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post #1 of 35
5/11/09 at 12:11pm
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http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?se...cal&id=6803514

I'm fairly certain that the bengal lying down in the kennel, at 01:21 in the video clip is a titled spotted seal mink I sold to this woman several years ago.
His name is Hau Kea.

I had no idea she became a hoarder. Now I just need my boy out of there and back where he'll be taken care of.

Any members from Flint, Michigan? The cats are at Genesee County Animal Control.
post #2 of 35
5/11/09 at 12:15pm
Unfortunately I'm too far away. If I weren't 2 weeks from my due date we would go get him though. We do have several MI members though... hopefully one of them can help out. He's a beautiful cat!
post #3 of 35
5/11/09 at 12:26pm
I am so sorry! I wish I was somewhere near Michigan, but not at all... Oh God, I hope you can get him back!
How would the person identify him at the shelter, though? I mean, is there anyways to check on him over the phone?
post #4 of 35
5/11/09 at 12:38pm
Oh no Nial those poor babies Did she buy him as a breeder?

I hope you get him back soon!
post #5 of 35
5/11/09 at 12:43pm
What a sad situation. I'm too far away to actually go get him, but would be willing/able to help with transport through Ohio if we can get him back to you.
post #6 of 35
5/11/09 at 1:15pm
Nial have you contacted one of the MODS to get them to see who may be near? I hope you get him back really really soon.
post #7 of 35
5/11/09 at 1:19pm
Anita from this group lives in Michigan?
I wonder if she is near Flint?
I hope you get him back soon.
post #8 of 35
5/11/09 at 1:21pm
AddieBee is from Michigan, I think from the Detroit area? Not sue how close that is to Flint. Keycube and Pookie-poo are also from Michigan I'll see if I can find any others and PM them this
post #9 of 35
5/11/09 at 1:39pm
Thanks, katie. I PM'd Nial. I am about an hour from Flint. If that is his bengal, I told him I would help by pulling the cat, but I cannot hang onto him. My mom abhores cats, so someone else would have to take him in.

I might be able to do it through our rescue, but I need to hear from Nial if he needs assistance.
post #10 of 35
5/11/09 at 2:20pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the support and offers of help! I truly appreciate it.

Current status is that we have contacted the shelter and have been met with some resistance. At this point after I get in touch with someone that will listen, I have to prove:

1. That it is Hau Kea in the video clip or that he is at the shelter

2. That I have the right to take possesion of him

I do have my ducks in a row though. I have a contract on Hau Kea that states he is to be returned to us if the owner can't keep him and that he's not to be in a shelter, rescue or the humane society. He is micro-chipped in our names, unless she changed it to her name. I have all the original documentation of his air shipment to Michigan. I have copies of all his titles, awards and his TICA registration showing we owned him. I also have dozens of photos of him from every angle in order to positively ID him.

Also I would like to point out that anyone who can help me with this won't be out of pocket for anything. Teri and I will fund everything to get Hau Kea returned to us.

Thanks guys!
post #11 of 35
5/11/09 at 2:40pm
I'm not anywhere near Michigan, but just posting to lend moral support. I hope for the safe return of your cat and am sorry for the difficulty you are going through.
post #12 of 35
5/11/09 at 2:46pm
Oh Nial! I hope you can get him back. What a stunning animal!
post #13 of 35
5/11/09 at 2:50pm
I froze the video at 1:21 on the counter.. that is a beautiful cat! And he looks scared out of his mind! Poor baby. As I said, let me know what I can do.

Some of the others look like PBs too... there is one marble cat - cream and mink maybe? .... Geez....

I hope you can get through to the director tomorrow.
post #14 of 35
5/11/09 at 2:50pm
Nial, all I can do is add my vibes and hope that he gets returned to you ASAP with minimul difficulty, and much appreciation for anyone that can help coordinate his safe return!!!





post #15 of 35
5/11/09 at 5:28pm
Please keep me posted. I can be down to Flint and back home with him in about 2 hours. As I mentioned in my PM, I have a loving caregiver available until we can get the arrangements made to get him back to you.

