I have set up this blog in the hopes of finding assistance for the victims of this hoarding situation.13 dogs and 33 cats were living in the disastrous and filthy house they all shared with the elderly couple who had accumulated them -- one of whom recently passed away and the other of which has been placed into permanent care in a nursing home.
My in-laws have been doing their best to provide at least basic care for these poor souls for the past several months while they sought help from local and state authorities, but none has been forthcoming. As they are in their 70's and on a fixed income they cannot continue in this futile endeavor much longer. They have taken 4 of the dogs into their own home, which left 9, but can not take any more.
As of Sunday the state will take possession of the property and whatever animals we are not able to remove by then will be turned over to the county, at which time they will most certainly be killed.
Eddie and I have driven down from New Jersey to do our best to find homes and save the lives of these poor souls who did not ask to be the victims of this situation.
The animals are located in Clifton, TX (Bosque County), but as it seems there is no SPCA or Animal Control or Humane Society has jurisdiction over this area, I am now casting a wider net in the hope that something can be done. The one local animal rescue group has been unable to offer any assistance, so I have spent the last week contacting every no-kill rescue, shelter and foster group I can find in the DFW and Austin areas, in the hopes of finding enough people and places able to take in or foster 1 or 2 or a few of these blameless pups and kitties, that we can save them all from their imminent fate.
So far in this past week, thanks to the incredible outpouring of best wishes and assistance, we have been able to find placement for ALL of the dogs and at least 14, perhaps up to 18 of the cats.
We've come farther than I ever dreamed, but still have a lot of work to do and we need help!
There are still about 20 cats that need a place to go, so if you, or anyone you know, can take even one of these furry friends into a facility, or foster them while we get them posted on internet pet sites in search of Furrever Homes, PLEASE contact us ASAP. We are dealing with a seriously time-critical situation and must move as quickly as possible.
There are no fleas, bugs or worms to be seen -- a real blessing considering the filth in which they have been living. Many of the cats are a little wheezy in their breathing -- no doubt from the terrible, ammonia-rich air that fills the incredibly dirty little home. Fresh air and clean surroundings would do wonders. These beautiful, charming and wonderfully friendly kitties are a quilt-like mixture of colors and breeds. There are calicos and tortoise-shells, gray tabbys and orange ones, black, orange, gray and patchwork cats, mostly short-hair, though a few with medium-length coats. Even one tail-less blue. The 2 youngest kittens, one black and one orange, where born in late August.
All of the animals are obviously used to being around both dogs and cats, and show only the normal amount of caution around me as a stranger in their midst.
We are all desperately hoping that there are places out there for these wonderful, friendly and loving creatures, and that we will hear back from you shortly. I know that everywhere is stretched tight, and space is always at a premium, but if you are able to take in even one of these sweet souls, please call or e-mail right away.
As I already mentioned, we are quickly running out of resources, and these pets are quickly running out of time.
My in-laws have been doing their best to provide at least basic care for these poor souls for the past several months while they sought help from local and state authorities, but none has been forthcoming. As they are in their 70's and on a fixed income they cannot continue in this futile endeavor much longer. They have taken 4 of the dogs into their own home, which left 9, but can not take any more.
As of Sunday the state will take possession of the property and whatever animals we are not able to remove by then will be turned over to the county, at which time they will most certainly be killed.
Eddie and I have driven down from New Jersey to do our best to find homes and save the lives of these poor souls who did not ask to be the victims of this situation.
The animals are located in Clifton, TX (Bosque County), but as it seems there is no SPCA or Animal Control or Humane Society has jurisdiction over this area, I am now casting a wider net in the hope that something can be done. The one local animal rescue group has been unable to offer any assistance, so I have spent the last week contacting every no-kill rescue, shelter and foster group I can find in the DFW and Austin areas, in the hopes of finding enough people and places able to take in or foster 1 or 2 or a few of these blameless pups and kitties, that we can save them all from their imminent fate.
So far in this past week, thanks to the incredible outpouring of best wishes and assistance, we have been able to find placement for ALL of the dogs and at least 14, perhaps up to 18 of the cats.
We've come farther than I ever dreamed, but still have a lot of work to do and we need help!
There are still about 20 cats that need a place to go, so if you, or anyone you know, can take even one of these furry friends into a facility, or foster them while we get them posted on internet pet sites in search of Furrever Homes, PLEASE contact us ASAP. We are dealing with a seriously time-critical situation and must move as quickly as possible.
There are no fleas, bugs or worms to be seen -- a real blessing considering the filth in which they have been living. Many of the cats are a little wheezy in their breathing -- no doubt from the terrible, ammonia-rich air that fills the incredibly dirty little home. Fresh air and clean surroundings would do wonders. These beautiful, charming and wonderfully friendly kitties are a quilt-like mixture of colors and breeds. There are calicos and tortoise-shells, gray tabbys and orange ones, black, orange, gray and patchwork cats, mostly short-hair, though a few with medium-length coats. Even one tail-less blue. The 2 youngest kittens, one black and one orange, where born in late August.
All of the animals are obviously used to being around both dogs and cats, and show only the normal amount of caution around me as a stranger in their midst.
We are all desperately hoping that there are places out there for these wonderful, friendly and loving creatures, and that we will hear back from you shortly. I know that everywhere is stretched tight, and space is always at a premium, but if you are able to take in even one of these sweet souls, please call or e-mail right away.
As I already mentioned, we are quickly running out of resources, and these pets are quickly running out of time.
Thanks so much for reading this. We hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Julie Martin Lowe
(on behalf of Jim, Mary Lou, Eddie, 9 dogs and 33 cats)
254-675-2921
Julie Martin Lowe
(on behalf of Jim, Mary Lou, Eddie, 9 dogs and 33 cats)
254-675-2921
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