Topic: Poor man with his cats living in his car (Read 9631 times)

puggy1975 Zoe · « **Reply #36 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:46:45 AM »

Thats lovely they have a nice new home. least it would give the man some comfort knowing they will be looked after

I keep wondering about that man i hope he is ok. It must have been so hard for him

pappilon · « **Reply #35 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:21:54 AM »

Great news, so pleased they got a home.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:04:15 AM »

Glad there is a happy ending

Bazsmum · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:59:33 AM »

Never looked at this thread till now, so pleased they are rehomed and I hope he is gonna be ok!

Janeyk · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2010, 23:13:11 PM »

that's lovely news Mark, hope the poor chap is ok though too

Mark · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2010, 23:11:18 PM »

I thought Sharon would update the thread but I had an email from her today. Candy and Floss have been rehomed together to a lovely rural home

Janeyk · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2010, 06:38:48 AM »

Arent they gorgeous

wishing then tons of luck xx

JackSpratt · « **Reply #29 on:** January 15, 2010, 20:59:52 PM »

Awwww. Loved cats - he obviously took care of them.

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #28 on:** January 15, 2010, 19:35:31 PM »

photos of these 2. Candy is the tabby and white. Floss is calico

JackSpratt · « **Reply #27 on:** January 14, 2010, 23:30:40 PM »

But they might not have had an option, Gill. Who's to say what their living arrangements are? Theoretically, what if most of them are friends rather than family, living in rented accommodation that won't allow pets? I think it must've been tough on him, to make this decision.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2010, 23:04:03 PM »

All I can say is I would rather live in the car than stay with any of these people who have caused him to give up what he really cared about!

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2010, 22:55:21 PM »

It's not really something we can get very involved in as we just do the cats.

But from my limited knowledge of the situation I recall he had some support from friends and relatives. I think the main reason why he was living in his car I gather was because of the cats - no one was prepared to take them in or allow them in the house and he wouldn't leave them outside on their own.

So hopefully now puds are safe he'll maybe be offered a sofa and a bath, etc.

Daisymac · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2010, 21:44:19 PM »

I cant get this guy out of my mind, it is so cold out there at the moment, I wish I could help

madpants · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:46:34 AM »

Poor chap, i wonder if he has been to his local council for housing advice? Although they may not be able to offer him accommodation, they may be able to
give him the contact details for local hostels and/or help him into a room/flat to rent privately. Poor man. Poor cats.

Fire Fox · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2010, 23:00:41 PM »

We forget how lucky we are to have roofs over our heads, never mind furbabies in our lives too.

Leanne · « **Reply #21 on:** January 05, 2010, 11:56:48 AM »

What a sad sad story.

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:54:21 PM »

what a sad thread

-at least the cats are safe - now to see what can be done for their owner. xxxx

Daisymac · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2010, 22:01:17 PM »

What a sad story, shame that we cant find him a home as well

JackSpratt · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2010, 19:33:19 PM »

http://www.porchlight.org.uk/

Do you think these people might be able to help the man?

Kirst · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2010, 18:34:17 PM »

Heartbreaking - I so hope the poor Man has a better 2010 - and I have a feeling when he gets back on his feet he will make a very good Cat Daddy!

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2010, 18:26:32 PM »

Both now in care. Well loved cats and the poor man was in tears! Obv well spoken he may of been a business man in the past.. Came with lots of stuff and full vet history...

Lets hope his life improves.. We will give him an update in a few wks, but i doubt they will be with us that long.. Being such well looked after they should be easily to rehome!..

Boos for other rescues failing to helpwith this situation..Sometimes we loose sight of things...

Fosterer Sharn also said that we think he was so glad for our help, but so tearful he could not really say it!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2010, 13:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on December 31, 2009, 13:50:26 PM

Quote from: Mark on December 31, 2009, 13:39:52 PM
Just a quick update. These cats are coming in tomorrow.

Good work. I hope the poor man gets help soon too.

Ditto. Poor guy, valiant attempt at keeping him and his fur family together.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2009, 13:50:26 PM »

Quote from: Mark on December 31, 2009, 13:39:52 PM

Just a quick update. These cats are coming in tomorrow.

Good work. I hope the poor man gets help soon too.

Mark · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2009, 13:39:52 PM »

Just a quick update. These cats are coming in tomorrow.

Mark · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2009, 21:25:06 PM »

That's the problem. If one of ourl limited number of fosterers end up with cats for a long time, it just means more other cats are denied a space.

Janeyk · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2009, 20:30:11 PM »

Well done CCP, it's a shame his cats can't be fostered until he sorts things out but I suppose the outcome can't be guaranteed and he must have so much on his plate right now, hope that thing improve for him soon

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2009, 20:17:01 PM »

As Sheryl said I really hope 2010 brings some good fortune for this chap. He obviously cares for his furbabes and it's great that Sharon is able to offer help to him at such a difficult time

Mark · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2009, 19:48:23 PM »

Given the circumstances, Sharon is willing to pay for a cattery space if there is any room. All stops will be pulled out as it isn't fair on the cats or the man for them to be living in a car. Hopefully something can be sorted out tomorrow.

sheryl · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2009, 16:14:44 PM »

That is so so sad and I have the greatest admiration for this man that even when he is struggling so much he is still thinking of his furbabies welfare - I really hope that 2010 brings better things for him

Janeyk · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2009, 16:06:00 PM »

very sad situation

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2009, 15:40:36 PM »

I have talked to this man and he sounds very siincere.. The cats were with his MIV over Christmas but no she want have them as not an animal person, there are children involved but i think they are with relatives.. I did not go into great depth unless he wanted to say... He wants them to go together and be rehomed. We are working on a plan.. asap..It has helped with them being fully vac with certivates to prove so (which is unusual)... He is obv upset and nearly choking with tears..We will offer food for the cats to help, if it takes a few days to organise but hopefully not

Mark · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2009, 15:16:33 PM »

We only really tend to talk about the cats. I won't be speaking to him again. I would guess he has been seeking advice so hopefully social services would give him numbers. It's a shame as if he was an underage chav with a baby, he would have been rehomed instantly.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2009, 15:12:00 PM »

It's a tragedy - has he contacted Shelter? Sharon or yourself could suggest it if not.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2009, 14:55:06 PM »

So sad

Wibblechick · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2009, 14:48:18 PM »

So often, where there is animal harship, we dont get to hear the Human side of the story .....

Makes you stop and think, doesnt it ?

I do hope this poor man has some help soon.

Thanks for sharing that - it puts some of my current "moans" back into perspecitve

Mark · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2009, 14:38:09 PM »

I spoke to a man a while ago who has been made homeless. His MIL had been looking after the cats for a while but is no longer able to so they are living in his car with him. He said he has been trying for 2 months hoping that his circumstances would change but he is up against a brick wall. I asked about vacs etc (explained that if there was space in the cattery it was a legal requirement) He said they are neutered, chipped and up-to-date with vacs and he has the certificates. He said they are sister called Candy and Floss and they will be 5 in Feb. He has had them since they were kittens. He is heartbroken but knows he doesn't have any choices. I told him that it was obvious he loved them and realised he wanted the best. I didn't want him to feel any worse than he already does.

He said although he is heartbroken - if we can help him, it is one less problem he has to deal with.

Really sad

Sharon is going to see what she can do for this man.

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