This dentist may know his patients, but he sure doesn't know cats!!!

[moosmom]

I very nicely called the dentist(owner of Fluffy and Midnight) to ask him if he would allow me to take Fluffy (at my OWN expense, mind you) to the vet and have her "saddlebags" shaved so that her skin could heal. He said no. He asked me if they were sores and I told him no, that the mats were so heavy, it was tearing her skin.

He told me that when he took her to the vet some 8 years ago , the vet told him that she had some kind of virus or skin condition that clears up once she sheds her winter coat.

He also asked me again to stop feeding them, as his exterminator told him his building is infested with mice. UGH!!!!! I told him I only feed them at night, and it's crunchies and some water, which they need. He said that in the garage is a continuous feeder and beds for them.

I wish I could make them go "POOF". My rescue friend told me to just take her and have her shaved. I told her I didn't want to get sued. She also told me to ask him if they are up to date on their shots, which I didn't. He'd probably lie about it anyway. She said when push comes to shove, report him for neglect. Now, if I do THAT, he's gonna know it was me who ratted him out.

There's really not much more I can do. I flatly refuse to NOT feed them. Cats hunt mice for the hunt, not for food. It breaks my heart to see the sores, but he claims that once she sheds her winter coat, her new one will be beautiful. Maybe once that comes in she'll allow me to brush her and keep up with the mats.

Why are people like that????

[aki]

It's too bad you can just catnap them both. Poor kitties!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

If the last time he took her to the vet was 8 years ago, there is NO way she is up to date on her shots. Unfortunately, at this point, if anything happens to these cats he's going to suspect you. I would report him to the local Humane Society. So he'll know it's you that reported him, so what? He can't sue you for reporting neglect. Come on, Donna, I know you have more shutz puh!

[moosmom]

Yeah Deb, I do, as you WELL know.

Well, I called New Haven Animal Control. I explained the entire situation to them, told them that both cats were healthy and my main concern was their vaccinations being up to date against other animals out there whose vaccinations aren't. She ASSURED me the cats would not be confiscated. They're going to pay the dentist a little visit and ask him to show them vet records proving the cats are up to date on their shots, or provide a vet phone number so they can confirm it. They promised me I will remain anonymous. Yeah right, like he's not gonna know it's me.

Why do I feel so bad?? I DO hope this doesn't come back to bite me in the butt. (i.e., revenge on his part)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Atta girl. Now that's the Donna I know.

[Queen of Poop]

Good for you for doing something about those kitties. 8 years is a long time to go without seeing the vet. Why does he have them? Doesn't sound like he does much for them.

[Lizzie]

Good for you for doing something about those kitties. 8 years is a long time to go without seeing the vet. Why does he have them? Doesn't sound like he does much for them.

He has them because they are useful to him and that's all. I'm really pleased that Donna has contacted someone about these cats even though, as she said, it may come back at her. This guy is more likely to take Animal Control seriously than another "crazy cat lady" which is the way most people dismiss us - fools!

[Craftlady]

What will they do once the records (or lack of) show these cats arent up to date on shots?

[Donnaj4962]

Good for you... making the initial call to the dentist had to be hard. But once you heard what he had to say, I am sure the call to the Humane Society was not as difficult! (I know it wouldn't have been for me!)

I understand what you are going through. I had some issues with neighbors a few months ago, and was afraid to do anything due to possible retaliation. Well, once I finally got the nerve to call the apt. owners, they informaed me that I was not the only person with complaints! Maybe that is the way this situation is????

Anyway, you are looking out for sweet little creatures who deserve a better life and a more comfortable life. Poor little ones. I would back you up if I lived closer!

You go girl!

[moosmom]

Because I didn't want to cause the idiot any embarassment in front of his patients by having someone pay him a visit during his working hours, I called the Animal Control back and asked that they call him and ask about the vaccination records and get a vet number to verify it.

Craftlady,

IF the cats are NOT vaccinated, he'll be given a citation and be required to have them vaccinated immediately, sending a copy of the certification to the City of New Haven as proof.

I will never forgive myself if something happens to Fluffy and Midnight.

[Laura's Babies]

Yea, he may want to dump them somewhere rather than pay for the care they are suppose to have... I think they need to go look at the sores on the kitties too and require they be treated also!

[moosmom]

Nah, I don't think he'd do that. He's had them for over 14 years now.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hopefully if he does anything, he comes knocking on your door, Donna, and takes you up on your offer.

[moosmom]

I won't hold my breath, Deb.

[Lizzie]

I don't want to worry you, I'm sure you are doing that anyway, but how will you know if he takes them off to a shelter? He's used these cats as exterminators for the past 14 years, at very low cost to himself. Now they are pretty much at the end of their useful years and starting to become a nuisance in that people are asking questions about their care. I can't see someone like this paying for vaccinations if they are not "paying for their keep".

You did the right thing, no question about that, but this bloke seems clinical and cold about his cats' care. I'm beginning to hope he ends up in a retirement home where they won't cut his hair or clip his toenails.