Abandoned Animals!

I posted this a couple days ago on the "Cats" section of this board. I had no idea there was a recue board. Anyway, here is the post: Please forgive me for venting but I need to get it out. Monday I stopped at a house with FREE yardsale items. While there around 10 kitties came bounding out to meet us. It bothered me that the house "looked" abandoned. However perhaps because it was so beat up that it appeared to be abandoned. Anyway, yesterday I drove by again and did'nt see any kittens. I went by twice today (8 miles one way from my house). I have 5 inside cats and a dog. My kitten was with me so I took her home, got my dog cage and went back. I got 8 kittens and two adult cats (one being the Momma). I know there are at least two other kittens as I could'nt find the white/black calico and the tiger with white. I also noticed a dog (Rottweiler mix?) inside the house. I stood with my face to the window and his/her face inside the glass. It NEVER barked once. It only rolled it's eyes. NEVER have I known a dog not to bark in that situation. Whether it was depressed or starving/dieing of thirst I do not know. I have no more room for cats although I'd dearly love them. But I have one pet chicken left so I cleaned up her pen the best I could. Although it's not sanitary, I did the best I know how. Then put clean straw in, a new huge litter box, a huge box of food, and a cleaned out litter pan full of water. I put some milk in although I don't want to over do it. I have photos if anyone is interested. I did go to the local Humane Society and they are full and can't take more cats. I also found out I'm the fourth one to complain about the abandoned kittens. So I went to the next door neighbor and she said they had moved out, and that she was feeding the kittens. She was lying. She also asured us that the dog was "doing great". I don't believe that ether. So I also traveled a few more miles to see the dog warden's wife. He is distant family. She said they can't go into someone's house to get a dog even if it is abandoned! She said she'd tell her husband. So after I left I traveled back to the house to see if by any chance the other two kittens were back... well a white station wagon was there and the dog outside. Evidently the neighbor called them and said four people had complained and perhaps they got scared when I mentioned turning them in to the dog warden or sheriff. Anyway, I've never in my life gone to someones house and taken their animals. I feel like a thief. But for four days I've agonized over those kittens and any adult cats that may have been there. When I found out I was the fourth to complain and no authorities gave a damn, then I just could'nt turn my back on them. I'm so pissed at anyone who could ever abondon any animals to die. I hope they someday suffer the same cruelty. Anyway, I now have eight kittens and two adult cats in my barn to try to find homes for. I will NOT advertise FREE KITTENS as I hear that sometimes people pick them up to sell for experiments. Also I worry as Momma cat is black, and so are six kittens! As you know, Halloween is coming up and I am not feeling very loving or trusting of my fellow "humans" right now. Well I hope my venting is ok. I just love critters so much and it breaks my heart that people can be so heartless. By the way, ALL of my four cats, one kitten are ALL spayed/neutered and I live on a small disability check! My puppy will be spayed next month too. So although my money situation is not good (spent over $1,000 on vet bills this last 9 months) I do the best I can for my babies. Yes I know I have to many, but if I had the finanaical means, I'd have more. Anyway, I'll quit "crabbing now". Good night all. PS. Anyone in Upstate NY looking for a kitten or cat that needs a good home (preferably an INSIDE home)? They are really warming up to me now and I always have five or six (and more) babies pushing their way into my arms for hugs. They rub their little faces all over my chin and a couple of them are even kissing me. I know living in a chicken coup is'nt the best but it rained like heck here yesterday. At least they were dry, have all the food they can ea****er, love and respect. I only feel bad I could'nt find the other two to bring home. I can't keep them, yet I could leave them to die. Guess I'm just a soft hearted sap.

OMG! You're a hero Daniel. The planet needs more "soft-hearted saps" like you and all those who take in abandoned animals even though at times it can bring huge sacrifices. I have rescued two kittens myself. Annie (and her sister) were found by a co-worker in a dumpster in 1996 and Chole was abandoned with her littermates by a family to fend for herself in 1999. I love both of them so much. I cannot believe how some people can have such hard hearts. God bless you and all who love animals!! Michelle L.

Did you ever find a home for the kittens? I live in TN so I can't help, but I am interested and think you did the right thing.