Yes this is real. The owner of this lovely calico has no clue. I am so angry and upset at this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3175140080
Please do not view this if you are prone to feeling ill at animal cruelty.
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Yes this is real. The owner of this lovely calico has no clue. I am so angry and upset at this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3175140080
Please do not view this if you are prone to feeling ill at animal cruelty.
OMG!!!:mad:
Is there anyone that lives close to this looser that can report them. I did not think that that they allowed that on ebay? I thought that the selling of live animals was not allowed.
Either way this person needs to have that cat taken away.
Actually, I just looked and that is not allowed according to there rules. I tried to report it and the report a problem link would only allow me to report a problem if I was a user.
Could someone with a user id to ebay report that.
I have an ebay ID, if I can figure it out I'll report it..
Poor kitty. :(
Ok, I reported it.
Thanks Wolf Q - I have reported it too but I am seriously concerned for Austin.
I really have no idea what to do about that. That is what is upsetting me the most.
Sometimes its so hard to live in Australia :(
God, this makes me so angry!!! What a stupid **** (I better do not say this here)!!! :mad:
wolf_Q, thanks for reporting that to ebay, but I'm really worried about this poor cat. Someone should take Austin away from that idiot! Are there any local animal rights organizations in the Boca Raton area/Florida that could be informed?
Please, anyone living in that area must do something!!! :( :( :(
Geez, this makes me so mad!! Thought about sending messages to that seller but then again I was wondering if that would only provoke him to do something to that kitty.
The entire thing makes me especially sad since I also have these peeing and pooping problems with Luna. There are so many things you can do to help them when they have these problems, and for me, it has never been an option to give her up because of these things, I love her so much, no matter if she has these potty accidents or not!!! But there are so many people out there who should never be allowed to have pets!!
Kirsten
Remember when I found someone trying to sell kittens on ebay :mad:
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Originally posted by wolf_Q
Ok, I reported it.
:mad: :mad: :mad: Thank you Amy!
How horrible. I'm glad it was reported, but if the auction is cancelled, the guy will keep the cat - and who knows how he'll try and get rid of it this time! I agree with Kirsten - someone who lives in that area needs to do something about that poor cat.
I feel so bad when I see animals on eBay. I know they will be reported, but I often think the animal will be better off not with the cold-hearted person who is trying to sell them via eBay. I just keep hoping that the high bidder is a softie who recognizes this animal's plight and is bidding to save the poor thing.
Can people really be this dumb? Poor thing was only up to $5.50 too!
I wish we had room in our budget for her - we could afford the $5.50, not the extra food and vet costs!
I thought the same... and if not, I don't even want to picture what will happen to the poor baby! :(Quote:
I just keep hoping that the high bidder is a softie who recognizes this animal's plight and is bidding to save the poor thing
Wish I was rich, there are so many animals in this world who would need help and support! :(
Kirsten
I am just as sickened and disgusted as the rest of you - I also reported him to eBay, and I sent him an email asking why he doesn't just take the cat to the Humane Society if he finds her so objectionable. I asked him how he would ship the cat to Wisconsin if I chose to bid on her too. (I'll let you know when I get a response from him.) Then I went a step further and called the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Department (animal cruelty division) and spoke with a very nice deputy there who said he will contact eBay and see if they will give him this idiot's phone number or address. Maybe if this piece of human excrement knows that he's under investigation by the sheriffs department, he'll retract that listing and surrender that gorgeous cat.
I just clicked on the link and it must not be there anymore, because it just took me to the homepage. So I assume it has been retracted as of now.
It's still there, unfortunately - :(
I tried to send this dirtbag an email. Unfortunately I can remember what my member name and password are, that's how long it's been since I've used it. I hope to hell they take poor Austin off of e-bay. I just hope to GOD he's okay. I'd be willing to take him. The poor thing needs a Vet, not to be abused by this piece of crap.
I sent this piece of $hit an e-mail. I want SO bad to tell him to just ship the cat to me. But I don't want to contribute to his stupidity. I'm in fear for Austin's life.
