*Encouraging news on the injured kitty

[Medusa]

*APRIL 9* I waited all weekend to see if this guy would call me back. Nothing. So bright and early this morning, I called and got his wife. Get this: she drilled ME on whether or not this would be a permanent home for Kiara or a foster home because they don't want her to be UNHAPPY!!!!! I swear, an angel put a zipper on my lips because the things that I was thinking at that moment were not printable! Right now, Kiara is home, locked in a bathroom, with her tail amputated down to a stub, knowing that the dog is on the other side of the door. She said "I sure hope everyone remembers to close the door." I asked about Kiara's condition, prognosis, etc. and she said "Oh my vet agrees that we need to find a home for her right away but my daughter is a teenager and she doesn't want to part w/her unless she has a permanent home." So. I told her "This is a foster arrangement but if we can't find a home for her, I will take her myself." (Great time for that angel to unzip my lips. I heard myself say the words and out they came!)

I asked her if Kiara was caught up on all her shots, etc. and she said 'yes'. I asked her vet's name and SHE DIDN'T KNOW. I said "New vet?" She said "Oh no, we've gone to him for years. He's taken care of all of our dogs and cats." And she doesn't know his name???? I asked for the name of his practice and she at least knew that. Anyhow....I quickly put a call in to the foster lady and now I can't get ahold of HER! I've called her home and cell number. I don't want a lot of time to pass to give this doink time to think. I want Kiara out of that house ASAP. But we need to talk to the vet to find out when she can be transferred. She said that Kiara has never been outdoors, is scared to death and hides all the time. She's a black and white long hair who "used to have such a beautiful tail before this "accident". (her words) (This is why I don't carry a gun.)

I don't know what's happened to me in my old age. I used to be able to handle situations like this w/only a fair amount of stress. Now I find that I begin to tremble almost immediately and my vision becomes blurred because I get so angry at how people treat their animals! This woman said Kiara won't even let you hold her. To adopt her out is going to be one big feat, I can tell ya. She said "Well, how is she going to be protected from the other cats?" I assured her that Kiara would be isolated and well taken care of. If ever I wanted to b*tch slap someone, this woman was a candidate!

I apologize for all the exclamation points in this post. It means I'm shouting and I have to get it out somehow. But trust me, one way or another, Kiara is going to be out of that house!

*Things are looking better. My rescue friend finally returned my call and after talking, she assured me that she would contact these people and see to it that Kiara is removed from their home. She's waiting for a call from the rescue agency but she said that there should be no problem. And even if there is, she has already made up her mind to take Kiara anyhow and she'll work on adopting her out herself. But I haven't heard back from her and that was several hours ago. So I don't know if the family is giving her problems or what's going on. I don't know why I'm stressing so much over this. I've been through far worse w/cat rescue, etc. But I seem to be taking this one to heart more than usual.

[GrabaLab]

You have the sweetest heart!!

[DrKym]

If it is any consolation, I too seem to react worse lately. Maybe because i am getting older, maybe because it seems that it just never ends.

Thank you for doing so much on Kiaras behalf, and I am certain she will warm up to people when the stress of the dog leaves her life. Hard to be affectionate and loving when you are hiding to live!

Hugs,
Kym

[lvpets2002]

Ok now Mary take a real big deep breath.. I know anymore it just seems to be alot of Morons out there with furrpurr babies.. Even with this Rescue agency I work with = even some of them its like where are your brain cells today.. Well I hope you get this baby into your furrever home.. Glad to know at least something is being done on getting this baby out of that place she is in.. IdiooMorons they are..

[Prairie Purrs]

Not exactly short on nerve, is she?

Poor little Kiara, to have been attacked so badly that her entire tail had to be amputated! And for that woman to shrug off her stupidity in allowing Kiara to be attacked as an "accident"? No wonder the poor girl hides and won't let people hold her!

I look forward to hearing that she's safely away from those people.

[catmandu]

I think that its you great love for Cats and wanting her to be safe thats putting you on edge Medusa. You want so badly for these idiots to realize that this is a Creature of God , not a piece of furniture or a video game.
We are praying that you can rescue Kiara from these so called Guardians and get her to a place where she will be safe.
And we pray that her psyche is not too badly shattered and she will grow to love you.

[Laura's Babies]

How did you NOT say "Why are you getting rid of the cat when it is the dog you should be getting rid of?" I don't know if I could have handled it as good as you did and not said that too.

[Medusa]

I've called both my rescue friend and the family and no one is there. I spoke to an employee of the family and I left the message that it's imperative that they call me back ASAP and that I don't have another phone number at which to reach them. I'm hoping that I can't reach either party because they're picking up Kiara. I have a dinner to leave for now so I won't be able to post until this evening. Hopefully, I'll have a good report.

[phesina]

Mary, you deserve to be canonized.

It's true, there are just too many idiots out there these days.

God, please let there be good news about Kiara later.

Pat

[jennielynn1970]

How about after the cat is safe and sound we all go and egg their house?!

Or put something in their water so they can't reproduce either. Or the daughter.

You know, we have a "Family Watchdog site" for criminals for crimes against children and women and such, why isn't there something like that out there for people who abuse animals?! There should be a national database, like they do with the Amber Alerts.

[momcat]

Medusa, I must tell you how much I admire your self control while dealing with that moron. As I was reading your post there were many things I could have said to her...none of which will ever be found in the Bible!

Do I understand correctly that she's in the home with that dog who mauled Kiara so horribly? If so, Kiara should never have been released to these (insert your own expletive). No wonder that poor kitty girl is so frightened and it seems very much alone.

Kiara desperately needs a PT home for foster or furever! With time, a lot of patience, and tons of love she'll learn to trust again. With the proper care and gentle attention Kiara will become some lucky person's loving kitty companion.

You've done a wonderful thing by trying to get her out of there. That poor little kitty girl deserves a better life, as Groucho often says, "Every kitty should be a PT kitty!"

Please let us know how this plays out?

[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.