Two Orphaned Cats - Can you Help???

[Eric]

Well ~~ the News is mixed ~~ the head of the Cleveland Animal Protective League called. they do the show on cannel 5 News and they are NOT a no kill facility. Anyway Freddy and Puddy would have to go to there facility ~In cages for 30 days and then go on the program ~~ Can I get them over there shyness ?~~~ Not sure ~ these babies are shy the have lived all there lives in the country home with there now deceased dad of 72 years. they are sill in that home with the 85 year old Aunt caring for them. What to Do ~~ The house is selling and the Cats have to go ~~~~ I still have some time ~~ Not much ~~~~ I don't feel right on this one ~they have never been in cages before ~They have each other in a surrounding the know, there life will be in turmoil all to soon ~ I was hoping to let them stay at there home til I find them a forever home ~~Not a cage ~~It is all about Quality of Life for me ~There must be a better way ????????? Eric

[Bari_d]

We need a temporary home for these two - a safe house where they can stay until we have time to find a forever home. Cages for these two for 30 days might kill them. I'm sorry, but we have to hope for more. Surely someone up there can take them temporarily!!!!

Eric, what is the timeframe for closing of the house?

Bari

[Eric]

Freddy and Puddy's house is being sold by the Attorneys ~ I think "Ray" the deceased man owed money for care while dying of cancer ~~ The state of Ohio has some claim ~~ Just don't know ~~ It could be a week or a month ~~~ I have found a shelter in Ashland Ohio that will help. I still have Hope for Donna's {Moosmom} friend at channel 19, different than Channel 5 ~~~ I will speak with him soon. Donna is still working on this ! ~~~ I have been Emailed from people who are trying to help {Thank You}~~ Some really great people ~

[moosmom]

Eric and Bari,

I whole heartedly agree with you. The cats would probably become very depressed if they aren't already from the loss of their human. Being in a cage is no quality of life for these babies. I wish there was something else I could do. Eric, I say go with your gut feeling. Unfortunately time is of the essence and I will not be out in Michigan until September 1. My furniture won't arrive for 5-7 days after that.

There is another cat site I can try to see if anyone there is from the area that might be able to foster them until a home can be found. I've tried calling shelters in the area to see if they have any foster homes available and they don't. Kitten season is tough. Especially this year since the weather was so mild. That's why we're inundated with kittens.

Oh and BTW Eric, that guy from Channel 5 never called me back. I'm going to try and give him a call tomorrow when I get into work and see what he can do. I'm not sure, but our television news director who gave me the stations phone numbers I think is from around the area. If so, his father feeds feral cats near his office (he's an attorney). Maybe he can do something. I'll find out more when I get to work.

I'm sorry the tv stations didn't work out. Imagine that, keeping these babies in a cage for 30 days. That's bull!!

[Bari_d]

You're working so hard and I know your own life is busy now...thanks from the bottom of my heart - and Eric's too, I know.

It really looks like we are close!!!! There has to be an answer. Maybe in some of the emails Eric is finally receiving...Don't lose faith...we have a bit of time and, Donna, you've already come up with another possibility or two...

When in doubt, punt!

Bari

[sasvermont]

Such a frustrating situation. Have you tried contacting retirement communities, to see if there is an older person who would like to take over the care of these two furry friends?

Also, having seen some older cats at the shelter where I volunteer, they do tolerate cages when they are placed in the same cage and given enough room with their old bedding. I am sure they are not happy, but they survive the experience. The shelter where I volunteer is very nice and is a no kill one. They treat their residents with such care and concern. That is not to say that these two cats will be ok with a cage. You guys know them, I don't!

I hope all works out for these guys!

Keep us posted. I wish I could help. Living in Vermont isn't much help for you.

[Rachel]

God bless you for the work you are doing.

[moosmom]

I started a thread at another cat site in the hopes that someone from the area would see it and call. Eric, I also listed your phone number and e-mail. Please keep me posted.

[Bari_d]

Hey Donna, don't you know it's cold and snows a lot in the winter in Michigan???? Connecticut is mild in comparison!!! And, this bald dude you mention...I hope he appreciates you for who you are! Pretty impressive after all!

Bari

[Eric]

Thanks to all the wonderful people who have Emailed me with there Kind words and prayers, and are trying to help Freddy and Puddy. It gives me strength to know you are out there~~ Sad to report no real progress ~ Just another hot day in Ohio ~~ All I know is ~ Freddy and Puddy will NEVER be put down ~~ If they have to stay in my bedroom ~ I have found a few fosters ~~ But they would have to be caged ~~I am still holding out for that " Forever Home" PLEASE Understand !!!!!! and please forward there story, to those that could help ~~ http://www.cathappy.com/Rescue1.htm

We won't always know whose lives we touched and made better for our having cared, because actions can sometimes have unforeseen ramifications. What's important is that you do care and you act

[moosmom]

Thank you Bari. Actually, my sister said that because we're in the lower peninsula, it's milder. She said it's probably the same as Connecticut. WHO CARES!! I'm outta here anyway!!! And the bald dude, MooShoo (picture below) has a little jacket and sweater to keep him warm and his mama to sleep with at night. Besides, I don't have to pay for the heat in my new place so I can keep him toasty warm.

Eric, hang in there buddy. I'm going over to the other site to see if there have been any replies. If WE have anything to say about it, they will NEVER see the inside of a cage.

[Bari_d]

Donna, what is MooShoo???? I've never seen another baby like him! I sure am glad he's going to have his Mama to keep him warm..and he may need more than one sweater! LOL

We do, of course wish you and your entire "family" the best with your move. I trust you'll still be out "here???"

Bari

[moosmom]

Bari,

MooShoo is a Sphynx. He was rescued along with 6 other of his siblings from his breeder. She left them with her Alzheimer's mother while she went off to judge a cat show in Canada (she lives in NY). All the cats (they were babies at the time) had a herpes virus in their eyes and it went untreated. Out of the 7 Sphynxes rescued, Moo and another kitty, Pixel, were the only survivors. Moo is blind in his right eye and has very limited vision in his left (scar tissue left by the virus). Believe me, that does NOT stop him. He's a ball of fire. I have never had any cat quite like him. He's almost like having a small dog cuz he loves going for rides in the car (although that may change once we get to Michigan ) and he LOVES being around people. He's also very loyal to me. He an awesome cat.

And yes, once I get there and get my stuff from the movers, I will be back here and let you know about my little "adventure" This place is like my second home now.

[Eric]

Sad News ~~ We had to rush Freddy to the Akron Veterinary Emergency Center this Morning ~~ We have one sick kitty ~keep all of you posted ~Freddy now needs your Prayers ~~

[moosmom]

Eric,

What happened?? If you need anything, please call me! I will be glad to send you a donation towards Freddy's vet bill since the scumbag lawyer will only put out money to have the poor babies euthanized (Guess he doesn't want to infringe on his fee, piece of garbage . Let me know if there's anything I can do on my end. My prayers for Freddy are a given.