Kittens/Cats in need of Help in Bellefonte, PA

[Anikaca77]

I just wanted to say a huge thanks to you Candance for helping me out. She faxed a letter for me to the Congressman.

I really appreciate it.

Melisssa

[Catty1]

...AND the governor's regional office...since he just cracked down on puppy mills, I thought there would be a chance....

[Anikaca77]

Yes I forgot that one again Thank you so much!

...AND the governor's regional office...since he just cracked down on puppy mills, I thought there would be a chance....

[Anikaca77]

I posted an ad on statecollege.com asking for donations to help with the spaying and neutering costs.

Hopefully I'll get some responses.

Melissa

[Lizzie]

You are incredible, never giving up when everyone else in your neighborhood ignores the whole situation. As well as the benefit to the cats that you are aiming for, you are benefiting in ways you might not be aware of at this time. Your battle for the cats' welfare, communicating with a wide variety of people to push your campaign, coping with distressing conditions and lack of response, and everything else you are dealing with has changed you and the experience has strengthened your mental abilities. I hated my time as a chilldren's nurse in the 60's, when most children died in a teaching hospital, but the experience certainly added strength to my character and the practical experience helps as I care for special needs cats.

Please keep posting. Since over a thousand people have viewed this thread, there are many who want to keep updated, and who wish they could help you more.

[Anikaca77]

HI All,

I got a phone call last night in response to my ad and I had a couple meet me over at the house and the picked out the kitten they would like so I tried last night but we didn't have much time since it was getting dark to catch the kitten and I'm going to try again tonight so I hope I get the kitten.

I'm so glad I have found a home for one more.

Melissa

[Lizzie]

I'm hoping that you haven't posted because you have been busy catching kittens for new homes - is that right? Or was there another disaster waiting for you?

[Anikaca77]

Lizzie,

I haven't posted because I was busy trying to catch the kittens. I didn't have any luck this weekend but I did get a trap and so I'll go out again tonight and start trapping because my net idea just isn't working anymore.

I got a call too last week from this women who said her daughter wants a kitten for her 16th B-day and the only problem is I don't think I have anymore females left. I think they are all males. But I figured once I trap them, I'll know for sure. I did trap one outside my house on Friday night and it was a male so I had to release him for the time being, he was over six months I believe but such a cutie.

Melissa

I'm hoping that you haven't posted because you have been busy catching kittens for new homes - is that right? Or was there another disaster waiting for you?

[Lizzie]

Why does it have to be a female? Males are cheaper to neuter and, once socialized, will slobber all over your boots at the merest hint of attention.

[Anikaca77]

Well I just got an e-mail from her saying she didn't realize they weren't kittens, what 6 months isn't a kitten? Since when.

Well if she wants to be like that then she does not deserve one of these special kittens.

I'm still waiting to hear from the organization if they are going to be able to cover the cost yet of the spay/neuter assistance. I hope so. I just want this to end in a good way, mostly because I'm so tired...and it's getting harder to catch the last few kittens although I'm going to try the trap tonight to see who I get.

Melissa

Why does it have to be a female? Males are cheaper to neuter and, once socialized, will slobber all over your boots at the merest hint of attention.

[Catty1]

How many kittens are left???

Try the congress' office - even to get the funds for spay-neuter. They must have kids that will help you catch the babies!

[Anikaca77]

I have about 4 kittens left over there although 2 look about 6 months old now and the other two are probably 3 months.

They are so!

I will give them a call tomorrow and see what happens. As for tonight it's off to the gym to warm up for trapping and hopefully I get a little orange bugger tonight.

Melissa

How many kittens are left???

Try the congress' office - even to get the funds for spay-neuter. They must have kids that will help you catch the babies!

[Anikaca77]

I just needed to add one more thing that I think people who rescue cats should get gas for free, I just added up how much money I'll have left for the next two weeks and I really just don't think I'll have much to catch cats or feed them. Money sucks and it sucks not having any. I asked for donations on statecollege.com and centredailytimes.com but no one has replied saying they would give money towards this cause.

Reality is hitting very quickly.

[Catty1]

I think the C-man's office will help, especially if your friend still works there.

I would hope that they would like some good publicity, and notify the media...my fondest dream...

It's not that the person himself can do anything, but people in the offices are so well-connected!

That cat owner needs some help, too...

HUGS
C

[Anikaca77]

Well last night the 16 yr old girl said she would take a girl kitten if I was able to trap it. But chances of that are pretty slim but we'll see. I did get two more phone calls last night and well one person sounded pretty interested but she wants to see a picture so I sent her the only one I had and I'm just waiting for the response now...

I just hope that when I catch these kittens that these people don't back out and decide not to take them.

It's just going to be hard to catch the kittens especially when the older cats like to go into the trap.

The other bad thing is I'm so low on money I can't afford to go out there every day like I want to.

Melissa