Sweet Cat With Four Legs Mucked Up Needs Home, WI

[critters]

http://waupacahumane.org/

2. All 4 legs, affected by birth defect
Posted by: "waupacahumane" [email protected] waupacahumane
Date: Sat May 24, 2008 6:49 am ((PDT))

Honey is the sweetest cat. She loves attention and would probably be
happiest in someone's lap all day long. Her front legs are
underdeveloped and crooked. Her back legs are stiff and only move at
the hip. She manages to walk, but can't climb or jump and can't get
into a litterbox. We've got her using potty pads, but don't know if
that will be a good long term solution. We are wondering if there is an
adopter out there for her, or if we should consider euthanasia (she's
so sweet, we don't like to think of this option!). The people who had
her for the past 5 years (since she was born to one of their cats) got
tired of her and brought her to the shelter.

Suggestions, anyone?
Here's a video I made of her. Going to try and get something better
quality today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWxUR8v6rcQ

Monica Gates
Humane Society of Waupaca County

[Medusa]

Tired of her after 5 years. Nice. I'm maxed out at 7 so all I can offer are my prayers. Good luck in finding the sweet one a permanent home w/people who understand the meaning of love and commitment.

[moosmom]

That poor sweet baby and those IDIOTS who tired of her after 5 years?:confused::eek::eek: That's sickening. Like Medusa, I'm maxed out at 6 of my own plus a foster recovering from her spay in my bathroom.

I hope someone can save this poor baby.

[rebeccahowes]

http://waupacahumane.org/

2. All 4 legs, affected by birth defect
Posted by: "waupacahumane" [email protected] waupacahumane
Date: Sat May 24, 2008 6:49 am ((PDT))

Honey is the sweetest cat. She loves attention and would probably be
happiest in someone's lap all day long. Her front legs are
underdeveloped and crooked. Her back legs are stiff and only move at
the hip. She manages to walk, but can't climb or jump and can't get
into a litterbox. We've got her using potty pads, but don't know if
that will be a good long term solution. We are wondering if there is an
adopter out there for her, or if we should consider euthanasia (she's
so sweet, we don't like to think of this option!). The people who had
her for the past 5 years (since she was born to one of their cats) got
tired of her and brought her to the shelter.

Suggestions, anyone?
Here's a video I made of her. Going to try and get something better
quality today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWxUR8v6rcQ

Monica Gates
Humane Society of Waupaca County

She is so adorable. What a sweet cat. You are lucky that you got the chance to know her. I hope that you can find someone in your county to help. God Bless!!

[critters]

more, including a new video.
http://handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11458

[critters]

PS--A very, very good friend in TX, who doesn't post here, is considering taking her. She's willing to buy the kitty an airplane ticket but can't fly up there herself to get her. She wants to know if anybody knows if any airlines would let Honey fly unaccompanied?

[Medusa]

I've never had experience w/flying animals anywhere so I can't help there but I just wanted to say that I do hope your friend takes her. The second video did it for me. How can people be so heartless to discard such a sweet girl because they're tired of her? If I could, I'd take her in heartbeat! Please keep us updated on her, PLEASE.

[critters]

Please keep us updated on her, PLEASE.
I will!! :)

[phesina]

If she can't get to the potential home in TX.. and if someone else good doesn't show up nearby.. Well, maybe we can figure out how to get her to Ann Arbor!

[carole]

any news on this sweet baby, i am keeping all fingers and paws crossed for her to reach her new wonderful home.:love:

[jennielynn1970]

What a gorgeous girl she is... how could they just give her up after 5 years?! UGH!!! I wonder if massage would help her back legs?? I hope she can get a permanent home soon!

[critters]

If she can't get to the potential home in TX.. and if someone else good doesn't show up nearby.. Well, maybe we can figure out how to get her to Ann Arbor!
phesina, can you chime in over at HP? Monica, who's with the shelter, and Carol are both there.

[critters]

any news on this sweet baby, i am keeping all fingers and paws crossed for her to reach her new wonderful home.:love:
Oh, no, no "hard news" yet.

