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December 29, 2009 at 10:13 pm #684987
sasquatchMemberFriends of the Animals Foundation can take him through myself, a volunteer, who will keep him in our warm/dry basement as we have other cats on the main floor. And then transport him to the vet for an exam. He’ll end up at Next To Nature in a few weeks where someone can adopt him.
sasha_goodwin@hotmail.com 206-409-6040
December 29, 2009 at 10:18 pm #684988
jrwhite760Memberwow, I had no idea I would get so many different responses. Giving up our cat is the last thing that we want to do especially since our kids love him to pieces. He was given to us by someone that moved into an apartment and couldn’t have cats there. We moved here from california in march and into a house here in west seattle, thinking it would not be so hard to find good jobs with having such a big city right next to us. It turned out my husband and I have both had to take jobs paying a lot less then we were making in California, we can no longer afford to stay in west seattle and are moving out to a smaller house in Woodinville, it breaks our hearts to have to take our children out of school and make them start over in another school when they have just got comfortable in their schools. Some of the responses on here from some people made me so mad because they have no idea all the things that my husband and I have sacrificed in order to try and stay here, we have had to sell absolutely everything we had of any kind of value so that we could stay here in this house as a family all of us including our cat.
Thank you to all of you that have been kind on here and understand that I am trying to do the right thing. The cat has had all of his shots and is fixed all though I don’t have any of his papers, I think that I must have misplaced them in the move.
I appreciate everyone that is willing to donate to help pay for the deposit, I would feel really bad taking people’s money but appreciate the offers. I don’t know why our new place wants such a high amount for a deposit, other places we had looked at only wanted up to 400$ but we could not get approved for those places with this eviction on our records. We had to take the first and place that would give us a chance.
December 29, 2009 at 10:32 pm #684989
WSBKeymasterThank you, JRWhite, for sharing your story.
We also got a phone call from someone who followed this link when I posted it to Facebook but couldn’t read the whole thread on the cell phone browser and wanted some more info – that person promised to check in and see how this developed when they were back at a computer later. A couple people also have replied to our FB wall:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=225141559086&id=715950012&ref=mf
Re: moving from California to Seattle, here is a cautionary tale (among the “other news” links on the WSB More page right now
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?page_id=5758
)
… someone who lived in WS a year ago and is now, with a family to care for, scraping by in SF.
December 29, 2009 at 11:01 pm #684990
JoBParticipantThis is what makes this recession so different than others before it…
well educated, well trained people with a back up plan are finding themselves in trouble they never anticipated. the new homeless look and act and used to live just like us… or at least, they did till they had to spend some time in their cars.
I can understand whys so many people are in denial about this growing problem…
this hits too close to home.
December 29, 2009 at 11:51 pm #684991
EmmyJaneParticipantI’m also in for $20… I can give up my monthly Starbucks allocation for a cat having a home.
I think we should get a contract from the landlord that any amount refunded from the pet deposit gets donated to Friends of the Animals Foundation and FCAT.
PS- giving a shout out to FAF. Our new Next to Nature FAF cat Max (fka Vinnie) is the best!
December 29, 2009 at 11:59 pm #684992
angelescrestParticipantEmmy, and all–
I don’t think the collection is the way the White family wants to go.
Jrwhite: for clarification, you could email me at angelescrestk at gmail dot com.
December 30, 2009 at 12:20 am #684993
sasquatchMemberEmmyJane – I heart Max! Customers would fawn over him at Next to Nature. So glad you saw what a love he is. Thanks!
December 30, 2009 at 12:51 am #684994
hammerheadParticipantOk don’t get me started on the getting rid of cat becuase you can’t find a place to live. While I don’t have any kids I DID LIVE IN MY car to keep my 3 cats about 15 years ago. I am sure you can’t do that with kids too. SO that being said, Seattle Animla Control is VERY low on cats. Since he is a Siamese he should be rehomed very quickly. Sorry to poo poo Seattle Purebred rescue but don’t bother with them.
You live in West Seattle so it should not be a problem getting rid of him there. I know FAF is full. I can take him if you choose NOT to take him there. I work with the NEW All the Best Pet in Belleuve and can get him into that store.
