Topic: Black older cat - Putney area - URGENT SITUATION (SORTED) (Read 18500 times)

Millys Mum · « **Reply #46 on:** January 20, 2010, 20:01:39 PM »

How convenient to pull out the leukaemia card, we all know how many of those tests are wrong

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #45 on:** January 20, 2010, 19:20:54 PM »

A rescue (National Animal Trust) has now spoken with the RSPCA - here is a copy of the post

"I've just spoken to someone at the RSPCA hospital and they seemed to know about him. I have said that we will help in whatever way we can either by covering the cost of tests/treatment or by taking responsibility of him to ensure a suitable home is found. However, they have told me that he has been examined by more than one vet at the hospital and they agree that he should be put to sleep purely for health reasons. He has tested positive for FeLV and FIV as well as the problem with his back legs. They are getting a supervisor to ring me at home tomorrow morning and I will check that the information I have been given tonight is correct but it does not sound hopeful I'm afraid.

I will update tomorrow.

It would be interesting though to know exactly what their policy is regarding all strays that are taken to the hospital when branches cannot take them in!"

First time FeLV/FIV has been mentioned!!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #44 on:** January 20, 2010, 19:14:58 PM »

So sad, expected this would happen

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #43 on:** January 20, 2010, 19:11:40 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on January 20, 2010, 18:48:08 PM

Just to add there are still discussions on CC and suggestions so still keeping my fingers crossed.

I've posted up there too: I can collect him at any time tomorrow if a rescue can get him released to me.

bunglycat · « **Reply #42 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:57:36 PM »

That is so disgusting - i hope something can be done and i hope someone reports all this to the local papers - i am so sick of the RSPCA''s attitude

Janeyk · « **Reply #41 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on January 20, 2010, 18:42:02 PM

Quote from: Janeyk on January 20, 2010, 18:39:17 PM
I know JS, have just said to OH if he was in my area I would have done my best to get him but I suppose it's easier said than done he may be very poorly, such a shame.

He is in my area and there is no point my trying to get him if the RSPCA will not release him even to the person who handed him in. It has to be a rescue that rings and then, even at this eleventh hour, I can go there tomorrow to collect him.

Yes Christine, that's what I meant by easier said than done and my earlier post I said that a rescue stepping in sounds the only option to me.

Just to add there are still discussions on CC and suggestions so still keeping my fingers crossed.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #40 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:42:02 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on January 20, 2010, 18:39:17 PM

I know JS, have just said to OH if he was in my area I would have done my best to get him but I suppose it's easier said than done he may be very poorly, such a shame.

He is in my area and there is no point my trying to get him if the RSPCA will not release him even to the person who handed him in. It has to be a rescue that rings and then, even at this eleventh hour, I can go there tomorrow to collect him.

Janeyk · « **Reply #39 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:39:17 PM »

I know JS, have just said to OH if he was in my area I would have done my best to get him but I suppose it's easier said than done he may be very poorly, such a shame.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #38 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:36:53 PM »

Guess that's it, then. Poor lad, someone should be with him when he goes.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #37 on:** January 20, 2010, 18:15:03 PM »

let's hope so

there is no point in trying to rescue a cat only to have to have him pts somewhere else

can't save them all

Janeyk · « **Reply #36 on:** January 20, 2010, 17:48:16 PM »

I've just checked on CC and Nat has posted the following:

Have just got through on emergency number

They are putting him to sleep tomorrow on advice of their vet they said.

No supervisors there or vets there till tomorrow so the end of the road for him.

......they have a ward of seven day cats they said

so sad

I wonder whether he's a very poorly cat?

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #35 on:** January 20, 2010, 15:26:56 PM »

Hi

Think Nat (the lady who found the cat originally) from what I can gather, has been the only one to speak with the RSPCA and seems it may have been this same Rehoming Officer who has said NO to everything Nat has suggested.

As a member of the general public, she may have not used 'cat rescue jargon' and therefore hit a brick wall. e.g. board at her vets rather than transfer for private treatment.

So if anyone can get past this Homing Officer to somebody else in authority at the animal hospital, maybe the chief vet, something might be able to be sorted?

