This dentist may know his patients, but he sure doesn't know cats!!!

[moosmom]

I won't hold my breath, Deb.

[Lizzie]

I don't want to worry you, I'm sure you are doing that anyway, but how will you know if he takes them off to a shelter? He's used these cats as exterminators for the past 14 years, at very low cost to himself. Now they are pretty much at the end of their useful years and starting to become a nuisance in that people are asking questions about their care. I can't see someone like this paying for vaccinations if they are not "paying for their keep".

You did the right thing, no question about that, but this bloke seems clinical and cold about his cats' care. I'm beginning to hope he ends up in a retirement home where they won't cut his hair or clip his toenails.

[catmandu]

I would have someone you know pick them up and then DENY, DENY, and DENY.
Thats what I did with Gary, and Scout the unspayed 9 month old from next door.
Kitten?
Sorry Miss only Older Cats come here, no Kittens.
Now shes spayed and in a 400,000 Dollar House.
And Garys in a really nice Condo.

[moosmom]

Gary,

I so wish I could take them in myself, but they've been outdoor cats their entire lives. The sometimes LOOK like they want to come in for a visit. I've even put my cats in my room and then asked Mamacita and Midnight to come in, but they only go as far as the doorway and then change their minds.

[Catty1]

Could you try temporarily isolating your girls, and carry Mamcita inside? Maybe when Fluffy sees her, she will come in too.

Just a thought.

Catty1

[moosmom]

Not sure my roommate would go for it. HE'S tried to get them to come in and they only go as far as the doorway.

Besides, with Pumpkin arriving sometime in the near future, it'd be a little crowded and I'm sure, overwhelming for my cats.

[carole]

Donna i completely understand about the cats not coming inside, once they are used to outdoors only it is very difficult and probably would really upset the cats and stress them majorly, I think you are doing the best you can for them and sometimes one can only do so much.

Gosh it is not even law here to vaccinate your cats, mind you we don't have rabies, so maybe that is why.

I know how difficult it can be in situations like this, having one similar going on with me as you know, one has to tread carefully for the sake of the cats,i know in NZ you can be prosecuted for leaving an animal to suffer,maybe they will see it that way with this kitty who knows.

I wish you all the best in your efforts and feel your fustration,you are limited to how much you can do. HUGS.

[Lizzie]

Donna - do you know if Animal Control checked with him about the vaccinations? I'm very glad to hear that the sores are healing on Fluffy.

[Donnaj4962]

I am so glad that you were able to get at least some of the mats off! Way to go Donna!

Keep us posted on what is happening. Has Animal Control been there yet that you know of?

[moosmom]

No, they were actually going to call and ask him if their vaccinations are up to date and have him fax them the paperwork. Haven't gotten a nasty note on my door or anything, so either they didn't call him or he DOES have UTD records and that's the end of it.

I asked Animal Control to call him rather pay him a visit while he's got patients in his office. Don't need him losing any business cuz of me. Why am I such a nice person??

[Laura's Babies]

Donna, I know from experience how heart wrenching it can be when you have neighbors that don't take care of their pets... given how many times I posted about Midnight/Samantha before it worked out for us. You just do as I did and do what you can without breaking the law.... and it is not enough for those of us who love them like we do, so it rips out our hearts.. How many times I had to hand over Midnight to that woman with her fighting and her eyes begging me not to make her go.....

It is just heart wrenching... I know.... I hope I never have to go through that again!