Shelter workers / volunteers - you be the judge:

[All Creatures Great And Small]

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[jazzcat]

Maybe there is more to it that they didn't tell you like other health issues. I hope you can get some answers because what they did certainly contradicts what they say.

I know you feel bad but it wasn't your fault. You looked for a no kill shelter to help this guy. I wonder why they didn't tell you about the SNIP program?

[NoahsMommy]

Shari,

My heart is sick for you. I too, know you and know you never meant ANY harm to this little guy, the opposite in fact. He is a beautiful little boy...and I'm sure your mom is taking wonderful care - along with that lovely couple that left that $$ to this shelter.

This shelter has A LOT to explain. I am horrified about what they've done. I've worked at shelters and a vet clinic, the difference between someone wanting to HELP an animal (and would DO something) vs someone that just wants to A: euthanize or B: get rid of the "problem" is VERY, VERY, VERY easy to spot. Its so obvious, the ANIMAL can spot the difference, so don't try and tell me the TRAINED, ANIMAL SHELTER STAFF 'didn't know' what your intentions were. That's a load of bull s*i*!!!!

If you don't get any positive, honest feedback, Shari, please let me know. I'll call, email and write a letter. That shelter doesn't deserve a cent if this is how they treat animals. Its one thing if you just dropped this little guy off and were like, "here, take him, kill him, he's HORRIBLE!!!", but you didn't, you spoke about how he's gorgeous, quiet and after neutering and a flea-dip could EASILY be adopted out. Uhm...kinda different than the former, huh???

Please, let me know if I can help, OK, Shari???

Hugs, Kelly & Kits

P.S. I know you're busy and all and the circumstances kinda suck, but its REALLY good to hear from you. I hope you and your family are well??

[All Creatures Great And Small]

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[momcat]

I definitely agree with you that something here just is not right. With a vet check, neuter, flea bath and positive attention, this beautiful little guy could have come to be someone's devoted and loving companion. Please don't blame yourself or worry about an innocent comment, you did the very best you could to give this kitty a second chance at a much better life. And for that, bless you!

My issue here is with the shelter. What kind of animal haven represents itself as a no kill then turns around and pulls a stunt like this? From your post, it sounds like the staff was totally indifferent and straight out did not care about what happened to kitty or your concern about his well being. If I understand this correctly, the staff needs to find something else to do because care and compassion for animals in need doesn't seem to exist there. They seem cold and indifferent.

Please contact the executor of the estate and let them know what's going on there. You might also consider contacting the Humane Society, SPCA or other animal welfare agency. Perhaps it's time for this place to be investigated. Most likely this is not an isolated incident!