tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post1662980773153021655..comments2024-03-15T15:42:08.393-04:00Comments on Knatolee's World: The downside of adopting out cats...Knatoleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-33084205944818967302018-03-10T17:24:54.403-05:002018-03-10T17:24:54.403-05:00Maybe these individuals are being rougher on you b...Maybe these individuals are being rougher on you because they see you as an individual, where they wouldn't perhaps be so vocal about an organisation or group? Either way they're being rude and more than a little bit ignorant. Anybody who has ever read even one of your blog or Facebook posts can't fail to understand that you have the health and welfare and happiness of the cats (all animals!) as your primary motivation and nothing else. Would they say the same things about a large rescue group? Or are they just picking on an individual because they think they can? In some circles that's called bullying. Try not to be disheartened -you're doing amazing work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509162806320348713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-63228551912600503422018-03-10T10:56:46.566-05:002018-03-10T10:56:46.566-05:00It is worth it. FOr the cats. I have been voluntee...It is worth it. FOr the cats. I have been volunteering.. well, working actually in cat rescue since 2010 and people get ruder and ruder. We no longer "reserve" cats, the people who actually bother to come see the cat are the ones that are taking the cat home if there's chemistry and if we find them suitable. I'd rather not adopt out a cat if I don't like the people. But sometimes the ones who don't impress me are better than the ones who know hot to put on an act and give us all the right answers. This is part of rescuing animals and it doesn't get better or easier I'm afraid. But we continue doing it for the animals, so many of them only have us. Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091699550654690887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-66187177264694594982018-03-08T21:12:00.348-05:002018-03-08T21:12:00.348-05:00I think all you do for these animals is remarkable...I think all you do for these animals is remarkable and that you are able to . What gets my goat is these people who want pets have to understand that they will have to pay for vet bills regardless to care for these animals properly through out their lives and yes pets can get expensive and if one is not able to afford them at all don't get a pet in the first place end of . Not your fault these things happen let this one go for you have helped soo many you should be proud of , you will get the odd ungrateful morons who have no clue but please don't let their ignorance stop you from helping these animals for you are doing all for these animals and that's what matters . Thanks for sharing , Have a good weekend !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-38341212163882798932018-03-08T15:47:51.191-05:002018-03-08T15:47:51.191-05:00I just keep all the ones (cats) I find. I tried re...I just keep all the ones (cats) I find. I tried re-homing a few, but it was hard on me and the look they gave me when I did broke my heart. As long as I can afford to take care of them I will. I still volunteer at the local shelter, especially if they have feral cats that need taming. You do wonderful work! Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-70736807756756701102018-03-08T13:24:45.170-05:002018-03-08T13:24:45.170-05:00Thank you for sharing that story with me! Despite ...Thank you for sharing that story with me! Despite the health issues, it sounds like they got the dog that needed them, and that they needed. :) Thank you so much for your kind comments. xoKnatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-19078492535709405062018-03-08T13:23:34.632-05:002018-03-08T13:23:34.632-05:00Aw, thank you, Linda, very much appreciated. I kno...Aw, thank you, Linda, very much appreciated. I know we can't get through life without encountering difficult people but I guess it got to me this week! Feeling better about it all now and focussing on the good people, like everyone here leaving supportive comments for me!!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-69843270523234908122018-03-08T13:22:39.089-05:002018-03-08T13:22:39.089-05:00Thank you so much! I am getting great support from...Thank you so much! I am getting great support from my community, and trying to do a monthly fundraiser which is a big help. Also we've applied for charitable status. Will be a huge help if that goes through. Thank you for your support and kindness!!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-79778310275621511772018-03-08T13:21:34.071-05:002018-03-08T13:21:34.071-05:00You are so right. Jeffrey is in the right place!! ...You are so right. Jeffrey is in the right place!! Thank you for listening, Marty. xoxKnatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-56034830575044693872018-03-08T13:21:07.308-05:002018-03-08T13:21:07.308-05:00Send Jeffrey off to his fur-ever home this morning...Send Jeffrey off to his fur-ever home this morning and am feeling considerably better. Thank you for your kindness!!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-81324623288665536732018-03-08T13:20:42.705-05:002018-03-08T13:20:42.705-05:00I definitely do not want to stroke out!! I also do...I definitely do not want to stroke out!! I also don't want to burn out like so many in animal rescue seem to do. I try to look after myself by running, meditating, doing yoga, and asking for help when needed, but some days I just go and vent in a blog post . ;) I'm glad you recovered well from your stroke -- that's a scary thing!! Thank you for taking the time to leave me this thoughtful comment. :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-25398395530036624392018-03-08T13:19:18.878-05:002018-03-08T13:19:18.878-05:00Thank you, Mitchell ! xox Thank you, Mitchell ! xox Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-46614642023311998362018-03-08T13:19:01.515-05:002018-03-08T13:19:01.515-05:00Hahaha! I'm actually an introvert, so I get wa...Hahaha! I'm actually an introvert, so I get wanting the company of cats. I don't mind time with people and I'm not a hermit or anti-social, but I need time to myself to recharge, so it's a balancing act for me about how many people visit the farm every week without me losing my mind. :) But I won't stop helping the kitties. Thank you! xoxKnatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-39627143759870053802018-03-08T13:17:05.639-05:002018-03-08T13:17:05.639-05:00I don't know how the women working down at the...I don't know how the women working down at the Cornwall shelter manage to keep smiles on their faces... there are just so many sad animal stories there. I'm glad you were able to adopt a cat from them. I'm hopeful that ONE DAY Cornwall will at least get a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. The situation there is appalling.<br /><br />I will see if I can get someone to help me out with adoptions! I do have some volunteers now, and also some great paid farm helpers.