Ziggy (Siegfried) (aka Niahc) is at my house for 2 weeks, He's Up for Adoption Now!!

**Anikaca77** · 04-13-2010, 10:41 AM

Hi All-

Well as many of you might have read in the "general" section I've been having a pretty rough time lately with $$ and just life and marriage problems as well. I won't go into any details at the moment but with that being said before all these problems arose I was asked about a cat that might need a home and he needs to be fixed.

I gave my advice and said that I would be glad to help find a home but at the moment it would probably be best for the cat if I didn't take it in since Ashley has been very upset lately and won't eat her C/D food anymore it seems. Yet she has crystals but won't eat the food so that's just frustrating and then you have Sophia who has asthma but she's doing well for now.

So today, I get back to work after being off since last Thursday and here is what Marty wrote to me:

Hi Missy,

My forwarding does not work, so here is a copy of what Carol wrote about the cat. It is a bit different from what we first thought - I think he is wilder and may have other health issues. I am also concerned about your situation with cats at home and I do not think you should take the cat on top of all your other cats. At this point I'm not sure how we should proceed. Carol is just now meeting a real estate agent to sell her farm, so there is no imminent danger of her moving. The best thing would be for him to go to another barn at another farm. You are a kind hearted person, but you don't need another cat. I'm going to slow this down a little, there is no rush to do anything. We need to think. Please read her description of him.

Irene/Melissa/Marty
I am trying to send this to all of you but only your name came up on this Irene so if the others don't get this see if you can forward it but I did click on reply to all.
I can bring Niahc anytime for the vet. However, I really don't have an indoors accomodation place for him. He would have to stay outside till a home was found. He was born in the barn and has lived there all his life. He is a good hunter but getting older. We were trying to figure out just how old he is and the best guess Greg and I could come up with is maybe and stress on MAYBE he is around 10 years old. He is shy of strangers and doesn't like picked up as he never was picked up much but he likes petted. In the mornings when I feed him he wants petted before he eats. He is hanging around the back door wanting petted every time we come out. In the past he never hung around the house but stayed mostly in the barn or prowled around. I think the difference is there aren't any other cats left in the barn he is all alone now. He is a little worse for wear as he has some eye issues. Not sure if it is his sight or the discharge from them. He has a scrape on his tail and looks like a sore on his side. He doesn't appear in any pain at all tho so not sure if these are past scrapes with wild animals or what. If there is anything in particular that you need to know Melissa let me know. Thanks for any help you can give with getting him a good home.
Carol

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I would love it if I could get him some medical help which I'm sure that Carol will help out with the cost of that hopefully, I'm not sure how much but I would like to see him get the attention he needs and then if possible get him a loving home.

Is anyone interested in taking him in?? I really just don't think I should at this time and I'm going to contact Shirley who I volunteer with to see if she has a farm or knows of someone who might be able to keep him after I can get him some medical assistance.

Melissa

**moosmom** · 04-13-2010, 11:24 AM

Hey Melissa,

A very dear friend of mine told me once, "There comes a time when you have to say, 'I'd love to help but I can't'"

I'm at 5 right now and the number isn't going to change.

**happylabs** · 04-13-2010, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by moosmom

Hey Melissa,

A very dear friend of mine told me once, "There comes a time when you have to say, 'I'd love to help but I can't'"

I'm at 5 right now and the number isn't going to change.

I agree and I found that out on my own when I had about 18 outdoor cats that I was feeding.

I hate to say this, but with his health issues maybe it is just his time to go to the RB.

**Cataholic** · 04-13-2010, 12:37 PM

Missy,
I wouldn't be able to say, 'no'.

I wouldn't PTS an otherwise healthy cat. There probably IS another barn that he could be relocated to, or a TNR program in your area that has some suggestions.

YOU prolly shouldn't take him in...but, you will probably be able to find a place for him.

Your heart will see you through all of this.

