As far as numbers of animals, Kate told me she wanted to keep 9 of the older animals which are otherwise unadoptable. Jen_librarian posted that 6 are to be transported in February. I didn't really take the time to count, but 9 animals is still a lot to care for (I have 9 in my home). Even if the transport works out (I was supposed to take 6, and took 4 - 1 was sick and the health papers on 1 were misplaced), the place still needs a major scrub down. Plus, there are a slew of outdoor cats - ferals and dumpees - which she feeds, tries to get altered, and doesn't take in. If she loses the house, those will be left with no one.

She has a WELL, not city water. Wells require regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure they are safe to use. Although she has a chlorination system, it is not killing off all the bacteria. Therefore, she is using BOTTLED WATER for herself and the cats for drinking. No one is going thirsty. She can also boil the water for 10 minutes to make it safe to drink.

She has been able to keep the animals well fed; none of them are starving, many of them are actually a bit overweight (been there, done that - its hard to control the diets when you have multiple animals and only some need weight reduction!)

Because folks are starting to take her animals, I don't think she is euthanizing right now. She really doesn't want to do that. And she is very attached to the animals she has; it is very hard for her to let go. Just imaging if you had to give up your animals; it is so painful to lose them.

I e-mailed her after returning to Columbus, thanking her for letting me stay there overnight. I can't drive at night or I would've left to find a hotel, as I have asthma and the air quality was awful. Then I let her know that she is not keeping up on the care of the animals and that I would try to find some resources for her. She has not responded (yet), possibly because it is hard to hear that you are not doing OK. She may be so accustomed to the situation, she isn't aware of the problems.

If you want to ship something to her (too big for the PO Box), the address is 5056 Route 215, East Springfield, Pa 16411. Instructions should specify to leave boxes on the doorstep as she doesn't have a car at this time (hers was totaled in the accident). A bag of sensitive stomach cat food or a bag of clay litter (not clumping) would be very helpful.

BJM