Found Cats Are In Danger!!please Pray!!!

[rg_girlca]

Oh Gary, fingers, toes and paws crossed here that all will go well with the inspection and MEGA PRAYERS on the way also.

Would the Animal Welfare be able to say that you are a foster home for some of them and you can pick out which cats are "supposedly" fosters.

This is the one thing that I fear also, is someone reporting that I have 6 cats and a dog, as the law here is only 3 animals per household.

[moosmom]

What I don't get is the laws are VERY screwed up. Punish the people who DON'T take care of their pets, let them roam, don't fix them, dump them, etc. Don't punish the ones that do the right thing, like Gary. It just plaint sucks.

[catmandu]

I Have Called The Spca, And They Are Sending An Inspector Around.
And If The 8 Cats That Are Here Are Safe, Healthy And Up To Date With Thier Shots All Will Be Fine.
The 4 Are Going To Be Boarded By My Vet, So They Can Get Thier Shots Up To Date.
If I Can Catch Them.
This Way I Have Beaten The Black Mailer To The Punch.
They Dont Take Cats That Are Healthy Anymore.
Prayers Are Still Very Welcome.
I Thank You For Yor Support.
Please Dont Email Anyone, I Will Try It My Way First.

[jenluckenbach]

Gary, I am just seeing this now and a MILLION prayers are coming your way.

I fear that sometimes the law is the law (no matter how stupid) but hopefully you will, by the grace of God, be inspected by a kindly person, not a "stickler".

BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!

[caseysmom]

Good thinking Gary, sounds like you are handling it the best way. Can your vet set up traps for the other 4?

[ChrisH]

Oh, Gary. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.
{{hugs}}

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I just saw this but prayers are flying from me too!!!

Probably some of the ones who are causing the trouble are the very ones whose cats you are helping.

[orangemm]

Gary, no one else could be as sensitive, loving and caring as you are for your Found Cats and the Porchies. SOMEONE obviously didn't have enough trouble to get into, so they decided to stir some up for you.

Thank goodness you took matters into your own hands! Standing up for yourself and your babies was the way to go.

I'm just sorry that you had to waste precious time worrying about your animals.

I always keep you and your sweeties in my prayers.

Don't let them get you down..........

[Lizzie]

I'm very sorry you are going through this trauma, Gary, and hope most sincerely that you come through it okay.

The same thing nearly happened to me about 15 years ago, when where I live had a strict code for the number of pets you could have in a home. Like you, I was being reported by a neighbor. In my case, I think it was because I'd kept asking them when they would take their limping outdoor cat to the vet. I ended up taking their cat to the vet and paying for the surgery. When I found out they were reporting me for having 8 cats in my home (a 5 bed, 3 bath, family home that has loads of space for 8 cats), I asked the vet if he could help. He was very encouraging, saying that as far as he was concerned the cat I'd brought in was a stray with a week-old injury, fleas, worms, ear-mites, poor coat etc. It felt so very good to have someone on my side. So, I faced my neighbor and told them if they reported me, I'd report them for pet neglect and my vet would be an expert witness.

I didn't get a visit from Animal Control, but the neighbors retaliated by spreading rumors in the neighborhood that I stole other people's cats and had them all incarcerated in my home. I still remember the day that I was in my garage and about to do some gardening when a woman came storming up my drive shouting at me that I'd stolen her cat. She tried to force her way into my home and I had to stand in the doorway with my arms out telling her I'd charge her with assault if she touched me. I kept telling her that I had no desire to steal anyone's cat, I had my own to take care of, etc. She obviously believed the rumor more than what I said, but she left.

I remember that period very well as being a terrible one to live through. For one thing, the people accusing me were born-in-the-USA'ians and I'm a long-time resident alien so I knew they'd be believed rather than me. And then, to feel that my neighbors were not friends after all. I was anxious all the time, wondering if someone would call the authorities on me or if someone would break into my home while I was at work.

What an awful thing to happen right in the middle of your enjoyment of opening up your new porch! Please keep us posted so that we can offer our support.

It made me think of the old witch hunts.

[Sevaede]

You have my and Troys support! If there's anything we can do, just let us know!

[doolittleky]

Gary,
I will pray for you and the found cats to be able to stay together and not get separated. I am so sorry this is happening to you.
melissa

[jazzcat]

Gary, I'm so sorry. You can bet I will be praying for you and the Found Cats.

I think your plan sounds like a good one, best of luck!

[catmandu]

I Think I May Have Paniced As The Senior Cats Are Already Registered.
She Called Me Back, And Read The Names Off, And 6 Cats Are Already On File There.
All I Have To Do Is Add The New Cats.
I Am Going To Get The New Ones On The Porch, And Catch Them There.
I Am Sorry If I Upset Anyone.
I Am Old And Forgetful.

[jenluckenbach]

Don't appologize. As long as things work out, that is all that matters. keep us posted.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Gary, In my opinion, nothing bad should ever happen to you and your undieing efforts to give those cats a loving home. I will be praying that everything turns out well for you. You are one in a million. If there's anything I can do to help you, please PM me right away. Please give all the cats extra kisses tonight from me. They're a very fortunate group of kitties to have a Dad like you Of course, they already know that don't they?