Here's what I said:
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You need to get this poor cat to a vet now!! What you are doing is not only stupid, but it's illegal. You are not allowed to sell animals on E-Bay. Read the fine print and get some help will ya? I can recommend a shrink in the Palm Beach area.
GRRRRR...... :mad:
how encrediby angrifying......GRRRRR...... :mad:
Why the heck would they call it a "Clico plush with real bodily functions??"
:confused:
its soo... wrong to do this to a living, breathing creature:(
Well it sounds like those who live neer and have an e bay account have taken action, thank you very much.
but still... wow:eek:
I just sent "him" and e-mail as well, asking if he is indeed serious about this. Suggesting he take this kitty to a local RESCUE, or if not .... had he confirmed the shipping details and amount. The $4.50 price quote sounds low to me. If he writes me back and can confirm the shipping details for a LIVE animal :rolleyes: I will bid on this precious baby girl!!!
SO SAD and SICK!!!!!:( :( :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Kim,
I also wanted to bid on her. But I refuse to contribute to this guy's stupdity. Not only that, but it IS illegal to sell live animals on e-bay.Quote:
If he writes me back and can confirm the shipping details for a LIVE animal I will bid on this precious baby girl!!!
I did report him to e-bay. It has been reported by others as well. I just hope that this will NOT endanger Austin's life. Because if e-bay DOES delete the bid, what will happen to her???
I'm saying a prayer for her. From his description, it sounds like we're not exactly dealing with the brightest crayon in the box!
You guys are so wonderful. How I found her was that she was posted on another forum - someone was searching for plush cats and this popped up. Yes he is serious about the $4.50 shipping fee as that is whatit will cost for a *plush* cat.
My hands are tied in Au or I would be doing more than just reporting it.
This is against eBay's user policy, I hope he gets in trouble for running the ad, banned from eBay forever, and the cat gets confiscated by the Humane Society.
The auction is still up so I reported it too just in hopes if enough of us do they will act quickly.
This is terrible! I'm going to pray this poor little cat comes out of this safely.
Thanks All Creatures Great And Small for informing the Sheriff department, and thanks to those who would take poor Austin!
I really hope that idiot won't do anything to her!!
Kirsten
GRRRR :mad: :mad: I want to report this ****head. I guess I used to have an E-Bay ID but I've forgotten it and if you aren't registered you can't report - I even tried sending the info to the "abuse" e-mail which most websites have, but it, too, takes me to the register pages. I hope enough people report this idiot. I also hope poor Austin gets the medical attention and loving home s/he deserves. People like this should NOT be allowed to breed! GRRRRRRRRRr :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
What a complete MORON. Poor sweet kitty. Why the H*** does this idiot have an animal for in the first place if he can't take care of it properly. Instead of doing something so idiotic as putting it on E-Bay, bring the poor thing to a vet and get it medical help.
I hope and pray All Creatures Great and Small, that the animal cruelty division is able to do something for this precious baby.
Thank you for taking this a step further.
Please God, look out for dear sweet Austin that she is out of the hands of this B****** and into a forever loving home that will take care of her properly.
That just broke my heart reading that add! I would like to stomp that sorry------!:mad:
Well, E-Bay sure doesn't make it easy to report something like this, but a cat's life is more important to me than having to click through numerous pages and register my information. But I did it anyway. I hope others do too, although when I finally submitted the report I received a message that this "item" has already been reported. Let's keep up the good work!
Where do you go to report this? I buy a lot of items off ebay. I just don't know where to report this.
I finally got the link to show up! He describes the poot kitty like it was some sort of monster. Whoever it is can't get a date because of this more kitty! I really don't think they need a date!
Let me know the link to go to and report this, and I will also pose a complaint!
Willie
As per Willie, how do we lodge a complaint with ebay? I'm logged in but can't find a way :( The auction is still open :mad:
What the $*#^ is wrong with Ebay? I sent my complaint in last night, I can't believe they haven't done anything!! :mad:
Here's how I did it, there may be other ways...
