Free 2 Year Old Male Cat ****UPDATE TIGGERS AT MY HOUSE**

[Anikaca77]

I just got an e-mail from the peoples friend who is trying to find a home for Tigger. This is what she said:


We have one more week and then they are going to put him to
sleep. I feel really bad but my cat will not allow another cat in this house.

MAN I NEED A MIRCLE HERE!

MELISSA

[Medusa]

When I read things like this, it makes me furious! People threaten w/putting the cat to sleep if we don't solve their problem for them. A friend of mine fell for the line of 'my son has allergies'. Right. The real reason was that the cats developed medical problems and the people didn't want to deal w/it or the expense, so they threatened to have the cats PTS if my friend didn't take them. Well, he took them and got them taken care of medically and it wasn't that big of a deal. People who emotionally blackmail others should face some sort of legal penalty. I realize that it's wishful thinking on my part. Nothing will ever happen to these people because cats are less thought of than dogs even. They're all possessions in the government's eyes. I've alerted my friends here in OH but the problem here is the same as it is everywhere, overpopulation. And people are stretched to the max, myself included. This is a real shame and if I had the people in front of me that are giving this cat away, well, never mind.

[Hellojosie]

I will NEVER understand how "moving" is a reason for getting rid of a pet. I'm in the middle of moving now and coudl not imagine saying, well, it's a new house, so no cats allowed! They are my family members, my babies...how could a person just leave them behind? Or even worse, put a perfectly healthy animal to death just because they don't want to be bothered with the hassle of moving it? WHAT??

I'm sorry, I don't know the real circumstances here so I may be overreacting. But stuff like this just drives me NUTS.

[moosmom]

One of the reasons why I can't go to the Humane Society is because of all the pathetic excuses people give for giving up their pets. It truly makes me ill.

[Anikaca77]

Please everyone just try to understand I'm not trying to make anyone mad or get them upset, I'm just trying to help this cat out and yes I know about the overpopulation of cats but I figured if I keep trying to spread the word it might work,

One other thing about Tigger is that he is not fixed and does not have shots.

People will never learn I'm afraid.

Melissa

[Medusa]

I don't think anyone is blaming you, Melissa. We're just venting because we've all heard every excuse under the sun why animals are disposable in some people's eyes. We know you're trying to help.

[Anikaca77]

Medusa,

I know but I just sometimes hate seeing these things too and I know that it can be very frustrating while trying to deal with your own situation at home.

Thanks,
Melissa

I don't think anyone is blaming you, Melissa. We're just venting because we've all heard every excuse under the sun why animals are disposable in some people's eyes. We know you're trying to help.

[jennielynn1970]

Please everyone just try to understand I'm not trying to make anyone mad or get them upset, I'm just trying to help this cat out and yes I know about the overpopulation of cats but I figured if I keep trying to spread the word it might work,

One other thing about Tigger is that he is not fixed and does not have shots.

People will never learn I'm afraid.

Melissa

Ugh. So they are just super irresponsible. Lovely.

If they can get him updated on shots, and neutered, and there is a way to arrange transport, I'll put him up with Sassy. As long as he's not a psycho cat like Ally (Who, by the way, attacked me again. I have bite wounds on my left ankle now.).

I cannot afford to neuter and get shots for a cat that's not mine right now. I'm working 2 jobs so that I can pay the mortgage and other bills that I have. I know that the vet I use does clinics, and she can do it really cheaply, but I have to pay it up front, and wait for reimbursement (IF THE SHELTER WOULD DO THAT... I didn't get any reimbursement for Autumn... that was all out of my own pocket).

How expensive is this cat going to be?? Seriously. Shots, exam, neutering. Are there any other health issues? Is he tested for FIV/FeLV? You're talking a minimum of $200.00 there, and that's on the low end of the estimate.

Get him tested. Get him vaccinated. Get him a medical evaluation. I can't put a cat that isn't cleared with any of my cats. It's not fair to them.

I hate to put it like this, but, we can't save them all. Especially when their owners aren't willing to do it for them either.

[phesina]

I'll contribute to the fund to save this guy's life.

[dukedogsmom]

I hardly ever venture over here but I'd be willing to pay a little, also. I detest irresponsible people! And it's always the animals that suffer, too.