Penny contacted me this AM and she will be bringing here kids here this Saturday for me to babysit, while she gets her other things taken care of, they are welcome to stay as she needs them to.
I am praying that with this one stress off her, things will go smoothly from here! :)
A load off of everyone's mind. Thank heavens. :)
And I am soooooo very grateful for your help! You are literally a lifesaver!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
Does this mean that all 4 are going to Dr.Goodnow's house?I hope?
I know Mike wouldn't say no if you showed up at our door but other than that....NO way for here.
Only if you were at the door with the 4.LOL
But I'm way in Maine and we already have so many but I hate THIS situation.These (YOUR)cats are so clean and healthy and happy looking.This is sad!WAY to sad.
Yes all 4 will be babysat here till their mommy arrives here! :)
YOU ARE AWSOME!!!!!!!I LOVE YOU GUYS!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
What a great ending to what could have been a horrible situation!
Dr. Goodnow..... YOU ARE AWESOME!
Have a safe trip Penny and all furbabies!
Wow Dr. Goodnow you are earning some gold stars! That is terrific of you.
CID - I'm so sorry all this is happening but so thankful it is working out so well. Be safe on your trip with your babies.
Thank you all, but it really isn't that big of a deal! LOL we have the room and Penny is moving just up the road! So it was logical to relocate the furkids while their Mom gets everything else in order :p
Even for those that don't believe, I think you will agree that ths was God's plan. After all, what are the odds that CID would be moving so close to another PT'er (one with spare room ,and hearts as large as the universe)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
catsindenver -- where in Illinois do you expect to land, and do you know approximately when?
Oops, never mind, I obviously didn't read what Dr. G. already wrote:
Drs. G., if you need extra food or treats, will you please give a shout?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
I hope someone with a good heart - maybe one of the zoning lawyers - can help with the feral colony?
OR - go to the media AFTER you move! LOL Good luck moving!
Now Jen if that was meant to make us blush it worked! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
I think Lucas had a hand in it along with Garys Angel squad!
I'm looking at places in and around a small town south of Springfield. It's where I grew up and where my parents and sister still live. :) As for when, as soon as I can find a house. Within the next couple of months, I hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
Dr. Goodnow, you are like a breath of fresh air my dear.
How very kind of you to be able to take in CID's precious babies for her until she is able to move there and how lucky that CID will be able to meet her Guardian Angel. :)
This is such great news to a terrible situation.
Dr. Goodnow, you are an angel!!! :D
Well, another zoning officer showed up at my door yesterday and wanted to do an inspection. She appeared to agree to the same two-week period that Animal Control gave me. But then she called my landlord and told him that the city has me "profiled" as a literal crazy cat lady--a middle-aged, psychologically disturbed female with dozens of cats.
She also told him--and here's the terrifying part--that when they finally get into my house, they plan to count the cats by putting them in cages--and then they'll take them away! Apparently it doesn't matter if I only have five. They're actively planning to remove all of my cats.
I'll be taking four to Dr. Goodnow this weekend. But now, it seems, I need to find places for the remaining five. I can't risk having them in the house as long as the city is running beserk.
I'm also going to work on filing a federal discrimination action, but right now I'm frantic with worry. So I guess I'm back to begging for more foster homes, both here (the only place I've found any help--thank you!) and among my other friends.
Totally TOTALLY unbelievable!!! :mad: :mad:
PA is still a long way from Illinois, but maybe we can still coordinate a transport from there.
Bless you, Jen! I'll see whether I can work something out.Quote:
Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
I'm also going to look into boarding two or three for a month, but I know I can't afford to board them all.
I think you need to talk to an ATTORNEY - NOW!Quote:
Originally Posted by CatsinDenver
I find it hard to believe that a couple of "Inspectors" can label you a "disturbed female"
and order your cats to be removed - without any legal hearings.
/s/ Phred
OMG - please get a lawyer and at least stay the action!
Sheesh...do they want a note from your doctor as well???
How is your landlord with you? Would he testify on your behalf?
HUGS!!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
Step one is to make sure the cats are safe. That's in the works right now.
Step two is to get some guidance on procedural issues and get a complaint and motion for an injunction drafted. I've never been a litigator, but I've had enough of a law school education to be able to smell a cause of action.
Why the same "H" are they being so mean about this. And what RIGHT do they have to deem you a "Psychologically disturbed female." :mad:
I don't understand this at all, at all. If the law says that you ARE allowed to have 5 animals and you are going to be placing the other 4, then why are they threatening to take away ALL of them.
This situation is going from terrible to worse. :(
Big time Prayers on the way that this can all be resolved very shortly.
