Fwd: PLEASE HELP A TERRIFIC CAT!

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From: NYC Siamese Rescue <nycsiameserescue@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: PLEASE HELP A TERRIFIC CAT!
To: emilyholiday@gmail.com


Hello, Emily!

Many people share your dilemma, but you simply need to broaden your apartment search to include ONLY pet-friendly buildings.  You might need to look further afield than your current target area.

The best thing for the interim would be to find a petsitter who boards in-house.  You can try petsit.com.

Good luck!

L.J.
fostercats.org


--- On Tue, 12/23/08, Emily <emilyholiday@gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Emily <emilyholiday@gmail.com>
> Subject: PLEASE HELP A TERRIFIC CAT!
> To: "anjelliclecats@yahoo.com" <anjelliclecats@yahoo.com>, "info@brooklynanimalfosternetwork.org" <info@brooklynanimalfosternetwork.org>, "fostercats@mail.com" <fostercats@mail.com>
> Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 4:51 PM

> I'm in a terrible bind; I'm in the middle of
> apartment hunting, and the
> place I'm living doesn't allow pets. Meanwhile, the
> friend who's been
> fostering my 16 year old cat can't keep her after the
> end of this month, and
> has told me that she will put my cat into a shelter if I
> don't find another
> place for her. I've contacted dozens of friends,
> acquaintances, and family
> members and am hitting a brick wall - and don't want to
> have my cat put to
> sleep. Is there any way I can find a temporary foster home
> for my cat, and
> get her back when I have an apartment? I've set up a
> blog providing more
> background and a photo: please see
> http://savebilliethecat.blogspot.com -
> and please feel free to contact me at 917-325-1348. I love
> this cat very
> much, and she's strong and healthy despite her age - it
> means a great deal
> to me to keep her alive and safe. Thanks for your help.
> Emily Brown
>
>
> --
> "Never underestimate the power of a small, dedicated
> group of people to
> change the world; indeed, that is the only thing that ever
> has." - Margaret
> Mead
>
> PLEASE HELP ME FIND A TEMPORARY FOSTER HOME FOR MY CAT
> BILLIE! See the blog
> at http://savebilliethecat.blogspot.com

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"Never underestimate the power of a small, dedicated group of people to change the world; indeed, that is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

PLEASE HELP ME FIND A TEMPORARY FOSTER HOME FOR MY CAT BILLIE! See the blog at http://savebilliethecat.blogspot.com

more resources

Emily - I would suggest posting a photo and ad right away on www.brooklynian.com under their pet page - I have found it very helpful for networking with animal adoptions in the past.

Good luck!  Please don't consider putting Billie down - I am sure someone out there can help!

Other organizations to contact:
Kitty Kind
Alley Cat Allies
Neighborhood Cats
Urban Cat League

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"Never underestimate the power of a small, dedicated group of people to change the world; indeed, that is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

PLEASE HELP ME FIND A TEMPORARY FOSTER HOME FOR MY CAT BILLIE! See the blog at http://savebilliethecat.blogspot.com

Hey Emily!!! There are several organizations that can help you out - especially if it is a temporary situation where the owner wants to take the cat back. One is below - Hope Vet is my vet and they're great. If they can't help you out, they'll know of other organizations that will.
Other organizations in general that you can check are Alley Cats - although I supposed they mostly deal with feral cats : https://www.alleycat.org
Another great placement organization is Anjellicle Cats: www.anjelliclecats.com
And check this out:
http://brooklynanimalfosternetwork.org/index.html
This is an interesting list of rescue organizations in NYC:
http://www.catswithnoname.net/NewYork.htm
http://geocities.com/fostercats/
Anyway -- I think that you can find a way to find a foster by talking to some of these organizations. Please don't put him/her in a shelter! Or put her down. I have a very small separate room but it's not ideal - and I have three cats!! But please let me know if you don't find a solution and I'll see if I can help.
Karen Holt
From: Infinite Hope <Infinite_Hope@mail.vresp.com>Subject: A Message From Hope VetTo: karenholt@verizon.netDate: Monday, August 18, 2008, 4:11 PM
Dear Karen,
At Hope Vet, we know that our clients love their pets—and we know the feeling is mutual. It is hard for any of us to imagine not having our companions by our side.
Yet every day we hear of heart-wrenching stories of pet owners facing personal crises who have no other option but to surrender their animals due to situations beyond their control. Traumatic events such as domestic violence, foreclosure, fire, eviction, and illness can instantly force the separation of people and their beloved pets.
In the case of battered women, the statistics are alarming—just last month we learned that as many as 48% of these women delay leaving abusive situations out of fear for the safety of their animals.* A fear well justified when you consider that 71% of abused women reported that their batterers had harmed, threatened or even killed their pets, often in front of them and their children, as a way to coerce, control or humiliate them.**
While shelters provide a safe haven for victims of abuse and those who have been evicted, their animals are rarely welcome. Sadly, these individuals and families face the additional pain of giving up their pets in order to access help and safety. And for pet owners who are ill and need emergency medical care—where do they turn to for pet assistance during hospitalizations?
There is now hope. Infinite Hope.
We are very pleased to announce a new direction for Infinite Hope, a non-profit organization affiliated with Hope Vet. Our first initiative in conjunction with the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals will assist people in short-term crises so that they can continue their relationships with their pets. While other cities have established safe pet programs, Infinite Hope is the first of its kind in New York City.
We could use your help. There are many jobs to do as we begin—develop a website, create a newsletter and establish a trusted foster care network.
If you can assist us in getting the program started or if you would consider opening your heart and home to someone’s pet who needs fostering for a short time, we’d be infinitely grateful. Simply hit reply to this email and we will send you additional information.
Together, we can show people and their pets that where there is help, there is Hope.
Sincerely,The Infinite Hope Team
* Ascione, F.R. (2007) Emerging research on animal abuse as a risk factor for intimate partner violence. In K. Kendall-Tackett & S. Giacomoni (Eds.) Intimate Partner Violence (pp.3-1 to 3-17). Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.
** Ascione, F.R., Weber, C.V., & Wood, D.S. (1997). The abuse of animals and domestic violence: A national survey of shelters for women who batter. Society and Animals, 5(3), 205-218.

