A Plea for HELP!!

[popcornbird]

Oh Phred...there will always be people who will only look at the negative side in any occasion. Don't let it get to you. You and Tonya both did the BEST you could. To save an innocent living creature is SUCH an honorable thing to do. Nothing could make me believe you and Tonya would've left the cat if you could've done better for her. I mean...you both have very much loved cats of your own! You have such a soft heart, and that is truely a wonderful quality. Please don't take the stories to PM's...I for one would not like this wonderful story being told behind our backs. We want to hear it too!!!

Ps. Are you KEEPING him?

[delidog]

Phred!!!
I only feel the need to Applaud you!!!!

Please don't let the NEGATIVE nellies GET YOU DOWN!!!!
You & The Bowser are THE BEST!!!!
Don't EVER Forget That!!!



Go Phred!!!!! And Bowser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and MIDNIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Bowser's in good health and that all he needs to be treated for is worms.

Phred, Please continue with the story of Bowser. I agree that Midnight will be fine and much happier were she is since she's such a wild cat. Please don't let some one's negativity get you down or upset. I happen to think that you're one of the kindest and caring people here on PT.

[zippy-kat]

This is Zippy's Mom, I am posting under Zippy because I cannot get my account to work. It truly amazes me how Pet Talk people are able to work together so closely while being miles and miles apart to accomplish a common goal. Zillions of thanks to you, Phred for sticking your neck out and traveling to WV to actually retrieve Bowser. Also, many heart felt thanks to ALL others that have in someway helped with this mission. Even the ones that could do nothing but applaud and cheer, "Go, Phred!" (And boy did he ever!)

The pics were wonderful, thanks for those also. Bowser looks pretty good, much better that I expected. Although Bowser's future home had not yet found him, I feel confident that he is in excellent hands. His luck has turned and he is on his way to a happy life once again. Phred, I am sure if Bowser could talk, he would be saying, "Thanks, Phred! I Love Ya, Man!"

In regards to Midnight, I really feel that the right decision was made for her. She is a very unusual cat and would bite and scratch the hand that feeds her. I was never able to make up with her when I went to visit my Dad. She does not care for the human touch.

One more time..."Thank you, Pet Talkers!"

[slick]

Dear Zippy's Mom:
I love Tonya to bits and I'm proud to call her Sis. She's a special angel and I so look forward to seeing her again in July. Thank you for bringing her into our lives. I know that I will probably never meet you so {{{HUGS}}} to you through cyber-space. I just know that Bowser and Midnight will be OK because Pet Talkers are involved. Please give your furbabies, especially Clarice, a loving hug from Auntie Slick.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by slick
OK, now it's my turn to speak. I'm absolutely appalled because ONCE AGAIN, a very loving and caring thread has been turned it into something ugly. It's times like this that I want to leave Pet Talk for good. Do you not trust Phred and Zippy's judgement? It says alot on how much you respect them. What's wrong with you people???? If they felt that Midnight was better off where she is, then so be it. Leave it alone, already!!!

Phred/Zippy/Laurie: Try to ignore what others are saying. I FOR ONE, stand with you 100% and by God they have will to go through me to get to you.

....and that's all I've got to say about that.....

I am not even to the end of the thread and HAD to reply.
I am thoroughly disgusted....
WHERE did ANYONE say that "it was just a cat"
Some where I read that LEGALLY Butch was not allowed to pick up Midnite.
Now that feelings are brutalized and I am sure one person I love dearly has shed a TON of tears of this statement, I thought this was what PT was about......
My heart hurts for my 2 favorite people b/c they did nothing wrong.
Phred did all of this out of his own genoristy and has refused anything in return.
And Zippy's mom has spoken and she knows best.
Phred did NOTHING wrong and I am soooo glad he is being commended by what he did.

Just remember until you walk a mile in someone's shoes and Judge NOT lest ye be JUDGED!

[Karen]

Let calmness prevail. I have PM'd the person - the only person - who made the upsetting comments. I have also had a nice PM exchange with Zippy-kat.

Let all be well.

