My husband was taking a walk today and saw our neighbor down the road dump his gorgeous Russian Blue cat at the dam today. He just drove off and the cat was left there crying so my husband brought the cat home and knocked on the neighbors door asking if he may have lost his cat because he found a cat that looked just like his (I guess he didn't want to be confrontational). "Mr. Jack" said that Bettie had recently passed away, and that it couldn't have been his cat. When I came home and my husband told me what happened I marched right over there and told "Mr. Jack" that he was seen leaving his cat at the dam. He just sneered at me and told me if I cared so much then I can take care of the beast and slammed the door in my face. I have to admit that I was speechless and a bit scared so I just walked home fuming. I told Hubby what happened, and we are at a bit of a loss what to do now.
I took a look at Bettie and told my husband we have a small problem... Bettie is knocked up, biggish tummy and huge nipples. So we are going to take her to the vet on Monday. But I am at such a loss why this jerk would abandon his cat, especially after complaining about how much money he spent on her at the last town meeting). Should we call the police or animal control on him... I don't really know how to go about doing this kinda thing. Maybe he will change his mind and want Bettie back? Then what do I do... somehow I feel it's wrong to give her back to someone who would abandon her so quickly. She is such a beautiful and well mannered cat, I just don't get why he would do this to her (and why the hell isn't Bettie fixed!).
I know she is a purebred, maybe the right thing to do would be to attempt to contact the breeder. I don't know who that might be, and I am not sure if "Mr. Jack" will be willing to give up that info now that I told him that we know he dumped the cat. If it came down to bringing her to a shelter I would rather keep her at home were I know she will have enough attention personally, however I don't feel it's right keeping such a cat. I would really rather try to find the breeder if I could. I don't think Mr. Jack deserves to get Bettie back.
We will definitely ask the vet about our options, I know she must know Bettie because she is the only vet in town. I just don't understand his reasoning for doing this? Thanks and sorry for venting, but seriously if any of you have any opinions on what our next move should be let us know. Until then she has a nice warm spot on our bed. Our other cats seem okay with the temporary situation, Miles could care less and both kittens are currently snuggling up with Bettie as I am typing (sigh). Once again thanks for any help.
I took a look at Bettie and told my husband we have a small problem... Bettie is knocked up, biggish tummy and huge nipples. So we are going to take her to the vet on Monday. But I am at such a loss why this jerk would abandon his cat, especially after complaining about how much money he spent on her at the last town meeting). Should we call the police or animal control on him... I don't really know how to go about doing this kinda thing. Maybe he will change his mind and want Bettie back? Then what do I do... somehow I feel it's wrong to give her back to someone who would abandon her so quickly. She is such a beautiful and well mannered cat, I just don't get why he would do this to her (and why the hell isn't Bettie fixed!).
I know she is a purebred, maybe the right thing to do would be to attempt to contact the breeder. I don't know who that might be, and I am not sure if "Mr. Jack" will be willing to give up that info now that I told him that we know he dumped the cat. If it came down to bringing her to a shelter I would rather keep her at home were I know she will have enough attention personally, however I don't feel it's right keeping such a cat. I would really rather try to find the breeder if I could. I don't think Mr. Jack deserves to get Bettie back.
We will definitely ask the vet about our options, I know she must know Bettie because she is the only vet in town. I just don't understand his reasoning for doing this? Thanks and sorry for venting, but seriously if any of you have any opinions on what our next move should be let us know. Until then she has a nice warm spot on our bed. Our other cats seem okay with the temporary situation, Miles could care less and both kittens are currently snuggling up with Bettie as I am typing (sigh). Once again thanks for any help.