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #34 on:** January 20, 2010, 15:18:40 PM »

is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling the RSPCA doesn't want anyone to even see this cat now?

wharfevalley catsprotection · « **Reply #33 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:43:51 PM »

I would contact the CP branches anyway and see - they will probably be full, but I know we have intervned before when there's been a threat of PTS. It might also be worth finding out who is the Regional Development Manager for London (the person who will oversee CP branchese in their area)

How does the RSPCA know if a rescue or individual is taking him? Do independant rescues have paperwork - ie could we botch some paperwork together for an individual to pick him up???

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #32 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:38:57 PM »

Hope Niall can help.

Asked Nat, if the RSPCA would be willing to transfer the cat to her vets in chiswick (who are willing to have him) but they said no!!

Some of the local rescues around the sw/w london or surrey, I have heard of are:

Animal rescue and Care (ARC)
Croydon animal samaritans (cover a wide area not just croydon)
CP - Ealing and West London
Animal lifeline (sutton)
CP Sutton and Cheam

Would not know if anyone from these are registered purrs members, although I vaguely remember seeing ARC as a User name?

PS
Nat has been dealing with the Rehoming officer Mary Anne she thinks the name is .

moira · « **Reply #31 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:36:18 PM »

What about Paws 4 Life and Nine Lives? They specialise in special needs cats and are in london.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #30 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:27:18 PM »

Have messaged Niall. He's about 30 minutes away.

Dawn F · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:23:58 PM »

Padding CP used to have a lady called Ann Perrin but not sure any more I'll see if I can find out

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:23:15 PM »

battersea are not like a rescue that we have on purrs and would not take him an d celia hammond is on the otherside of london , we really need a cp or a small rescue and needs to be west london....could try looking on cat chat bit reallt need someone we know

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:21:34 PM »

The nearest two are Battersea Cats and Dogs Home and The Mayhew. Neither would be likely to interfere with the RSPCA, I suspect. I don't know of any little independent ones.

CP has a branch in Paddington, if anyone has a contact there...

Dawn F · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:20:39 PM »

the obvious one is battersea but I'm sure I read somewhere they have a waiting list - Celia Hammond covers some parts of London

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:14:52 PM »

i am not sure we have any js cos london is so split up

JackSpratt · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2010, 14:13:00 PM »

Can somebody tell me which rescues on Purrs are local to this boy? I'll PM them if it'll help and alert them to the situation.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:43:32 PM »

Sounds like Blue Cross then but the care isnt always fantastic

Right, so we need a rescue involved as they are turning down homes and rescue places are hard to get.....I cant believe they are turning down homes and know the excuse will be cos he may have an owner but they will not give the cat up until 7 days, once this has arrived they should allow a private individual to take...............it shouldnt matter the state of his health but sound slike they are not prepared to do a home check.......costs money you see.

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:36:29 PM »

There were also 2 offers on Catchat.
- Nat (the girl who originally found him) would still take him back.
- Emily (a catchat member) member in surrey has a spare room and offered a couple of days ago.

I have taken cats (transport OAP's and their cats) to the hospital and they are very cheap compared to a private vet for people on benefits. But a bit like a 'NHS versus private' - long queues, waiting times, never see the same vet etc.

Hope we can sort something out for this old boy.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:31:55 PM »

If it can be achieved under the auspices of a rescue, I'm sure he could go to the cattery at my vets in the short term. But the RSPCA isn't going to sign him over to me as a private individual.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:24:07 PM »

Sounds like he needs to get to a good vet and out from that animal hospital for a proper assessment. cos they are only in it for the money.

Any donations to help would need to go directly to the vet that had him but then of course the rescue or rescuer would have to stump up any remaining bill.

Christine has offered to pick him up and we need somewhere for him to go. I too would give a a bit to his vet bill.

Janeyk · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:23:50 PM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on January 20, 2010, 12:51:19 PM

Can't someone from another local rescue offer to take him in? I know he's going to cost while it's decided what's wrong with his legs - maybe we could all try and donate a couple of pounds towards him?

