Yesterday, I tried to help a friend. She had inherited a cat from a deceased relative but, the cat was just completely unsocial. I offered to take the cat to the SPCA, because she just could not bear the thought of euthanizing the poor thing. I could not take the cat because I already have 2 (through similar circumstances) and cannot afford to take on another.
So we put the cat in the carrier, I drove 20 miles to the SPCA and when I got there, guess what? They refused to take the animal! I explained the circumstances to them and they refused to accept the animal. They said they were not accepting cats at this time. So I asked what am I supposed to do with the cat? They didn't care, they said they were not taking it. I was furious!
I drove back home and brought him in my apartment - btw he pooped along the way ewwwwwwwwwwww! I set the carrier down in the middle of the room with the cat inside. And let my cats check him out. They went nuts! They hissed and spit , then ran and hid. So I knew this was not going to work. I put the cat in the bathroom with food, water, and litter - so he could get out of the carrier and I could clean it. The poor thing had been in there for 3 hours!
Then I went online and checked out a few other non-profits in my area.
Second chance - phone rang off the wall - no answer/ no machine
10 lives - in order to surrender a cat- you must be willing to pay ALL expenses associated with the care of the animal until it is adopted.
HEART - "HEART IS A RESCUE ORGANIZATION, WE DO NOT RE-HOME PERSONAL PETS"
So what is a person to do? This cat has no where to go. I have posted on Craig's list as well as free cycle. no response as of yet, nor do I expect one. Ultimately, the owner will take the cat to be euthanized at the vet.
My question is: these organizations are always begging for money, yet when I went to them for help, I was denied.
Where the hell is all the money going?
Too many times I read posts from people denied assistance from charitable organizations, yet they ( the organizations ) have no problem begging for money from us. I do not donate to organizations as it is, but if ever in the position to, I will deny their request and donate directly to the people who need it.
