Anyone Near Bridgeport Connecticut??? HELP!

[moosmom]

Here's the latest update on the situation:

From Wendy Brown, Bridgeport Cat Project:

"Hi all - quick update on Whittier St. cats that were thrown out into the cold by the landlord. So far 11 have been trapped as of last night. Evelyn from Fairfield was there this am and saw two more. She has removed 8 so far, 3 were adopted, Bridgeport Animal Control trapped 3 which the Bridgeport Cat Project took (we thank them for their assistance) and those 3 have been spayed/neutered/vaccinated/tested. The cats are scared and unsocialized, but not feral. Evelyn has been able to work with them. The sooner we get the rest, the more adoptable they will be.

We now need some foster homes due to the amount of cats there and if anyone knows anyone, etc., etc, please let me know. Please pass this email along to anyone you know who might be able to provide short term fostering to these poor cats. They are not used to being outside and with the cold weather we are having now, this is not a good situation for them.

We now have the information about the landlord that we need and will follow up with Lt. Perez of Bpt Animal Control to see if he is going to prosecute.

Would appreciate any help anyone could give."

[QueenScoopalot]

Thanks so much for keeping me posted about this Donna. Poor cats must be close to frostbitten in this weather. I sure hope some justice will be served up for the cats dumped like garbage... ...won't hold my breath though.

[moosmom]

I spoke to Wendy just now and we're making plans to meet so I can pick up a kitty. I'm going to try and sneak her in while Mark is away this weekend. Wendy said all the cats are pretty young. That's a good thing because I won't have to keep her in a cage long. The younger the kitten, the easier it is to introduce them.

Wendy said the Humane Society of the United States is also involved. Charges will be filed against the landlord. But we need to get ALL the cats out first. She told me that all the cats they've gotten so far get along with other cats, seeing as they were living (all 30 of them) in a one bedroom apartment. Another plus.

[QueenScoopalot]

Don't get yourself into trouble sneaking a cat in Donna! Unless you can hide her/him, and get the kitty out relatively fast. I hope they are still managing to trap more with yet another storm due to hit around this area tomorrow...not sure about CT. Must see pics if you foster a kitty.

[mruffruff]

Just saw this thread.

Bless you for all the efforts! Keep us posted on developments.

[Catty1]

Were the rest found in the basement? Those poor babies! I hope they all are found! How many so far?

I hope maybe a few have wound up on some kind person's doorstep!

BLESS you for all you are doing!

Catty1

[moosmom]

I haven't heard from Wendy so I assume things are under control.