Go to this link http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/wildlife.html and at the bottom it says "Report listing violations or problems with another eBay member." Click on that, enter your user name/password. Then put in the item number which is 3175140080
Amy, I followed your link and entered the number. Said it wasn't valid, which is weird, because it's the correct number. Hopefully it means they are working on it.
That's odd as I just sent it in again myself with that number and it worked.
I followed the link and done what you said to do, and they reported back to me that there were already a list of complaints in on this auction.
OMG, I cannot believe what I am seeing on eBay, that has got to be one of the worst things ever. I am so glad you guys are doing so much to help. I am going to register just to complain as well, send in a report and such. That poor cat! I cannot believe it!!! What a sorry sack of s***!:mad:
I've also reported that person now, but I still fear for that kitty.
I have also posted about this on my own cat board and a friend of mine did some research and found the website of an animal shelter in Boca Raton (http://www.adoptme.org/adoptme). She has informed them about the incident. Maybe when we all email them, they can do something about it. I wonder if ebay would give out information on the seller under these circumstances.
Edited to say: The email link on the contact page of the animal shelter isn't working, but in the html-script of the page I found this email addy, it should work: [email protected]
I informed them now.
Kirsten
I also got this e-mail from them:
Thank you for your report.
The form from which your report was received indicates that you are
reporting a potentially prohibited or restricted item. If your email
was not to report a questionable listing please go back and select a
subject that is more appropriate to your concern.
We will thoroughly investigate the item number(s) you have reported.
Please keep in mind that the actions taken on a specific listing are
confidential and between eBay and the seller. We will not be able to
keep you abreast of any developments for privacy reasons, but we assure
you that we will thoroughly examine this information.
So anyway I have no idea what they are going to do.
Did you look at the pictures? Maybe if they would clean its litterbox the way they were supposed to, they would not have that problem! Jeesh, I wonder what their bathroom looks like! Dirty person...Look at the other pictures! How sad for the cat.
Exactly, I was just about to post the same! That poor kitty probably doesn't want to use such a dirty box!Quote:
Originally posted by trayi52
Did you look at the pictures? Maybe if they would clean its litterbox the way they were supposed to, they would not have that problem! Jeesh, I wonder what their bathroom looks like! Dirty person...Look at the other pictures! How sad for the cat.
God, how much I hate people like that! :mad:
Kirsten
I got the same reply btw. However, I did not find a more appropriate subject in their listings, so I hope it has worked!Quote:
Originally posted by trayi52
I also got this e-mail from them:
Thank you for your report.
The form from which your report was received indicates that you are
reporting a potentially prohibited or restricted item. If your email
was not to report a questionable listing please go back and select a
subject that is more appropriate to your concern.
We will thoroughly investigate the item number(s) you have reported.
Please keep in mind that the actions taken on a specific listing are
confidential and between eBay and the seller. We will not be able to
keep you abreast of any developments for privacy reasons, but we assure
you that we will thoroughly examine this information.
So anyway I have no idea what they are going to do.
BTW, trayi, your Grover resembles that kitty a bit. Sad to look at both of them and then realize how much one is loved while the other one has such a bad life! :(
Kirsten
It is almost 5:30 EST and the kitty is still listed. I have also registered my complaint. I am surprised it is still there. I do not blame eBay - it is mostly automated, but this is just so sick. The seller has a pretty good rating, too - selling since 1999 and I read his reviews. The "high bidder" is called "hockeyplayer" which makes me sick. If you look at the bidding history, you can tell that this "hockeyplayer" is using an automated bid system as well, (because of the multiple bids all in a row in small amounts) so I suspect the whole thing is a sick joke and that nobody is seriously planning to purchase this animal - but it is still sick. I wish I could make out the items in the picture - a "Budget Travel" magazine, etc - can anyone tell what the video is or any of the other items like the white rectangle near the video?? I keep thinking these are significant and that this is a sick joke. Surely. Otherwise, whoever bids and "wins" will be automatically out the money and is very unlikely to get anything and besides, who would "bid" seriously on a kitten???