Desperate Help Needed - My Three and I need help :(

[Craftlady]

that was MARCH 14th not APRIL... so it was a MONTH and 5 days ago

Opps guess my brain was to worn out from chasing Stephen to get him into a carrier, which never happened LOL

[Laura's Babies]

I wonder if that really was the husband that called and quoted that $16,000 per 3 cats? Someone needs to call and verify that was really him that called and said that.

Hell, for $16,000, you could build a nice barn/shed for them to live in and still have enough money to feed and take care of them... or even a used RV.. and that would be feeding them steaks every day..

[Taz_Zoee]

Whoa!! I was just thinking about Kelly and the kitties. I thought everything was all good. Oh no!!

[shais_mom]

I wonder if that really was the husband that called and quoted that $16,000 per 3 cats? Someone needs to call and verify that was really him that called and said that.

Hell, for $16,000, you could build a nice barn/shed for them to live in and still have enough money to feed and take care of them... or even a used RV.. and that would be feeding them steaks every day..

well YOU could in SE LA and I could here in OH but this is CALIFORNIA!! where everything is TRIPLED!
Thank you Donna for clearing up a confusion situation. I, honestly do not feel it is your fault in any way and I hope that Kelly and Carolyn do too.

I know that Kelly has said before that Noah doesn't like his nails cut or to be brushed (I think) and can be rather uhhhh nasty about it. He's a large cat, with full set of nails and teeth that he knows how to use. Believe me, he slept curled up next to me the first nite I was @ Kelly's house but a couple days later when I was standing a couple feet away from him, talking to him not touching him in any way, he must have been over-stimulated with all the people and excitement in the apartment that he let out a HISS, GROWL, and bared his teeth and lunged @ me so much that I ran across the room and hid behind Karen!! (yea this captain would NOT go down with the SHIP! brave I am not! ) But then he was fine in 15 minutes. The situation they all have been in over the last 2 years would be stressful for even the most sedate person OR animal.
I haven't heard from Kelly since I got her emails Monday nite so I don't know what's going on now.....

[Pawsitive Thinking]

So, what is going on here? I think I'd rather sleep in my car to keep my pets although I do understand that may not be possible here

[moosmom]

I haven't heard from Kelly since I spoke with her on the phone Monday.

[wolflady]

Thanks for the updates Donna and Stace. Yes, it seems like Carolyn got pulled into the situation without her knowing, so these other folks seem kind of sketch. It's neither Donna's or Carolyn's fault what these other people are saying, so please don't feel bad. You are wanting to help, and that's a wonderful thing.

I totally agree with Stace about Noah. He definitely doesn't have an easy-care coat, and it mats easily which is why Kelly usually shaves him in the summer. With the situation as it has been, it's no wonder the kitties may not be in the best of shape...because Kelly isn't there to care for them! I really hope something can be worked out. I worry about them all.

**hugs**

[momcat]

What a horrible situation! Just when it looked like a workable solution was found things fell apart. Kelly, I don't believe for even a moment that any of your furkids was neglected in any way and those people were totally out of line to even suggest such a thing! Claiming $16,000 a year for 3 cats is absurd! If they were so concerned about expenses why did they agree to foster in the first place?

Donna, thank you so very much for everything you did for Kelly and her furbabies! You are a real hero to all of us even though you may not think so! Your compassion and concern really touched my heart.

I'm really sorry but all I can offer are prayers and lots of [[[HUGS]]] for a positive resolution, Kelly. Our landlord's wife doesn't like Groucho being here so taking in another kitty is out of the question for us. If there's ANYTHING I can do from 3,000 miles away just ask. If I can, it will be done.

[shais_mom]

So, what is going on here? I think I'd rather sleep in my car to keep my pets although I do understand that may not be possible here

That's exactly right, It isn't possible in this situation. I'm sure Kelly would rather do ANYTHING than give up her cats but she's in a NO WIN situation. I haven't heard from her either since getting her email Monday.

[moosmom]

Kelly has her cats back. It seems that there are MANY sides to this story, some of which I am very confused about.

I've been in contact with Carolyn, the President of the Maine Coon Rescue via emails. She is VERY angry that David and Crystal used her name in the email, saying Carolyn demands Kelly relinquish her cats to Dave and Crystal, or come and get them. This was NOT the case. Carolyn had no idea what was transpiring between Kelly, David and Crystal. It seems that David and Crystal want Kelly to relinquish her cats to them as they have become very attached to them and feel they can give the cats a great home. According to Kelly, they have over 15 cats in their home and she said it looked like a shelter to her.

In their email, they stated that Kelly's cats were somewhat neglected, i.e., Noah's fur was matted and their nails desperately needed clipping. They also stated that they didn't think it was fair to be shuffling these cats from home to home, as it would stress them out. They also tried to say it would cost over $16,000 for a year's worth of upkeep. Carolyn herself, assured me that was a bunch of BS. They also told Carolyn that Kelly dropped off "partial" food for her cats and no money for other supplies. Kelly assured me that she has given them food, litter and money towards their expenses.

What is truth and what is exaggerated, I have no idea. I'm a long way from California and have no way of confirming or denying said facts.

I do hope Kelly can make other arrangements for her cats before this whole situation makes her sick again. At one point on the phone, Kelly was ready to give up and relinquish her cats altogether. I tried to talk to her saying that sometimes we have to make sacrifices we aren't exactly prepared for. I even offered to take Basil for her.

I'm at a loss for words right now. I feel like I've let down not only Kelly and her cats, but have jeopardized my relationship with Carolyn as well.

[carole]

Oh dear what a terrible situation going on here, confusing to say the least, i think everyone here knows Kelly well enough to know that these people are fabricating these stories, there is no way in hell she would not look after them or not send supplies with them, that i am sure of.

Don't worry Donna none of this is your fault, you are the good samaritan here,and it is a shame you have been caught in the crossfire, let us hope it can all be sorted amicably and Kelly can indeed find a place for her furbabies, i can just imagine the stress she is going through right now and then this on top of it, HUGS to you Kelly.,and good wishes for a good outcome with your cats.

[Catty1]

Okay, I missed something - David and Crystal are who?

I hope the Maine Coon lady can get things straight - it was not Kelly, nor you Donna, who sent this email. Something is very fishy here, and I am sure Carolyn will get to the bottom of it.

HUGS!

[moosmom]

David and Crystal are a couple that foster cats for Maine Coon Rescue.

[dukedogsmom]

Kelly, I'm so sorry for your troubles. I'm just now seeing this so I don't know how things are going now. I hope you can keep in touch here. I'll try to read all of this soon so I'll know what's going on.