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[Puzzle Piece]

Bless your heart for what you have done.

I rescued a small kitten as well 17 years ago. She has taught me a lot about herself and I've learned things about me as well. She is still a bit wild but it's okay with us. We named her Pepper as we didn't know if she was male or female at first. She is officially a member of the family and is always a consideration.

[lvenjay]

Thanks, everyone! I know black cats (and dogs) are the most euthanized color at shelters. Five of my herd (counting Kinzee) are black and all rescues from the street. She is my only black female cat, though. I love black cats! (Ok, love every color)

Kinzee is spayed, I also got all of her shots and had her tested for disease and worms. So there would have been no cost to adopting her, I just had to find a good home. I think the economy is still bad and some people can't afford pets. They are expensive.

Not an easy sale - good luck on your abandoned cat. I am so glad you noticed her and can help!I hope you will be able to find Cream. I can't imagine. I have helped a friend look for a cat in cold, windy weather, putting up flyers, knocking on doors, etc. We always hoped someone found her and adopted her. No knowing is very difficult.

Everyone here has the biggest hearts and would and have done the same as me! We are all push overs for those furry little babies!

[Bissylou]

Ivenjay, that's wonderful that you took in this sweet black kitty! We've got one now too and also a Lynx point... It's so sad that black kitties ( and black dogs ) are always the last ones to get adopted because of that stupid old saying about how they're bad luck! Well, our lil black Bailey is the best kitty we've ever had and we've had many over the years! If you're on Facebook there's a big site called Black Cats Are Good Luck and is an awesome site!

[NAES1]

I absolutely agree with you, Ivenjay- to some degree, in reference to so many people {{can NOT afford a pet}}, with the economy, et cetra. What I was referring to as in adopting, YES... it is wonderful, as you have told us, in adopting Kinzee. __What makes me so very angry is when people just LEAVE, maybe as in a move, or knowing about [THEM];;;;;; the cat(s) have to fend for themselves. The least someone could do, if the owner can no longer afford `their pet`, go all the way and find s/he a home, by taking the innocent pet (especially if it is an indoor- ONLY) to a very qualified no kill shelter; interview that facilitity or put an ad in the paper explaining the situation. ____ I JUST DO NOT SOAK UP THE LAME EXCUSES THAT ANYONE AUTOMATICALLY CAN'T TAKE CARE or TRY 'TO' find a good home. There are, as you have mentioned -here- so many sensitive caregivers who are the most lovable people sharing stories of adopting ............some one else's pet because they no longer can take care. ___I have offered on this forum, with attempts to help with the cost, or offer sugggestions in capturing a lost pet..cat or dog/ feral cat. I am so appreciative of your kind words in OUR finding "the mystery gone missing 11 year old Cream, who was very much loved. ___I have been in the process in doing a gentle trap of this limping ( I suppose semi-feral) cat to take take to the vet, also making a 2nd trip to the SPCA for one or two of the black cats that I remembered looking at me through the glass showcase. ___As tufgirl said: it's an old tale of black cats, may be dogs,also...being bad luck. I thought, we as a civilized society, surely I would hope to believe we are not that back woodsy with such stupid myths. For anyone reading this, "do take the extra effort in helping one cat/dog to be in a good home before your needs comes FIRST! Yes, first! _Naes

[sue52]

You are an angel, notaneasysale. Yes, go get those black kitties! For the life of me, I don't understand the "thing " some people have about black cats. It's just a color and besides, they're beautiful.

[NAES1]

On 3/29/2014 sue52 said: You are an angel, notaneasysale. Yes, go get those black kitties! For the life of me, I don't understand the "thing " some people have about black cats. It's just a color and besides, they're beautiful.

Thank you Sue52. AT THIS TIME I AM HAVING THE NICEST EMPOYEES WHO HAVE COME OUT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING TO HELP WITH heloing me capture the tabby with the injured leg. I need to get all of the 5 from under a woman's deck taken care of 1 by 1. PEOPLE APPARENTLY ARE HELPLESS TO PICK UP THE PHONE. CALL THE NO KILL SHELTER. OURS IS GREAT! THE HAVE PROVIDED A GENTLE TRAP AND WILL COME EACH DAY UNTIL WE CAN FIND S/HE AND HAVE TREATMENT STARTED. What is happening to people that can't ask for help or hire someone to help? PICK UP THE PHONE AND ASK FOR ASSISTANCE. THE SPCA IS A WONDERFUL START. Not to be CONFUSED with the animal control.
The problem is becoming worse. Help in any way not to KNOW of a s/he and populate more forgotten- no voice- THAT A DROP OFF OR FEARL CAT DOES NOT HAVE, IN ASKING FOR help! It is one THING in having KNOWLEDGE of a cat being around, but not yours....again hire someone to help. People are too ---way too involve, not caring! THOSE LAME EXCUSES, AGAIN...................... _Naes

[Silver Lining]

On 3/26/2014 lvenjay said:

Thanks, everyone! I know black cats (and dogs) are the most euthanized color at shelters. Five of my herd (counting Kinzee) are black and all rescues from the street. She is my only black female cat, though. I love black cats! (Ok, love every color)

Kinzee is spayed, I also got all of her shots and had her tested for disease and worms. So there would have been no cost to adopting her, I just had to find a good home. I think the economy is still bad and some people can't afford pets. They are expensive.

