Getting Kicked Out... AND got another kitten... not by choice...PICS **

I am bumping this post up to the top in hopes that someone will read it and be able to help katie out. I talked to her late last night and she was in tears because she doesn't know what to do. She has 15 cats right now, 6 of which are fosters that she hasn't been able to find homes for by asking around, putting ads in papers and on craig's list. She is getting kicked out of her place and has to get rid of the six fosters and maybe a couple of HER OWN cats. She is so upset and stressed out at the thought of having to take them to animal control to be killed after all the time that she has loved and taken care of them. But when her time is up that is what she is going to have to do unless she can find someone to help her out by either adopting one or two or fosteriing them and finding a home for them for her. She is sick at the thought of this because even though they are fosters she loves them like her own. I have offered to take Alvin for her the scaredy cat of the bunch whihc is another problem of how to get it from NC to KY. That would still leave 5 more to go. PLEASE PLEASE won't someone offer a home to one of these poor cats? This is absolutely killing Katie. She is running out of time so don't wait help out now!!!
Melissa

Oh My Goodness That Kittens A Dead Ringer For Recently Poofed Pouncer Karina.
I Am So Glad I Have A House, But Even In My Own Place I Had Animal Control Come Around To Inspect!!
Thank God My Cats Are Shy And I Got Away With 8.
It Would Have Been 7 If A Certain Joseph Had Not Thought That They Were Bringing Treats Like Helen From Animal Welfare Or Aunt Joan.
We Wish You Luck In Your Search For A Safe Haven.

HAS SHE CALLED BEST FRIENDS? PLEASE! THAT MIGHT BE A REAL HOPE FOR HER!

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Please do contact Best Friends....they are really well connected everywhere!

http://www.bestfriends.org/aboutus/staffdepartments/

Check the "animal help" link under Animal Situations (below Adoptions)

(435) 644-2001

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If these folks can rescue from Bahrain, they can help Katie!!! They will know people near her.

The ONLY other option I would STRONGLY suggest is the local TV and radio station! And when they talk to her, she can mention that the shelters are FULL, which may help them also.

Candace, I never have heard about this. I will call first thing tomorrow. A little hope is held out.

I keep my place VERY clean, and I have had plenty of people come into my house, and if they did not see that many cats, they would not have believed I had that many. I scoop potty pans atleast 2-3 times daily, I have 11 boxes. None of my kitties pee on anything. Only in the box. I keep this place as clean as I can. Only thing is I dont vaccum but twice weekly, because it petrifies the kitties.

I have already offered to get the carpets cleaned, and if he lets me stay, I will save money and help replace it if that is the issue. This carpet was stained when we got here. So I will do whatever it takes.

Craigslist never has given me any luck, but I am running another add tomorrow in my paper for the cats/kitten. They are all going to be free... No adoption costs. They come with all supplies. Hell I will even pay someone for adopting them! lol

I would have never gotten caught IF he came on the first like planned. He came the 2nd, at like 9pm.. I was in the shower and Rickie let him in. That is when this all came to a head...

Anyways I am going to call and post on best friends... Thank you all for reading all of this! Katie and kitties

First of all, i need to know if you can get one cat transported to Georgia before i ask my parents about it.

And Katie - phone your local TV station...talk to the nice receptionist. The stations love a human interest story like this, and it may help YOU and the crowded shelters.

When there is a crisis - suddenly lots of adopters appear...it's like they were on the fence and this pushed them over.

Just be sure the station respects your privacy....doesn't show the house # or anything. Interested people can contact you through the station - the station will arrange that! :)

Reggie, I would drive as far as possible to get them to great new homes....

And Candace, This is the email I sent them....



Getting kicked out of my house, and in DESPERATE need of loving new homes for 5 cats....


I rent and I knew it was only a matter of time. I am now caught, and I have 2 weeks to get rid of the fosters and 4 of my own cats...

I am looking for another place, and I think I found one, but I told the lady I had only 7 cats... (because 2 of mine hide anyways). Which means that at a minimum 3-5 fosters need to go... ( I actually have 15 at the moment)

I have called all the local shelters, we only have one no kill, and all are full. Animal control would be the only choice I would have, and I just cant do that. They would be put down that day...

Do you know of anyone whom can help me? I would hate them to be abandoned and killed, esp. after all it took to get them saved and safe.

Thank you, Katie Layne
email: [email protected]

I'm sorry that I can't be of help to you. My only suggestion is to not offer them for free. If you put even a small price, such as $5, you're more inclined to get people who are truly interested and not someone who wants them for research or to train fighting dogs. This is what the local shelters here told me when I was finding homes for the 27 outdoor cats that I had. Best of luck....

Medusa is SO right.

Free to good home will attract all sorts of unwanted people, including research laboratories. Believe me, it would be best if you asked for an adoption fee, if for nothing else, to cover the vet costs. Labs will NOT pay for a research animal. Ask for $20.each.

Get the media involved. Human interest stories get to the hearts of the public. It's a great tool.

Also, if you can download a contract and ask them to sign it, at least you've covered all your bases.

Katie,

I really wish I could help you. I live too far and my living space is cramped as it is. I've got a feral foster coming on Friday that needs to be socialized.

If there is anything I can do on my end, please let me know.

I was asking a refundable 25.00 in the beginning, once they provided PROOF that they took the cats to the vet, then I would give the money back. I thought that was fair... BUT noone wanted to pay apparently.

I also still need a vet reference for all the cats to be adopted. I wont give them up without a reference. If they are adopted in state, I would like to bring them myself to the person adopting them, for a home check.

I am trying not to be overbearing and picky, but I just am so confused and upset right now. Besides getting them adopted, I need to start getting my stuff packed and find someone to go! I dont have very long, although I think I have around 25 days. I still get my 30 day notice he is required to give me.

KATIE - I pm'd you.

Take every email address there, and copy and paste your wonderful email just as it is into the message part of the email.

Do you know how to use BCC? If you do, then use that to send to all the stations at once.

INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER. :)

This MIGHT mean you will have offers for more homes than you thought. Charge a small amount, I agree with Medusa and Moosmom. At least it will help you screen potential owners. People can go to the shelter if you get too many calls. Think also about getting your cats down to a manageable number.

You can also do a pitch for Spay and Neuter! :)

Go check the PM and get typin', girl!

How do you know the cats would "be put down immediately?" I learned from working at my animal care and control that there are often misconceptions as to how things work.

When I called I was told that if they were owner turn ins, they would/could be put down within 24 hours.

If they were abandoned, then they would have 3 days....

Fayetteville is overrun with cats/kittens. They just dont have room to keep them alive.

Also, this Animal Control uses gas.. Not injections.

Katie - your PM box is full! :)

Not anymore ;)