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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Transport for Cat Rescue => Topic started by: tilly on March 10, 2009, 19:39:13 PM
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HI I was wondering if anyone could help me out.
I have said I can take on 5 kittens that are semi wild. The problem I have is they are in Scarborough in Yorkshire and I am in buckingham, Buckinghamshire. I was wondering if anyone was able to help me in getting them south to me. the owner is happy to bring them some of the way and I can drive to around Northampton or Leicester. But is anyone able to fill in between Scarborough and Leicester area. They will be in a carrier and we have room waiting for them here.
They are 4-6months old and the rescue they are going has experience in feral cats and we hope to be able to tame them so they can be adopted out into loving homes. If they can't be tamed then they will be found a home on a farm/stables after they have been neutered, vaccinated etc.
Any help would be very gratefully received. And I hope it is OK to ask.
many thanks
Sally
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I can do Mansfield to Leicester if thats any help.
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hi thank that would be a great help
sally
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Just let me know hun as I am on here most days
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Hi what days would you be able to help.
many thanks again
Sally
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I am on maternity leave at the mo so most days other than hospital appt days - next week I have an early morning appt and then Thursday afternoon appt but apart from that free.
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thanks I will ring the owner tomorrow and see when he can deliver them
Sally
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Hi :) we could do Ferrybridge Services to Mansfield if that would help?
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Sounds like a plan coming together me thinks :)
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Thanks that would be a great help. I am touched by all your help
many thanks
Sally
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HI what days would suit you best.
Sally
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Like Nikki any day bar Thursday should be ok
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I may not be able to do the Wednesday unless its later afternoon now.
So not free Monday AM, Wednesday late AM and Thursday is a no no.
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Tuesday or Friday then?
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Tuesday or Friday then?
Works for me
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Nikki have just spoken to Sally and made initial arrangements just need to make some with you, have pm'd you.
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Nikki have just spoken to Sally and made initial arrangements just need to make some with you, have pm'd you.
Replied hunnie - looks like Tuesday is the day :)
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Yep sounds good, just waiting to speak to kitties owner and finalise things now :)
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I have just spoken to Sally and told her you are meeting me around 12 and once I have the furbabies I will text her to let her know I am on the way to her.
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If there are any problems let me know other wise I will see Nikki at leicester
sally
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Did you give the man my no Sally?
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Janey PM me your mobile number hunnie as its the only thing I haven't got now.
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he wasn't in but I gave your number to the person who answered his mobile and asked them to get him to ring you. If you haven't heard by the morning let me know and I will ring again and ask if I can give his number to you.
Sally
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Janey PM me your mobile number hunnie as its the only thing I haven't got now.
Have pm'd you Nikki x
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he wasn't in but I gave your number to the person who answered his mobile and asked them to get him to ring you. If you haven't heard by the morning let me know and I will ring again and ask if I can give his number to you.
Sally
ok will do :)
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No call as yet Sally
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Just seen this -
Well done to eveyone involved....another brilliant purrs effort xxx
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Still no call as yet
Eta: ok sorted :)
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Just rung the chappie and all sorted for Tuesday, fingers crossed, see you at 12 ish Nikki xx
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Excellent news I will see Nikki on tuesday then many thanks
Sally
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Great news see you both Tuesday :)
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Just seen this -
Well done to eveyone involved....another brilliant purrs effort xxx
Well said - great team work! :)
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Always glad to help
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me too :hug:
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Just checking all ok for tomorrow?
Janey I am meeting you around 12 at MacArthur Glenn and Sally I am texting you when I have the kittens and will meet you at Leicester Forest East Services.
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Just wanted to wish you luck with the transport tomorrow, and well done for helping this little guys. :hug: :hug:
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What time should I meet you at leicester Nikki? I think it will take me about an hour and a half to get to you.
Sally
ps I will keep you all updated as to how they get on and I will hope to post some pictures of them.
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Well done everyone ;D
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Yep all fine for tomorrow, I rang Martin yesterday and double checked everything, stlill meeting you at 12ish Nikki :) but will give you a ring before we get there :)
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Sally when Janey rings me before she gets to me I'll ring you as probably take me the same amount of time to get to you then.
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That sounds a good idea. I will wait to hear from youl.
Speak to you tomorrow
sally
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What a team we are
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It should roughly take us both just under an hour once we set off with kitties so providing we're with you for 12ish I reckon all being well you should be with Sally about 1ish if that's any help.
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Setting off in about half hour Nikki speak soon :)
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Setting off in about half hour Nikki speak soon :)
OK hunnie text/call me when you are about 15 or so mins away if you can.
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Will do :)
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Will do :)
See you soon, safe journey x
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Well it never happened! The man had had his phone off all morning and when he put it on and Janey tried to call there was no answer!
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Hi, just got back unfortunately the bloke never turned up :( no idea what has happened but there you go not to worry!
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Awwwwww Janey what a nightmare eh :hug: was good to talk to you though x
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awww, I know I was looking forward to meeting you but we still had a chat :)
hope those kitties are ok.... whatever has happened
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what a shame, I'm sure we've all been following this thread
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Janey its alll very bizarre isnt it!
I kow I was looking forward to meeting you too
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I would like to say a very big thanks to both Nikki and Janey as you have been very helpful and it was very kind of you to help :hug: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :hug: :hug: :thankyou:. I am very sorry that the man failed to show up and I am still trying to find out why. I am hoping there is a genuine reason for him not to answer of come as if he just decided not to turn then :censored: :brick: >:( >:( >:( :censored:
any way I will keep trying and I can't thank you enough for your help
Sally
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Have just caught this thread today. How terribly disappointing after all the effort you guys have put in.
