*Encouraging news on the injured kitty

[Medusa]

*APRIL 9* I waited all weekend to see if this guy would call me back. Nothing. So bright and early this morning, I called and got his wife. Get this: she drilled ME on whether or not this would be a permanent home for Kiara or a foster home because they don't want her to be UNHAPPY!!!!! I swear, an angel put a zipper on my lips because the things that I was thinking at that moment were not printable! Right now, Kiara is home, locked in a bathroom, with her tail amputated down to a stub, knowing that the dog is on the other side of the door. She said "I sure hope everyone remembers to close the door." I asked about Kiara's condition, prognosis, etc. and she said "Oh my vet agrees that we need to find a home for her right away but my daughter is a teenager and she doesn't want to part w/her unless she has a permanent home." So. I told her "This is a foster arrangement but if we can't find a home for her, I will take her myself." (Great time for that angel to unzip my lips. I heard myself say the words and out they came!)

I asked her if Kiara was caught up on all her shots, etc. and she said 'yes'. I asked her vet's name and SHE DIDN'T KNOW. I said "New vet?" She said "Oh no, we've gone to him for years. He's taken care of all of our dogs and cats." And she doesn't know his name???? I asked for the name of his practice and she at least knew that. Anyhow....I quickly put a call in to the foster lady and now I can't get ahold of HER! I've called her home and cell number. I don't want a lot of time to pass to give this doink time to think. I want Kiara out of that house ASAP. But we need to talk to the vet to find out when she can be transferred. She said that Kiara has never been outdoors, is scared to death and hides all the time. She's a black and white long hair who "used to have such a beautiful tail before this "accident". (her words) (This is why I don't carry a gun.)

I don't know what's happened to me in my old age. I used to be able to handle situations like this w/only a fair amount of stress. Now I find that I begin to tremble almost immediately and my vision becomes blurred because I get so angry at how people treat their animals! This woman said Kiara won't even let you hold her. To adopt her out is going to be one big feat, I can tell ya. She said "Well, how is she going to be protected from the other cats?" I assured her that Kiara would be isolated and well taken care of. If ever I wanted to b*tch slap someone, this woman was a candidate!

I apologize for all the exclamation points in this post. It means I'm shouting and I have to get it out somehow. But trust me, one way or another, Kiara is going to be out of that house!

*Things are looking better. My rescue friend finally returned my call and after talking, she assured me that she would contact these people and see to it that Kiara is removed from their home. She's waiting for a call from the rescue agency but she said that there should be no problem. And even if there is, she has already made up her mind to take Kiara anyhow and she'll work on adopting her out herself. But I haven't heard back from her and that was several hours ago. So I don't know if the family is giving her problems or what's going on. I don't know why I'm stressing so much over this. I've been through far worse w/cat rescue, etc. But I seem to be taking this one to heart more than usual.

[GrabaLab]

You have the sweetest heart!!

[DrKym]

If it is any consolation, I too seem to react worse lately. Maybe because i am getting older, maybe because it seems that it just never ends.

Thank you for doing so much on Kiaras behalf, and I am certain she will warm up to people when the stress of the dog leaves her life. Hard to be affectionate and loving when you are hiding to live!

Hugs,
Kym

[lvpets2002]

Ok now Mary take a real big deep breath.. I know anymore it just seems to be alot of Morons out there with furrpurr babies.. Even with this Rescue agency I work with = even some of them its like where are your brain cells today.. Well I hope you get this baby into your furrever home.. Glad to know at least something is being done on getting this baby out of that place she is in.. IdiooMorons they are..

[Prairie Purrs]

Not exactly short on nerve, is she?

Poor little Kiara, to have been attacked so badly that her entire tail had to be amputated! And for that woman to shrug off her stupidity in allowing Kiara to be attacked as an "accident"? No wonder the poor girl hides and won't let people hold her!

I look forward to hearing that she's safely away from those people.

