I called the humane society...

"Charleen Welton" wrote in message
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"kilikini" wrote in message
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I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They
said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate. I feel
guilty
because the neighbors are gonna *know* it's me who called and we're
already
not on friendly terms, but I had to do it.

I've mentioned the next-door-neighbor and his ill-treatment of the cat
before, but now it's gone too far.

Background story..........

They've had this indoor cat, used to be a beautiful cat, named Chester.
White and black, patchy cat, with the most gorgeous light green eyes
you've
ever seen. He is about 2 years old and they got tired of cleaning the
litterbox so they dumped him outside. He was absolutely terrified of
his
own shadow, so what happens? Within 2 weeks he was hit by a car. Broke
his
back, but it was a recoverable break.

After the vet bills and such, within a month, they dump him outside
again!
My husband and I were just absolutely appalled.

They don't fill the food dish and there's never any water. *I* feed
that
cat. He begs at *my* door. I feed him, I'm sorry. He's so skinny!

We've determined there is some unscrupulous behavior next door
(prostitution, possible drugs). About a month ago, the husband was
turned
out when a "client" came over. The unusual evening hour of the "client"
must have upset the neighbor because we heard him torturing Chester;
Chester
was screaming. I jumped up and saw the neighbor basically pulling
Chester
apart from head to tail. My husband ran outside and said "Neighbor,
what's
the problem, here?" (Or words to that effect.) Our neighbor said he
was
just petting the cat; we knew better, I vented to you all about the
incident
and we had to let it go.

I'm not letting it go anymore. I went outside and took a good look at
Chester. First of all, he's got feces all over him. He's got runny poo
coming out of his behind. His eyes are still clear, so I'm hoping
there's
going to be some way to save him; that he isn't too far off. Animal
control
is really good around here and they'll fine up to a few hundred USD for
any
sort of cruelty.

Well, I just called. We'll see how long it takes them and please give
me
purrs that there's no retaliation. I just didn't know what else to do.

Thanks for letting me vent.

kili

Kili, you have our support, whatever and however we can extend it to you.
We are in St. Cloud, Florida. email or write if we can help:
Charleen
and three angry cats
Mr. Pumpkin
Aggie Marble
Victor Velcro



Thank you! I so appreciate all the kind words. I'm trying to do the best I
can for the beautiful boy.

kili

If animal control drops the gun and I say if and you can't take Chester in
find a no kill shelter or an adopt a cat site in another town or county and
take Chester there. If they go looking for the cat which I doubt they will
run into a dead end. The further away the better just in case

They would never be able to prove anything unless some one saw you :-) at
least it will give the cat a chance



"kilikini" wrote in message
.. .

"Charleen Welton" wrote in message
. ..

"kilikini" wrote in message
.. .
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They
said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate. I feel
guilty
because the neighbors are gonna *know* it's me who called and we're
already
not on friendly terms, but I had to do it.

I've mentioned the next-door-neighbor and his ill-treatment of the cat
before, but now it's gone too far.

Background story..........

They've had this indoor cat, used to be a beautiful cat, named Chester.
White and black, patchy cat, with the most gorgeous light green eyes
you've
ever seen. He is about 2 years old and they got tired of cleaning the
litterbox so they dumped him outside. He was absolutely terrified of
his
own shadow, so what happens? Within 2 weeks he was hit by a car.
Broke
his
back, but it was a recoverable break.

After the vet bills and such, within a month, they dump him outside
again!
My husband and I were just absolutely appalled.

They don't fill the food dish and there's never any water. *I* feed
that
cat. He begs at *my* door. I feed him, I'm sorry. He's so skinny!

We've determined there is some unscrupulous behavior next door
(prostitution, possible drugs). About a month ago, the husband was
turned
out when a "client" came over. The unusual evening hour of the
"client"
must have upset the neighbor because we heard him torturing Chester;
Chester
was screaming. I jumped up and saw the neighbor basically pulling
Chester
apart from head to tail. My husband ran outside and said "Neighbor,
what's
the problem, here?" (Or words to that effect.) Our neighbor said he
was
just petting the cat; we knew better, I vented to you all about the
incident
and we had to let it go.

I'm not letting it go anymore. I went outside and took a good look at
Chester. First of all, he's got feces all over him. He's got runny
poo
coming out of his behind. His eyes are still clear, so I'm hoping
there's
going to be some way to save him; that he isn't too far off. Animal
control
is really good around here and they'll fine up to a few hundred USD for
any
sort of cruelty.

Well, I just called. We'll see how long it takes them and please give
me
purrs that there's no retaliation. I just didn't know what else to do.

Thanks for letting me vent.

kili

Kili, you have our support, whatever and however we can extend it to
you.
We are in St. Cloud, Florida. email or write if we can help:
Charleen
and three angry cats
Mr. Pumpkin
Aggie Marble
Victor Velcro



Thank you! I so appreciate all the kind words. I'm trying to do the best
I
can for the beautiful boy.

kili

"kilikini" wrote in message
.. .
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate. I feel guilty
because the neighbors are gonna *know* it's me who called and we're
already
not on friendly terms, but I had to do it.