Is there room in your car even to make 2 or 3 trips tonight to get the cats out and put somewhere safe tonight.Or tomorrow
Work a few rides for the next 2 days to get them OUT.These people are HEARTLESS!!!!!
I'm FREAKING out!!!!
My husband just said noone can just come into your home and touch your cats unless you are tricked into it.
Don't let them trick you!!
Especially by saying all they are doing is counting...they will
run out the door with them and in court say you let them do it.
But get the cats out as soon as you can.I hope you can get them out within a day or 2.
I don't have a car. :( Or anyplace right now to take them. I think (hope) the city will stay away until Friday the 23rd--my next court date. I'm hoping to have them all placed by this Friday, but it's not settled yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by catfamily
Now here is a long-shot (considering how families are) but if you are eventually moving to Illinois to be near family, and you are driving to Illinois to deliver cats to Dr. Goodnow, can't your family members temporarily foster a cat or two each??
I keep telling them that they need a search warrant to come in. They keep telling me that they'll come back with the health department and the police to do an "emergency health inspection." Then they'd find some excuse to declare an emergency and remove the cats. After all, they're assuming that I'm a crazy person who won't be able to fight back.Quote:
Originally Posted by catfamily
I still wouldn't let them in but just in case...make sure your home is spotless!!
they shouldn't have any reason then to take them.
also make sure there is visible water bowls everywhere for anyone at the door to see and clean floors with dry food in a couple bowls.more water bowls though.i think anyway.my opinion
if it's hard to do all this tonight try to get a friend to help you clean.i'm not saying it's not clean but anything will give them an excuse.anything.especially those type people who don't care about cats and that your doing your job in caring for them.
I'm going to ask them tonight, but my mother has lung problems and may not be able to have a cat around. She doesn't much like cats, either. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
Hope that your mom can keep them in a separate room.
If nothing else, do a quick clean with something like PineSol - the SMELL convinces someone it is clean - "it smells so clean"!
Can you apply for a restraining order, or can a lawyer?
HUGS!
I guess the police won't do anything? Unless you find a cat lover there...
Gosh, I wish I could help . . . what an intolerable situation, and Denver sounds like a most UN-friendly cat city. :mad:
If you have friends that could take the cats temporarily, that would be one way around it, eh?! ;) Just long enough so that when the inspectors come and see that you have relinquished the required number of cats, they will be satisfied and leave you alone. Then, you can bring the loaned out kitties back home . . . sounds like a plan to me.
I wish you the best of luck, and hope that you can keep ALL of your children. What an agonizing task to have to pick and choose. :( A loving home is not easy to come by for so many cats out there . . . poor babies.
I second that one. I'm here close to Jen if you need me and some space for kitties! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
Thank you both!Quote:
Originally Posted by jenn_librarian
I've made arrangements for three so far (in addition to the four I'll be taking to Dr. Goodnow)--just two more!
Would your vet keep them for a few days until you could get the cats out of town?
I did find the 5 cat max in the zoning codes.
Do you think someone made a complaint in your neighborhood?
God speed.
Oh no!! I am just reading this thread...:( I can't believe these people are doing this!!! I'm so angry I don't even know what to say.
I just hope PT can pull through this....like we always do......and help, in time.
It's just ridiculous!!!
Way to go Kym, Jen and Jenn!! And anyone else that can help out. :D :D
And good luck to you CatsinDenver with the stuff (I'd like to use another word here, but it is a family site) going on there with the city. :mad:
A neighbor complained about the feral cats, and they zeroed in on me because I was providing food and shelter for the ferals--while working with a local organization to schedule TNR. But the neighbor doesn't want TNR--she wants the ferals eliminated. And she'll probably get her wish. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom
So once I was on the city's radar, they decided that I fit the deranged cat horder profile. And here we are.
I would guess the local TNR org is aware of all the problems.
Can they not go to the city and say they are working with the cats - even to prevent the neighbour from getting her way?
SOME PEOPLE - I JUST DON'T GET IT!
TNR has been REALLY successful some places. I wish the city had some information about that!
The TNR people tried talking to the city officials, but with no success at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Here's the Catch 22: in order to get a mobile TNR unit to come out to trap and neuter a feral colony, the organization that provides the TNR service requires that the colony contain at least 10 cats and have a caretaker providing food and water. However, it's illegal for anybody in Denver to act as a caretaker for 10 feral cats. I suppose if two neighbors (who had no cats of their own) both provided food, it might be possible, but the city would probably claim that each neighbor was "harboring" all 10 cats. In other words, the city considers caretaking of feral colonies to be a criminal act.
Holy cow....when all gets settled, a nice phone call to your member of Congress might be in order, or your state rep. That is beyond insane...