Grrr!!! I'm So Angry About This!! Blind Cat Bronx, Ny

[catfamily]

OK I got her reply:

Hi Carla,

You have such a big heart and that's such a beautiful thing to see in this day and age. The house I live in was foreclosed on and I am being thrown out of my home by the new owners. I did find a new apartment to rent, but pets are not allowed. =(

I don't have any way of getting her to Maine. I don't even have a car myself, but I wish I could find a way. I am getting a lot of responses and I hope to see her in a loving home. I have faith that things will turn out well.

Thanks and I'll let you know how it turns out!

[CatLover0001]

Hello, I am the person who was trying to find a home for my blind cat. I am crying as I type this. It's so upsetting how so many people could misunderstand me and doubt how much I love my cats. I'm so sad and hurt that anyone would call me names like idiot and talk about slapping me?? (sobs) And it's not my feelings that are even hurt, because I'm more worried about my cats than what anybody thinks of me. I thought of what I posted at eBay for hours before I posted it because I wanted to find her a good home, not see her harmed in any way! Why would I even have posted anything at all unless I wanted desperately to find her a home! =(

I want you all to know I'm not angry, just very hurt at the things that have been said about me. I just didn't know where else to post and people I know won't take her..and gosh, I've seen the stuff that goes on in shelters and I can't, I won't put her in one and turn my back to her while she watches me walk away from a cage in some kennel knowing what they might do to her there!

So I came to eBay. Full of hope. Full of urgency. Full of love. Maybe I'm not educated as to the right thing to do, but I am trying to do the right thing instead of just worrying about myself.

I am reposting an email I have sent out telling you all about her and my situation. I hope many people see it, because the more circulation it gets thet more people will know that she needs a home. Thank you so much for reading and caring for my kitty. I just wish you wouldn't say such hurtful things. I would never judge a person I know is at least trying to do the right thing.

Here is the original email:

She is about a year and a half old and I am trying to find my digital camera so I can take pictures, but I'm not having much luck. The house I live in was foreclosed on and I am being thrown out of my home by the new owners. They want me out by the end of the month and all my belongings are in a jumble! I did find a new apartment to rent, but pets are not allowed. =(



Other than her eyes being messed up, she's a beautiful rust color-a red, black and white mix and she has a leaner frame than my other cats. She has no real special needs as long as she's indoors because she gets around well. Also, she starts to purr very loudly and nuzzle you as soon as she senses your touch.



I am particularly worried about my blind cat.



But.



I also have about six other very lovely cats. I love them all so very much and I figured, why should I not try and find them a home too? So, if as many people as possible read this email, it’ll be great. I hope you'll consider one of my sweet cats, too.



There’s: Mommy; She’s black and white with huge animated eyes and a lovely face.



And Fluffy who is white like a grey wolf with sort of a tiger stripe pattern on her tail and legs (female)



Tiger is a big, beautiful male cat and he's a grey tabby, looks like a miniature tiger to me.



Patchy is a cutey with two red dots on her head and the rest of her body is very white with patches of dark grey and red (female).



And let’s not forget Blindey who is a rusty shade of back white and red.



They’re all very affectionate.



Thanks again! This whole situation is breaking my heart, but I can stand the sadness of giving my cats to other people, because the happiness of knowing they’ll live a good life (even if not with me) is enough.

Thank you so much!

[Lizzie]

I am sure that everyone on PT will make every attempt to understand your situation and give you all the help they can.

I think you will find if you continue to read PT that anyone on this forum in your position, and a few of them have been, would have their cat euthanized in their arms rather than walk away from them outside or leave them in a very high-kill shelter knowing they had no hope of adoption. How did people get the impression that you would leave her outside if you couldn't find someone to adopt her? What are your plans for the other cats if you can't find homes for them? I ask because I'm confused by your posting since it sounds like you are trying to find homes for them as a sort of add-on. Forgive the questions, we are trying to get to know you.

[CatLover0001]

Here is the post from eBay. The staff deleted it. Sorry, if I upset or offended anyone. With all this attention, she will definitely get a home!Thanks again for your time!