You did. You did the right thing, and it took a lot of courage. I've been in
a situation where I had the neighbours from h*ll, I *do* understand the
anguish you've gone through. I hope it all works out positively for Chester
and for you, your husband and your cats.

*hugs* helen s

wafflycat wrote:
"kilikini" wrote in message
.. .
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate.

You did the right thing.

Bast will protect you.

--Fil

"wafflycat" wrote in message
...

"kilikini" wrote in message
.. .
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They
said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate. I feel
guilty
because the neighbors are gonna *know* it's me who called and we're
already
not on friendly terms, but I had to do it.


You did. You did the right thing, and it took a lot of courage. I've been
in
a situation where I had the neighbours from h*ll, I *do* understand the
anguish you've gone through. I hope it all works out positively for
Chester
and for you, your husband and your cats.

*hugs* helen s



Thank you, Helen! I'm just hoping Chester's healthy enough to save.

kili

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wafflycat wrote:
"kilikini" wrote in message
.. .
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They
said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate.

You did the right thing.

Bast will protect you.

--Fil


Thank you, Fil!

kili

On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:06:22 +0000, mlbriggs wrote:

On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:59:29 +0000, kilikini wrote:

I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross. They said
they would send out the proper authorities to investigate. I feel guilty
because the neighbors are gonna *know* it's me who called and we're already
not on friendly terms, but I had to do it.

I've mentioned the next-door-neighbor and his ill-treatment of the cat
before, but now it's gone too far.

Background story..........

They've had this indoor cat, used to be a beautiful cat, named Chester.
White and black, patchy cat, with the most gorgeous light green eyes you've
ever seen. He is about 2 years old and they got tired of cleaning the
litterbox so they dumped him outside. He was absolutely terrified of his
own shadow, so what happens? Within 2 weeks he was hit by a car. Broke his
back, but it was a recoverable break.

After the vet bills and such, within a month, they dump him outside again!
My husband and I were just absolutely appalled.

They don't fill the food dish and there's never any water. *I* feed that
cat. He begs at *my* door. I feed him, I'm sorry. He's so skinny!

We've determined there is some unscrupulous behavior next door
(prostitution, possible drugs). About a month ago, the husband was turned
out when a "client" came over. The unusual evening hour of the "client"
must have upset the neighbor because we heard him torturing Chester; Chester
was screaming. I jumped up and saw the neighbor basically pulling Chester
apart from head to tail. My husband ran outside and said "Neighbor, what's
the problem, here?" (Or words to that effect.) Our neighbor said he was
just petting the cat; we knew better, I vented to you all about the incident
and we had to let it go.

I'm not letting it go anymore. I went outside and took a good look at
Chester. First of all, he's got feces all over him. He's got runny poo
coming out of his behind. His eyes are still clear, so I'm hoping there's
going to be some way to save him; that he isn't too far off. Animal control
is really good around here and they'll fine up to a few hundred USD for any
sort of cruelty.

Well, I just called. We'll see how long it takes them and please give me
purrs that there's no retaliation. I just didn't know what else to do.

Thanks for letting me vent.

kili


Good for you. Purrs that they will take the cat for re-homing and medical
treatment. Purrs also that the neighbors will move one. MLB


That is "move on".

On 2005-12-15, kilikini penned:

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
...
On 2005-12-15, kilikini penned:
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross.
They said they would send out the proper authorities to
investigate. I feel guilty because the neighbors are gonna
*know* it's me who called and we're already not on friendly
terms, but I had to do it.

I'm glad you called. It doesn't sound like those neighbors are
worth being on good terms with, anyway. Or are you worried that
they'll take it out on you when Chester is (hopefully) taken from
them?


That is EXACTLY what I'm worried about, Monique. I'm afraid of
retaliation. They're going to know it's me who called because my
husband and I have confronted them about Chester before. You never
know what people are going to do, especially when they exhibit
unscrupulous behavior anyway.

Ugh =/

Yes, I think I'd be at least worried, and probably scared, too.

At least your cats are indoor ... that's something ...

*hug*


--
monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully

pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
...
On 2005-12-15, kilikini penned:

"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
...
On 2005-12-15, kilikini penned:
I had to do it. The neighbor's cat is just shudderingly gross.
They said they would send out the proper authorities to
investigate. I feel guilty because the neighbors are gonna
*know* it's me who called and we're already not on friendly
terms, but I had to do it.

I'm glad you called. It doesn't sound like those neighbors are
worth being on good terms with, anyway. Or are you worried that
they'll take it out on you when Chester is (hopefully) taken from
them?


That is EXACTLY what I'm worried about, Monique. I'm afraid of
retaliation. They're going to know it's me who called because my
husband and I have confronted them about Chester before. You never
know what people are going to do, especially when they exhibit
unscrupulous behavior anyway.

Ugh =/

Yes, I think I'd be at least worried, and probably scared, too.

At least your cats are indoor ... that's something ...

*hug*


No one's still showed up, yet. I'm surprised. All I've seen are slow
drive-by's from the police. There's a "client's" car outside, so I know
someone's there, but no ASPCA. Well, it's only been a couple of hours.

kili

Keep Us Posted on poor Chester please. My heart goes out to him....I
have 2 INDOOR cats and a dog...AND a new baby...Full house here