I agree as it stands a rescue stepping in sounds the only option to me, or maybe if we offer to donate towards his treatment they will reprieve.

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:17:22 PM »

I would be more than happy to donate some money to his care or treatment to find out what is wrong with this cat - whether this is undertaken at the animal hospital or at a rescue's vets. I am sure others on Catchat and here on Purrs would too.

It appears the animal hospital has created a catch 22 situation for this poor cat:
- he is old and has weak back legs and a stray - so pts.
- unclaimed cat - old and not 100% fit - no point investigating or treating what is wrong with him - so pts
- original finder has offered to take him back - not rehomeable due to weak back legs - so pts

if a rescue could speak with the animal hospital and see what can be worked out to save him from being pts tomorrow. If this was someone's pet taken into the hospital, they would be treating him or at least running tests!!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:11:59 PM »

Just tried calling the clinic - I figure the more people that show an interest in this boy the better chance there is they'll try a little harder to help him. The lines were busy but have noted the number and his "reference number" (pc58013) to keep trying.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2010, 13:00:47 PM »

This is RSPCA at its most stupid and to save him action needs to be taken today.

I believe that RSPCA policy is to wait only 7 days for an owner because we have had a case on here before and the owner turned up to late and the cat had been rehomed, in that instance.

So they act a bit like a Autwitz, animals to the left for extermination and to the right for a home after 7 days.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:51:19 PM »

Lesley, not sure there's enough time - the PTS day is tomorrow.

Can't someone from another local rescue offer to take him in? I know he's going to cost while it's decided what's wrong with his legs - maybe we could all try and donate a couple of pounds towards him?

LesleyW · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:21:25 PM »

Is this not worth getting the local press involved in. Surely it would not look good for the RSPCA refusing to let someone, who is fully aware of the situation of the cat, re-home him rather than pts.

It does seem disgusting to me that, in normal circumstances, the RSPCA would probably have told the woman who originally rescued the cat to "put him back where she found him", as this is their normal stance. This time, instead of letting her take him back to her own home, they are insisting he is PTS. I assume for them to pts him will cost more than letting the woman collect, so another waste of resources as well.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:12:17 PM »

Absolutely disgusting. I really hope something can be done for this lad.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:09:53 PM »

If the Canterbury CP gang - or another Purrs rescue team - would be able to help, and the RSPCA would sign over to them, I can collect this cat on their behalf.

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:02:41 PM »

Or if a rescue (or someone with a rescue backing) spoke to the animal hospital - they may consider releasing to them?

Dawn F · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2010, 11:51:45 AM »

god how awful - I can't believe they would turn down the offer of a home - so somebody would have to turn up and pretend to be the owner?? how would they proove it

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2010, 11:48:05 AM »

Hi Just popped in from CatChat to update on this mornings news - which is not good at all.

The Animal Hospital will not rehome the cat to Nat (the girl who originally found the cat) and have him on a 7 day order to pts on Thursday.

The cat is eating well and can walk but shows weakness in the back legs which the Animal Hospital WILL NOT treat or investigate due to monetary issues!!.

Nat has spoken to them on numerous times and they will not budge saying "his dodgy back legs indicate he could be very unwell and not fair to rehome him". She feels she cannot do anymore.

The cat is due to be PTS on Thursday. Can anyone help.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2010, 11:44:18 AM »

Not looking good for this boy. The RSPCA are refusing to release him as they don't feel it acceptable to rehome him. This is the statement from a lady who has tried offering to take him in:

the RSPCA will not rehome to me, I have offered but they say he is too old and might have health issues

The only way to get him is for his owner to come forward

JackSpratt · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2010, 22:56:35 PM »

Last post on CC....

Hi Betty

Looks like we have 2 offers of a temporary home to get this cat to safety. Thanks Emily.

Betty is talking with the lady, Nat, who originally found him - so perhaps she can speak with her about your offer.

Time is of the essence and I will be very relieved if this cat is fit to moved.

Betty, I can transport to
- Shepherds Bush (Nat),
- Surrey (Emily)

Think Christine Blip (Purrs) would be able to pick up if she took him as she is very near to Putney.

Any news of how he is doing now?

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