Hi, I am moving and unfortunately can't take my poor cat "Blindey" with me. She's a loving kitty with special needs. She is also a miracle cat! You see, when she was born, she had an eye infection that sadly caused her to be blind as an adult cat. I have seen other kittens like her who did NOT survive, but Blindey lived in spite of her condition and is now a warm, attentive and loving adult cat of about a year and a half old! She's a very blessed animal.

For a cat whose mostly blind, she gets along very well in our old two-story house. She comes for dinner and has no problem getting around. I just fear a cat like her won't have the same luck and safety on the streets of my neighborhood if I'm forced to set her free at the last minute. I don't want to put her in a shelter, because there are no "no-kill" shelters I can reach in my neighborhood and I can't bare the thought of putting her at a normal shelter where she'd be in cage for a week or so and then put to sleep!

Other than being blind, she is a healthy, lovable kitty cat.

I'm in the process of moving and this is my last attempt at finding her a kind person who will give her a lifetime of love like I wish I could. If you have a family or are just an individual with a big heart and lots of love to give to a pet who would REALLY appreciate that love, please contact me at: [email protected].

She is available for pick up in Bronx, New York and the only price I ask is that you give her a safe place to live, feed her and love her.

I can't seem to find a way to list her on eBay, but if you know someone in NYC please spread the word!

[catfamily]

OK! I'm really Glad you wrote.I think you came to the RIGHT place.I DO hope ALL your cats get taken.I don't want ANY of your cats put out on the street at the last minute.Or any time at all.
I hope we can all work together here.
I'm willing to take 1.Maybe 2.
Too bad your so far away.I could foster all of them until we could all find a home for them.
Isn't any of your neighbors compassionate?I hope we can all work together now that we know the situation.
Carla

[catfamily]

Mike just read the whole thread and wasn't mad...maybe he wouldn't get mad at me after all...if I fostered them all.Too bad there wasn't a way to get them here.

[Lizzie]

There are lots of places that know how to organize a transport. Try Frappr, 911PetRescue, and Best Friends Network in the Transport forum. You will need to have people fill each leg of the journey and each person drives for about an hour then passes the pet on to the next.

[doolittleky]

How long exactly is it from where the cats are to carla's? Isn't there anyone here on PT in that area that could help drive?
Melissa

[catfamily]

How long exactly is it from where the cats are to carla's? Isn't there anyone here on PT in that area that could help drive?
Melissa

I am about 4 hours south of Bangor, Maine Airport.
About 3 hours North of Logan Airport Boston , Massachusetts.
I know Nothing about Transport of cats.I never Travel.Plus I cannot Drive anywhere long with my back.
Mike still has not agreed...but he did read the whole thread and did not give me any discouraging look.But said...hopefully they'll find homes.I think he knows how hard though it really is to find good homes for these wonderful cats.Imagine if he said OK to all 6?That would be geat to keep 'em all together.
Remeber I took 7 at once from Jan?That worked out.And Mike even picked all 7 up in Massachusetts.

[QueenScoopalot]

Hello, I am the person who was trying to find a home for my blind cat. I am crying as I type this. It's so upsetting how so many people could misunderstand me and doubt how much I love my cats. I'm so sad and hurt that anyone would call me names like idiot and talk about slapping me?? (sobs) And it's not my feelings that are even hurt, because I'm more worried about my cats than what anybody thinks of me. I thought of what I posted at eBay for hours before I posted it because I wanted to find her a good home, not see her harmed in any way! Why would I even have posted anything at all unless I wanted desperately to find her a home! =(

I want you all to know I'm not angry, just very hurt at the things that have been said about me. I just didn't know where else to post and people I know won't take her..and gosh, I've seen the stuff that goes on in shelters and I can't, I won't put her in one and turn my back to her while she watches me walk away from a cage in some kennel knowing what they might do to her there!

So I came to eBay. Full of hope. Full of urgency. Full of love. Maybe I'm not educated as to the right thing to do, but I am trying to do the right thing instead of just worrying about myself.

I am reposting an email I have sent out telling you all about her and my situation. I hope many people see it, because the more circulation it gets thet more people will know that she needs a home. Thank you so much for reading and caring for my kitty. I just wish you wouldn't say such hurtful things. I would never judge a person I know is at least trying to do the right thing.