Good luck! My prayers are with you and Hau Kea.
post #16 of 35
5/11/09 at 5:32pm
Any updates re Nial's Bengal?
post #17 of 35
5/11/09 at 5:47pm
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Originally Posted by Pookie-poo View Post
Please keep me posted. I can be down to Flint and back home with him in about 2 hours. As I mentioned in my PM, I have a loving caregiver available until we can get the arrangements made to get him back to you.

Good luck! My prayers are with you and Hau Kea.
If this comes to pass and it is Nial's cat, let's be in touch. Honestly, I DON'T have a place for him; I cannot personally foster due to my living situation. I'd have to arrange for something perhaps through my rescue group.

It might be faster to fly him through Detroit then, say, Flint Bishop airport.
post #18 of 35
5/11/09 at 5:58pm
Sending prayers and vibes that Nial gets his PB back
My in-laws are in Burton (once part of Flint) and my niece-in-law is a cat lover, so if all else fails, don't hesitate to PM me & maybe I can call on her for help.
post #19 of 35
5/12/09 at 9:32am
Any news? I wish I was close enough to help. Sending tons of vibes
post #20 of 35
5/12/09 at 9:52am
I couldn't believe it when Nial told me Talk about deja vu

I hope the power of the members can get your little boy back to you once again Nial
post #21 of 35
5/12/09 at 9:55am
All I can add from here are vibes. Nial, I'm so sorry you have to do this again!

post #22 of 35
5/12/09 at 10:43am
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Originally Posted by Kai Bengals View Post
I do have my ducks in a row though. I have a contract on Hau Kea that states he is to be returned to us if the owner can't keep him and that he's not to be in a shelter, rescue or the humane society. He is micro-chipped in our names, unless she changed it to her name. I have all the original documentation of his air shipment to Michigan. I have copies of all his titles, awards and his TICA registration showing we owned him. I also have dozens of photos of him from every angle in order to positively ID him.


I hope anybody even contemplating breeding or rehoming takes note of the above. You never know when you might have to prove you have a right to take a cat back, e.g., Angel.

Lots of that you manage to get him back. How in the world did you happen to come across that video?


post #23 of 35
5/12/09 at 10:56am
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Originally Posted by AlleyGirl View Post
Any news? I wish I was close enough to help.
If he were in New England, I wouldn't hesitate to help. Hope you have him back real soon.
post #24 of 35
5/12/09 at 12:26pm
Thread Starter 
A breeder I know near Flint, MI. went this morning to look for Hau Kea for me.
She checked all the cats and he is not among them. Of course 25 or more have been euthanized. She said all the cats and kittens are sick.
He is either among the ones put down or buried in the womans backyard. I have been told she was burying several cats a week.

Wish I could believe that he didn't suffer much, but I know he most likely did.

Thank-you all for rallying once again to help one of mine. I wish I had better news for everyone.
post #25 of 35
5/12/09 at 12:31pm
Oh Nial i'm so sorry I feel sick to my stomach now but angry with the woman concerned, elderly or not!.

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post #26 of 35
5/12/09 at 1:06pm
Oh, the poor boy. I'm so sorry Nial. And I feel SO bad for ALL those poor cats. That woman should be tortured the same way she tortured these poor animals through sheer neglect. I have no compassion for humans like her.
post #27 of 35
5/12/09 at 1:16pm
That is just sad, sad, sad. Im so sorry Nial for you and Teri and all those cats who didnt deserve this.
post #28 of 35
5/12/09 at 1:25pm
What a tragic situation. I'm so sorry Nial.

RIP precious kitties.
post #29 of 35
5/12/09 at 1:29pm
Oh Nial, I'm so sorry


RIP sweet boy.
post #30 of 35
5/12/09 at 1:34pm
Oh that is so sad!
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