*Encouraging news on the injured kitty

[Medusa]

Yes, you understand correctly. And the only "precautions" that they're taking to protect Kiara is keeping her in the bathroom and she said "I sure hope everyone remembers to close the door." Since that conversation, she told Suzy that Kiara is now in the teenager's room, which is even scarier because you know how teenagers can be. They leave doors open all the time. I told this woman "You absolutely MUST protect Kiara from this dog. If she's attacked again, I'm certain she won't survive it." She said "I just don't understand why she and the dog don't get along. Kiara got alone w/my last dog but that dog died, so we got another one." Both of them are German shepherds. I'm not putting down German shepherds but they're big dogs! This is the second time this dog has attacked Kiara enough to put her in surgery. Suzy and I are determined to get Kiara out of there and if she refuses, I'm going to turn her in for animal cruelty and anything else I can think of. Believe me, the words that ran through my mind I'm not even sure are words! But I have to maintain control. If I don't, she may cop an attitude, then Kiara will be the one to suffer. I surely will update as soon as I hear ANYTHING.

[Queen of Poop]

My goodness, how could people be so stupid!!!? I pray that she is safe and can get out of that nuthouse as soon as possible.

Calling ALL the fur angels, Kiara the kitty needs protection and safety until she can be removed from her neglectful home. Please keep her safe.

[Medusa]

She said that she's working on picking up Kiara tomorrow if she can work the schedule out w/the woman! So something must have sunk in. It might've been when I told her "Do you know how lucky you are to be able to find a foster home for Kiara? I don't care how many people or rescue agencies you call right now, they'll all tell you that they're full. You have no idea how difficult it is; there are so many cats needing homes. And you'll never find a better foster mom than Suzy. I should know; I got her started in rescue work." She then acknowledged "Suzy does sound like a really nice person." This is what gets me, I guess. Rescuers have to pass their litmus test and yet it's the rescuers who are doing their job for them! (There I go again, sorry.)

I think this case got to me so quickly because my very first cat rescue back in the day (except for when I was a little girl and rescued (read: dragged) cats home was my RB Peeka, who had to have her tail amputated, too. I know what a tough road she had ahead of her, the pain she experienced and the problems that were averted because of my wonderful vet who knew just where to cut. He said that if he cut too far, Peeka wouldn't be able to use the litter box or jump or even balance herself. But he did it right and Peeka lived to be 14 til she passed of acute renal failure. I hope and pray that this vet knew where to cut on Kiara so that she has none of those problems. I guess right now I need to focus only on getting her out of that house and we'll deal w/whatever comes later.

[Lizzie]

If we are going to breathe a collective sigh of relief when we hear that Kiara is with her foster mom, I can only imagine how you will feel. What a blockhead this current guardian sounds, only willing to put in some general efforts to protect the cat. It's the dog I would have in isolation until I found a new home for it, but that's me. Congratulations on being firm and persistent without exploding.

[momcat]

It's the dog I would have in isolation until I found a new home for it.

Amen Lizzie! I couldn't agree with you more! It's crystal clear that the dog is the problem. What makes me so angry is Medusa's message that the dog has attacked poor Kiara before. Why is the dog, who seems to have behavior problems, permitted to roam around free while Kiara is the one to be punished by being isolated? She needs lots of love and affection right now to help her get better, be comforted, and know that she's safe!

[Medusa]

Kiara is out of that house! Between Suzy and me, we called that woman so many times that she probably couldn't stand it any more. Suzy called me while I was in a meeting a couple of hours ago and said "I've got the cat!" I was dying to talk to her but I couldn't. So I called her in my car on the way home. She said Kiara is absolutely beautiful, long hair black and white w/blue green eyes. The woman said that she isn't a lap cat and that she's afraid of everyone and hides. Well. Suzy's 10 year old daughter held Kiara in her lap the entire drive home and she purred and slept the entire way. Kiara was just afraid in that household, that's all. Our schedules aren't meshing tonight, so I probably can't see Kiara til tomorrow evening and I'll take pix then and post them ASAP. But I wanted to let all my friends here at PT know that Kiara is safe. Thank you so much for your concern and PT prayers. Suzy said "It's going to be difficult to adopt her out." I said "Oh boy, she's that bad, huh?" and she said "No, I'm in love w/her." I JUST LOVE A HAPPY ENDING! (I'm going to go have my nervous breakdown now.)

[Lizzie]

That's truly wonderful news and I breathed a sigh of relief, coupled with a big smile, when I read that Kiara was safe. Finally, that lovely cat will get the home that she she has always deserved.

[Prairie Purrs]

Hooray for you and Suzy! Sounds like Kiara already knows that she's safe now. And it sounds like she may have found her furever home.

[momcat]

YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!!! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!!

Hey there, Kiara! I'm so happy to hear that you're out of that place! No kitty deserves all that you've been through. Everything is going to be fine now. You have people that love you and care for you very much. You're safe now and you never have to be scared again. From this day forward you're going to have everything you could possibly want or need to be happy. Ask your new Meowmie to give you lots of hugs, scritchies, tummy rubs, and smoochies special from me

[Catty1]

WHOOPEE!!! Kiara, soak in all that love!

She sounds like a real sweetheart! Can't wait for pics.

Well done, Mary and rescue friend! (need applause smiley here)

[Medusa]

I just got off the phone w/Suzy and she said that Kiara is all settled in her daughter's room. She's secluded from the other cats, of course, and she's a little frightened now that she knows there are cats on the other side of the door. But she's safe and loved and protected. Suzy also told me that Kiara has no front claws. So not only was she attacked twice, she couldn't even defend herself at all! Poor sweet baby. I can't wait to see her tomorrow.

[Lizzie]

Suzy also told me that Kiara has no front claws. So not only was she attacked twice, she couldn't even defend herself at all! Poor sweet baby. I can't wait to see her tomorrow.

Now I really want to jump on that woman's head. She recognized that Kiara had to be an indoor-only cat because she had been declawed but not that she shouldn't have to be company with a dog that had already attacked her once. Why on earth did she think Kiara needed to be indoor-only after declawing - why, to protect her from animals she can't defend herself against. At least outside, she might have been able to escape.

[Medusa]

Your first sentence made ma laugh! I'm so tired I can't see straight but I just had to tell you how you made me laugh!

[phesina]

Oh Mary, I am so happy to hear this. Thank you so much for all your hard work, and God bless you and Suzy. And welcome, Kiara, to the land of kindness, warmth, safety, and comfort.

Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Priscilla, Poppy, and Elmer

P.S.,
That horrible woman (and all the other people like that) should be PTS. Or, just shoot them.

[jennielynn1970]

I can't wait to see the pics of this girl!! I'm so glad she's out of that house. Poor little thing!