Mary...it was a vet tech that told Guido about him not being adopted out and being euthenized. The tech claimed it was orders from the general. As the cat was posing a health issue and being a nuisance. There is no shelter at all on the base so any stray must go through the 'procedure' which is quarentine, tests, vaccinations, alter and then and only then will they decide if he or she is going to be sent to the city shelter. If they reach the city shelter they pass into the hands of ENPA and will then go into fostercare. In the last few years there have been new rules implimented in Italy and no animal will be unduely euthenized. They must be suffering and incurable. Beyond any help in other words. So there is no longer any such thing as a kill shelter here.

Guido called to speak directly to a vet as he is a friend of his. The vet is suppose to call back this evening. He is the head vet there so nothing will be done with KittyKat until he says so and is there to do it. Guido is hoping this vet will help save KittyKat's life. So please keep those fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Guido said this vet friend of his is a good guy and he expects that is at all possible he will help. He has been here as the head vet for over 15 years so he should definately have some clout.

Thank you all for your concern, advice and comments.

(((HUGS to all)))
Michelle