Sorry to be a hard ass but I am with ALS with all the rescue work I am been thru the glass for at least me is always half empty. I just took in a Purebred Siamese male all beat to hell because the DumbS*&T couldn’t take care of it. She was just going to put it down, so I took him. I understand to some extent.
If want my help call me I can take the cat as soon as tonight.
FCAT 427-6454
December 30, 2009 at 1:13 am #684995
sasquatchMemberThanks Hammerhead! It’s always good to give people surrendering their pet some options. FAF has foster care available and store adoption space will open within a few weeks . Seems like this Siamese will find a home quickly. Great to see so many animal advocates offering support.
December 30, 2009 at 5:11 am #684996
elikapekaParticipantjrwhite, I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through such a difficult time. I wish I could help, but I have two rescue cats that barely get along as it is. It sounds like you have some good offers, but I wanted to mention to you and others, if you are going to rehome your pet with an individual, one thing you can do to check them out is check references with their vet. I hope things turn around for you and your family soon.
December 30, 2009 at 5:32 am #684997
hammerheadParticipantI have room at the all the best pet in bellevue. so if you are serious about finding your cat a new home call me tomorrow and I will take.
again this offer stands for 48 hr as i understand you trying move you may not have access to the internet.
FCAT. 206-427-6454
December 31, 2009 at 2:32 am #684998
hammerheadParticipantDoes any one know if they found a place for the cat. I have room in my organization. They asked I do hope they let the blog know everything is ok ESPECIALLY since people were willing to donate to them to KEEP their cat.
December 31, 2009 at 3:06 am #684999
jrwhite760Memberthank you everyone for your response my cousin is going to take the cat for us until we can save up for the deposit. thank you
December 31, 2009 at 3:56 am #685000
WSBKeymasterGlad to hear this. I just did a story interview today with a volunteer-run group (not based in Seattle but with leaders including a West Seattleite) helping homeless people who don’t want to be separated from their pets, which shelters apparently require, and I couldn’t help but think of this situation.
December 31, 2009 at 4:20 am #685001
2krazy4wordsParticipantgood to hear this JRWhite! Keeping him in the family is usually a good thing. My sister had always wanted a siamese, so I got her one … then got him back :-)
I hope things work out for you and your family. Things are hard on everyone right now, yet kindness comes from the most unexpected places as many on this post prove …
December 31, 2009 at 6:40 pm #685002
ALSParticipantGlad you’re going to make it work. I wish you the best in getting on your feet again.
January 2, 2010 at 4:52 pm #685003
anonymeParticipantI’m with ALS and Hammerhead on this one. People who rent need to consider the future likelihood of relocation, with all of the inherent and potential complications and responsibilities, BEFORE getting a pet. Companion animals are a lifetime commitment, not temporary playthings to be acquired on impulse. I don’t see landlord pet restrictions as any different than restrictions on children; would you dump your children just because a particular property owner would not accept them? I’ve never heard of a $1,000 pet deposit, nor was I aware that rental housing is now so scarce that no other option was available. To my knowledge,the opposite is true right now.
Anyone who wants to start blindly handing over $1,000 in increments should make their donation to a no-kill shelter instead. All of these shelters are already overwhelmed, even without the shut down of King County animal services. At least you’d know where your money was going, and your donation would benefit many animals. Bailing out one individual person who has made an irresponsible decsion does not guarantee that the animal will not be dumped later on, or that the owner will not require future bailouts for future bad choices. Unfortunately, the animal has no choice in the matter, and it is ultimately the animal who suffers.
January 2, 2010 at 9:53 pm #685004
coolmamaMemberI was just reading this for the first time today. I am a pet lover, as well, but I know once you have kids, they come first. Pets are NOT cheap– clearly!
To a PP: Why on earth would you suggest someone live in their car with THREE KIDS to keep a cat?!?! Crazy.
I am glad you found a home. We currently are cat-free and I have a soft spot for Siamese, so this piqued my interest. If it comes up again that the cat needs a home, feel free to contact me to see if we’re interested!
Best of luck to you. I know this is a stressful time for your family and you really are doing the best job you can.
January 3, 2010 at 3:06 am #685005
angelescrestParticipant“Bailing out one individual person who has made an irresponsible decsion…”
Pretty cruel passing of judgment there. Ouch.
Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year’s and the ability to empathize. Simple and clear.
January 3, 2010 at 3:29 am #685006
justcuzMemberI think there’s a LOT of grey area here that’s hard to decipher in this limited format. Yes, empathy and understanding is in order on both sides. I’m glad that a solution was found for the OP and can also see why those who are in the “thick of things” are acutely aware of the current state of abandoned pets; it’s hard to see animals given up. And while I might be showing my web ignorance (what the heck is PP?)…re-read the sentence – I think it reads “I am sure you can’t do that with kids too” which doesn’t come across as a suggestion to me.
January 3, 2010 at 5:00 pm #685007
JoBParticipantanonyme..
When is the last time you saw a deposit required to have kids at a rental?
Yes, there are a few rentals that won’t take kids.. but the majority do.
Pets.. now that’s a different matter. Your options shrink exponentially when you have pets… even if you can afford the deposits. and if you have big pets, it gets even worse.
Now add a pending eviction to the mix… options shrink even further. no landlord wants to risk being the next eviction… and those that do take terrible advantage of those who rent.. thus a $1000 pet deposit… which is unlikely to be returned.
although i am aware that there are some people who live eviction to eviction.. counting on several months free rent during the process… most people don’t plan an eviction. evictions happen because life didn’t plan out the way you had hoped.. even if you had a good plan.. and back-up plans.
Look around you. What choices have you made that would be difficult to keep if your circumstances changed?
I adopted two rescue dogs.. and if life got really rocky i would have a very hard time keeping them.
I’m with angelcrest in wishing you a healthy and happy new years and a little empathy…
prudent living and planning will go a long ways towards fending off life’s mishaps.. but a little luck really does help… as does the compassion and the assitance of your community if you find yourself holding a losing hand.
January 3, 2010 at 5:12 pm #685008
anonymeParticipantAngelescrest:
Doesn’t the accusation of a “lack of empathy” indicate a “cruel passing of judgment” on YOUR part? I have a lot of empathy…probably too much, in fact…for the tens of thousands of animal companions abandoned every year. I’m suggesting a little more “judgment” should be used before passing the offering plate. If this family is really in such need, is paying $1,000 for a pet deposit the best way to help them? If the concern is indeed for the family first, this is nonsensical. Self-righteousness doesn’t help anyone.
January 3, 2010 at 7:10 pm #685009
angelescrestParticipantIs $1000 an insane amount? Yep, it is. Someone asked what we could do as a community, and so it went–merely a suggestion in the vein of micro-lending–rejected (but appreciated) by the cat owners.
I am sure that those who responded with offers to help are the same people who give in all sorts of ways when they can.
January 3, 2010 at 7:36 pm #685010
JoBParticipantanonyme..
while i agree that donations to animal rescue help the largest possible number of animals..
they can’t help a single family that wants to guarantee that their pet finds a new home
or.. help with deposits or food or medical care to they can keep them…
it’s not cost effective
only a community can do that.
January 4, 2010 at 3:23 pm #685011
anonymeParticipantI’m sorry JoB, I’m not following your logic. It seems to me that at least part of the situation you describe is exactly what animal rescue DOES do. I also thought that a few rescue groups were working on helping people with some of the other costs you describe, such as food & medical. FurryFaces, Hammerhead, can you help me out here?
I’m glad you mention cost effectiveness. Most pet deposits run around $200. Five families could be helped to keep their pets for the price this one landlord is presumably asking. How is it cost effective to help a single family at the expense of many?
I used to be somewhat involved with landlord/tenant issues and it was my understanding that a landlord could not make up arbitrary, individualized deposit amounts. It seems like this landlord would have trouble renting with a standard $1,000 pet deposit. If the powerful real estate lobby hasn’t shut them down, I’d recommend this family contact the Landlord Tenant Union…AFTER they move in.
I believe in community action and in looking out for one’s neighbor. The issues facing us as a society and a community are huge and can feel overwhelming. JoB is correct that direct response on behalf of individuals can be an effective facet of charitable action. However, I also believe that a little logic can greatly expand the reach and effectiveness of compassion.
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