Getting Kicked Out... AND got another kitten... not by choice...PICS **

[kt_luvs_kitties]

So we all know that I have been hiding the fosters and some of my own cats for some time now. I rent and I knew it was only a matter of time. I am now caught, and I have 2 weeks to get rid of the fosters and 4 of my own cats...

I am looking for another place, and I think I found one, but I told the lady I had only 7 cats... (because 2 of mine hide anyways). Which means that at a minimum 3 fosters need to go...

I have called all the local shelters, we only have one no kill, and all are full. Animal control would be the only choice I would have, and I just cant do that. They would be put down that day...

I wish I could do something else for them, but if I stay where I currently am, I will have to give up almost all of them. Including my own. I cant do that.

My landlord is now raising my rent AND doing weekly checks.

If anyone knows someone who would foster them or possibly adopt them, please let me know ASAP. This is very urgent.


AND I had a baby kitten dumped on me early today, which I have nowhere to put her. She is 5-6 weeks old, tortie, and needs a home now also. She is very cute and friendly. She would have been put down if I did not take her. I believe she will be an easy adoption, but I do worry about the fosters. If I get caught with her, I will be out on my butt... No questions about it.

Thanks for reading. Katie and kitties

The kitten:

[DJFyrewolf36]

I hope you have another place soon! Sounds like your landlord is a real jerk. From what I understand though, you DO have rights as a pet owner where you are so check on that and don't let yourself be pushed around!

Remus says "Hannah, please give your meowme headbumpies for me, as I know how hard it is to be harassed by a meanie landlord. We almost lost our home because of just little ol me! My paws are crossed that you and the fosters are all safe, and that your meowme works things out! Love, Remus Bear"

[G535]

Good luck finding a place that accepts all pets. As a fellow renter I understand just how hard it is. Down here they can only inspect once every six months.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry that this is happening to you. I hope that you'll be able to find homes for some of your fosters and the new baby kitten. I also hope that you'll find a much better place to live and get an animal lover for a landlord. Good luck.

I co-own my condo with my parents and we still have a lot of rules and regulations that we have to follow. According to the rules, I'm not supposed to have the number of cats that I do. I'd hate to get caught and have to give any of them up. So far no one has complained and I live on the 2nd floor so no one really sees them either.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Yes this is so stressful... I hate even the thought of them being put down. I have put out numerous ads for adoption, noone has wanted them. They are all 1 yr or older

I have very high hopes for baby cat, because she is so young. Noone wants the bigger ones, as we all know.

My landlord allowed me to have 3 cats, and he knew about 5. He had no idea that I had 14 (currently 15). And he only saw 13 of them, and flipped out. In our lease it states that as long as he gives notice, he can come into my house, whether or not I am home. He will be coming weekly. I know that I am getting kicked out. I think that much is clear.


Remus, My meowmie says that we are in a real mess. She regrets ever taking in the fosters, because she cant find them homes. I feel bad for her, and I want to move outta this tiny place anyways. But it is hard to get a place that excepts kitties like us, esp. as many as we have! I say we could get rid of most of um, but meowmie says no. I love you Remus Bear! And I will meow more later. Kitty chirps and nose rubs, Hannah.

[Anikaca77]

I'm so sorry to hear about you getting kicked out. I would hate to have my landlord come into my house every week.

[doolittleky]

I am bumping this post up to the top in hopes that someone will read it and be able to help katie out. I talked to her late last night and she was in tears because she doesn't know what to do. She has 15 cats right now, 6 of which are fosters that she hasn't been able to find homes for by asking around, putting ads in papers and on craig's list. She is getting kicked out of her place and has to get rid of the six fosters and maybe a couple of HER OWN cats. She is so upset and stressed out at the thought of having to take them to animal control to be killed after all the time that she has loved and taken care of them. But when her time is up that is what she is going to have to do unless she can find someone to help her out by either adopting one or two or fosteriing them and finding a home for them for her. She is sick at the thought of this because even though they are fosters she loves them like her own. I have offered to take Alvin for her the scaredy cat of the bunch whihc is another problem of how to get it from NC to KY. That would still leave 5 more to go. PLEASE PLEASE won't someone offer a home to one of these poor cats? This is absolutely killing Katie. She is running out of time so don't wait help out now!!!
Melissa

[catmandu]

Oh My Goodness That Kittens A Dead Ringer For Recently Poofed Pouncer Karina.
I Am So Glad I Have A House, But Even In My Own Place I Had Animal Control Come Around To Inspect!!
Thank God My Cats Are Shy And I Got Away With 8.
It Would Have Been 7 If A Certain Joseph Had Not Thought That They Were Bringing Treats Like Helen From Animal Welfare Or Aunt Joan.
We Wish You Luck In Your Search For A Safe Haven.