Here is the original email:

She is about a year and a half old and I am trying to find my digital camera so I can take pictures, but I'm not having much luck. The house I live in was foreclosed on and I am being thrown out of my home by the new owners. They want me out by the end of the month and all my belongings are in a jumble! I did find a new apartment to rent, but pets are not allowed. =(



Other than her eyes being messed up, she's a beautiful rust color-a red, black and white mix and she has a leaner frame than my other cats. She has no real special needs as long as she's indoors because she gets around well. Also, she starts to purr very loudly and nuzzle you as soon as she senses your touch.



I am particularly worried about my blind cat.



But.



I also have about six other very lovely cats. I love them all so very much and I figured, why should I not try and find them a home too? So, if as many people as possible read this email, it’ll be great. I hope you'll consider one of my sweet cats, too.



There’s: Mommy; She’s black and white with huge animated eyes and a lovely face.



And Fluffy who is white like a grey wolf with sort of a tiger stripe pattern on her tail and legs (female)



Tiger is a big, beautiful male cat and he's a grey tabby, looks like a miniature tiger to me.



Patchy is a cutey with two red dots on her head and the rest of her body is very white with patches of dark grey and red (female).



And let’s not forget Blindey who is a rusty shade of back white and red.



They’re all very affectionate.



Thanks again! This whole situation is breaking my heart, but I can stand the sadness of giving my cats to other people, because the happiness of knowing they’ll live a good life (even if not with me) is enough.

Thank you so much!

Hello, and I don't know your name (mine's Jan), but when I first read your post on one of the forums, I have to say it really upset me! You stated that if your options ran out, you were going to "set her free", which from my extensive rescueing over many year = a not too pretty picture. I have crossposted onto as many forums as I can, and am BEGGING you to NOT let any of them loose especially this time of year. During the Winter time a housecats chances are very slim at surviving long at all. I apologize for my comments, but they were done in the heat of passion, and desperation. I'm trying every route I can (as are others) in your situation, and get your cats placed in good forever homes.
Please bear with us all while the power of the internet, and others passing along the word, your cats will find a loving santuary. Being partial to special needs cats, this girl has touched my heart, and I sure hope you can find a bunch of great homes via Pet Talk etc.
Posting here will give you a lot of leads I'm sure..Yahoo blind/deaf/specialcats group I am begging you to please hang on to your kitties until help comes from here or elsewhere. Jan

[catfamily]

I was just coming on the computer once more before bed to say my apologies also for any harsh words too.I think all of us can learn from this.We all are very emotional people because of our cats.Mine are my children...I am super paranoid about anything happening to them.I watch them closely and do not let them out.I'm very loving with them.Mike too.
Jan has been rescuing for about 30 years or more and is also very emotional.
Please except our apologies.
Now,all we want to do is help.We know your a very loving person and emotional like us and want your cats ALIVE and well.

[Anikaca77]

Hi, My name is Melissa and I received your e-mail as well. I really wish I could take a few of them in but I already have 5 cats in a one bedroom apartment so I'm at my limit.

I will pray that things will work out. Just try to hold on to them as long as you can.

Melissa

[QueenScoopalot]

If any funding can be arranged, Alana from Blind Cat Rescue in N.C. is willing to take in Blindy. Here's a link to her website, and as you can 'see' (bad pun) her passion is blind cats. Mine is any special needs cat that is less than perfect. http://blindcatrescue.com/
Several years ago Alana took in "Cora" who is pictured on her website. Cora was a lucky kitty girl when her original rescuer posted on Pet Talk, and through this magical place, Cora ended up with her forever home. I hope we can do the same for Blindy, and network to find help for the other kitties as well. Jan

[catfamily]

I just called my sister in law in the bronx.
I forgot that my brother's wife's sister lives there.
She will try to help too.
Her friend traps every day and night.Has been for many many years.
And she also has another that does it.That has under 20 cats herself.
Right there in the Bronx in River Dale The West Side.
Hopefully Nina(my sister in law)can get help too.
Both can find homes for them I hope.

[catlover4ever]

If Carla and Mike still want to take in Blindy or any others, and someone can get the cats to a meeting place on the CT border (Greenwich Area or New Haven which is closer to me) I can drive them from CT to Maine with no problem.