Group pleads out to save hoarded cat
A north Texas rescue center is pleading for help to save an animal rescued from a hoarded cat situation
Gypsy, a 2-year-old Siamese cat, was rescued from a 300 square foot motel room enclosed with almost two dozen other cats.
Ronald Teague, 62, was arrested by Plano police March 30 for outstanding warrants including cruelty to animals and theft.
Tonja Pfister, Texas Siamese Rescue managing director, said the shelter was contacted by Plano Animal Services about the young cat’s needs. She said Gypsy is a diabetic cat that has not had proper care.
“He is grossly underweight and no treatment for diabetes in months,” Pfister said. “X-rays discovered many broken and self-healed unset bones. I do not even want to speculate what he has been through, yet he is still the sweetest cat.”
Pfister said in addition to being a diabetic, Gypsy also suffers from ringworms, a urinary tract infection, dehydration and a kidney infection.
In order to save Gypsy and give him the care he needs to stay alive, Pfister said the rescue center needs about $1,000. She said Gypsy has to be anaesthetized for blood work, needs x-rays, antibiotics and a glucose curve to ensure he receives the right amount of insulin.
“He will need an insulin supply for a month until we can raise a subscription for him,” Pfister said. “It is a very sad day when a survivor and very sweet kitty like Gypsy cannot be saved because of financial constraints.”
Pfister said the Siamese Rescue center will be forced to euthanize Gypsy if funds are not collected in 13 days.
“He [Teague] might be the only person in the world I would want to physically hurt because of what he has done to this cat,” Pfister said. “I’m not that type of person, but what he did is just awful.”
Jonnie England, Metroplex Animal Coalition director of animal advocacy, said when Plano police arrested Teague, she was notified and was appalled by the condition of the motel room.
She said the room was wall-to-wall with litter boxes, food bowels and plates.
“There were three cats shut in the bathroom and some under the bed and on the furniture,” England said. “The smell was overwhelming.”
England said the cats’ conditions varied some being overweight and some being surprisingly underweight.
“He is a hoarder, a classic hoarder,” England said. “In the mind of a hoarder they think they can care for these animals the best way possible and there is nothing wrong with the conditions.”
Jamey Cantrell, Plano Animal Services manager, said since the cats were recovered, three have been adopted to rescue agencies and staff is trying to find homes for the remaining 18.
“Euthanizing is our last resort,” Cantrell said. “We are getting these cats healthy and are hoping to find them a home.”
To make a donation for Gypsy visit www.tx.siameserescue.org and click on Support Us. To inquire about the remaining cats in Plano contact Animal Services at 972-769-4360.
Contact Stephanie Flemmons at sflemmons@acnpapers.com
Gypsy, a 2-year-old Siamese cat, was rescued from a 300 square foot motel room enclosed with almost two dozen other cats.
Ronald Teague, 62, was arrested by Plano police March 30 for outstanding warrants including cruelty to animals and theft.
Tonja Pfister, Texas Siamese Rescue managing director, said the shelter was contacted by Plano Animal Services about the young cat’s needs. She said Gypsy is a diabetic cat that has not had proper care.
“He is grossly underweight and no treatment for diabetes in months,” Pfister said. “X-rays discovered many broken and self-healed unset bones. I do not even want to speculate what he has been through, yet he is still the sweetest cat.”
Pfister said in addition to being a diabetic, Gypsy also suffers from ringworms, a urinary tract infection, dehydration and a kidney infection.
In order to save Gypsy and give him the care he needs to stay alive, Pfister said the rescue center needs about $1,000. She said Gypsy has to be anaesthetized for blood work, needs x-rays, antibiotics and a glucose curve to ensure he receives the right amount of insulin.
“He will need an insulin supply for a month until we can raise a subscription for him,” Pfister said. “It is a very sad day when a survivor and very sweet kitty like Gypsy cannot be saved because of financial constraints.”
Pfister said the Siamese Rescue center will be forced to euthanize Gypsy if funds are not collected in 13 days.
“He [Teague] might be the only person in the world I would want to physically hurt because of what he has done to this cat,” Pfister said. “I’m not that type of person, but what he did is just awful.”
Jonnie England, Metroplex Animal Coalition director of animal advocacy, said when Plano police arrested Teague, she was notified and was appalled by the condition of the motel room.
She said the room was wall-to-wall with litter boxes, food bowels and plates.
“There were three cats shut in the bathroom and some under the bed and on the furniture,” England said. “The smell was overwhelming.”
England said the cats’ conditions varied some being overweight and some being surprisingly underweight.
“He is a hoarder, a classic hoarder,” England said. “In the mind of a hoarder they think they can care for these animals the best way possible and there is nothing wrong with the conditions.”
Jamey Cantrell, Plano Animal Services manager, said since the cats were recovered, three have been adopted to rescue agencies and staff is trying to find homes for the remaining 18.
“Euthanizing is our last resort,” Cantrell said. “We are getting these cats healthy and are hoping to find them a home.”
To make a donation for Gypsy visit www.tx.siameserescue.org and click on Support Us. To inquire about the remaining cats in Plano contact Animal Services at 972-769-4360.
Contact Stephanie Flemmons at sflemmons@acnpapers.com
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