However, if this is sorted out and you are still looking for help transporting I live in Leicester and would be happy to help transport part way. I work full time but am available Sat and Sun or after work 5:30pm.
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It's very strange indeedy, I spoke to him on Sunday and double-checked everything,
oh well me and Steve and had a couple of hours quality time - mainly sat in a layby :evillaugh: thankfully you two's hadn't set off :)
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Sally you are more than welcome and if this man ever does surface then let me know as still happy to help, just hope the kittens are ok.
Jane and Steve if anything then you had a great bonding session :evillaugh:
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I am very sorry that the man failed to show up and I am still trying to find out why. I am hoping there is a genuine reason for him not to answer of come as if he just decided not to turn then :censored: :brick: >:( >:( >:( :censored:
Sally
yes when you get through give him a good :poke: ;)
but it's not your fault Sally and same here, if he ever shows up we will still be happy to do the first leg - sat back in that layby again :evillaugh:
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Hopefully sooner rather than later as the nearer I get to May/June the nearer I am to popping and don't want to go into labour with 5 kittens in tow :evillaugh:
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I know I did warn S before we left ;):evillaugh:
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I know I did warn S before we left ;):evillaugh:
:evillaugh: Can you imagine :rofl:
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just got hold of the owner. His friend had to go into work so couldn't take him down. He has still got the kittens. There about 8-9 not 5. he is going to see if he can get someone to bring him down on friday. If we can do then I have said to keep in touch. Also is there anyone who can meet him nearer to scarborough. He has offered to pay petrol money if anyone can.
thank again for all your help.
Sally
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There about 8-9 not 5. [/quote]
mmmm the plot thickens!!
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I have just got through to him also and he said the same to me, I said I just wish he had called and let me know before we set off but I said would be happy to help out again.
Next time I would do what you did Sally and Nikki and get him to ring me and say he is so far away before we leave, especially not knowing the chap - it does sound a bit odd 8-9 cats now? :scared:
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They had a feral mother cat give birth I think she has had two litters as some are 10 weeks old and other are 6 months old.
But we shall see what happens
Sally
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okey-doke probably a feral problem then
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Sounds like the mum needs trapping otherwise this will keep happening everytime she gets pregnant
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they are too far from us but I have told the man to get in touch with the local cats protection and they will trap + spay her.
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they are too far from us but I have told the man to get in touch with the local cats protection and they will trap + spay her.
good idea
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Hi i have been trying to get hold of the owner who has just got back to me. they are trying to find someone who can take them down to meet janey. I have said to keep in touch and let me know how it goes and when they find someone. I have also said they will need to move quickly as the older ones will be able to breed soon and then they will have 20-30 cats. I think they are still trying for tomorrow but we will see. They have also got to catch them and contain the in a room which I have said to do tonight if they want to go tomorrow.
Anyway I will keep you all posted
sally
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Ok I have spoken to the lady that runs the rescue and she said and I agree the following, I am going to ring them at nine pm and say are the kitten in and if I haven't heard from you by 10 am tomorrow then the offer is off. obviously that is the gist of it and I will be very polite. Anyway I just thought I would let you know and I hope it is OK for tomorrow if it goes ahead. We should know by 10am if it is.
Thanks again fingers crossed that it all works.
Sally
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good luck with these. Margaret the farmer we tried to help out last year started with 4 females and must have had 60 cats at least after a couple of years. Sadly because of her attitude in always demanding the cats back we only managed to get 9 away from her and another 9 or so neutered and I know she had quite a few kittens still - so goodness knows what sort of mess she is in now. :(
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Well I have had a very bad night and feel awful today so I wont be able to do the j26 to j22 bit, close to tears now let alone waiting for maybes from these people again to be let down by them.
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Sorry if the last post seems rude, doesn't mean to be but just soooooo tired would be dangerous to drive!
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I take it this is now not going to happen Sally? If so, I just hope they get the CP or some other local rescue to sort out these kitties before the situation gets out of hand :(
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I have given up with the owners as i haven't heard from them. I am going to try getting in touch with the cat protection in that area to let them know about him and the kitten and if the rescue can trap them and want us to take them then I might need some help transporting the kittens, that is if you can bear it. The only reason I am doing that is they are young enough to help and I for my own piece of mind need to know I have done everything I can to help the kittens. I would say what I thought of the oner but I am tired, fed up and it wouldn't be very polite. But thank you very much for all your help.
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OK Sally, I've done a fair bit of feral trapping and look after a colony myself and it does get out of hand unless it gets sorted so it a concern, just give us a shout if you need any help re transport again :)
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Any update on these guys?
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I've not heard anything Nikki and I've a feeling that - if CP or other rescue get involved they may find homes that way out, but ya never know.
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Hi sorry I have managed to get hold of a CP near by and they are on the case. They said they can sort and rehome the kitten. So thanks for your time and help
Sally
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Good news
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that's good news
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Hi sorry I have managed to get hold of a CP near by and they are on the case. They said they can sort and rehome the kitten. So thanks for your time and help
Sally
I thought they would and that's good news :)
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Hi just thought I would let you know that cats protection near Scarborough managed to go round and have got all the kittens they have just got the mum to catch (she will need trapping though). Some of the kittens have already got home as they were all friendly and handleable and are lovely cats. So glad the lady rang me to let me know they are all sorted out and Mum will be too when they catch her. So it is a good happy ending to this story and thanks again for all your help.
Tilly
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Brilliant news x
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:) oh, I'm everso pleased to hear that :hug: