Rescue Groups - Deaf cat about to be PTS - can you help??

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Connor requests that you all say a prayer for this cat, and see if you are able to help

I am cross-posting this from another group. If anyone can help please contact Cary (Her details are at the end of the message)

I can't believe they will PTS a healthy cat just because she is deaf!!! Can any of you help find a foster or forever home??

Subj: Deaf kitty need to adopt before euthanize - DFW
Date: 8/24/04 6:44:11 PM Central Daylight Time
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent from the Internet (Details)

I volunteer for several animal rescue groups here in Dallas. The Dallas
shelter has a deaf, white kitty that they are going to euthanize in two days unless
a rescue group can find it a home. They will not adopt it to the public
because it is deaf---which is so unfair to the cat.

I thought that if anyone might be sympathetic to the needs of a deaf cat, it
might be a deaf person. Can you please pass this urgent plea on!!!! We want to
save this kitty. The message I received is below. I can be reached at work at
214.742.8000, or at home 214.521.3611. Please act soon. We only have until
Thursday, August 26th.

I was just informed that the city of dallas at Forney Rd has a white cat,
approximately 2 years old, blue eyes, female, and is deaf and has 6 toes on each
paw. She is apparently a good kitty, but will not be put up for adoption
because she is deaf. They will only give her to a rescue group, not to the
public.

Please pass this on to other rescue groups or lets see if someone is willing
to foster her through A Different Breed. For more information, contact Janet
at 972 998 4915. I dont have a picture of her.

If anyone wants to foster her through A Different Breed contact Becky at 214
336 8847.

Cary Birdwell
H 214.521.3611, W 214.742.8000
[email protected]

[moosmom]

Hi!

I finally went to the library and signed on to see what's happening on PT. I've been without the internet for a week now and won't have it for at least another week until they send me a disk. Long story.

I'd be willing to take the kitty in and foster her. I have a wonderful room with lots of sunlight and a view. This cat doesn't deserve to be killed simply because she's deaf.

I will come to the library tomorrow to see if the would be willing to set up a transport for this sweet little girl.

Is there any way you can contact Becky for me and let her know that I will take in the kitty? I have no minutes left on my phone card till I get paid next week.

I hope I'm not too late. But this was the only chance I had to get a computer to post.

Please, my number is 313-388-1573. I will be home from work sometime after 3 a.m. Tell them to call me no matter what time it is!!! I'll be home tomorrow (Thursday) until approximately 3 pm.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Oh that is so terrible! Why won't they just adopt her out, her being deaf isn't too much of a handicap if she is indoors. I'll be praying that a rescue group helps her out!!!

[Laura's Babies]

WHAT is wrong with those people...??? Just because it is DEAF is NO big deal!! They should see Magoosters video's and see handicaped kittes are just as good as any other!!

Moonsmom, I hope this works out. Someone keep us posted on this!!

[heinz57_79]

This just irks the heck outta me!! If i lived closer I'd totally take her in.... Just because a cat is deaf is no reason to have it PTS. Grr! Good thoughts headed in that direction!

[lizzielou742]

Moosmom, bless you for rescuing this kitty. It's so generous and kind of you - just like a PTer!!

Please update us when you can.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I am sitting in Bahrain and feeling totally helpless!! NO WAY will hubby let me phone USA re a cat Can someone call Becky and pass on Donna's number (then update the thread so we know it's been done and we dont have 10 people calling her!!

Bless you all for caring so much!

(((HUGS)))

Julie

[PayItForward]

I left a message on her answerphone.

I have international dialling for ringing Jen and being deaf is no disability, poor cat.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thanks for making the call!! (((HUGS)))

I suppose now we need to wait for an update from Donna!

[Barbara]

I just talked to Becky. She said they had a great response and the kitty has already got a great home
(It looks as if I called while Pif was trying )

Becky sounded very happy about this!

[aly]

THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just about had my keys in my hand and was going to run up to Dallas, which is only 3 hours away from me.

Thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful news! (My cats thank you too that there isn't a 9th cat in the house now, hehe)

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thats great news!! Thanks for letting us know Barbara!

(Whew - I can go to bed happy - it's 23:45 here)

Nite

[Randi]

This is great - and what PT is all about! Another saved kitty.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I am so glad this kitty got a good home!!! PT sure is great!

[jenluckenbach]

Such teamwork!!! I am glad the kitty got a home and I'd like to thank all of those who helped, tried to help or were willing to help.