I have received a little more info.
If I read this right, Jane - by keeping one cat instead of forwarding it to the proper person - has jeopardized the rescue and safety of many many others.
If so, NICE going, Jane (NOT).
Perhaps, Jane, in your defense, you could forward those previous emails to Pat - they would still have the date on them. They'd be in your sent folder, right?
Oh, of course, you DELETE your sent folder every day (yes, I am being sarcastic).
End of rant.