Here we go again...

[moosmom]

I'm at work and bored, so I decided to look at petfinder.com (Why do I torture myself???) Believe it or not, doing so just MIGHT have saved a cat's life.

Meet Salem.

She's at the Allen Park Animal Shelter and is scheduled to be killed this week because they don't have space.

Here's what they say about her:

Salem Blueeyes was rescued from a vacant apartment. She likes being petted although she is a little picky of where she is to be petted. Her nickname is LoveBunny, because she likes to snuggle up against our hand with her soft fur. We are not sure if she is a male or female, because she doesn't trust us enough to check. However, she is litterbox trained and loves soft treats.

Salem is looking for a quiet home where she can be as fussy as she pleases! She (or he) is schedule to be EUTHANIZED NEXT WEEK because of lack of space in our shelter. Please visit Salem and give her a chance at finding a loving home.


I've already put a call into the shelter that I want to come get her. I've also alerted PurrsAbound to let them know. If everything goes well, I should have her at my house tomorrow. I just hope I'm not too late.

I'll keep you posted.

[King Spartacus]

Ooooo... oh thank you for checking that site!!! And hopefully all goes well, and Salem will be home safe and sound with you!!! Please let us know how it goes!

What a beauty Salem is... I love the markings and the lovely cream colour!

[moosmom]

I spoke with the ACO this morning. Salem (name to be changed REAL soon!!) is not ready to be released until Thursday (his date with death). Salem is a male, according to the sign on his cage, and he's neutered. I'm taking a ride to the shelter tomorrow to check him out and let him know he's coming home with me. The ACO knows that I'm taking him. I want to check him out because the picture makes his eyes look "cloudy". I want to make sure it's just the poor photo quality and not a condition. If it IS, it's still no big deal.

PurrsAbound is going to do a courtesy post for me in an effort to find him a furrrever home.

Any suggestions on names??? I THOUGHT about Allen, seeing as he's at the Allen Park Animal Shelter.

[King Spartacus]

Thank you ever so much for saving Salem!!! Allen... hmmm... since I'm called Spartacus myself... Allen seems a bit drab... Parker (as in Allen Park Animal shelter) sound cool though!!!

Otherwise there's always the funny Random Cat Name Machine to help you out!!!

[kittycats_delight]

Good Job Donna. I think you need to change that quote under your avie though to Donna's Cat House-Always Vacancies LOL

I am very glad you are saving "salem's" life. He is beautiful and doesn't deserve a death sentence for any reason but especially for lack of space. I kinda like Salem but I don't think it suits him well. I do like Parker.

My suggestion for a name would be "ORION"

[moosmom]

Well, I couldn't wait to see him so I went to the shelter today before I went to work.

What a sweet boy (girl?? ACO isn't sure of his sex. I told him I'd look when I got there) he is!!!! He was putting his paws through the bars, rolling on his belly for rubs and head butting the bars for me to pet him!! How anyone could've just abandoned him in an apartment building with no food or water is beyond me!! (Jerks!!! )

He looks young and very thin, but he is a Siamese mix. His eyes are fine, so I guess it was the picture that distorted them. As I was leaving for work, my phone rang. It was the ACO. He said I can pick him up tomorrow( Tuesday) (have to wait till AFTER the City Building Inspectors inspect my apartment).

PurrsAbound has agreed to do a courtesy post so I can find him a furrrrever home.

I LOVE the name Parker!!!

So, Parker will be coming home tomorrow afternoon and I will be SURE and post pictures!!!

[moosmom]

Okay, smack my butt and call me sucker!! I've been thinking so much about this calico girl that's in the next cage next to Parker at the shelter. She looks just like my Shortie Girl (Munchkin) except she has normal legs. She is in desperate need of a bath and probably has earmites. I have not been able to get her off my mind since I left the shelter this morning.

My friend Kathy (bad person to ask for advice seeing as she has 19 cats!! ) suggested that I could put them in the same room together to keep each other company, since they are close at the shelter. Parker is neutered, so I know there won't be any kittens produced. I know I can't save the world. But I just hate to think of this precious little girl left behind

What do you guys think??? Am I nuts or what???

[Grace]

No, you're nowhere near nuts. You're simply saving the cats of the world, one by one -

You are a prime example of why I don't go anywhere near the Humane Society in Ann Arbor. When I did volunteer work there, back in 1979, I brought home one dog and 4 cats.

[Don Juan's mom]

Originally posted by Grace


You are a prime example of why I don't go anywhere near the Humane Society in Ann Arbor. When I did volunteer work there, back in 1979, I brought home one dog and 4 cats.

That also may be why my animal-loving friend Cheryl volunteers at a horse sanctuary. She says that she still wants to take them all home, but... her yard just isn't that big.

Liz

[kittycats_delight]

I say go for it. You might not be able to save them all but there is a reason that little girl is "calling" to you. She WANTS YOU to take her home cause she knows it's a good place for her and the best place for her to find her furrever home. If you can do it Donna do it.

BTW....I agree wholeheartedly with the caption NOW under your avie.

[Randi]

Originally posted by moosmom
What do you guys think??? Am I nuts or what???

You're FANTASTIC!!

Parker looks so sweet, I'm glad you noticed him and save his life. LOL! Of course you can't leave the girl behind!

Good luck with them!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Donna, you have to follow your heart. It hasn't failed you yet, and besides you would never be able to live with yourself if you didn't take her and you found out she was put down. And you know you're going to ask about her so quit beating yourself up about it and just go get her aleady - will you?

[moosmom]

Well, after spending 4 hours at Belle Tire having my brakes done and spending over $100, I have just $15 left. $10 has to go to Parker's adoption. The ACO was a nice guy so I'm HOPING he'll give me a 2 for 1 deal.

I'll let you know.

[King Spartacus]

Congrats on being Parkers life saver!!! And maybe the girly kitty too??? Please let us now how it works out!!!

And thank you, thank you ever so much for saving Parker! You're a true gem!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Am I nuts or what???

you are nuts.......

now just DO IT!!!