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The Worst Has Happened, Totally Heart-broken

Monday, July 11, 2011

I managed to catch or trap 34 of the cats and relocate them to our new location. Despite my best efforts, 7 still eluded me.
Even after we moved, I went back several times with traps and carriers to try and catch them. I even had a former student help me, with infra-red cameras, special traps, etc. However I was determined not to give up. I had obtained permission from the property owners next door to continue trapping and I stopped by to put food out for them.

Saturday was my husband's family's family reunion so I couldn't go that day. S0 yesterday I went to try again. To my horror, I discovered that my former landlord had poisoned the cats! I almost instantly found four of their bodies a stone's throw from where I used to feed them and it was obvious they had been poisoned. I continued to look for more bodies but it got too dark in the woods and I had to leave. Unfortunately, since I did not actually see him poisoning the cats, the police can do nothing.

R.I.P. Snowy, O.G. Wolfie, Tookie, Mini Grey, Pee Wee, Bo Bo and Butters. Until we meet again my loves.
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ITGALLO 7/12/2011 5:53PM

    Your dedication is admirable, and their souls appreciate your efforts. What a nasty landlord. Good thing you moved. emoticon What a loving, joyous soul you are. God bless you in your work.

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KANSASCHICA 7/12/2011 4:57PM

    Oh my gosh!!! That is so cruel!! I'm so very sorry to hear that!! Breaks my heart emoticon

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WHIPPEACHZ 7/12/2011 3:27PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this happened. Unfortunately in animal rescue we see things like this and worse all the time. I'm glad you saved so many ... God Bless.

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ARCHIMEDESII 7/12/2011 3:20PM

    How heartbreaking ! Animal cruelty of this kind ought to be illegal. Check your local laws. Michael Vick did time for dog fighting as well as cruelty towards the dogs. So, if you have proof your former landlord did put out poison for those cats, then call the police.

Psychiatrists will tell you if you want to know how a person is with other people, see how they treat animals. Your former landlord must be a winner !

Thank you for saving as many cats as you did. That was very kind of you.


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SUECHRIS50 7/12/2011 3:12PM

    OMG...what a monster!Some people have no connection to animals and therefore no heart!

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HANKENSTEIN 7/12/2011 3:04PM

    speechless

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WENDYSPARKS 7/12/2011 3:01PM

    That is very very sad. Sorry.

Wendy

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YICHE12 7/12/2011 2:45PM

    I hate to hear of such stories... emoticon

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CHEVY63 7/11/2011 9:17PM

    How terrible - I am very sorry for your loss.

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PIPPAGREY 7/11/2011 10:38AM

    I'm so sorry. emoticon We lost a cat that way some years back. When my parents moved back from overseas they couldn't bring her. Her new owners took very good care of her, but one of their neighbors, a farmer at that, hated cats and would lay out poisoned bait. Even if he didn't care for cats, we never understood why a farmer would hate rodent control. Obviously some people are just plain evil.

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NPDSLEUTH 7/11/2011 10:08AM

    That is BEYOND upsetting. Oh I'm so very very sorry. We had something like that happen to a cat a bit ago -- and by a family member. Suffice to say, we aren't friendly with HER anymore.

I am so very very sorry. My prayers....


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GAYLEG63 7/11/2011 9:52AM

    OMG What kind of sick b****** would do this??? What an outrage!!! I'm so, so sorry to hear this has happened!!!

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EBPOOKIE 7/11/2011 9:14AM

    Did you report the landlord to the human society? They can be prosecuted or at least should be fined or something. They have to meet their maker. What a bunch of sickos. I'm sorry for you loss hugs and more hugs!

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ANNFAUSNIGHT 7/11/2011 8:15AM

    This speaks so sadly for humanity. I'm sorry for your loss.

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CRYSTLE4HIMTX10 7/11/2011 8:10AM

    I am so sorry. emoticon

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AZMOMXTWO 7/11/2011 8:10AM

  what a sick person I hope he or she never gets the chance to get near another animal.
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