Cat Trapped In Empty House

**Killer Kitten** · 02-09-2006, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by lizbud

I can't tell you how emotionally draining rescue work can be. I just
become obcessed with the problems involved until I can see a way
around them. I don't know how people do this full time.

I do a lot of rescue. (Mostly I rescue them from the high kill shelter that for some masochistic reason I volunteer at.) This probably explains why I am on the internet at 2am with a belly full of heartburn and a lap full of sneezy kitten that was supposed to be put down this afternoon.
At least HE'S sleeping!

**Cataholic** · 02-09-2006, 09:09 AM

Great job, Liz!

As an aside, it wouldn't be breaking and entering- you don't have the requisite criminal intent (mens rea). You would have a complete defense....just like someone rushing in to save a person in the event of a fire. Sure, the 'emergent' circumstances are not exactly the same, but, I would wager any 'reasonable' judge would see it like I do. I am not saying you wouldn't be charged...just that you wouldn't be found guilty.

Just my $.02.

**moosmom** · 02-09-2006, 10:50 AM

GREAT JOB!!!!!

What I don't understand is what took them so long??? So Liz, are ya gonna add her to your crew?? I'm sure she'd love that.

I would've taken the chance of B&E for an animal ANYDAY!!!!

You are my hero, Liz!

**Donnaj4962** · 02-09-2006, 11:46 AM

Great job Lizbud! I am so glad that you were persistant about helping the poor little kitty. Can we see pictures anytime soon?????

**Medusa** · 02-09-2006, 12:27 PM

What an awesome, heartwarming story! Hooray for happy endings and especially hooray for you, Lizbud!

Blessings,
Mary

**catmandu** · 02-09-2006, 05:48 PM

It sounds as though your Good Intentions have been rewraded by the Lord giving you a Brand New Friend.
That thread touches me as Moose once got into an empty house,and was gone for almost 2 Months,until the real estate agent must have let him out.
Thank You for helping that Poor Cat,and we pray that he has Found A Home with you.

**moosmom** · 02-10-2006, 10:59 AM

Hey Liz,

I forgot to tell you...in MY rescue organization, that automatically earns you your "Rescue Halo"

Congratulations!!

**lizbud** · 02-10-2006, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by moosmom

Hey Liz,

I forgot to tell you...in MY rescue organization, that automatically earns you your "Rescue Halo"

Congratulations!!

Well, better hold up on the halo.

The white cat is nowhere to be found.
I couldn't get him into the Vets until the next morning and felt bad about
keeping him/her in a carrier overnight, so I made up a place for him on my
porch.He was gone in the morning.he's not back in the house, I checked,
but I haven't spotted him since. I keep telling myself, at least he's not
stuck in that empty house anymore, but still, I'm disappointed that I didn't
get him checked out as I planned. I'll keep looking. At least he had a full
stomach.

**Catty1** · 02-10-2006, 04:31 PM

He might have gone home...he had a flea collar, so he had a place to go. Keep your eyes peeled in the neighbourhood...you'll spot him, I'm sure.

Is there a way to find out if "Cat Lost" notices have been posted anywhere - calls to the shelters, etc?

**Killearn Kitties** · 02-10-2006, 04:49 PM

If he needs you, he'll come back. Best of luck! Make sure you have food out.

**lizbud** · 02-10-2006, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

If he needs you, he'll come back. Best of luck! Make sure you have food out.

I really think I will see this one again. I feed 3, sometimes 4 cats that
just happen to come by every day & I think that's where I've seen this
cat before. I've walked the dogs around this area every day, so I'm
thinking (hoping) I should see him again.

**moosmom** · 02-10-2006, 05:27 PM

Oh yeah, cats stay around their food source. I'm SURE he's probably somewhere in the permimeter of your place. Try to keep an eye out for him. You haven't seen the last of him.