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Old February 20th 04, 08:27 AM
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On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:08:11 -0500, equalizer wrote:

On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 20:04:31 -0700, "Cat Protector"
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I see no logic.


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Old February 21st 04, 03:03 PM
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Well done for trying to help this cat . I don't live in the US and in
the UK it's normal for cats to be let out. I think you're doing the
best you can for the cat in a difficult situation. I hope you manage
to find the cat the home you want . Good luck.
Alison

"Lotte" wrote in message
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In answer to all the questions:

"Outdoor" issue -- since he's incontinent, I think demanding that he
be kept indoors will limit his chances of finding a good home. I

have
seen a lot of creative outdoor enclosures for cats, as well as

outdoor
situations that are safe for cats. In the ideal world, I'd love for
him to live with someone who would keep him indoors at all times,

but
I realize that in his case it's going to have to be a compromise
between ideal situations and reality. As I said on the website, I'm
not going to give him to someone who's going to let him roam around

on
busy roads, and I am ONLY open to him living outdoors provided it's

a
safe situation. I know that by living outdoors, even in a "safe"
situation, he will be exposed to dangers, but I have to balance that
with his situation -- I would not like to see him live his life out

in
a 24 X 36 kennel, which would really have to be the case if someone
were going to keep him in their house at all times. Now, if someone
wanted to dedicate a "cat room" in their house, and commit to

cleaning
it, that might be an interesting idea. I have also seen old
outbuildings converted to cat-houses, and it's even possible to

build
cat-proof fences for the really dedicated.

On the "why don't you keep him" issue -- I would love to keep him,

but
I have 3 other cats (all indoor-only, in our 700 SF house), one of
whom is elderly with extensive health issues, and I simply cannot

take
on another one without their care suffering. I owe them the best

care
I can give them, and my funds, attention span and energy are

limited.
Again, in an ideal world, I would have endless resources, and none

of
this would be an issue, but, sadly, that is not the reality. I have
already spent over $700 on his rescue, which is more than I have

spent
on my other cats this year all together. I haven't had a full

night's
sleep since I rescued him, and my other cats are already showing

signs
of stress and anxiety from not getting enough of my attention. It's

a
tough decision, but, for me, it's the right one.

Thanks everyone for reading and posting. I will let you know how
things turn out --

Lotte



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Old February 22nd 04, 12:30 AM
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On 18 Feb 2004 19:26:52 -0800, (Lotte) wrote:

Please take a minute to look at

http://www.io.com/~minerva/mrx.html

This darling boy needs a good home, somewhere perhaps where he could
live safely outdoors (away from busy roads and other threats), due to
his relaxed bowel & bladder habits. He's a wonderful cat, and I am at
the end of my money and can't take care of him properly. Please pass
the word along to anyone you know who might be able to help. Best
Friends in Utah is full, but has graciously offered to send out his
information on their network. I have been contacting local rescue
groups but none of them (so far) has a place for someone with his
special needs.

Thanks for your help -- LV


This is just a thought about Best Friends. I get frequent mailings
from them saying they never turn down a needy animal. Perhaps if it
were suggested that
some donations would come in from animal lovers who are followers of
the newsgroups, they might be persuaded to do some "shifting" to make
room for this needy cat.
I don't want to be misunderstood, because they perform a valuable
service. However, from time to time they adopt out an animal and thus
could find a spot for "Mystery".
Does any of this make sense?
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Old February 23rd 04, 11:10 PM
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This is just a thought about Best Friends. I get frequent mailings
from them saying they never turn down a needy animal. Perhaps if it
were suggested that
some donations would come in from animal lovers who are followers of
the newsgroups, they might be persuaded to do some "shifting" to make
room for this needy cat.
I don't want to be misunderstood, because they perform a valuable
service. However, from time to time they adopt out an animal and thus
could find a spot for "Mystery".
Does any of this make sense?


I admire and support Best Friends but wonder that they claim to never turn
away a needy animal. Surely they have no choice but to turn down MOST of
the animals brought to their attention -- like any "no-kill" shelter they
are always full, with requests for admission far exceeding adoptions.

Mind you, this is NOT meant in criticism of Best Friends, which is one of
my favorite nonprofits. They are one of the few organizations that speak
out for the welfare of feral cats and even take in a few in their fraidy
cat sanctuary.

Sharon Talbert
Friends of Campus Cats
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Old February 24th 04, 12:24 AM
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m. L. Briggs wrote in message . ..

This is just a thought about Best Friends. I get frequent mailings
from them saying they never turn down a needy animal. Perhaps if it
were suggested that
some donations would come in from animal lovers who are followers of
the newsgroups, they might be persuaded to do some "shifting" to make
room for this needy cat.
I don't want to be misunderstood, because they perform a valuable
service. However, from time to time they adopt out an animal and thus
could find a spot for "Mystery".
Does any of this make sense?


M.L. -- Best Friends has sent out a notice to their network members
within my state, and I've gotten a couple of responses. I'm going to
wait a bit to see if any of them pan out, and if they don't, then I'll
ask B.F. to send notices out to all the states. If THAT doesn't pan
out, then I'll start wheeling and dealing. This might sound weird,
but I've been considering writing my will to leave my estate to a
rescue organization -- I don't have any kids, so I can't imagine a
better place for it to go. Not like it's going to be a huge amount of
money or anything, once they pay off all my debts and vet bills, har
har! Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, I'll keep it in mind if
things get down to the wire. I'll keep the group posted on what
happens -- Lotte
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Old February 24th 04, 05:25 AM
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This might sound weird,
but I've been considering writing my will to leave my estate to a
rescue organization -- I don't have any kids, so I can't imagine a
better place for it to go.


I think that's a *great* idea. I know people who have not only done that, but
have left trust funds to provide for their own cats' care should it be needed.

Sherry
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Old February 25th 04, 01:22 AM
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I have already spent over $700 on his rescue!

Goodness me!
Where do live old duck?
As you are a star, and a whole some good and kind person.
I'll send you a few quid to ease the expenses a little. Seriously.


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Old February 25th 04, 05:00 AM
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I wonder if the local media might be interested in doing a story on this
cat?

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"mooninpappa" wrote in message
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I have already spent over $700 on his rescue!

Goodness me!
Where do live old duck?
As you are a star, and a whole some good and kind person.
I'll send you a few quid to ease the expenses a little. Seriously.




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Old February 25th 04, 07:23 PM
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On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:00:05 -0700, "Cat Protector"
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I wonder if the local media might be interested in doing a story on this
cat?

Excellent idea CP.


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Old February 25th 04, 10:12 PM
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I hope Best Friends comes through for you. I know they will if they can;
it is just not always possible.

I wonder whether they have a room for cats with catitudes...I have one
whose latest passion is tipping over the ribbit dishes full of water.
She has ruined the hardwood floor in the bedroom. We have to make sure
all the water dishes are in the shower when Vixen pays a call upstairs.

Sharon Talbert
Friends of Campus Cats
 




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