[catmandu]

I think that its you great love for Cats and wanting her to be safe thats putting you on edge Medusa. You want so badly for these idiots to realize that this is a Creature of God , not a piece of furniture or a video game.
We are praying that you can rescue Kiara from these so called Guardians and get her to a place where she will be safe.
And we pray that her psyche is not too badly shattered and she will grow to love you.

[Laura's Babies]

How did you NOT say "Why are you getting rid of the cat when it is the dog you should be getting rid of?" I don't know if I could have handled it as good as you did and not said that too.

[Medusa]

I've called both my rescue friend and the family and no one is there. I spoke to an employee of the family and I left the message that it's imperative that they call me back ASAP and that I don't have another phone number at which to reach them. I'm hoping that I can't reach either party because they're picking up Kiara. I have a dinner to leave for now so I won't be able to post until this evening. Hopefully, I'll have a good report.

[phesina]

Mary, you deserve to be canonized.

It's true, there are just too many idiots out there these days.

God, please let there be good news about Kiara later.

Pat

[jennielynn1970]

How about after the cat is safe and sound we all go and egg their house?!

Or put something in their water so they can't reproduce either. Or the daughter.

You know, we have a "Family Watchdog site" for criminals for crimes against children and women and such, why isn't there something like that out there for people who abuse animals?! There should be a national database, like they do with the Amber Alerts.

[moosmom]

Medusa,

What you're feeling is what every person is rescue feels like. It starts to eat you up inside. You start stopping whenever a stray crosses the street. You carry dry cat food and bottled water in your trunk. *sigh* alas I am guilty and DAMN PROUD OF IT!!

Eventually, you convince yourself that you can't save them all. It's sad, and the laws need to change to hold ALL irresponsible pet owners accountable for their hideous actions. Until then, it'll continue.

Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now.

If it makes any difference, I'll foster her. She certainly needs someone to love her the way she deserves. Between the two of us, we can give her that.

[Medusa]

Moosmom, that is so nice of you and typical of PTers to offer to foster Kiara. Yes, I, like you, have done it for so many years that I think it's beginning to get to me. I've always carried cat food in my car and bird seed, too, and I drive on back roads slowly and hold the bag of bird seed out the window so that the birds can eat during these cold winter months. Anyhow...

Believe it or not, the woman did call me on my cell as I was driving to the dinner. She said that she's "just so emotional" over all this and her 14 year old daughter insists on meeting the rescue lady. I wanted to say "Hey! Put on your big girl pants and be a parent, how 'bout that? Tell your daughter this cat is going to a foster home and that's it!" But the risk of making her change her mind is too great. So I bit my tongue. Hard. She and Suzy, the rescue lady, are tentatively scheduled for a Wednesday mid afternoon pick up of Kiara. I told Suzy that I would go w/her or in her place or whatever. Just get that cat out of that house! So it's nail biting time until I get the call from Suzy that Kiara is w/her and on her way home. I'll take pix if Kiara will let me and post them here. (Look at me getting ahead of myself. But I'm not going to allow myself to believe anything other than that Kiara will be out of there soon and w/people who love her.)

Thank you so much for your support and, trust me, you'll be the first to know when there's any change whatsoever.

[Taz_Zoee]

I cannot wait to hear Kiara is out of that house, away from that scary dog.

You and your rescue friend are great people.

[Medusa]

No greater than anyone else here on PT. We've all done this and more. But thank you.

[momcat]

Medusa, I must tell you how much I admire your self control while dealing with that moron. As I was reading your post there were many things I could have said to her...none of which will ever be found in the Bible!

Do I understand correctly that she's in the home with that dog who mauled Kiara so horribly? If so, Kiara should never have been released to these (insert your own expletive). No wonder that poor kitty girl is so frightened and it seems very much alone.

Kiara desperately needs a PT home for foster or furever! With time, a lot of patience, and tons of love she'll learn to trust again. With the proper care and gentle attention Kiara will become some lucky person's loving kitty companion.

You've done a wonderful thing by trying to get her out of there. That poor little kitty girl deserves a better life, as Groucho often says, "Every kitty should be a PT kitty!"

Please let us know how this plays out?