Not an easy sale - good luck on your abandoned cat. I am so glad you noticed her and can help!I hope you will be able to find Cream. I can't imagine. I have helped a friend look for a cat in cold, windy weather, putting up flyers, knocking on doors, etc. We always hoped someone found her and adopted her. No knowing is very difficult.

Everyone here has the biggest hearts and would and have done the same as me! We are all push overs for those furry little babies!

Ivenjay, just seeing this and wanted to say how wonderful of you to adopt Kinzee. Love the name and the spelling! My sister always tries to adopt a black cat or dog or find homes for them. Another group that gets overlooked a lot is the plain, striped cats and kittens. The brown, short-haired ones in particular aren't chosen because people want a "pretty" cat. I can understand that, but it hurts my heart to see the plain tabbies, especially those without any white markings, passed over and left behind. Orange ones stand a slightly better chance, but the solid brown tabbies are pretty much doomed. It makes me so sad. Thank you so very much for all you do for animals.

[NAES1]

On 3/31/2014 Silver Lining said:

On 3/26/2014 lvenjay said:

Thanks, everyone! I know black cats (and dogs) are the most euthanized color at shelters. Five of my herd (counting Kinzee) are black and all rescues from the street. She is my only black female cat, though. I love black cats! (Ok, love every color)

Kinzee is spayed, I also got all of her shots and had her tested for disease and worms. So there would have been no cost to adopting her, I just had to find a good home. I think the economy is still bad and some people can't afford pets. They are expensive.

Not an easy sale - good luck on your abandoned cat. I am so glad you noticed her and can help!I hope you will be able to find Cream. I can't imagine. I have helped a friend look for a cat in cold, windy weather, putting up flyers, knocking on doors, etc. We always hoped someone found her and adopted her. No knowing is very difficult.

Everyone here has the biggest hearts and would and have done the same as me! We are all push overs for those furry little babies!

Ivenjay, just seeing this and wanted to say how wonderful of you to adopt Kinzee. Love the name and the spelling! My sister always tries to adopt a black cat or dog or find homes for them. Another group that gets overlooked a lot is the plain, striped cats and kittens. The brown, short-haired ones in particular aren't chosen because people want a "pretty" cat. I can understand that, but it hurts my heart to see the plain tabbies, especially those without any white markings, passed over and left behind. Orange ones stand a slightly better chance, but the solid brown tabbies are pretty much doomed. It makes me so sad. Thank you so very much for all you do for animals.

__________________________________________________...sorry about the SPACE area but this system has a mind of its own. SILVER LINING: I didn't know about the solid browns, nor the the 'PLAIN' striped cats being not chosen.THAT EXACTLY THE TWO NEW ONE WHO HAVE APPEARED LATELY. i think THAT -maybe- THE GRAY STRIPED WHO WAS HORRIBLY AFRAID OF ME IS GETTING MOR COMFORTABLE WITH MY VOICE WHEN I FEED (HIM)-?- EACH NIGHT. HE WAITS FOR ME AT THE LOWER END OF THE WALK WAY CLOSER TO THE DOOR, NOW. BEFORE THIS EVENING HE WAS VERY SKIDDISH AND RAN UNDER THE TREES. On the other cat (BROWN) he travels across our back lawn fro another home. I think he is more comfortable with the other lady's deck. I supply the food and treats. The trap that the SPCA apparently did not function as it was suppose to,so I have called the """""no kill shelter""""" who comes and has professionls set the long cages out, then reappear the next day so they can examine, do all blood work, innoculations. After that is done they call me back after they have been somewhat socialized and I can adopt them out or keep them. I am paying for this service. Actually, I thought all orange tabby cats wre highly sought after. That was a surprise. Thank you for the information. You are very correct. No one wants an older cat or an UN TRUE beauty. People on an average NEVER surprise me! _Naes

[kristan]

I am not a cat person, but had to adopt an outdoor cat someone moved & left. I just can't stand for an animal to go hungry. It lives under the house next to me so I put food & water by the hole.

[Topaz Gem]

On 4/2/2014 Amaly said:

I am not a cat person, but had to adopt an outdoor cat someone moved & left. I just can't stand for an animal to go hungry. It lives under the house next to me so I put food & water by the hole.

Thank you for taking care of that kitty, especially since you're not a cat purrson. It's not his fault he ended up with humans that were irresponsible.