[Catty1]

HAS SHE CALLED BEST FRIENDS? PLEASE! THAT MIGHT BE A REAL HOPE FOR HER!

Please do contact Best Friends....they are really well connected everywhere!

http://www.bestfriends.org/aboutus/staffdepartments/

Check the "animal help" link under Animal Situations (below Adoptions)

(435) 644-2001

If these folks can rescue from Bahrain, they can help Katie!!! They will know people near her.

The ONLY other option I would STRONGLY suggest is the local TV and radio station! And when they talk to her, she can mention that the shelters are FULL, which may help them also.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Candace, I never have heard about this. I will call first thing tomorrow. A little hope is held out.

I keep my place VERY clean, and I have had plenty of people come into my house, and if they did not see that many cats, they would not have believed I had that many. I scoop potty pans atleast 2-3 times daily, I have 11 boxes. None of my kitties pee on anything. Only in the box. I keep this place as clean as I can. Only thing is I dont vaccum but twice weekly, because it petrifies the kitties.

I have already offered to get the carpets cleaned, and if he lets me stay, I will save money and help replace it if that is the issue. This carpet was stained when we got here. So I will do whatever it takes.

Craigslist never has given me any luck, but I am running another add tomorrow in my paper for the cats/kitten. They are all going to be free... No adoption costs. They come with all supplies. Hell I will even pay someone for adopting them! lol

I would have never gotten caught IF he came on the first like planned. He came the 2nd, at like 9pm.. I was in the shower and Rickie let him in. That is when this all came to a head...

Anyways I am going to call and post on best friends... Thank you all for reading all of this! Katie and kitties

[Hellow]

First of all, i need to know if you can get one cat transported to Georgia before i ask my parents about it.

[Catty1]

And Katie - phone your local TV station...talk to the nice receptionist. The stations love a human interest story like this, and it may help YOU and the crowded shelters.

When there is a crisis - suddenly lots of adopters appear...it's like they were on the fence and this pushed them over.

Just be sure the station respects your privacy....doesn't show the house # or anything. Interested people can contact you through the station - the station will arrange that!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Reggie, I would drive as far as possible to get them to great new homes....

And Candace, This is the email I sent them....



Getting kicked out of my house, and in DESPERATE need of loving new homes for 5 cats....


I rent and I knew it was only a matter of time. I am now caught, and I have 2 weeks to get rid of the fosters and 4 of my own cats...

I am looking for another place, and I think I found one, but I told the lady I had only 7 cats... (because 2 of mine hide anyways). Which means that at a minimum 3-5 fosters need to go... ( I actually have 15 at the moment)

I have called all the local shelters, we only have one no kill, and all are full. Animal control would be the only choice I would have, and I just cant do that. They would be put down that day...

Do you know of anyone whom can help me? I would hate them to be abandoned and killed, esp. after all it took to get them saved and safe.

Thank you, Katie Layne
email: [email protected]

[Medusa]

I'm sorry that I can't be of help to you. My only suggestion is to not offer them for free. If you put even a small price, such as $5, you're more inclined to get people who are truly interested and not someone who wants them for research or to train fighting dogs. This is what the local shelters here told me when I was finding homes for the 27 outdoor cats that I had. Best of luck....

[moosmom]

Medusa is SO right.

Free to good home will attract all sorts of unwanted people, including research laboratories. Believe me, it would be best if you asked for an adoption fee, if for nothing else, to cover the vet costs. Labs will NOT pay for a research animal. Ask for $20.each.

Get the media involved. Human interest stories get to the hearts of the public. It's a great tool.

Also, if you can download a contract and ask them to sign it, at least you've covered all your bases.

Katie,

I really wish I could help you. I live too far and my living space is cramped as it is. I've got a feral foster coming on Friday that needs to be socialized.

If there is anything I can do on my end, please let me know.