Bri & The Pets, Pet Angel Fund, Read post 95 for More info.

[Whisk_Luva]

Just last month she was begging people to buy her items on ebay for 20-40 dollars and she would send them the money. If she had that last month she should have used it on her pets. She's had money to buy other fish and other things, wants 300 dollar cameras, but not save it up for what her pets need, then with a glib fashion of "oh well we can't afford it, please give me money" she asks for people to take care of basic care for her pets. It's about proirities, and making them if you are going to be a pet owner. It's time to grow up and stop being selfish and if you are going to have the pets, take care of them, not buy yourself things.
I do understand right now they are in a tight spot, but the animals went without those shots ,etc this long, the only priority should be spaying the one cat to stop the problems. I also still feel they should be rehomed to take the stress off of her mom about putting food in their mouths but since I can't do anything about it, I don't live there, I can't say you need to rehome them. I feel bad for the situation, but some of it just comes down to choices. I hope it all works out in the end.

I agree totally with you Vela! Well said. Anyway, it SEEMED (i am not saying this is true) but on gabber one time * (*= not mentioning names) asked Bri if she still ws getting rid of her cat for a dog of something like that. When I asked about it I was told it was 'none of my buisness' so I do not know for sure whether I am right or wrong. PERSONALLY I do not want to give money because:
a: I just dont have a clue about the whole dog thing (and I dont take to kindly to being told its 'none of my buisness'.... then being told that she 'hates me')
b: What if more pets arrive after this and others go to a shelter?

I am sorry Bri.

[Roxyluvsme13]

First of all, most of you don't even know half the story. You have no idea what hell I've been through in the past six months and you don't know how hard we've tried to keep these animals alive.

And don't even mention rehoming. They're my life. And my everything. And without them, I probably wouldn't be here typing right now.

My mom has made some big mistakes in her life, and I have as well. But you know what? We made it, and the animals made it. And I'm not "begging" for money.

I'm asking for help for MY animal's sakes, not my own, because I'm not going to go dump them in a shelter to die and rot like it seems you all want me to do.

And really. I didn't ASK for your god***m opinions, and I don't want to hear them. My mom has every intention of taking Skye to the vet, but of course, I'll get bashed for that too probably.

And THOSE OF YOU WHO CAN ONLY BASH ME, MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS You're always the people that target me because I'm not as perfect pet owners as yourselves. Oh no.

And I do thank you Michelle and Candace, for standing up for me and actually understanding I don't have much control over what goes on.

And I also thank the people who have donated or are planning on donating, especially Helene, who I wouldn't be helping my pets without!

[lvpets2002]

Ok Now Thats Enough You Guys ==




Lets All Just Chill Out Here



Lets Stop & Think About What We Are Saying



Lets Take A Deep Breath & Smile & Love Each

[kittycats_delight]

Helene you are great!!!! I love ya huney....you are always the voice of reason and always want everyone to get along. You are an angel.

(((HUGS)))
Michelle

BTW...love those toesie pics.

QUOTE=lvpets2002]

Ok Now Thats Enough You Guys ==




Lets All Just Chill Out Here



Lets Stop & Think About What We Are Saying



Lets Take A Deep Breath & Smile & Love Each

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[K9soul]

Reacting with humility and calmness even in the face of adversity will always get you much farther in life.

[Whisk_Luva]

I said I am sorry but I just cant.

I didnt mention Skye at all and I am sure you have every intention of taking her to the vets. I am not saying you are a bad owner, far from it, your a very good owner... (Do NOT say your not as perfect owner as everyone else coz you are ok?) I just dont know... I am 13 and I dont have loadsa money to give out and with what other people have said......

Bri I dont hate you. I want to be friends, but you told me you hated me... can we just like start again or something?

PS. I dont even know who Skye is! lol!

PSS. Like the name Skye!

[Alysser]

This thread is getting out of hand.

Can we ALL just stop fighting??? GEEZ!

I know, many of you are concerned about the well-being of Bri's pets, and about her getting more pets, as well as me. I don't agree with all of her decisions and actions. I didn't agree with her getting a bird, or even Gizzie but this really isn't the point. What's DONE IS DONE!

She is asking for help now, not being bashed. I for one, am praising her for not just abandoning the cat on someone else's shoulders. She is trying to prevent an animal from dying IN a friggin' shelter. Give her SOME credit!

Pettalk is swimming in sadness right now, with all the sick pets and people, I don't understand why there is a need to add more TENSION as it is.

Can we all just STOP this fight now?

[K9soul]

And don't even mention rehoming.

It seems rehoming is something she is not willing to consider anyway, even if it was the difference between the animals receiving the care they needed or not. My apologies if I am wrong, but from reading all this it seems to me that this family wants what is best for the people over what may be best for the animals. I imagine if the money is not given to ensure their care, they will not work to get them to a situation where they can if that means rehoming, and the animals simply will not receive care.

This situation is sad and frustrating for all involved.

[Vela]

I agree with K9Soul. Briana is not interested in rehoming the animals, even if they cannot care for them, she has said as much. Rehoming does NOT mean putting into a kill shelter. I have to say, Briana did not help in any way to get the fund set up, would not make even a phone call when they asked her to. If she isn't going to put any effort into even helping get a donation fund set up for OTHER people to pay for her animals' care, you can bet 100% she will refuse to help do something she doesn't WANT to do, such as rehoming the pets.

Briana this is not a cut to you but it is the facts. You did not help get the fund set up, your mother did not help get the fund set up. People from other coutries and states had to do it.

I have no doubt Briana's mother would be happy to rehome the animals, less for her to have to deal with, but Briana will not, even if it means they can't get proper care in their home.

