Ding Dong...Only It Wasn't Avon Calling!

[leslie flenner]

Well, this is partly why we end up with so many.. People approach me often at work and in the neighborhood saying, "We figure you'll help..." Meaning take our cat, our stray that we've been feeding, our colony that we can't stand anymore because it's breaking us financially and they keep breeding..." But noone (rarely someone will offer a little money) wants to sponsor them!
Just last week, my neighbor asked me to get her a discount on a nueter for a stray that she's keeping but she can't take the trip so would I do all the transportation during my work day (way out the way!). Well, you are a gem for taking on this gal and hopefully can find her a home! We do what we have to do! You may want to post a lost ad in the newspaper just to make the owners feel a bit guilty- could say "will have to release to shelter" in a vague way saying they should think twice, but then again, no, best left alone...better they drop off at your house than a bunch of other places (like in the woods like they do here)! Keep us posted and good luck and thank you!

[amoore]

I heard a story about a cat dumped at a friends house one time. She checked out healthy.had even been spayed. The bad thing my friend learned is that she had been picked up by some kids out drinking. And when the kids had rode from one town to the next they dumped the kitty at a house close to the next town they came too.

All the while the owners where going crazy looking for her. She had ran out of the house by accident while the door had been left open to bring in some shopping items. Some kids next door were haveing a party that evening. "Kids at that party picked up the kitty because it was so pretty!"

By some kind of miracle the people that had taken the cat in happen to see a poster where the owners where really desperate trying to find their cat in another town. The picture resembled the cat that was dumped at their door. It had been gone for two weeks.

She called them and had them take a look and see if it was theirs. They were so happy! it was leah their little kitty they had been looking for! The rest of the story is happy for the family that got their beloved cat back.

K & L, I am really glad that they at least found a good caring person like you to leave that beautiful kitty! Not the same kitty but I just thought I would share the story told to me by my friend.

[K & L]

Avon's been spayed and was not pregnant! She got all her shots, tested for fleas and will be tested for parasites. They kept her over-night and we'll be picking her up tomorrow.

Now the hunt is on for a good indoor home!

[jazzcat]

I'm so glad she was not pregnant.

Best of luck finding a home. I have faith you will complete your mission!

In the meantime more pics would be good.

[amoore]

K & L, I am glad that there is good people like you around, Avon came to the right home. Glad she is not prego.

Thanks for the update.

[catcrazylady]

All this is such good news!!! I'm so happy for Avon and for you too. Less expense since she is already spayed. I know the search for a good home will be hard but we will keep praying that Avon finds the wonderful home she deserves.
I still think your great for taking care of her!!

[K & L]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
All this is such good news!!! I'm so happy for Avon and for you too. Less expense since she is already spayed. I know the search for a good home will be hard but we will keep praying that Avon finds the wonderful home she deserves.
I still think your great for taking care of her!!

She wasn't already spayed, just wasn't pregnant!! They thought she might be in the early stages of pregnancy, but thank goodness she wasn't. She's had all her vaccinations, didn't have fleas, and they're waiting to get a stool sample for parasites. We should be able to pick her up sometime today. Pray we find a GOOD home. We sure don't need another permanent fixture!

[Lallypop11]

She looks just like my Bubby!

What a horrible thing to do, drop a cat and run. Like it's THAT hard to take care of a cat! Have a heart. The ONE thing I can say for them is that at least they didn't just let her out into the woods to fend for herself. I'm glad she found you, even though I'm sure it's a bit of a burden, at least you know what to do. Thankyou from all of us for taking care of that sweet little angel, we would all do the same thing.

[kimlovescats]

GREAT NEWs, Lisa. NO FLEAS? Sounds more and more like this kitty had been an indoor pet, and just got DUMPED!!!

Thanks for caring for her, and good luck finding a super home for this precious baby!

[K & L]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
GREAT NEWs, Lisa. NO FLEAS? Sounds more and more like this kitty had been an indoor pet, and just got DUMPED!!!

Thanks for caring for her, and good luck finding a super home for this precious baby!

My thoughts exactly, Kim! This whole thing just aggravates me to death. On the brighter side, she's gotten the ROYAL treatment at the vets. Kevin will pick her up on his way home. Now we have to figure out where we will keep her until she heals. I would hate the other cats to attack her while she's down!

I feel like I'm getting in the stages of "burn-out". Sometimes us cat rescuers can go through this. I need a break, but could never take one.