Tired and weary...How I spent my Memorial Weekend

[moosmom]

I spoke with my vet this morning and he was shocked at the living conditions. He said this lady is very conscientious when it comes to her animals and attributed the filth to sheer laziness. I asked him about Sara Sue's front leg. He said that she is not in any pain, and that her leg just dangles. She's used to it. I asked him if the leg could be fixed. He said that anything could be fixed. Only two options would be re-braking it or amputation. All animals in the house are fixed and UTD on their shots.

I appreciate Dr. P's honesty. One of the reasons I like him and switched vets.

I told him that these disgusting living conditions could NOT have transpired in just 6 months. He totally agreed.

Bottom line is, the dogs and Sara Sue will be going with her. The other two cats are being rehomed to a co-worker of hers. A situation I am NOT comfortable with, but really have no choice. I will be posting a DNA on her, to prevent her from adopting anymore animals.

I'm waiting for my partner in crime to call me back so we can continue with the rescue of the remaining indoor feral. I'm stopping at CVS and buying two masks. I am not putting my health in jeopardy.

Last night I couldn't get the ammonia smell off me and had to take a second shower, which helped get to me sleep, if for only a couple of hours.

[cassiesmom]

I spoke with my vet this morning and he was shocked at the living conditions. He said this lady is very conscientious when it comes to her animals and attributed the filth to sheer laziness.

If she is a hoarder, it isn't laziness. More likely the stress of being overwhelmed by stuff and not knowing what to do first or who (if anyone) to call for help. I'm amazed that she allowed you in to rescue the two cats. That is huge.

[moosmom]

Cassiesmom,

That's exactly what the vet said. He was very surprized that she allowed us in. We're on a tight deadline as she's moving Friday. I have a feeling the movers are going to take one look at the place and run the other way. It's not a hoarding situation. She has 3 cats and 3 dogs. I think it's that she's overwhelmed. I hope she isolates the other cat in the spare room before Friday or Betty is on her own. She's got others that can help her at a phone calls notice.

[GILL]

Thank you Donna, Things like this are extremely hard. There is no excuse for the living conditions. Even with our herd you DO NOT smell the urine unless it just happened and then we go after it fast. I feel so sorry for the one she wants to take. All I can think about is our Dimitri 3 legs and the sweetest thing around. Has to have his loving on my shoulder every night and I get exactly 3 kisses on the nose.
I just hope that things work out for this poor baby.

[moosmom]

GILL,

While I really don't agree with allowing her to take Sara Sue, at least I know that she's spayed and UTD with her shots.

Still waiting for this lady to call us back. I hope she's not just too overwhelmed to deal with it. My heart sinks every time another day goes by. She'll be outta there on Friday (if the movers are willing to move all that $hit. They can easily turn around and say it's a hazard to their health and refuse. I don't blame them, really)

Just say a prayer that we DO catch the other cat, as Lil Bud is not eating or drinking. My gut feeling tells me that unless we DO catch the other cat (also 12 years old) that this little guy will die of a broken heart.

[phesina]

Prayers that you catch the other cat and that things work out well for all these cats, and the dogs too.