Yes, I would like to know why these particular cats were believed suitable for
a barn home placement. I've been working with feral and semi-tame cats for
years and have yet to send even one to an outdoor barn home placement (though I
have sure been tempted a few times). The vast majority of kittens, including
teenagers and yearlings, can be socialized for adoption.
Rather than give up on these cats and send them to a barn home, why not hand
them over to another rescue with more experience with socialization? I'm sure
I can find people to work with them in California. Perhaps we could coordinate
on getting a transport together.
Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Cats in barn cat placements are not "safe, loved, and accounted for." They
are outside when they have no defenses and no understanding of how to be safe
outside, like a feral cat does.
The tragedy was that they were ripped from their happy home. That is a
terrible thing.
If people want to post things to lists, they should join said lists.
On Dec 12, 2007 11:36 AM, glenda Goodman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi guys,
I do not come over here very often, but because, I do
miss a few, very special people here and still have my
FeLV+ little girl, I need to receive all the
information possible about this awful disease...I
also, by the way, have six negative kitties, so am
very grateful for all and any helpful information that
makes me a better cat-lady.
Sheila wanted you guys to at least know some good,
that has happened for the cats down in Austin. She was
angry, of course, being right there in Austin, dealing
with the situation...I hope people will find it in
their hearts to forgive her? Those of us who 'live'
on the 'other list' are hoping things will eventually
mend between our two lists, for the sake of all our
innocent, beautiful and suffering cats...
I posted Sheila's letter to you guys, in its complete
form, not butchered...I don't even know how to cut and
paste...
Sheila Smith was hoping to get this posted directly,
through active members on your list, but had to ask
me.
I really hope I do not upset anyone by relaying this
'good news'. I would like to think, that this list,
like the list, I am active on, puts the welfare of
cats/all animals first...
I hope I am not going to be judged as a 'trouble
maker' ? I am not. I am just another person out there
who loves cats and who is trying to cope with this
heartbreaking disease.
I do have to add one last comment:
Isn't it wonderful, that at least this handful of
kitties, from this tragedy, are actually safe, loved
and being accounted for? As far as those that ended up
at the public shelter in Austin I have not
heard...sorry... Thank you for taking the time to read
our posts...
Best to everyone, Glenda
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