[phesina]

Hi, I just sent a message about Honey to HP.

Pat (phesina)

[doolittleky]

Critters I would love to adopt Honey. I have been wanting to adopt a cat similar to Beans ever since I took care of Beans. Please let the person know.
Melissa

[critters]

Monica, from the shelter, is posting at HP. You should join in the conversation there; 2 other people are interested in her, too.

[Anikaca77]

Please keep us updated on her and what happens. She looks like a real sweetheart.

[carole]

Aww isn't it wonderful, just look at all the interest that has been created in Honey now, there looks like at least three people who want to take her, she is indeed secured of finding a wonderful home by the looks of it, awesome job everyone.:love:

[critters]

It looks like they're hoping for a placement that's "more local," although I can't imagine why. :confused: With such a "severely disabled" baby having to travel isn't unusual to get a good home. As far as I know, it's all still up-in-the-air. :(

[carole]

well i guess if they can home her locally would be better in the long run, but i would also be thinking getting her a good home is the top priority first, not the area, after all surely disabled kitties are harder to place, or am i wrong ?

[critters]

surely disabled kitties are harder to place, or am i wrong ? Absolutely, especially the truly disabled ones, like this little girl. I don't consider tripods disabled, but even they may be a little slower to be adopted.

[Medusa]

I don't consider tripods disabled

Yes, so many of them are not disabled at all but too many people want "perfect". If I wanted perfect, I wouldn't have most of my Fur Posse because 5 out of 8 (one is now at the Bridge) are considered disabled. Ridiculous! They can do what every other cat can do: get into mischief on a daily basis. :p

[Randi]

What a sweet girl Honey is. I can't understand how anyone could her up after 5 years! :mad: :( You can tell from the video's that she so enjoys tummy rubs and attention. :) I really hope she'll find a loving forever home!

[phesina]

Well, a local new home would definitely be less traumatic and frightening for Honey to get to, and less complicated and expensive for Monica and me (or whomever) to arrange.

The most important thing to remember is, she WILL go to a loving, welcoming home, even if she has to travel to get there.

I'll go to Ludington to meet the ferry .. I'll take it across to Wisconsin if I have to.. to get her if my place is her best opportunity.

And if Texas or Kentucky (or wherever) seems like a better home, I will be glad to contribute to be sure she gets there safe and sound and happy.

Pat

[critters]

Awww, that's SO nice!! :love:

[Medusa]

Well, a local new home would definitely be less traumatic and frightening for Honey to get to, and less complicated and expensive for Monica and me (or whomever) to arrange.

The most important thing to remember is, she WILL go to a loving, welcoming home, even if she has to travel to get there.

I'll go to Ludington to meet the ferry .. I'll take it across to Wisconsin if I have to.. to get her if my place is her best opportunity.

And if Texas or Kentucky (or wherever) seems like a better home, I will be glad to contribute to be sure she gets there safe and sound and happy.

Pat
This is wonderful, Pat. I'm sure wherever she goes, she's going to have a wonderful home because it's apparent that so many people care but to have a home w/you would be the ultimate gift for her. What a jewel you are!

[critters]

semi-update http://handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11458&p=58931#p58931

OK, more like a HINT!!

[pitc9]

.....waiting for news.......

tapping fingers.....tap tap tap...;)

[critters]

An announcement! http://handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11458&start=15#unread

[kittycats_delight]

Does this mean Helene is taking Honey???? Either way I am very happy that Honey has found a wonderful loving home. :)

Good job you guys!

[critters]

You know, that's a VERY good point--Carol's in TX, too. I THINK Carol got picked, but we need clarification on that. :o

[phesina]

It sounds like Carol, the person in San Antonio, is going to get her, and transport has been arranged.

[critters]

Honey is home! http://handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11652

[phesina]

Oh, such wonderful news! Thank you!

She looks and sounds great there. WELCOME HOME, HONEY!

Love,
Pat and cats

[Laura's Babies]

I knew someone would want her... Heck, I did but am overloaded already. I am happy for her and whoever got her! Many years of so much love to be given and recieved!