Topic: Back from holiday and no cat, cattery lose it. (Read 37277 times)

tigerbaby · « **Reply #79 on:** June 19, 2008, 18:28:13 PM »

Come back Harry! Sending sardine-smelling vibes his way...

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #78 on:** June 19, 2008, 16:55:22 PM »

Any news on Harry?

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #77 on:** June 06, 2008, 15:37:47 PM »

Quote from: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on June 06, 2008, 13:57:10 PM

Just a quick update but can't say too much. Harry still hasn't been caught although there's been possible sightings of him, his owners are still out looking for him constantly and will update if there's any news

Thanks for the update DD - Harry catching vibes being sent xxxxx

clarenmax · « **Reply #76 on:** June 06, 2008, 15:10:49 PM »

Am praying that Harry comes home safe and sound very soon xx

lucky and jj mum · « **Reply #75 on:** June 06, 2008, 14:50:44 PM »

Not the news I had wanted to hear. Let's home he is back home safe and sound soon.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #74 on:** June 06, 2008, 14:40:35 PM »

Poor Harry, poor owners. Thanks for the update

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #73 on:** June 06, 2008, 13:57:10 PM »

Just a quick update but can't say too much. Harry still hasn't been caught although there's been possible sightings of him, his owners are still out looking for him constantly and will update if there's any news

JadesMum · « **Reply #72 on:** June 06, 2008, 11:07:14 AM »

I have just been reading this story - how awful
I lost my cat for just one day and that was bad enough (she was locked in a neighbours shed) but I was so scared for her (Lucy).
Luckily I asked the neighbour (she regularly visited them) after contacting all vets, RSPCA, and soon.
I felt sick to my stomache .
I cant imaging how you are feeling - stay positive - he is probably looking for you too.
I really hope Harry comes home soon - he is beautiful and looks so happy.
Let us know some news soon , pleeeease!!
xxx
Hugs & Kisses to Harry - stay safe little boy and come home soon xx

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Maddiesmum · « **Reply #71 on:** June 05, 2008, 19:46:17 PM »

Still no news?

Harna · « **Reply #70 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:15:08 AM »

Sorry - only just come across this thread. What a terrible situation - I hope Ben and Tanya are okay.

Anoosh went missing for several days last year. We were beside ourselves. I can't imagine how I would fell if someone I trusted to look after her had allowed her to escape and then rubbed salt into the wound by obstructing the search!

Just to add a couple of points: we found that going out at dawn was the best time to call for a cat - the world is quite 'still' and it's amazing how many cats answer your call that you just don't see in the daytime. Your cat may have a better chance of tuning into you then.

Also, our local community policeman told us that although we were allowed to put up posters, we would fall foul of littering laws if we failed to take them down once we had located our cat. Also, he told us that it was unlawful to advertise a reward (although okay to give one) - I will try to dig out his email if I still have it somewhere to tell you exactly why this is - something about potentially encouraging people to commit crime in order to benefit from a reward; I suppose like someone stealing a pet and then either waiting for the posters to go up or phoning the owner from the collar tag details to claim a reward.

I really hope that there is good news about Harry soon . . . . .

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #69 on:** June 02, 2008, 07:08:05 AM »

This thread makes me so unhappy. There was another thread - either here or on CC - can't recall now, but that was someone who experienced the same thing, their cat escaped from a cattery, but in that instance, the cattery did at least try to help, and I think the cat was ultimately found after persistence paid off, trapping and waiting, but it's the agony of not knowing. My thoughts really go out to Tanya and Ben.

roque122000 · « **Reply #68 on:** June 01, 2008, 19:07:15 PM »

What an awful thing to happen, I am so sorry to hear such bad news. Can't the cattery in quwstion at least fund the search for Harry? Shouldn't they get their fingers out and search themselves?
i would be so angry, sue the pants off them, have they said how it happened?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #67 on:** May 31, 2008, 20:31:15 PM »

I've dropped Tanya and Ben an email asking if there is any news on Harry so if I hear anything I will let you know.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #66 on:** May 31, 2008, 20:11:09 PM »

Any news??

Bazsmum · « **Reply #65 on:** May 28, 2008, 01:22:37 AM »

Im really hoping that your furbabe is back with you safe & sound!