**moosmom** · 04-13-2010, 02:58 PM

What Cataholic said!!!

**carole** · 04-13-2010, 03:37 PM

Oh Melissa how hard this is for you, i agree you should not take him in, with all the problems you are having right now, but try to find him a place somewhere,you can only do so much, and there is a time when you just have to say NO as hard as it is,good luck and i sure hope a home can be found for this kitty, all fingers and paws crossed here for a positive outcome. HUGS

**catmandu** · 04-13-2010, 03:57 PM

You can only do so much Melissa , and if that Poor Cat is that ill, it may be his turn to be an Angel.
I see so many Porch Ctas who I would like to help, and once in a while I can help, but noone can save all these poor little Lost Souls.
Its a shame that we have people who thin that Animals are disposable.

**Catty1** · 04-13-2010, 05:18 PM

IMO, you need to be putting yourself first these days. BY all means, pass on the email to Shirley and other people. But just stay out of it - you don't need the stress.

There are a couple of other people that the email was forwarded to.

Just back out gracefully. Spend the time and effort on yourself, hon.

**Anikaca77** · 04-13-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Catty1

IMO, you need to be putting yourself first these days. BY all means, pass on the email to Shirley and other people. But just stay out of it - you don't need the stress.

There are a couple of other people that the email was forwarded to.

Just back out gracefully. Spend the time and effort on yourself, hon.

Actually those other people where the lady who e-mailed me because I told her I would help her but I'm going to look into one place that I think will take the cat especially if he is injured so i'm crossing my fingers and I hope they will.

Melissa

**Pinot's Mom** · 04-13-2010, 09:45 PM

***sigh***

I don't know how many times I've said this, but....

I wish I could, but I can't. Pinot Girl's possible infectious status is too great a risk, I'm sorry. I cannot risk killing a kitty.

**Anikaca77** · 04-16-2010, 09:26 AM

Ok I agree with you all that I do need to put myself first I agree. I haven't been doing that but I will, I promise just after I'm doing helping him out.

Sorry. Please don't be upset with me anyone. I'm a fixer as people have been calling, I like to think pleaser sounds nicer but I feel for this guy even though I haven't met him. Plus this isn't going to cost anything really, I did have an offer of gas $$ so that's good.

Anyway, I've contacted a bunch of rescues to see if anyone has a barn that they could keep him in once he's vet checked so we'll see what happens there.

I'm going to be taking this cat on Monday to a local rescue and I'm crossing my fingers that they will take him in. I can't take him and won't. I will however transport him to the rescue in hopes that they will take him but if they say they can't do it then I'll be forced to take him back to the barn until a vet appt. can be made and then I'll take him to a vet appt.

He sounds like a real sweetie and just wants a home. I hope I can find him one if not he'll go to the vets and then after that just wait till I find him a home I suppose.

I'm also working on finding another cat a home (she's a longer hair tiger, beautiful, petite, and just so cute!) so if anyone is interested I'll help with bringing her to you.

Ok well that's the latest update for now.
Melissa

**carole** · 04-16-2010, 11:16 PM

Best of luck Melissa,with the kitties, you know even though you are going through such a hard time yourself, you still have it in you to help these poor kitties,you have a very kind heart, and for that reason and that reason alone,you deserve only the best in life, and i sure hope it comes your way, again good luck with everything on your plate right now. take care and hugs.

**Anikaca77** · 04-18-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Anikaca77

I'm also working on finding another cat a home (she's a longer hair tiger, beautiful, petite, and just so cute!) so if anyone is interested I'll help with bringing her to you.

Well as for this one, I think I might of found a rescue to take her in I'm hoping, I'm still waiting to hear from them yet but hopefully I will. She is currently staying in my sister's bedroom and she is just the sweetest kitty.

I've attached a couple pictures of her that I took of her last night and this morning.

I'll keep everyone posted if I do get this rescue to take her or not.

Take care,
Melissa