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When SOS was originally asked to participate in this rescue, the homeowner told the Animal Control Officer that there were 36 cats left in the home when she got incarcerated. We were already full, from the LAST hoarding situation we tackled in 2016 of 60+cats, that took us 5 months to intake and get vetted, but found another shelter that was willing to intake 20+, so we thought we could figure out a way to help the remaining 16.
It took 3 of us approximately 5 hours to remove the cats, and another 2 to get them to SOS, unloaded and settled. As we removed the cats, one by one, we had a firm head count of 51. Yes, 51 hence the name "Area 51". Through great rescue friends we had a plan for 26 of them to leave the following day to other shelters and rescues, but in NO way was I prepared to house an additional 25 cats. And on top of that, the ACO trapped another 5 that came to SOS.
But hey, what is done is done. They are out, they are safe, and now they are ready to begin the vetting process and find wonderful homes. We are told the cats were already spayed and neutered, but then again, we were also told there were only 36! The males of course are easy to tell ;) and indeed they are netuered. Females will have to be vet checked for spay scars. But for now, we need to get them all tested, UTD on vaccinations and wormed, for both round and tape. All that adds up quick when you are talking 30 cats. I am going to shoot for $50 a cat for basic vetting and the spays if needed will have to wait.
I totally HATE asking for vetting monies, and have been dreading it, but again, this was not a planned rescue, but it was urgent being the cats had no caretaker, and every single cats life depended on SOS's involvement that day, whether we were prepared or not....
The fans and supporters of SOS have always trusted in my missions, my hopes, and determination of helping the kitties that need us, once again I ask that you donate to their care so that we can start to promote them for adoptions, and help the next in need!
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