CallieSkye · « **Reply #64 on:** May 27, 2008, 23:39:08 PM »

It just makes me sick to my stomach thinking about it! I've only boarded Leeloo once but I was worried the whole time. It must be horrible to find they've lost your cat, and to be soo unhelpful!! If I owned that cattery I'd be spending every last second I had out searching for your cat. I hate it when people who don't care about animals get into the animal care business.

When you find him let us know who these creeps are. I wouldn't want to accidently so business with them.EDIT: must have missed the post where you named them. www.greenacrescattery.co.uk if anyone else missed it. I mean even if it's not outright their fault for a wiley cats escape (and that can be argued) they have handled the situation all wrong.

They need to step up.

GOOD LUCK!

I'm praying for his safe return.

lucky and jj mum · « **Reply #63 on:** May 27, 2008, 23:26:22 PM »

Yes I too hope he has been found.
Was wondering, can you sue them? I know no amount of money can replace a very much loved pet but you think your leaving them in safe hands don't you?

Millys Mum · « **Reply #62 on:** May 27, 2008, 17:54:57 PM »

Lets hope no news is good news

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #61 on:** May 27, 2008, 15:23:25 PM »

Yes I was wondering too?

em1209 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 27, 2008, 14:35:36 PM »

Yes, any news? I bet he'll walk in soon, with a big grin on his face wondering what all the fuss has been about.
Lots of purrs and hugs xx

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #59 on:** May 27, 2008, 14:27:56 PM »

Yes I was wondering this - I so hope he is safe wherever he is xxxx

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #58 on:** May 27, 2008, 13:45:34 PM »

any news on Harry?

lucky and jj mum · « **Reply #57 on:** May 21, 2008, 21:29:55 PM »

Quote from: Maddiesmum on May 21, 2008, 20:02:54 PM

Bless him he looks so happy. You must be frantic.

I'm so sorry to read this about your Harry, you think by booking them into a cattery they are going to be safe. I just hope and pray that he is found and return to you as soon as possible. I loved his video.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #56 on:** May 21, 2008, 20:02:54 PM »

Bless him he looks so happy. You must be frantic.

LesleyW · « **Reply #55 on:** May 21, 2008, 16:29:57 PM »

Quote from: benj on May 21, 2008, 13:11:04 PM

Thank you very much for your offer of help, is very humbling to think that you would give up you time to help us / Harry.

I will pm you later this evening.

Benj, one thing you will soon discover is Dawn doesn't have time, she dedicates it ALL to cats.

and any cat should beware if DD is on the case

tigerbaby · « **Reply #54 on:** May 21, 2008, 16:06:40 PM »

He is gorgeous

Jameson kicks his toys with the backlegs like Harry does - it looks so funny! I hope Harry turns up soon. x

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #53 on:** May 21, 2008, 16:05:53 PM »

Quote from: benj on May 21, 2008, 13:11:04 PM

Thank you very much for your offer of help, is very humbling to think that you would give up you time to help us / Harry.

I will pm you later this evening.

I hate to think of any cat lost and it must be awful for you so it's not a problem. I'll speak to you later, xxxx

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #52 on:** May 21, 2008, 15:36:00 PM »

just looked again -it's sheep not a calf

benj · « **Reply #51 on:** May 21, 2008, 14:44:56 PM »

Thank you again for your comments

here is a short video of him playing, sorry about the quality.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #50 on:** May 21, 2008, 14:24:52 PM »

What lovely pics .... I agree Harry is one handsome chappie and that feral really does look like him doesn't he.

Everytime I look at the "feral" pic I keep spotting another kitty! LOL.

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #49 on:** May 21, 2008, 13:21:50 PM »

That's Our DD

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Ben I love the photo of Harry and the calf

Harry is a very handsome Lad - and with all out positive vibes he will be home with you

xxxxx

benj · « **Reply #48 on:** May 21, 2008, 13:11:04 PM »

Quote from: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on May 20, 2008, 16:28:31 PM

Benj, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat and I'm sure you'll get him home soon. If you want a hand looking for him, I'm only in Holywell so not far from the cattery. If you want to pm me and I'll send you my number, xx

Thank you very much for your offer of help, is very humbling to think that you would give up you time to help us / Harry.

I will pm you later this evening.

Here are some more photo's of Harry.

Just to lighten the mood I would like to introduce you to these! how many can you spot in this picture? the tabby and white one behind the car is the spit of Harry. Everytime we see him we cannot believe how much he looks like Harry!

