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Title: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending - Update
Post by: Daisymac on May 26, 2009, 12:41:41 PM
I have taken the link to the advert off now as it had a telephone number on it,  but here is the main body of text

hello, i am hoping that there is a very loving familly that can help me.
i was born on the 26th of april . i have a brother and 2 sisters.i am a bit different to them as i seem to have a little problem with my back legs and am struggling to walk properly . i know i will need some help from a vet but my owner is not able to provide that as she is out of work.she is very sad as she does not want to have me put down but unless she can find someone to take me on love me and help me get my legs mended she will have no alternative. she is very loving to me like she is with my brother and sisters and she is teaching me to be loving too so dont worry i will love you and really be gratefull of a chance to live.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 26, 2009, 12:45:07 PM
Any chance a rescue could get hold of this kitten?
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Daisymac on May 26, 2009, 12:45:18 PM
I dont know what to do about this,  the ad was placed on 8th may so only a few weeks after the kitten was born,  Oh god,  I cant afford vet bills without insurance.  I dont want to phone the advertiser in case they have had the poor mite put down.  Delsey or anyone with a bit more confidence than me can you help ????
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Daisymac on May 26, 2009, 13:22:36 PM
I Plucked up courage and phoned the advertiser,  she still has the kitten,  I told her I would seek advice here and see if anyone could help,  apprently the kitten is getting better at walking but there is still something wrong,   the lady says she sort of bunnyhops everywhere.  I really cant take the kitten on,  I wish I could but we are virtually on the bread line at the moment,  our lot are insured but insurance wouldn't cover this would it ?
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on May 26, 2009, 13:29:27 PM
If someone can pick this kitten up and get to safe place I will take him/her on,we have Minimopsical who is severely disabled so another wont hurt. I can sort some transport out but just havent got time to chase up the add at minute.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Daisymac on May 26, 2009, 13:32:18 PM
If someone can pick this kitten up and get to safe place I will take him/her on,we have Minimopsical who is severely disabled so another wont hurt. I can sort some transport out but just havent got time to chase up the add at minute.

Teresa,  if you PM me and give me a number for you I can call you,  I have the direct contact details of the advertiser and live close by,  I could maybe pick the kitten up but I cant really take it home (we live on a farm with 10 other cats) I can maybe arrange to meet you half way or something.  The kitten cant go anywhere for 4 weeks as it is only 4 weeks old at the moment.  Is ,  The advertiser will keep the kitten for the 4 weeks until it is weaned if someone is definitely taking her.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on May 26, 2009, 13:36:41 PM
Will do as soon as I`ve finished bottle feeding little ones in about 10 mins
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 26, 2009, 13:41:31 PM
Well done ladies  ;D

Im sure if the owner has reassurance that the kitten is going to be taken she will hold on to it  :hug:
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Post by: moira on May 26, 2009, 13:43:15 PM
If I can help at all with transport or short term fostering please let me know.
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on May 26, 2009, 13:51:12 PM
daisymac pm sent.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Daisymac on May 26, 2009, 15:08:29 PM
Thanks to Teresa this kitten looks like it will have it's forever home in 4 weeks x
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Post by: Leanne on May 26, 2009, 16:29:14 PM
Well done you guys
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Post by: Kirst on May 26, 2009, 16:36:06 PM
Brilliant!! I can also help with transport if needed. :hug:
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on May 26, 2009, 17:23:33 PM
So pleased that this is sorted.  Where is the kitten going from/to?  I don't know whether I could help as I'm not allowed to drive at the minute but may be able to persuade a family member if you are stuck  ;) ;)
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Stuart on May 26, 2009, 17:43:46 PM
Well done Daisy and Teresa  :)
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Post by: JackSpratt on May 26, 2009, 18:01:58 PM
Teresa, you're amazing. :) And Daisy, well done for spotting the ad and getting the help necessary; you've more than likely saved the little ones life.  :hug:
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Post by: karenjet on May 26, 2009, 18:06:30 PM
Well done both of you, poor lil puss. The world needs more like you, Teresa
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry
Post by: Daisymac on May 26, 2009, 18:28:44 PM
I think we will be OK for transport,   I live in Bucks and need to get the kitten to Teresa in Cheshire so I am going to pick the kitten up (in 4 weeks when it is fully weaned) and drive maybe to Birmingham or somewhere halfway and then the wonderful Teresa is going to meet me and then take the kitten.  I couldnt quite believe the advert when I first read it,  I had to re-read it and then I promptly burst into tears at my desk !,   Steve was wonderful and said that if there wasnt another option we would have taken the kitten and coped the best we could with the vet fees but I know in my heart that it would not be right to add to my cats here and not fair on the kitten living with someone who has no experience of dealing with cats with disabilities,  so when I spoke with Teresa it was like a dream come true,  she really is a wonderful, wonderful lady xxxx
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 26, 2009, 20:34:37 PM
That advert really tugs at the heart strings, poor baby  :( So pleased she is going to be safe and loved for the rest of her life  :Luv2:

