Remembering O.C.

[Pinot's Mom]

Is this a vet you knew? That seems a bit harsh. I know they're under obligation to report certain things, but, I would think in this case they could have considered it basically an anonymous drop off since the kitty was PTS. The citation just seems too much. Your story prompted me to look up what I could for Maryland law and it appears we have more leniency in that regard. There was something passed in 2007 which allows for the feeding of feral cats without penalty or "ownership".

In any case, thank you for attempting to do the right thing, and I am sorry for the loss of OC.

[pomtzu]

Is this a vet you knew? That seems a bit harsh. I know they're under obligation to report certain things, but, I would think in this case they could have considered it basically an anonymous drop off since the kitty was PTS. The citation just seems too much. Your story prompted me to look up what I could for Maryland law and it appears we have more leniency in that regard. There was something passed in 2007 which allows for the feeding of feral cats without penalty or "ownership".

In any case, thank you for attempting to do the right thing, and I am sorry for the loss of OC.

It was my regular vet, and while I realize she had an obligation under the law, I felt that it was harsh, under the circumstances. I don't blame her tho - she did what she had to do - and she could have lost her license if she got caught not reporting it. My gripe was with the state - and I let it be known when I went to court! Everyone that knows what happened, just can't believe the state would actually prosecute.

[catmandu]

I think that we have similar laws in Ontario as My Vet said that Ebony Beau Tubster who was FIP and had FELV was a stray that he personally had found so that the Animal Control would not bother me about the several Cats who live here.
Thats a shame that that stupid Catch 52 kept you from adopting O.C.
and took Sherbies Best Friend away
They look so good together in that photo.
You will be all be reunited in Paradise where there are no stupid beaurocrats.
One Fine Day.

[Medusa]

I don't know if we have such a law here in OH or not. Goodness, you tried to do the right thing and were punished for it and O.C. suffered the worst punishment of all. You did your best, Ellie, and O.C. knows that and loves you for the care that you gave him. A bittersweet memory, I'm sure. The pic is adorable.

[Emeraldgreen]

Rest in peace Orange Cat.
Ellie, I knew that Sherbie had lost a buddy but I didn't know the story. What a sad ending and I'm sure both you and Sherbie miss him terribly. It just isn't fair, especially when you were only trying to help him. But as you said, he is at Rainbow Bridge now and probably watches over sweet Sherbie. They look like they might have been littermates.
Hopefully another cat who needs a home and a companion will find their way to your property and can share Sherbie's fab new outdoor cat house with him.

[pomtzu]

Rest in peace Orange Cat.
Ellie, I knew that Sherbie had lost a buddy but I didn't know the story. What a sad ending and I'm sure both you and Sherbie miss him terribly. It just isn't fair, especially when you were only trying to help him. But as you said, he is at Rainbow Bridge now and probably watches over sweet Sherbie. They look like they might have been littermates.
Hopefully another cat who needs a home and a companion will find their way to your property and can share Sherbie's fab new outdoor cat house with him.

Thanks Lara. Yes - it was a sad story!
I think O.C. would have loved the "cat house". Sherbie sure does. Now that the weather is warming up, I need to do some Spring cleaning in there. He's shedding so bad, that it's now a fur-lined house too!
No more strays here - just neighbor's cats passing thru. One has discovered that there is food in the house and I'm forever chasing him off. And I just thought that Sherb was eating a lot!!!