Tiger Ranch... not good news

**catmandu** · 03-15-2008, 09:54 AM

That Is Such A Sad Story. The Pet Angel Army Has Been There Helping The Ones Who Are Passing On To Go To A Far Better Place.
We Are Praying That As Many As Can Be, Can Be Restored To Good Health And Through The Miracles Of Our All Mighty Lord God Above Get A Furrever Home.

**Medusa** · 03-15-2008, 07:12 PM

Y'know, every time I read or hear of a story like this, my heart hardens a little more toward people who say they became overwhelmed. No one person can possibly take care of that many cats alone and they know it. When they see that the number of cats is quickly growing, they know they should ask for help pronto but they don't. I do understand not wanting to turn away any animal but they certainly weren't helping them. At least if a cat is left to its own devices, it stands a chance of getting some food and maybe a responsible person finding it and giving it a home. When it's stuck in a shelter, its chances for survival and/or a quality life are slim unless there's a dedicated staff of people working there. How sad.

**Taz_Zoee** · 03-15-2008, 07:17 PM

So sad.

**columbine** · 03-15-2008, 07:35 PM

Here's an article about how people become animal hoarders.

Love, Columbine

**Sprinter's_mommy** · 03-15-2008, 08:10 PM

Hello All...I am new to this site and registered specifically for this topic.
My grandma lives down the road from Tiger Ranch and I once volunteered there about 4 years ago for about a month. I brought strays to her from farms to get spayed and neutered at a cheap price so they didn't continue multiplying. When I went there, it was not as bad as it seemed to be on the news, but back then she only had 300 cats a year. This topic has really affected me because I know she is a nice person...but she could not say no. And I know she has been taken advantage of from people dropping cats off or saying their coming back after their fixed and they don't...However, I watched on the news that there was much more involved than overpopulation. I am shocked at what I have heard...I hope everything works out for the best. I hope she gets the help she needs and as many animals as possible survive. What hurts me the most is the fact that I have referred so many people to her on good intentions but had no clue about the situation. I hope all the animals I referred are of good health. Also, What I would like to see for Western PA or anywhere is a change of policy and funding for shelters and humane societies. Because of the financial difficulties today, when people find an animal, they can't afford to keep it, but want to help and find it a good home. They try to take it to humane societies, but they charge to take an animal and dog catchers are so hard to get a hold of. Also, many shelters are too quick to euthanize because they also are overwhelmed because people are not getting their animals spayed and neutered due to cost. So, people in this are resort to the local rescues like Tiger Ranch who don't charge and basically hand off the problem to give the burden to the rescue owners and they try their best to do what they can. It's unfortunate...I would like to see more spay and neuter awareness, more funding, and the willingness of the public to donate anything to their local shelters including old blankets. This is so nerve-racking to me. Thanks everyone for listening...hopefully we can prevent something like this from happening again with all of your love for pets and your willingness to educate others.
With Love,
Heartbroken

**Medusa** · 03-16-2008, 08:35 AM

Welcome to Pet Talk, Sprinter's Mommy. I hope you'll stick around for a while. There are a lot of wonderful and encouraging people here. I've learned a lot and PT prayers are most powerful.

As for the subject matter, you're preaching to the choir. Most of us live in a multiple cat household because we just can't turn them away. I sure hope that the cats that were found at Tiger Ranch can be saved and socialized. The dead ones at least have gone on to a better life but they had to suffer in order to get there. It's tragic but we can't legislate morality and I feel that it's immoral to consider a cat or any animal a throwaway.

Thanx for posting and I hope to hear more from you here at PT.

**Anikaca77** · 03-16-2008, 08:51 AM

When I was trying to find a home for Creamsicle and for Athena I emailed a bunch of people asking for help and someone did recommend Tiger Ranch. I'm glad I didn't call but I can see how someone wants to do good by helping cats and just gets overwhelmed so quickly. My prays for those kitties.