Getting Kicked Out... AND got another kitten... not by choice...PICS **

[kt_luvs_kitties]

So we all know that I have been hiding the fosters and some of my own cats for some time now. I rent and I knew it was only a matter of time. I am now caught, and I have 2 weeks to get rid of the fosters and 4 of my own cats...

I am looking for another place, and I think I found one, but I told the lady I had only 7 cats... (because 2 of mine hide anyways). Which means that at a minimum 3 fosters need to go...

I have called all the local shelters, we only have one no kill, and all are full. Animal control would be the only choice I would have, and I just cant do that. They would be put down that day...

I wish I could do something else for them, but if I stay where I currently am, I will have to give up almost all of them. Including my own. I cant do that.

My landlord is now raising my rent AND doing weekly checks.

If anyone knows someone who would foster them or possibly adopt them, please let me know ASAP. This is very urgent.


AND I had a baby kitten dumped on me early today, which I have nowhere to put her. She is 5-6 weeks old, tortie, and needs a home now also. She is very cute and friendly. She would have been put down if I did not take her. I believe she will be an easy adoption, but I do worry about the fosters. If I get caught with her, I will be out on my butt... No questions about it.

Thanks for reading. Katie and kitties

The kitten:

[DJFyrewolf36]

I hope you have another place soon! Sounds like your landlord is a real jerk. From what I understand though, you DO have rights as a pet owner where you are so check on that and don't let yourself be pushed around!

Remus says "Hannah, please give your meowme headbumpies for me, as I know how hard it is to be harassed by a meanie landlord. We almost lost our home because of just little ol me! My paws are crossed that you and the fosters are all safe, and that your meowme works things out! Love, Remus Bear"

[G535]

Good luck finding a place that accepts all pets. As a fellow renter I understand just how hard it is. Down here they can only inspect once every six months.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry that this is happening to you. I hope that you'll be able to find homes for some of your fosters and the new baby kitten. I also hope that you'll find a much better place to live and get an animal lover for a landlord. Good luck.

I co-own my condo with my parents and we still have a lot of rules and regulations that we have to follow. According to the rules, I'm not supposed to have the number of cats that I do. I'd hate to get caught and have to give any of them up. So far no one has complained and I live on the 2nd floor so no one really sees them either.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Yes this is so stressful... I hate even the thought of them being put down. I have put out numerous ads for adoption, noone has wanted them. They are all 1 yr or older

I have very high hopes for baby cat, because she is so young. Noone wants the bigger ones, as we all know.

My landlord allowed me to have 3 cats, and he knew about 5. He had no idea that I had 14 (currently 15). And he only saw 13 of them, and flipped out. In our lease it states that as long as he gives notice, he can come into my house, whether or not I am home. He will be coming weekly. I know that I am getting kicked out. I think that much is clear.


Remus, My meowmie says that we are in a real mess. She regrets ever taking in the fosters, because she cant find them homes. I feel bad for her, and I want to move outta this tiny place anyways. But it is hard to get a place that excepts kitties like us, esp. as many as we have! I say we could get rid of most of um, but meowmie says no. I love you Remus Bear! And I will meow more later. Kitty chirps and nose rubs, Hannah.

[Anikaca77]

I'm so sorry to hear about you getting kicked out. I would hate to have my landlord come into my house every week.

[Taz_Zoee]

Katie, I am so sorry this is happening to you. After all you have done for all of the kitties you have saved. I wish I was close enough to help you. I have a friend in NC, I am going to email her and see if she, or anyone she knows, would be able to take one or more of the fosters. I will PM you if I have good news.
Hugs to you and all the kitties.

[Medusa]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. When I was renting before I bought this house, my landlord knew I had "a" cat. I had 4 when I first moved there, acquired 4 more plus was feeding and housing 27 outdoor cats. When I knew my landlord was coming, I put cats in the garage, basement, etc. because he seemed to be only interested in the main living quarters. Well, one time Boo, my blackie, got out and streaked by my landlord. He saw it and never said a word. If he had, I would've said "What cat?". He knew about Puddy and that was it. In fairness, though, it's tough being a landlord. He's an animal lover and he likes cats, too. But every time I brought a new cat into the house, peeing wars started up again. No matter how well you think you've cleaned it up and eliminated the odor, all it takes is someone who doesn't visit on a regular basis to walk in the door and immediately do the nose curl and you know you're in trouble. I wouldn't want a place ruined w/cat pee and vomit stains either if I was trying to rent it out again, so I can sympathize w/landlords. Fortunately, I had no problems in that regard but I do believe that my situation was the exception rather than the rule. Is there any way that you can tell your landlord that you're currently finding homes for the fosters that so he might be a little more lenient? After all, you did say he allowed you 3, knew about 5 but you pushed your luck and had 14. Understand that I'm not criticizing because I did the same thing. I'm merely asking if you think you can reason w/him if you tell him that you're working on finding homes for them. Good luck. I know how tough and stressful it all is.

[moosmom]

Katie,

My apt complex thinks I have 3 cats (the limit is two). I actually have 4, however, Shortie hides whenever someone comes over so she's never seen. The women that work in the management office are all cat people, so they don't care.

I can understand how your landlord would freak out, but if your place is spotless, then what's the problem?? Is there some way he'd allow you to sign something holding you responsible for any and all damages done by the cats??

I once hit the "double digits", but I was living in a 2 bedroom apartment at the time and the back bedroom served as a "foster" room. My landlord didn't care as long as I paid my rent. It was great!! I made sure my place was impeccable so he had nothing to complain about. I actually had an air purifier that helped as well.

Good luck finding another place.

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry to hear this has happened Katie. I wish you and the cats the best of luck in finding new homes.

[kimlovescats]

I'm sorry, Katie! Good luck finding another place to rent before you have to give up your own babies!

[AbbyMom]

Did you try Best Friends Animal Sanctuary? It's unlikely they will take the cats in Utah, but they do maintain a network of rescuers and contacts around the country.

Their forum is huge and if you post there you might reach somebody who can really help. They have a section specifically for rescue where you list by state.

Good luck to you.

[Hellow]

I know how you feel. I rent & its hard to find an place to rent that accepts pets. I think the reason why is that people once accepted pets then one person that had pets trashed the place & left it like that so the landlord no longer accepts pets. Thats why anyone that rents and owns an pet needs to leave the place spotless so that other people with pets like everyone on here can live there. I hope that you can find another place and find an home for some of your fosters.

[Catty1]

Please do contact Best Friends....they are really well connected everywhere!

http://www.bestfriends.org/aboutus/staffdepartments/

Check the "animal help" link under Animal Situations (below Adoptions)

(435) 644-2001

[AbbyMom]

Also, consider posting on CraigsList as soon as you read this. I found a very good home through CraigsList for kittens that I rescued last fall.