<br /><br />THank you for the helpful comments, Martha!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-11118130570528314342018-03-08T13:15:01.940-05:002018-03-08T13:15:01.940-05:00I think a couple of days have given me some perspe...I think a couple of days have given me some perspective, and you're right. :) I will concentrate on the positive!! thank you, Caren. I agree with you about the Instagram person. I get irked with that kind of passive-aggressive behaviour. And I DID apologize to her, and still she ragged on about it. I don't need that crap; no one does. Thanks for your kind words.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-22134954438964137172018-03-08T13:13:54.796-05:002018-03-08T13:13:54.796-05:00I'm with you! Get off your computer chair and ...I'm with you! Get off your computer chair and go out to help in the world. And I'm glad Jeffrey has gone off to his fur-ever home today. I feel great about the couple who have adopted him! The other person would have been a mistake.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-81870463018560428482018-03-08T13:12:53.975-05:002018-03-08T13:12:53.975-05:00Thanks, Rian... I am a bit worried now about the k...Thanks, Rian... I am a bit worried now about the kitten adopters... they are related to a good neighbour of mine, and I did talk to them a lot about all of this beforehand. On a certain level, I think the female half of the couple just wanted to unload on me, as she has not taken me up on returning the kitty. It was like she folded when I called her bluff. I think she was pissed off about the vet bill and wanted someone to blame. They do seem to dote on the kittens otherwise, so here's hoping, but yes, it does worry me. Thank you for all your input!!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-10168067162213131792018-03-08T13:10:51.817-05:002018-03-08T13:10:51.817-05:00Bahahah I would be all to eager to kneecap... than...Bahahah I would be all to eager to kneecap... thank you, Joanne. xoxKnatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-84441759400821557742018-03-08T13:10:33.496-05:002018-03-08T13:10:33.496-05:00I'm a bit unnerved by it all, as I really stri...I'm a bit unnerved by it all, as I really strive to find the animals good homes, and the people in question (re: vet bills) are related to a good neighbour. Anyway, I think it may be a case of someone wanting to vent on me. I've heard nothing more about the kitten being sent back. Like the Instagram person, I think maybe people were trying to guilt me out or whatever... anyway!<br /><br />I am impressed by your dedication to your pets!! I wish everyone were like you, although I do hope you get a break from vet bills in the future. Your kitties are so lucky to have you.<br /><br />Thank you for the reply... makes me feel better! xoxKnatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-78780165723398392762018-03-08T13:07:29.998-05:002018-03-08T13:07:29.998-05:00I feel better today! I think I need to make it cle...I feel better today! I think I need to make it clear that I'm not promising anyone a cat unless they have paid the adoption fee first. :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-50166855397481495512018-03-08T13:06:52.379-05:002018-03-08T13:06:52.379-05:00Thank you, Terri!!Thank you, Terri!!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-24722742807075645182018-03-08T12:10:57.633-05:002018-03-08T12:10:57.633-05:00Although you said you were not looking for praise,...Although you said you were not looking for praise, I still have to tell you that the world would be a better place if there were more people like you and your husband. What you do is just wonderful!!! I think your two bad experiences are representative of some of the issues you encounter dealing some people's expectations. All of my pets have been rescue though most just showed up looking for a home. My daughter and her family just adopted a dog last summer thru a rescue group. When they went to meet the dog they were interested in, it had already gone to another home. The volunteers did an interview to determine what they wanted and what their lifestyle needed and suggested another dog. They could not have gotten a sweeter, gentler (pit bull mix) dog. Several weeks after the adoption, the dog developed a skin rash that has required numerous vet visits, tests and now the dog is on special food. I think the adoption fee was $350 and have no idea how much the other expenses have been. However, nobody considered contacting the rescue group about the health issues. The dog is a wonderful pet and a member of their family and they accepted responsibility for things like this when they adopted her. I hope you can continue your wonderful work and not let the bad experiences beat you down. Hugs and prayers!!!!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848223114184102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-88160737497375311352018-03-08T11:26:55.972-05:002018-03-08T11:26:55.972-05:00This makes me mad and sad that people are so awful...This makes me mad and sad that people are so awful. The work you do for cats and all animals just moves me so much. What you give of your time, money and heart can't be appreciated enough. Just know that you are loved for what you do and that knowing so many of the cats go to good homes must help. Hugs!! Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-55490698446207593452018-03-08T08:15:08.172-05:002018-03-08T08:15:08.172-05:00Natalie, I am so sorry you have to deal with this ...Natalie, I am so sorry you have to deal with this crap! Unbelievable! I am in total awe of everything that you do. I can offer no other suggestions than what has already been said. We feed a few strays that find their way to our back door.. That can get expensive, I can’t even imagine what your monthly bills must be. Take heart and know you have so many of us behind you. ❤️Cat Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504271572051737490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-69772163147772074092018-03-08T08:05:33.413-05:002018-03-08T08:05:33.413-05:00Were I ever a good enough person to do what you do...Were I ever a good enough person to do what you do, I'd have exactly the same reaction to those morons.<br />It's because you would never behave the way they did that it bothers you so much. And Jeffrey went to exactly the right person. You wouldn't have wanted him to go to that whiner, would you? <br />And Terri, at the beginning of your comment stream, has a pretty good idea. <br />Meanwhile, rage away. We're happy to listen. Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-19090705149495670322018-03-08T07:19:00.010-05:002018-03-08T07:19:00.010-05:00I am so very sorry you have had baby experiences r...I am so very sorry you have had baby experiences recently. What you do is wonderful and those few stupid people need to be forgotten. Thanks for what you do. Crafting Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211565460519313444noreply@blogger.com