on a mercy mission, need your advice...

[Freedom]

Do you know the people in that house? Even if you don't, Can you just go over and talk with them, find out what they know about the cat?

[carole]

I was waiting to hear back from the cat shelter people, but decided to do just as you suggested , i have just seen the owner, he tells me Pixie is 17 yrs old, i thought she was pretty old, and has arthritis in her hips.

He has another cat Caramel, and two dogs, he did seem a reasonable pet owner, he was ok with me talking to him about it, and goes to my vet as well, he was cuddling Pixie the whole time i was there, he assures me she is not in any pain,She is not on any meds from what he said, i did tell him i have arthritis and it is painful, i think they can give things to cats for it, but i don't think he would consider that, by talking with him ,however i am not 100 per cent sure he is right, but then he lives with her ,not me, so cannot assume too much.,but yes she would have some degree of discomfort for certain, just how much is anyone's guess.

He does not want to take her yet to the vet as he thinks they will put her down, i tried telling him, i know how hard that is, but we have to consider the cat,not just our own feelings, i put it rather better than that,more diplomatic.

She is covered in fleas though, that concerns me, and she is filthy, her white paws are brown,she has access to the garage day and night, so that is re-assuring for me.

He said maybe i will take her to the vet then, but you know people say things like that when put on the spot.

I could tell he loves her , so i just have to hope he makes the right decisions from now on, maybe me bringing it to his attention might help, i hope so.

He does not think she is deaf, but i do, well at least some hearing loss is apparent,he said maybe in one ear.

She is still eating he say's and she was a rescue from the SPCA a runt of the litter, so is a small cat.

I do think myself a cat of that age has probably got a lot going on with her, and i hope he takes her to the vet, he is scared they will put her down, but i told him they won't suggest it, unless they really think it is cruel to keep her alive .

I think i have done all i can in this situation, but i will continue with my walks and say hello to Pixie and observe the situation as best i can.


I know she is not being taken care of in the manner i would take care of her, but i don't think she is being totally neglected either, i hope he deflea's her though as she really had them so bad, how can people live with that themselves ,their homes must be riddled with them , and don't they get bitten too, i just don't get it myself.

Anyhow that is the update, keep you posted on any further developments, and yes i will be keeping an eye on PIXIE.

[Karen]

I am glad you were able to speak to her owner, and reassure him that would not just put her to sleep without checking with him. And I bet he appreciated your concern for his old girl, too.

[sparks19]

yes I definitely would not take the cat. not only for the reason you stated but also because that is theft and YOU could get in trouble.

I think at this point you've taken the best first step you can. Wait to hear back from the shelter... if they don't have any advice then I'd call the SPCA or animal control if you have it. Other than that I don't know what else you could do other than maybe taking some food over every once in a while. but don't commit any crimes lol

[moosmom]

Carole,

I'm glad you had a chance to speak with her owner. You are absolutely right about not making her go "poof". I'd feel bad if someone did that to my cat. It makes me ill when I hear about cats that seem to be neglected. I do hope that he'll take better care of her now that you've spoken to him.

You are the best, Carole!!!

& hugs