Regarding your statement, “I have all of these so called do good savior to the animal population offering to take a cat off of my hands. I wonder just how long it would be before someone else lined their pocket with money off of her and then she would have to be re-homed again. “
If you’re not looking for someone to take this cat, could you be more specific in what help you’re seeking? I deleted the original message, but from what I remember, you stated that you did not want a pet cat and never did. Not surprisingly, some people would take this as meaning you’re looking to place this cat. You should always be cautious when turning an animal over to someone – anyone (I always check vet references at a minimum and usually do a home visit as well) – but if you have a legitimate rescue offer for this kitty, you should thank your lucky stars because it’s extremely hard to place a FeLV+ cat. I do rescue and I’m involved in Bengal rescue – and no, I do not want, nor can I accept this cat – but I receive requests weekly for people wanting help placing their purebred Bengals. So please do not automatically assume that just because this cat is a purebred Bengal that she will be sold for profit. I’ve worked with Bengal rescue for years and while most cats are adopted for $150, this barely covers their vetting (spay/neuter, testing, shots, etc). I’m sorry if some people on this list have offended you, but please take a moment and read your post from our point of view. Those of us who do rescue are overwhelmed financially, physically, and emotionally by the sheer number of homeless animals. When we see someone intentionally trying to add to that population, it strikes a nerve. In my case, I’m living with a cat who was a “retired” breeder, kept in an outside cage and then locked in a basement for 3 years by someone who couldn’t handle his behavior, but who didn’t want to take him to a shelter or pass him off on someone else. I love the cat and care for him as best I can, but it pains me to see his stress and anxiety. And it’s even more upsetting to know that he’s in this condition because someone used him (for breeding) and then threw him away. In your original message, you state your cat lives in an outside cage and that you did not want a pet cat. This made it *sound* as though you really didn’t care about him other than to generate kittens/money. This may not be the case – and I hope it’s not. As your most recent post states, I hope your cat is loved as part of your family – and enjoys companionship and attention. As for the FeLV+ cat, again, I’m really not sure what you’re looking for. Several people have offered you ideas and resources for placing her. If that’s not your objective, are you looking for health/care advice? I’m sure many people here would like to help the cat; we’re just not sure what kind of help you’re seeking. Cindy From: Terri Brown Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats I think the issue is that you did state in your initial email that you don't want an indoor pet cat, so you keep Buddy in an outside cage. That makes it sound like you don't care. That might not be the case -- perhaps you do love him -- but I would rather my kitty be inside with me where he's safe from parasites. I think it's unfair of you to say that the list members who may have been painfully blunt (or harsh) with you are jerks. We aren't jerks. We just love cats. Population control in the wild was handled by natural predators, which are becoming less and less. There is no balance anymore....wolf hunts, coyotes being killed, human beings encroaching more and more on wildlife habitat. It all matters. Things aren't the same now as they were 300 years ago. Veterinary care is easily available, so more animals survive now than then. All we are asking is that if you cannot keep the FeLV+ female, there are FeLV+ sanctuaries that will care for her if you don't want her in your house. I still think Buddy would be happier OUT of his outdoor cage and inside where he can be with you. He needs companionship too. =^..^= Terri, Guinevere, Travis, Dori, Kimiko and 8 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome, Sammi and Siggie the Tomato Vampire =^..^= ----- Original Message ----- From: Charles Adams To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:04 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats Hello Lorrie, I appreciate your message. I have been taking very good care of this beautiful girl. I have a cage for her litter box and food but the door is left open and she comes and goes as she pleases. Now as for your comment about people viewing my message through colored glasses let me clarify that for you. They not looking through colored glasses they are viewing it with their heads up their asses. Bunch of jerks. My cats are treated better than lots of children and I love them and they are part of my family. I don't know who some of these jerks think they are. Last I recall I didn't get a message from God informing me he left anyone a God and ruler of the cat population on this planet. Charles Adams ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Lorrie <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 5:53 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats On 05-28, Ben Williams wrote: > I have to believe that the message from "Charles" was someone's > idea of a joke. That email hit just about every red flag for the > kind of behavior that no one on this list would condone. It may be comforting to think it's all a joke, but this is exactly the way breeders are, so I think you're looking at this post thru rose colored glasses. _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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