These are just several of the feral cats we are visiting regulary

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #47 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:02:19 AM »

Quote from: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on May 20, 2008, 16:28:31 PM

Benj, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat and I'm sure you'll get him home soon. If you want a hand looking for him, I'm only in Holywell so not far from the cattery. If you want to pm me and I'll send you my number, xx

OH YESSssssssssss our DD is fabulous at trappping kitties that don't want to be trapped.

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Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #46 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:14:22 AM »

Have just been reading this thread today. Firstly, I'm very sorry to learn of Harry's disappearance, but glad that you've at least been able to get some good advice. Your Solicitor is correct; provided what you state in your posters is fact, and you restrict it to fact only and not opinion, the Cattery would not have a case against you for libel or slander. Clearly they're concerned about their reputation, but you have a right to try and recover your cat, and if that means naming the place from which he went missing in posters or flyers, then I fail to see how they can realistically object.

You must be consumed with worry, but it sounds as though you're doing everything you possibly can in the circumstances. I think seeing if the press would run a story is a good idea, but concentrating in the main on getting Harry back, rather than making an issue out of the Cattery's alleged negligence. When one of my cats disappeared from home, I contacted our local paper who agreed to run a piece and print a photo we gave them, and members of the public can be amazingly vigilant, especially other cat lovers and owners in the area.

I do hope Harry returns safely to you.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #45 on:** May 20, 2008, 21:32:22 PM »

How awful

Got everything crossed that you find Harry safe and sound

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #44 on:** May 20, 2008, 19:40:07 PM »

Sending lots of good vibes for Harry and hope you find each other soon

Millys Mum · « **Reply #43 on:** May 20, 2008, 18:41:09 PM »

Theres a good chance he will join up with the feral cats so definately keep that up.
Fingers crossed you get a sighting soon

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #42 on:** May 20, 2008, 16:28:31 PM »

Benj, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat and I'm sure you'll get him home soon. If you want a hand looking for him, I'm only in Holywell so not far from the cattery. If you want to pm me and I'll send you my number, xx

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #41 on:** May 20, 2008, 16:24:27 PM »

Wishing you all the best in getting Harry back, you could not be doing more

I am sure your local paper wpould be interested in running a story, it could also help in Harrys safe return.

benj · « **Reply #40 on:** May 20, 2008, 15:59:03 PM »

Thanks for your replies.

We have been told by the cattery they have tried traps which have yielded nothing.

I have been in contact with my solicitor and have been told as long as its fact I am allowed to say what i know.

The Cattery where Harry was boarding and from where we have been told Harry broke free is Greenacres Cattery in Glascoed/Marli

here is their website www.greenacrescattery.co.uk

We were not made aware for more than 24 hrs after Harry's Great Escape. (escaped early hours of Saturday 10th of may, we had a phone call late morning sunday 12th of may) The cattery were aware that we had arrived home on Saturday 10th but not early enough not to in cure an extra nights boarding, we thought we were leaving Harry for one more nights holiday, little did we know he wasn't there)

We were advised that 'it would not be a good idea' for us to advertise the name of the Cattery Harry went missing from. (interpret that how you will)

We were advised not to offer a reward as this may encourage anyone finding Harry to hold him for the reward (seriously!) the cattery would not put up a reward.

We were told that Harry must have been a very small slim cat to escape the way he did. - interestingly the FAB have said to me - "even a fat cat can get out of a tiny tiny space"

We were told the buildings are refurbished and checked for structural integrity annually, every Autumn.

Harry made his cunning departure by way of pushing through the plastic sheet roofing meeting the gate to his pen, the FAB have said - both runs and safety passages should have wire mesh under the roof in a well managed and maintained cattery.

Anyway enough of that for now

We have now got our own posters with our contact details and will replace all the old ones, the new posters will offer a reward and have been reproduced with great thanks to the national pet register.

We will be visiting the elderly gent with the large feral family at feeding time. I will be offering help to said chap, who has felt an obligation to look after the cats in memory and i suppose final instruction by his now sadly departed wife.

We will contact all vets / sanctuary's / rspca and charities asking for them to deal direct with us.

We continue our patrol of the surrounding area.

And finally I have the go ahead from my solicitor to contact my local paper, both for an advert and to see if they are interested in running a story.

Thank you again for all the support.

Number 1 priority - to find Harry.
Number 2 - to make people aware of our story and to offer advice for choosing your cattery.

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