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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

1177.0. "Help! pregnant cat left behind!" by SPIDER::PEARCE (All things bright and beautiful) Sat Mar 12 1988 14:18

	Recently, our neighbors across the street moved.  Yesterday,
	my daughter saw a cat sitting in their window.  We checked
	with a few neighbors to see if these people actually had moved,
	and everyone is sure they have.  My daughter went over and
	tried to find the cat - it was sitting on the back porch.  We
	have no idea how the cat is getting in and out.  Well, needless to
	say we have taken her in.  She appears to be pregnant and well
	along at that. I couldn't bear the thought of her having her
	kittens under the porch or what ever.  

	I called the dog officer,  she was sympathetic, but, suggested
	I call a humane society, if we find the the cat was deserted.
	So, we are waiting to see if anyone shows up for their cat.
	If they don't, I have another cat.  
	
	We are willing to take the mom in - but, there is no way
	 we can keep the kittens too.  We have as of today,  3 cats 
	(1 unneutered male, 1 neutered, and a pregnant, unspayed 
	female) , 2 dogs, 2 birds, a rabbit and a turtle.   So, I
	want to get a head start on placing these kittens.  I am,
	of course leaving a note on the door across the street, just
	in case, these people did not intentionally leave their cat
	behind.   

	So, please spread the word, or if you know of a humane society
	that will place them, rather than put them to sleep please 
	respond.  

	I live in Maynard, MA.  The cat is a small money(?) cat, mostly
	gold and black, short hair.  She's very pretty and very 
	affectionate.  I can't wait to see her kittens, they will
	be beautiful, I'm sure.  I will send another note, when
	they arrive - how many, sex, color etc.  In the meantime,
	any suggestions to help place them will be appreciated.

	Thank you
	- Linda

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1177.1		CIRCUS::KOLLING	Karen, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif.	`Sat Mar 12 1988 23:59`	9
	It's great that you've taken in the cat. Is there no way to find the neighbors to be sure the cat has actually be abandoned? You might send them a letter to the old address marked "please forward" in case the post office has a forwarding address. (I think the p.o. will not release forwarding addresses directly.) My neighbors' cats get in and out thru the ventilation windows in the foundation, which let them into the basement and the basement door inside the house is left open for them.
1177.2	good parents	RATTLE::LANDRY	hitchhiked across the USA	`Mon Mar 14 1988 08:10`	8
	I would think that if they really loved and cared for their cat, they would be back for it, and if they couldn't find it, they would ask around. I vote keep the cat and place the kittens. anna
1177.3	MISSING OWNERS	AIMHI::OFFEN		`Mon Mar 14 1988 12:24`	12
	Maybe they moved too far away to come back and search. I vote to hold onto the cat, write a letter to their old address, and hope to receive news that they are `missing' their cat. There are alot of people looking for kittens so placing the kittens should be no problem. I know if I lost my `babies' and moved too far away, someone would try to inform me that they had them. Here's hoping for the best..... Sandi (Lightning's & DejaVu's mom)
1177.4		LDYBUG::PEARCE	All things bright and beautiful	`Mon Mar 14 1988 14:42`	28
	It's incredible the response I've gotten so far on this situation. Three people already want a kitten. (hopefully, she'll have that many.) Now to let everyone know what I have decided to do. A few neighbors saw the police at the house (which is a 2 family apt bldg) with papers, and the family threw everything they had on 2 pickups and have not been seen since. It seems to me they have enough problems, and I don't think it would be worthwhile chasing them down. If they do come back for the cat, fine. The note will be there with my name address and phone #. The dog officer is looking into the situation, to find out where they moved, etc. But, she felt it was best to just keep the cat and place the kittens. Although she will call me if she gets any info. A few of the neighbors felt the cat was neglected by the family, she was always out at night in the cold. The cat is a tortoise not a money. Will post more, when the kittens arrive. Thanks everyone! -Linda
1177.5	Good for you!!	MEMV03::BULLOCK	Flamenco--NOT flamingo!!	`Mon Mar 21 1988 13:55`	12
	Good for you, Linda, to give this mom a home!! Sounds like those folks don't need or want a cat. She's safest with you. I'm very happy that there are people who want her kitties already! That's wonderful. Please keep us posted on mom and kids. Have you named her yet? She sounds absolutely beautiful. She also sounds like she will make a welcome addition to your home. Best of luck, Jane
1177.6		LDYBUG::PEARCE	All things bright and beautiful	`Wed Mar 23 1988 10:39`	14
	My daughter named her Penelope. I call her Penny. No kittens yet..everyday I expect to find her with her kittens. You should see how big she is! I can feel them moving. There has to be at least 3 in there. My other 2 cats hiss at her through the cellar door. I don't dare introduce them right now, so, I'm keeping them separate. No word from the previous owners. I'm not surprised. - Linda
1177.7	Good luck, and thanks for helping.	GRECO::MORGAN	Doris Morgan DTN 223-9594	`Sun Mar 27 1988 00:51`	8
	You must be very kind and generous people to take in the pregnant and abandoned cat. May I suggest, gently, that your unneutered male may have contributed to the unfortunate situation? Please consider having your cats neutered and spayed. You'll probably enjoy their company even more! Good luck with finding homes for the kittens! They certainly have a much better chance on life with your help!
1177.8	Five Beautiful babies!	LDYBUG::PEARCE	All things bright and beautiful	`Tue Mar 29 1988 16:33`	22
	They have arrived! Yesterday morning Penelope was nursing her babies. She had five. 1 gold tiger (spoken for) 1 solid black (spoken for) 1 torti (spoken for) and 2 black and whites (still need homes) They all look very healthy and are very active. Mom is sooo proud. She just loves us to look at her babies. reply -1 >May I suggest, gently, that your unneutered male may >have contributed to the unfortunate situation? Please consider having >your cats neutered and spayed. Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. He's a year old and due to be neutered. It will be taken care of when Penelope weans her kittens. It will only cost 1 office visit if I take them together. - Linda
1177.9	Congratulations Penelope!!!	FIDDLE::HTAYLOR	Cat lovers are a special breed	`Tue Mar 29 1988 17:15`	9
	That is WONDERFUL!!! I hope you find a home for the other two kittens. They all sound beautiful! Holly, Tabby and Silver P.S. Now Penelope Greene knows what it is like to have a cat named after her. :-) Should she start signing her name "Penelope_the_person"?