Outside declawed kitty Splinter breaking my heart... *pics*

[CultureJunky]

Poor Boy, he looks so sweet and desperate for love and affection. What a w***er putting the cat out when he can't possibly defend himself, also an A-hole for getting him declawed in the first place, idiot. I really hope you can find a solution, and as long as the cat knows that he has you to come to, he'll be okay I think. Well Done Katie.

[orangemm]

This guy breaks my heart...I can't take him, but am willing to donate towards his transport to a PT home.

Let me know...............

[ranita]

aww poor thing. he looks so sweet.
to declaw is one thing, and to send them outside is even worse.
people are stupid...anyway, i don't even think the owner would care if he went "missing".

[jennielynn1970]

Katie is in North Carolina.

I'm in PA.

Honestly, if I could figure out a weekend where I don't work at my 2nd job, I'd drive there myself. He's just too darn sweet looking.

Maybe I could figure out something and put my name in for off sometime in late October or in November?? This is my first Sunday off since Aug. 1st. and haven't had a Saturday off since I started.

How long are you willing to wait Katie?? Pathetic kitties just rip my heart out (and Zach MAY be getting a home if we can figure out logistics and timing with him as well... fingers crossed on him!!).

[sugarpaws]

Katie, I emailed through this site some background on our family- I would have PM but the option is not available on my user name- don't know why. We have not changed our mind. All that we care is that he gets a loving caring home. He so much deserves and needs it.
Marina

[Emeraldgreen]

What a sweet looking fellow Splinter is! His person sounds like a real jerk. If you are going to scoop him, reporting him might just make things worse for you and Splinter. I would imagine that he has no intention of getting another cat, he acts as if this one is a burden and it's as if he wants it to run away.

I too will happily contribute towards a transport to get this guy to a wonderful indoor home. I will follow this thread to see if a collection gets started (paypal account etc..)
Whoever takes him, please post lots of pics please!!
Thank you for caring about him!!

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian
Katie is in North Carolina.

I'm in PA.

Honestly, if I could figure out a weekend where I don't work at my 2nd job, I'd drive there myself. He's just too darn sweet looking.

Maybe I could figure out something and put my name in for off sometime in late October or in November?? This is my first Sunday off since Aug. 1st. and haven't had a Saturday off since I started.

How long are you willing to wait Katie?? Pathetic kitties just rip my heart out (and Zach MAY be getting a home if we can figure out logistics and timing with him as well... fingers crossed on him!!).

Jenn, I just noticed your updated Siggy. Indigo Girls are my absolute favourite. I've been listening to them since the mid '90s and LOVE them! Closer to Fine is such a good song. My favourite song is Love's Recovery.

[phesina]

Honestly, if I could figure out a weekend where I don't work at my 2nd job, I'd drive there myself. He's just too darn sweet looking.

Jenn, what would it take for you to get a weekend off at your second job? (I don't remember what it is.) Do you need to get someone else to fill in for you? How hard is it to line someone up, especially when it's for such an emergency rescue mission? Do you need the money really badly? Well, as I said, I'll contribute to getting Splinter to safety, and if helping to make up your earnings for that time off is part of it, that's fine with me.

Pat

[jennielynn1970]

The last time I asked for a weekend day off was for my family reunion, and it was nixed. I'm a cashier at a foodmarket for my 2nd job, and I'm still on "probation" (started end of July), so if I can't get someone to fill in for me, and end up not going, it counts against me.

This is why I said, if I can plan it ahead (most of the October weekends are already booked up on the calendar... they allow 5 people to request off per day on... I had gone back to see when I could get a doctor's appt).

I go in next tomorrow evening. I will check again to see if all the weekends are booked. November calendar isn't up yet, so I have to wait for that. I'm thinking they may put it up once it's Oct. 1st.

It's not a matter of "replacing" funds, it's the fact that if I can't schedule, or switch, and I don't show, it counts against me and I could lose the job, so that's why I asked if Katie can hold off or not. If not, at least I can try to help with a transport if I have that ability and he comes through this neck of the woods.

[cristy]

What a love bug! We are also willing to take him if necessary. Espen (he's 7)saw the pictures and he said "AWWWWW, I would let him sleep with me and love him all the time!" Again though, we are pretty far away, but more than willing to open our home!

We actually rehomed our neighbor's cat just this past summer. They weren't abusing her, but they could have cared less. After her second litter of kittens, I took her to the vet and got her fixed and found her a new home. They asked about her for a couple of months, but I told them I just hadn't seen her and eventually they forgot about her....sad, huh? Now, she has a wonderful home with people who dote on her and she LOVES all of the attention! Anyway, my point is that I usually if the owners don't care enough to take care of the cat, they don't care enough to mind much if it disappears either.

[moosmom]

My bathroom is free for temporary shelter til he gets used to my crew. I also have websites I can put him on so he could very well get a home soon. There offer is also there, KT. You done great, girl.

[nancys]

Have you asked the owner if you could have him? Poor baby - he looks sad. What about that little black goatee? Have you ever thought about just keeping him?

[Taz_Zoee]

Have you asked the owner if you could have him? Poor baby - he looks sad. What about that little black goatee? Have you ever thought about just keeping him?

This owner does not need to be "asked" anything. He put a declawed cat outside!!!
Katie would keep him herself if she didn't already have 15 cats and 2 dogs.

I am bummed that I am on the wrong side of the country. All I can do is offer my mental support at this time.

[kimlovescats]

What a horrible story for this poor helpless kitty!

Thank you, Katie, for taking Splinter in and finding him a new safe and LOVING home!

If everyone else's plans fall through, he could come to TN.

[momtomany]

Wherever this beautiful baby goes, I will be glad to donate money towards transport.!!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Ok. Me and Marina and her husband Joe talked tonight for quite awhile. I truly think they want to bring him into their home, and love him forever.

Now we can go onto finding a transport, so tomorrow she is going to pm me her hometown, and I can find a map with a route on it...

SO I will update, as soon as I get this put together.

Cindy, mental support is just as important!

So please everyone keep your fingers crossed and good vibes for Splinter! We really apprieciate it!

And thanks Cindy. Yes we just cant adopt anymore to stay with us. I am overloaded already, and financially cannot take on another right now, forever.

I wont ask for this kitty, because if he says no, well, I would *POOF* him anyways, and that would be a dead give away. I dont want trouble, I just want a solution for this situation. The best one possible IMO.