Karen Holt

Fwd: Out of the Cage! - Holiday 2008

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From: Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals <info@animalalliancenyc.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Subject: Out of the Cage! - Holiday 2008
To: emilyholiday@gmail.com

Holiday 2008 Volume 5: Issue 3 Dear Emily, No one can deny that 2008 has been a year of change -- some good, some troubling. While we look forward to our nation beginning to move in a new direction with new leadership in 2009, we also are dealing today with the consequences of a difficult economy that's bringing more animals into our shelters and challenging our ability to maintain robust adoptions. But through it all, our coalition of shelters and rescue groups working to bring positive change for homeless animals in New York City has remained focused and proactive in its efforts to save lives and create better tomorrows for the animals. This holiday issue of Out of the Cage! describes some of our collaborative endeavors over the past months, and our progress toward achieving the four core objectives set forth in our ten-year strategic plan. You'll read about our efforts to increase pet adoptions in NYC, especially around the holidays, spay/neuter initiatives to reduce the number of homeless animals entering our city shelters, and use of the media to increase public awareness of the wonderful animals available for adoption and the increased challenges facing shelters and rescue groups in these difficult economic times. And you'll read about how we are working to strengthen our resources by providing training and concrete support to the Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) to help them accomplish more for the animals. Despite the challenges we face, we forge ahead with optimism and determination, and the knowledge that yes, we can continue to save lives and remain on course to reach our goals. As we stand on the threshold of Year 5 of the Maddie's Pet Rescue Project in NYC, we are fortified by the continued faith and financial support of Maddie's Fund. We continue to rely upon the generosity of the ASPCA, a founding member of the Mayor's Alliance and a continued supporter. We depend upon the generosity of the PETCO Foundation and PetSmart Charities to keep our free cat spay/neuter clinics running, Broadway Barks for its continued support of our Picasso Veterinary Fund, and numerous other organizations, businesses, veterinary partners, and private individuals, including volunteers, whose ongoing support is helping us to do more. In 2009 we can do more, and we will do more, fueled by the unwavering dedication and can-do attitude of the more than 140 animal shelters and rescue organizations that participate in our Alliance. They are the heart of our organization, just as the animals we seek to help are our soul. We hope you enjoy this issue of Out of the Cage! And we wish you and your family members -- human and non-human alike -- a happy, healthy, and humane New Year. Best wishes, Jane Hoffman President, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals In This Issue... Special Holiday Adoption Events Mayor's Alliance Promotes Holiday Pet Adoptions in a Big Way Great Ideas for Holiday Giving Free Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics Continue to Book to Capacity Picasso Veterinary Fund in Action: Sneakers Just Might Be the Right Fit for You! Tough Economic Times, Holiday Adoptions Gain Media Attention Strength Trainings Equip APOs to Work Harder, Smarter The Good Neighbor: How Caring Collaboration Saved the Lives of 28 Cats Planning for Your Pet's Care if You're Not Around Mayor's Alliance Acknowledges Generous Fundraising Efforts Help for NYC's Stray and Outdoor Cats Newsletter Team Mayor's Alliance Promotes Holiday Pet Adoptions in a Big Way Animal homelessness doesn't take a holiday. This year, at a time when economic hardships are resulting in an increase in the number of animals entering the shelters, promoting adoption is more crucial than ever. To keep pet adoptions in New York City brisk throughout the holiday season, the Mayor's Alliance this year implemented several tactics designed to bring out more adopters and increase the number of cats and dogs finding new homes this season. Read about the latest Mayor's Alliance adoption efforts... Great Ideas for Holiday Giving Want to give a gift this year that carries extra impact for the animals? We have several suggestions you might consider. Check out some great gift ideas... Free Cat Spay/Neuter Clinics Continue to Book to Capacity Mayor's Alliance free spay/neuter clinics for companion cats, currently taking place three times each month at the NYC Animal Care & Control (AC&C) Brooklyn facility, are proving that New York City residents indeed want to have their cats spayed or neutered -- all many of them need are the means to do it. Learn more about these free cat spay/neuter clinics... Picasso Veterinary Fund in Action: Sneakers Just Might Be the Right Fit for You! In