Have you struck up enough of a rapport with this lady to try and convince her to spay Mum once the babies are weaned?  I'm sure she'd be eligible for a voucher from the Cats Protection.

  so when I spoke with Teresa it was like a dream come true,  she really is a wonderful, wonderful lady xxxx

You're not wrong there Daisy, this little one has just landed herself a gold plated, 5 star forever home thanks to you :)
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on May 26, 2009, 23:18:36 PM
Good on both of you in helping this little one. It's future would have been bleak without you. Massive pats on the back to you both!
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Janeyk on May 27, 2009, 07:02:59 AM
I'm so pleased this little one is being helped  :Luv:
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 27, 2009, 07:45:20 AM
I am really pleased to read this.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: sheryl on May 27, 2009, 09:40:36 AM
So pleased to read this little one will have a sae orever home - well done  :Luv2:

I may be able to help with transport
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Christine (Blip) on May 27, 2009, 10:20:21 AM
And perhaps some veterinary treatment will be able to help the little one's leg problem  :hug:

Good work, ladies.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: bonnielass on May 28, 2009, 18:07:56 PM
What a lovely ending to what could have been a tradgedy for this little man, well done to you and Theresa for helping him , :hug:
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Daisymac on June 01, 2009, 13:17:24 PM
Just to let you know,  (I have also spoken with Teresa),  but we have spoken to the lady with this kitten and apparently it has made a surprise recovery and is now for sale for £50 !!,  unfortunately there is nothing we can do now,  the lady is obvioulsy a back street breeder,  this is the mothers 3rd litter !  I have left her with our numbers in case kitten gets sick again !,  but for now - this is as far as we can go with this,  we cant buy the cat as it will just encourage the breeding.   :(
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Janeyk on June 01, 2009, 13:19:15 PM
 :( disgusting
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Rosella moggy on June 01, 2009, 13:39:59 PM
Words escape me  :shocked:  Hope the little un really is recovering  :(  Completely agree that you cannot encourage this person by paying her.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 01, 2009, 13:42:32 PM
I thought the owner sounded really caring the way she had worded the ad - how wrong could I be  >:( Lets hope this poor baby does find a loving home away from this person  :(
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending - Update
Post by: Daisymac on June 01, 2009, 13:55:32 PM
Both Teresa and myself are gutted  :(
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending - Update
Post by: bonnielass on June 01, 2009, 16:00:19 PM
Thats terrible, poor little mite i do hope he will be okay, wonder if they tell his new owner about the problem he had :sneaky:
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending - Update
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 01, 2009, 18:28:35 PM
Am inclined to think that this was a scam to draw interest; young kittens are wobbly on their legs and it does sound as if this little one was just a late developer. I found out enough from the owner last week to know that shes a BSB. Had we offered to pay the £50 she would have got back with some excuse to want double that, I`m afraid that paying these people for kittens only encourages them to breed. If for some reason things go wrong for this little one the owner knows that we will take her.
Title: Re: This is awful, it made me cry - but now hopefully a happy ending
Post by: Millys Mum on June 01, 2009, 18:41:24 PM
I thought the owner sounded really caring the way she had worded the ad - how wrong could I be  >:(

Its just takes one heart to get tugged and they have a way of extracting cash  >:(
I wish these people could be stopped  :(