Pet Talk is an amazing place, let not one pebble disturb the ocean.

[Logan]

Amen, Karen! I trust the decision makers in this process to know what was the best thing to do. And I also know that the two main "characters" in this whole saga, besides Bowser and Midnight, would move mountains to keep their pets healthy and safe, and those of others as well. All you have to do is read "history", right here at Pet Talk to know that, whether it be cats, dogs or bunnies, or "humans" too!

Keep on telling those "tails" of Bowser. I'm like the others, I want to know!!!! And thank you, once again, for going above and beyond the call of duty to make this whole miracle happen.

I said a little extra prayer for Midnight tonight. I have a special place in my heart for cats like that, and I can't imagine successfully catching one like that, let alone trying to rehome it. Some things are better left as they are.

[Pam]

*Raises hand as another one who would not like the Bowser tails to go to PMs*

I don't visit PT too much any more but I do confess that this thread and all of the wonderful people in it have made for some of the most heartwarming reading in a long time. Whether Bowser his found his forever home already *wishes* or he will find another loving human to take him in, I would love to follow his story. Phred you are truly 1 in 1,000,000 and a real guy!

[Cincy'sMom]

I saw the one "out of place post" last night just before I posted...and I wanted to respond, but felt I needed to take a deep breath before I said something nasty. I'm glad the issue has been dealt with and I can again read the happy tails of Browser!

Phred, Zippy, Lauri, you all are amazing!! What a great story!!

Now Phred, i have a couple of other stories to remind you of...one Sunday almost two years ago, I drive 500+ miles round trip to save a spotted dog...to make sure his life was safe and get him into a rescue...Welcome Spot #3 to our clan!

A few short months ago, my mom took in a little JRT...just to get her in rescue. She even made it to a rescue site. Welcome #6, Pippi!

And now, my friend, you have driven and gone to great lengths to save Browser. Just warning you once they are there, they are hard to part with!! Welcome #3?!?

[lbaker]

As I posted once before, the Tail/Tale of Bowser is probably just beginning. Phred is the ONLY one that will be able to decide if he is ready, willing and able to take in #3. It would make a nice fairy tail ending but ain't necessarily do-able. Only Phred knows that. Should another person offer to adopt Bowser I have already contacted the parties most closly involved and hope to be a part, regardless of how small, in any trans-port - sup-port or any other "port" in a storm (as it were). Let's not put any more pressure on Phred to make this respite in Bowsers life his permanent one. He's a resilient little man and will be a joy for anyone to love. As far as da Kat goes.. no, I did not offer my home as I did for Bowser. That was after much anguishing thought but no. It simply would not have worked. No one else needs to know the whys and wherefors of my - or anyone else's decision. Perhaps, and at least I like to think that.. a post was made out of a "first reaction/emotion" and was since regretted. the poster appears to be a caring, loving person as are all of you, and I would hate to think that a permanent "Blotch" would be held against her for a hasty remark. Nuff said.. on with the show. (now, I just bet when I sign my name it won't be spelled properly.. i.e. L-A-U-R-I-E why is that?)

Lauri

SEE

[Kfamr]

Thank you, Karen!

[Cincy'sMom]

I know Phred will find the best possible home for Browser, where ever that is I certainly didn't mean to put any pressure on Phred to keep da boy...just a little teasing between friends!! ( and honest testimony that sometimes your heart make the decision before your head can catch up )

[TrixiesMom]

I would still like to send a couple bucks to Phred, even if it's just to help with the gas money to pick up BowserBoy.. or maybe a Gift Card from Petsmart?

And yes, I agree Midnight is going to be just fine as I said in my previous post.. She prefers it outdoors and where she is.. just like a woman to be stubborn and not want to dig up her roots =)

... and there was much rejoicing, so let the celebrations of Bowser's rescue continue!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I support Phred, Zippy and all concerned about Midnight. I've known some cats who just are not happy near people. Midnight made her own choice as far as I'm concerned.

Now, what is Bowser up to today? Aren't you having company? Besides him, I mean?