October, Sneakers fell victim to the same fate that befalls many a stray dog and cat in the city -- a run-in with a speeding car. Luckily for Sneakers, only her rear right leg was broken. A Good Samaritan found the injured two-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier/Lab mix and took her to NYC Veterinary Specialists, a specialty animal hospital on Manhattan's West Side. Again, luck was on her side: the hospital is a Mayor's Alliance partner in the care of animals whose treatment is paid for by the Picasso Veterinary Fund (PVF) of the Mayor's Alliance. Meet Sneakers and help her find a home for the new year... Tough Economic Times, Holiday Adoptions Gain Media Attention Not surprisingly, media coverage of homeless animal issues over the past several months has focused heavily on the effects of the economic downturn on pet owner/guardians and their pets, and the shelters and rescue groups that are responding to the increasing number of animals entering the shelter system. As more and more people find it necessary to surrender their companion animals to shelters because of job loss, foreclosures, and other economic stresses, more animals are at risk of becoming fatalities of these difficult times. Read more about media coverage of pet displacement and adoption efforts... Strength Trainings Equip APOs to Work Harder, Smarter This year, Mayor's Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and improve skills in a wide range of areas -- from preventing the spread of disease in the shelter and preparing for disasters to using the Internet and other media to promote adoptions and designing more effective adoption agreements. These and other topics were the focus of Mayor's Alliance Strength Trainings -- monthly training sessions created specifically for APOs to help them work more efficiently and effectively. In 2009, our Strength Training program will continue to offer specialized informational sessions and skill-building workshops. See what APO trainings are coming up in 2009... The Good Neighbor: How Caring Collaboration Saved the Lives of 28 Cats by Meredith Weiss, NYC Feral Cat Initiative / Neighborhood Cats We've all heard the adage "life is unpredictable," yet many of us know it only as a saying. We stride ahead, day after day, year after year, with little to shake up our routines or expectations. But sometimes, on any ordinary day and, by definition, without warning, the unpredictable strikes. This is a true tale of such an experience. Read this heartwarming tale of generosity... Planning for Your Pet's Care if You're Not Around The lifetime commitment you've made to your companion animals involves many things, including planning for their care should something happen to prevent you from caring for them. Just as with any member of your family, having a plan in place for their care in your absence can give you peace of mind and ensure that their well being is maintained. Learn how to plan for your pet's future... Mayor's Alliance Acknowledges Generous Fundraising Efforts Raising money to help homeless animals is becoming quite a trend in New York City, and we want to acknowledge those caring individuals whose recent efforts raised much-needed funds for the Mayor's Alliance efforts to save lives. Read more about the unique contributions of our creative supporters... Help for NYC's Stray and Outdoor Cats The New York City Feral Cat Initiative, a joint program of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and Neighborhood Cats, is continuing to build momentum in its efforts to humanely reduce New York City's stray and outdoor cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Read about two recent programs that have helped the cats... Newsletter Team Editor-in-Chief: Steve Gruber Art Director: Krista Menzel Senior Writer: Steve Gruber Contributing Writer: Meredith Weiss Photographers: Dennis Ardigo, Jessica Del Guercio, Rick Edwards, Janell Granier, Bryan Kortis, Meredith Weiss The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals welcomes reprints of articles from Out of the Cage! To request permission to reprint any of these articles, please contact us at info@animalalliancenyc.org. Special Holiday Adoption Events Now through January 5, 2009, celebrate pets and pet adoption in New York City by finding the perfect new friend or addition to your family through HolidayPetAdoptNYC.org! This holiday pet adoption promotion includes city-wide adoption events to make it extra easy to meet your match. Brooklyn Adoptions Manhattan Adoptions Queens Adoptions Staten Island Adoptions Adoptions Outside NYC More holiday adoption information... YOU Can Help! Adopt a Little New Yorker Today! Donate Supplies & Equipment to APOs! Donate Funds! 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"Never underestimate the power of a small, dedicated group of people to change the world; indeed, that is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

PLEASE HELP ME FIND A TEMPORARY FOSTER HOME FOR MY CAT BILLIE! See the blog at http://savebilliethecat.blogspot.com