assistance needed in Oregon

**Nomilynn** · 11-03-2003, 09:25 PM

This story makes me so mad I wanna .. do something.. ARGH

.. but I need some help.

Where my parents live, there are a lot of feral cats. My mom has always made sure to leave food out for them, and when she could, she would trap them (which is how we ended up with two out of our three cats there). Well, this year, there are three young cats at their property. She called the humane (yes.. HUMANE) society in Bend, Oregon, and they told her "we won't bother catching cats, and even if you brought them to us, we would put them down. We don't have time to tame feral cats. It takes too much effort and we are busy."

Then, my mom asked if she could at least borrow a trap, because it's cold and she's afraid they will freeze to death, and they said "we don't lend out traps. We don't even have any. Ask a local pet store. They might rent one to you." So anyway, it's a very sad story. My mom asked the person at the INhumane society if she knew about a local cat rescue, and she said no. I was sure I had seen on in Bend before online, but I will have to look it up again. My mom also called animal control, and they said the "don't bother" rescuing cats, just dogs. At this point, my mom just wants them to stay safe

Right now, their water is freezing at night. I know someone posted here that you could put salt in the water to keep it from freezing - what is the concentration that is appropriate? Also, is there a way to make a trap that will automatically close? Finally, does anyone know of a cat rescue that would be willing to take these cats in? One is a white one with orange stripes on the tail, and the other two are tabbies. Please let me know ASAP so these babies don't freeze

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 11-04-2003, 09:30 AM

I found these on Petfinder.org although I have no idea how close these are to your parents.

The Ninth Life
P.O. Box 633
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
Phone: 541-747-8964

Stray Cat Alliance
PO Box 26043
Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: 541-341-3974

Suwannee Valley Feline Rescue Inc. Eugene Division
190 E 32nd Ave.
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541)687-5670

Pet Adoption Network
85054 Chezem Rd.
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: 541-345-3289 Phone: 541-953-0796

CatLink
1812 Mt. Hood St.
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 298-8253

Home At Last Animal Friends
P.O.Box 390
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: 541-296-3714

In Home Cat Rescue
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone: 541-689-5343

Greenhill Humane Society SPCA
88530 Greenhill Rd.
Eugene OR 97402
Phone: 541/689-1503

SafeHaven Humane Society
33071 Hwy 34
PO Box 2018
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 928-2789

Humane Society of the Willamette Valley
4246 Turner Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-585-5900
Fax: 503-585-7906

Heartland Humane Society
398 SW Twin Oaks Circle
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: 541-757-9000

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
P.O. Box 270
2675 Index St.
Washougal, WA 98671
Phone: 360-835-3464

Cat Adoption Team

Shelter & Adoption Hours | Shelter Location/Phone | CAT Management Team | CAT Volunteer Operations Team | CAT History

Pictured: Evan Kalik, CAT founder and president with Paul, the official hospital greeter. Shelter & Adoption Hours
7 days a week
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Shelter Location/Phone
14175 SW Galbreath
Sherwood, OR 97140
Email: [email protected]
(503) 925-8803

PawsAbilities
Dallas, OR
Phone: 503-623-5070

Newberg Animal Shelter
921 S Blaine
P.O. Box 970 (mail add.)
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: 503 537 1243

House of Dreams
Phone: (503) 262-0763
PO Box 30971 Portland OR. 97294

Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center
943 Del Rio Rd.
P.O. Box 803
Winchester, OR 97495
Phone: (541)672-3907

Indigo Rescue
PO Box 554
Beaverton OR 97075
Phone: 503.626.7222
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.indigorescue.org

Animal Aid, Inc.
PO Box 863
Beaverton, Or 97075
Phone: 503-292-6628

New Beginnings SPCA
PO Box 1494
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: 541-464-4313

Hope this helps!

**Russian Blue** · 11-04-2003, 11:03 AM

I sent you a PM.

**tomkatzid** · 11-04-2003, 11:52 AM

I'm sending you a PM also. We will be in Bend in 2 weeks and want to help.
Katz and Tom

**moosmom** · 11-04-2003, 12:41 PM

Naomi,

The ratio of salt to water is minimal. Just a small packet (like you get with take-out food, in a big bowl. It'll help stop the water freezing.

One thing your mom might want to do is get an 18 or 20 gallon plastic bin (not transparent). Flip it over, lid side down and cut a hole in it large enough for a cat to get through. Line the bottom with newspaper, straw, an old blanket or towels and, if available top it with a plastic tarp. It will act as a shelter against wind and cold. You can use a smaller tub to set up a feeding station too.

Good luck! And keep us posted.