RE: Great news about my court case

[Hideyo Yamamoto]

Michelle, Greg also wanted to thank you everything you have done for – I had printed all your correspondences and gave to Greg so that he could prepare my argument for the hearing.. he was very grateful of all the time you put into to help me out and the information was so valuable!   And, you finding Merry made such a huge difference to the outcome for my case. I just spoke her with this morning and she is working on them trying to dismiss the charges asap – I think I still have to go to hearing this Thursday for my criminal case since they may not do it in time.. Greg is filing the motion this morning for continuance.   I also told Merry that I would like help TN&R ordinance to get into the new ordinance somehow with the city councilor --- the current ordinance don’t consider any right for feral cats and when you think about it, it’s very stupid, because the majority of the animals involved in the community are feral --- and those are the ones being euthanized ---I found some ordinance in other states who protect rights of feral cats and want to do everything I can to make a difference in their lives.   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 2:27 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Great news about my court case   HOORAY for Merry too!!  And of course let's not forget your part in all this.  Michelle, (don't argue with me), please take a bow. N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, Merry, Hideyo's attorney, called me yesterday to tell me what her hopes are for the case (I had referred Hideyo to her) and said she was so glad that I referred Hideyo to her because she had seen several people harrassed by animal control in Albuquerque into giving up their cats and she could not get those people to fight back because they were so intimidated by the criminal charges, etc. She was so glad to meet Hideyo and see someone willing to stand up to animal control, and to be able to help her get rid of the bad ordinance (still not final, but she seems very hopeful).  She is so impressed by how feisty, energetic, and smart Hideyo is, and so happy to be working with her.   Michelle   In a message dated 1/7/2006 2:20:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You know, Hideyo mentioned about how other caring people have had to relinquish/find homes for their animals when faced with animal control regulations about numbers.  I've heard of abominable stories from other rescuers too.  I remember listening in horror as one very dedicated woman told me about having to pts several cats that were sick/old that no one else would take.  I don't care what I would have had to do, that would not have happened in my house!  Hideyo is such an inspiration to all of us.  It just goes to show you what can be accomplished, when you dig your heels in and just say NO!  She may be the groundbreaking force in changing the ordinances in her town and, who knows, maybe an example for other states to follow.  I don't want to jinx anything here, I know Hideyo's trials and tribulations are far from over, but isn't it just amazing what she's done so far?  I don't know what I'd have done in her place, I'd probably be posting from some underground hidden location, if I were her.  She instead has chosen to hold her ground and fight for herself, her furchildren, and all of us that pray for the day that animals are no longer treated as "property" and are finally given the respect and rights due to the loved ones they are.  HOORAY for Hideyo!!! Nina