who they are and we aren't going to change anything about them or their actions. Again, the focus is the kitties. Right? :)
God bless you, snakemama.
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It's really sad that Gini's brother wants then out by New Year. How cruel! :mad: :(
Even if Annie and Emma have to travel, I think it would be best to find a home for them together, and preferably a quiet one. I share with anyone I know on CA and nearby states, who I think would be appropiate.
They must find a good home - not a shelter! Gini would turn in her grave.
You can tell your cousin they have a potential foster home so it need not be an emergency. The girls, as far as I know have not been around kids, so we do not know whether they would be good with them or not. It likely depends on how old the kids are, and whether they can be nice to a couple older girls!
I couldn't agree more. I know feelings are hurt and we're all angered/annoyed at the turn this has taken. But, the main focus is Annie and Emma. Mike (the brother from Boston) is the person making these decisions…he has A LOT on his plate with Gini's estate and his own life on the other side of the country. Quite honestly, I don't think he's an animal person. He's doing what he's doing for Annie and Emma FOR GINI. They pretty much are his responsibility and while I don't agree with setting crazy deadlines for 2 ex-feral cats that are overweight and older….its not up to me. I appreciate and am grateful they didn't just drop them off at a kill-shelter without telling anyone. He does care, but isn't like us - to him I think animals are just pets. So we aren't even on the same page in that respect. Bill and the housekeeper (bless her!) are feeding and caring for them. When Bill and Mike are not there due to the holidays (etc), the neighbor, Gladys is looking in on them. Mike is making sure they are cared for in that way. I just don't understand the deadline. :(
OK, back to home finding. My finals are done, so I have more time now. My Mom says she'll go with me to pick them up and take them to the state border (in any direction) - that's as far as I can physically handle, unless its somewhere just over the border.
Update since I started typing this:
Cathy (snakemama) and I have been 'talking' via text. She's in CA and is offering to put them in a kitty condo in her nice and quiet feed store. The exposure to all her customers would help them find a home. :) I think that would be nice. Going to talk it over with Slick to see what she thinks.
A GIGANTIC THANK YOU to Cathy (snakemama) for offering this solution to us!
Holy crapola........ I'm crying over here. In a nice quiet store is just where I think they would be OK. I think Annie might take longer to adjust but they will get the exposure they so desperately need.
Kelly: Will gladly pay for the transport.
Cathy: Will gladly give you some money in Gini's honour for their care.
It's the least I can do.
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Bang on, Johanna. I sympathise with Gini's brothers, truly. I appreciate that they must have a lot on their plate, and suddenly having two cats to find homes for amidst all this must be a burden. But as a last task for a loved one? Whatever way it is sliced, I find their actions unpleasant.
But of course focussing on the more important matter at hand, I'm so glad to read that snakemama can foster them. You are truly a blessing, as is everyone else here busting a gut to get these cats a home. I'm once again reminded how utterly fabulous many people are on this site.:love:I look forward to reading the updates on the kitties' progress, I know Gini would be so touched to see how much has been done for them.
Wonderful news about the fostering! Snakemama, you rock!
Where do they have to travel to? Oscar's health has maxed me out and I can't give any money. Anything else I can do - send messages, whatever, let me know!
If they are living at a feed store will they be there alone at night and over weekends and holidays? I hate to think of them being alone but I guess it would be better than the situation they are now in. :love:
We are open on the weekends, so I'd just have to pop in and feed them on holidays....I already go in to feed and clean our store pets (budgies) so it's no trouble. Hopefully they will be adopted soon enough that there won't be many holidays to worry about. I'll get a courtesy listing on petfinder, and put the word out with at least three of my customers who run cat rescues, and another one who runs a 'Kitty Hotel' and has helped out with some challenging rescues in the past.
The store does get a little loud on Sunday when we have a low cost vaccine clinic, but the kitty condo I'm hoping to borrow can be moved into our break room so that the animals at the vaccine clinic don't scare them.
Do we have access to their vet records? How old are they? Are they microchipped?