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    All the luck in the world finding Sammy a home.  I live much too
    far away to consider her (Southampton, England) but if I did not
    I assure you I'd have her....
    
    This sounds like a cat that really deserves a nice warm loving home.
    
    
    gailann... also mother to a wonderful orange tabby female.

    
    I also hope you find a home.  We had to steel the neighbors cat.
    All his teeth grew in crooked and sideways from what the vet thought
    looked like abuse.  He was also a short haired orange tabby.  These
    were really weird people anyway.  After we vaccinated, neutered,
    fattened up and care for, they came over one day and demanded that
    we give him back (we had done this in the very beginning when he
    hung around looking lost, and they denied that it was theirs). 
    Needless to say, we told the woman to take a flying leep.  She already
    had a scraggly looking doberman that didn't look real healthy.
    
    Unfortunately, we have just found another cat (long haired orange
    tabby) who is homeless.  We can't keep him and are trying to find
    a good home for him.
    
    Best of luck,  if I hear of more than one possibility, I will send
    them your way.
    
    Sarah

    What a sad story.  You deserve a medal for what you've done for
    Sammy.  Good luck in finding her a home.  If I didn't have 5 already,
    I would take her in a heartbeat.
    
    If I were you, I would march right on over to your neighbor and
    inform her that if their new kitten undergoes the same abuse and torture
    they gave Sammy that you will report her at once to the MSPCA. 
    This "person" does not deserve another animal.
    
    
    /Roberta
    

    Re .5
    
    Roberta,
    
    YOU ARE 100% RIGHT!!!!!  No animal deserves that kind of abuse!!
    
    I wish I could say yes but I am over my max already.  Good luck
    in finding her a home.
    
    It's a shame that there now is another kitten that is going to 
    have to go through the same fate.
    
    Sandi (Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder's mom) (and Keisa too)
    
    

    Jana,
      You are wonderful to do so much for Sammy!  If you can't find
    her a home try Kitty Angels in Tyngsboro.  If you call me at
    297-2313 tomorrow I'll look up the number for you.  I have it 
    in my Animals file at work.  Kitty Angels is a no-kill shelter
    and if they take her you won't have to worry about her being
    put to sleep.
       Nancy DC
    

    Hi Jana--
    
    There's also a Pat Brodie who runs "Purr-fect Cat-tel" in Litchfield,
    Mass.  Her number is in this notesfile somewhere--does anyone remember
    where?
    
    Best of luck, and I'm saying big prayers for Sammy!
    
    Jane

    Jana -- you sound like a fantastic lady and your sensitivity
    to animals is beautiful.
    
    Good luck finding Sammy a good home and a hug to you for
    what you've done for Sam.
    
    If I hear of anyone looking I will recommend Sammy to them.
    
    Bj
    

    Re: .6 Actually, the I believe the Purr-Fect Cat-tel is
    in Fitchburg, not Litchfield.
    
    I don't have the phone number, but if you contact the dog
    officer in Fitchburg she will know how to contact Pat Brodie.
    I believe the shelter is located on the dog officer's land.
    
    Pam

Responding to all who reply my note: 

Thanks for taking a time to read my note. It's very nice to know how many
people really care about animals and see not only animals but even friends
that never trick you. That's truth that the care and the love that you
give your pet are return many times. 

However, there are still people around thinking that the animals are
creatures with no feeling or an emotion. I'm afraid I've mostly come
across people like that lately. As a result there were 8 cats (6 stray and
2 my own) waiting for food and my attention last winter. 

As to a question about shelters. Thanks for informations. It's good to
know no-kill shelters. One is also in Salem, MA. I've also learned about
Pat Brodie and her shelter. I've talked to her a last summer when I've
looked for home for a very old stray cat. Her shelter has been
overcrowded. I bet it still has.  I replaced that cat in the shelter in
Sterling at last. At first I didn't believe that cat could has gotten the
home. She has been very old and without teeth. But a happy ending
happened. When I called there in 2 weeks ($35.00 fee was only for that
time) I've been told the cat had been replaced. Is it possible or they
told me that because of my sadness of putting her to death. Does anyone
know the shelter in Sterling and the people who run it? I've been really
impressed by that place. The shelter has been very clean and cats looked
very healthy there. But, I just couldn't believe that old cat had any
chance among so many young and cute kitties waited for a home. What is
yours opinion? 

Anyway, though I have a good experience with the shelter (see above) I
don't wanted to put Sammy there. I know her too long. First I would try to
find the home for her by myself. Since it won't work I would try some the
no-kill shelter. 

RE: .2 Sarah, good luck in finding the home for your homeless cat. I've
read your sad story about him. 

Jana 

    Jana - I have also placed many cats at the Sterling Shelter since
    they do not turn you away.  As long you pay the $35, they will take
    the cat.  I have had good luck with them finding homes.  Although
    I'm not too crazy about the woman who runs the shelter (very gruff
    and sometimes downright nasty), her accommodations are roomy and
    immaculate.
    
    Have you tried running an ad in your local paper for a potential
    home?  The Want Advertiser is also a good mechanism.  You could
    also try the Digital Classified Ads notesfile (TECHNO::CLASSIFIED_ADS),
    as I believe I recall someone in this file mentioning that they
    found a home for a kitten via that route.
    
    Keep us posted!
    
    
    /Roberta
    

    If you run an ad in a newspaper, be sure to ask for a "donation"
    for the cat, so it doesn't wind up with some one who will sell it
    to a research lab.  That is, make it unprofitable for them.  (Our
    local paper requires that people do this.)

    I'd try Digital Classified, but I wouldn't put an ad in a regular
    paper.  I'm just too scared that the person would only want the
    cat for research.  I've seen notes that suggested an amount to ask
    for to be sure that it wouldn't be profitable for anyone who just
    wants to sell the cat for research.
      Maybe I"m just paranoid, or maybe I'm getting too much literature
    from groups like PETA.  I even order my laundry detergent, fabric
    softener and dishwashing detergent from Georgia to be sure I'm not
    buying stuff that's tested on animals!  My shampoo isn't animal
    tested either, nor is my perfume!  
      Oops, sorry guys, wrong subject.
      Nancy DC
    

    Thanks, Nancy. It's sound reasonable. I've also read the note
    that suggested to ask for some amount. I just cannot understand
    the people who can sell any animals for research. It's really
    cruel.
    
    J. 
    

    They're the same folks who don't think animals suffer or feel pain.
    Some folks can be educated by providing a good example and talking
    to them.  Its especially effective with young children.  Some just
    never learn!  Its small consolation tho that they're missing out
    one some of the most wonderful experiences life has to offer.
      Nancy DC

    Any luck on finding Sammy a home yet?  I know everyone is saying
    this but if I didn't have six already I would take her too.
    I hated reading that the ex-owners got another cat (poor thing),
    please if you do see anything happen to that other cat call the
    m.s.p.c.a. and put in a complaint.  (probably should do it any way
    after the way they treated Sammy).  Please keep us posted on her.
    
    P.S.  God bless you for your caring.
    
    Cindy

    RE: .14
    
    Anyone who tells me that a Cat doesn't feel pain, has obviously
    never accidentally stepped on a cat's tail.  They ought to be shot!
    See if they feel any pain!!
    
    Holly
    

    Any news on a home for Sammy?
    
    Kate

A searching for a good home for Sammy continues. Many people have
been involved in that - as yet no success. 
Sammy still lives with us and looks for a permanent home. She's
doing very well. She is happy, frisky and skittish. She's not 
skinny any more. Poor kitty may think she's already found her home. 

J.