This is where the "stepping up and growing up" part comes in, but if she isn't willing to do it then nobody can help. If I lived there, I would try to help but since I don't I can't really do anything about it, and trust me my plate is overfull, but I would still try if I could.

I have lived on my own since I was 16, so I don't want to hear about "she's only 14". She could say, "mom, it's best for the animals, since we can't provide the proper care, to find homes for them so they can get proper care". It's about priorities and choices. I DO feel badly they are in a bad situation, it SUCKS, but everyone I know has been at some point or another, and they have to make the best choices for the animals in their care, not for themselves.

I am not bashing on anyone on this thread, I never have, I have only talked about what I have seen as a pattern in the past, what I see as a continuing pattern for the future, and animals who never got the care even when there was money. It has simply not been a priority, until it was on someone else's dollar.

Then someone who wants donations steps in and swears at people, calls them names, makes nasty remarks, well I'm afraid that just isn't going to get anyone very far. Would I donate to someone with a humble attitude and a grateful attitude? You bet. Would I donate to someone with a nasty snotty attitude? No. Now I realize Briana did not like what she read here, and that is why she got upset and made those remarks, but honestly most of it what was said by others about the matter was not said in a mean manner at all, and unfortuatnely sometimes the truth hurts. We all have problems, but it's how you react to them that matters. I don't like hearing I'm doing something wrong or not making the best choices, but sometimes it's the truth and we have to take responsbility for our actions and choices, even when it's hard. I have to do it, and so does everyone here.

I hope in the end the animals either get the care they need, or new homes, or whatever, but it's going to take some real sacrifice to get there, as hard as that is. I have a genuine concern for Briana and her mother, and the animals, and I hope they are able to get back on their feet and in a more stable environment.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I agree with K9Soul. Briana is not interested in rehoming the animals, even if they cannot care for them, she has said as much. Rehoming does NOT mean putting into a kill shelter. I have to say, Briana did not help in any way to get the fund set up, would not make even a phone call when they asked her to. If she isn't going to put any effort into even helping get a donation fund set up for OTHER people to pay for her animals' care, you can bet 100% she will refuse to help do something she doesn't WANT to do, such as rehoming the pets.

Briana this is not a cut to you but it is the facts. You did not help get the fund set up, your mother did not help get the fund set up. People from other coutries and states had to do it.

I have no doubt Briana's mother would be happy to rehome the animals, less for her to have to deal with, but Briana will not, even if it means they can't get proper care in their home.

This is where the "stepping up and growing up" part comes in, but if she isn't willing to do it then nobody can help. If I lived there, I would try to help but since I don't I can't really do anything about it, and trust me my plate is overfull, but I would still try if I could.

I have lived on my own since I was 16, so I don't want to hear about "she's only 14". She could say, "mom, it's best for the animals, since we can't provide the proper care, to find homes for them so they can get proper care". It's about priorities and choices. I DO feel badly they are in a bad situation, it SUCKS, but everyone I know has been at some point or another, and they have to make the best choices for the animals in their care, not for themselves.

I am not bashing on anyone on this thread, I never have, I have only talked about what I have seen as a pattern in the past, what I see as a continuing pattern for the future, and animals who never got the care even when there was money. It has simply not been a priority, until it was on someone else's dollar.

Then someone who wants donations steps in and swears at people, calls them names, makes nasty remarks, well I'm afraid that just isn't going to get anyone very far. Would I donate to someone with a humble attitude and a grateful attitude? You bet. Would I donate to someone with a nasty snotty attitude? No. Now I realize Briana did not like what she read here, and that is why she got upset and made those remarks, but honestly most of it what was said by others about the matter was not said in a mean manner at all, and unfortuatnely sometimes the truth hurts. We all have problems, but it's how you react to them that matters. I don't like hearing I'm doing something wrong or not making the best choices, but sometimes it's the truth and we have to take responsbility for our actions and choices, even when it's hard. I have to do it, and so does everyone here.

I hope in the end the animals either get the care they need, or new homes, or whatever, but it's going to take some real sacrifice to get there, as hard as that is. I have a genuine concern for Briana and her mother, and the animals, and I hope they are able to get back on their feet and in a more stable environment.

Vela, you and Jess have an incredible way with words. Well said as always. This is what I tried to say in the other 3000 words I wrote. Thank you.

[Vela]

Vela, you and Jess have an incredible way with words. Well said as always. This is what I tried to say in the other 3000 words I wrote. Thank you.

Well I think you said it just fine=) I honestly have no ill will towards them at all, I just hope for the best for everyone in the situation.

[eeg]

this whole thing started with whether or not to rehome Gizmo because she was so agrassive. spaying came into as an advice to help this behaviour. now this 35 dollar need has avalanched into 730 dollar 'project' and the spaying and neutering of two cats and two dogs and their general vet care (with 'issues' like to get or not to get a bird also, which have nothing to do with the original problem, coming in between). perhaps everyone should take a deep breath and 'mind their own business' like the owner of these pets so rudely advised some of the people trying to help her. we cannot have all the pets we want (like so many other things in life), let alone help them all. and there are somany that need serious medical intervention that 730 dollars could provide.

[shais_mom]

I have to wonder how many people were getting ready to hit PAY and then read what she said - swearing @ us, and calling us rich etc then reconsidered. I know I would.

If people have money to spare to give to her - I think that's great, I just don't want people to be shocked or hurt when the cat is given away, "escapes" or something.
I find it odd that she is so adament against rehoming NOW but just a few months ago - she was asking people on PT to take Gizzy.

I know she lives with her mom full time but remember she also does have a dad and a couple of siblings.... where are they in all this mess?
and I'm not sure who said it but her mom finds this all ridiculous getting the cat spayed, etc, but yet she doesn't have a problem with the fact that several strangers from all over the world are opening their hearts and wallets and she's more than willing to take that...