God hates me.

Saturday we got the 10 day notice to "...resolve the number of excess animals at our residence or face criminal charges..." read that as bring down all of your cats and two of your dogs (all raised from puppies and kittens) to the "Shelter" and we'll "off" them for you.

Removing the hideous plastic from the walls of the upstairs bathroom (we have to sell or rent our house and move out of town) caused 6 square feet of 100 year old cement to fall away from the wall right down to the lath. So much for the "easy" fix, and one of the showers is out of commission.

5 minutes ago, "Bornagain Boy" in the next office strolled in. Asked me how I was, I said "OK. And you?" "BLESSED AND FAVORED!" his enthusiastic response.

I need to find religion, because God hates me.

How about a little commiseration here???

Could you possibly give some of the pets to family and friends so that you could still visit them ?

And can't you fight this ? Do you think that someone possibly tipped them off ?

Local nasty old busybody bitch and her equally nasty daughter live next door.

We desperately trying to move and make fostering arrangements in a pinch, but how do you explain that to a dog that trusts you?

I just feel sick.

:hug:

just feeling like shit. the dogs won't understand, and there's no way to make them understand.

4 cats? anyone we know would have to be farm/barn type, and these have been indoor cats there whole lives.

people in general just really suck, you know?

and is there a chance to fight that notice?

The push petition to request City Council amend the statute started yesterday. I have about 50 signatures already.

and since you move soon anyway, isn't there a way to talk to those people (who sent you the notice)

As to siggies, I figure about 200-400 will do unless council decides that they want this on a ballot, then we're in for more like 1000.

that you talk to a sensible person who isn't a dickhead.

Or perhaps the Sermon on the Mount which suggests that being "blessed" and "favoured" don't really go together.

They're happy, so who am I to piss on their birthday cake?

Sorry you're going through all of this, TD. But I really think it has more to do with jackasses than The Almighty.

Lighting a white candle for you, Mrs. TD, your five dogs and two cats. :hug: :pals:

Bornagain Boy just pissed me off with his "everything's comin' up roses" attitude first thing on Monday morning.

Somehow, I just don't think Jesus would reply to a run-of-the-mill courtesy question with "BLESSED AND FAVORED!" Jesus strikes me as more of a "Same ol', same ol'" sorta guy. :hi:

Vonnegut sure knew how to design a character whose very nature was like nails on a chalkboard.

somebody's got a case of the Mondays!"

Sorry man. My brother is in the same sitch. Has to vacate his place and find homes for his kitties. Unfortunately, my life is in flux as well (and I'm now in a different state) or I could help out.

Tell you one thing: When we move, I will be telling that miserable old bitch that the reason we are renting out the house is to torture her until she dies then we're moving back in.

I hate it when that happens!

have you tried talking to someone at local newspaper?

sort of play dumb? Gee, I'm wondering if you could help me locate a foster group for animals - someplace I can foster them temporarily? Explain about the busybody down the road, your petition and the notice...

nothing tugs at the heartstrings like a dog/cat/puppy/kitten story...might drum up more than enough sigs if the council decides to make it a ballot question

PS on Edit: I don't hate you, I wuv you... :hug:

Actually, we're saving that for the last ditch, which might be a soon as Wednesday seeing the situation as it is.

All hinges on pulling some heartstrings at Animal Control in about an hour.

They might be able to help you out, or else point you toward someone who can.

But we hate like hell to do it.

These dogs TRUST us. It will traumatize them beyond belief to have them separated and without us. We are the "Pack Leaders," and this would be very cruel in my book.

A last ditch effort.

:hug: :pals: I am really sorry. :( Another suggestion would be to call the local TV station "action line" to bring attention to the plight. Your animals are obviously well-cared-for and loved, and removing those animals would definitely be a step in the wrong direction. If you can get an especially sappy reporter to do the story, it'll pull on the right heartstrings. :)

I hope things work out. :hug:

With Flint falling apart, and Lansing ripping itself to pieces I don't know how much they'd be interested.

The paper we'll get involved by Wednesday or Thursday.

Thank you deary!

:hug: :) I sicced the local TV "action line" reporter on the local telephone company a couple of years ago after I was getting NOWHERE on my own with a huge problem that was solely of the phone company's making. It worked, which is why I suggested it to you. :) But the paper should do the trick!

:hi: You're welcome! :*

What? Is that a local ordinance because as long as there is no mistreatment involved and they are not a nuisance I don't see how the city can make you give up pets. Sorry to hear about the run-in with the taliborniagain. I can't stand those as well. I know what you mean though about house repairs. Mine aren't as big but needed. Right now, I am trying to keep my truck running. I've spent close to $1,000 in the last month on it.

5 dogs and 4 cats doesn't seem excessive. What is the woman complaining about? Is there a smell? A mess? Do they poop on other people's lawns? Do they bark all night? What's the deal?

She envisions herself as the "Queen of Adams Street," and we just haven't kissed her aged sagging ass sufficiently.

She tried to sue us for not surrendering a 2' easement with sufficient speed, and now that we have had to fence the area, she's pissed off again, so she's trying to get at us through our animals.

Mean, nasty old bitch with nothing to do but be the local ratfink.

What are they charging you with? Surely it's not illegal to have pets in you home? Is there a local law/ordinance that specifies the number of pets you are allowed to have?

I'm sure the woman is a b---, but your town is charging you with an actual infraction, and that's what I'm trying to clarify. :shrug:

That's the letter I got from the Zoning Board. If I don't comply they call Shiawassee County Animal Control, and they come out with a warrant and cages.

Sections 5-4 and 5-28 of the City of Owosso Ordinances.

I've never heard of such an ordinance. Why, most people I know would be noncompliant, for cats alone!

I'm so sorry you live in such a repressive town! :cry:

He's looking it up and wants to see my petition.

This guy actually said calling the news is not always a bad idea.

Let's hope you can get him (or someone else with juice) to help you with this.

Do you want this? How many square feet is the house?

fenced yard. vet records. groomers records. testimonials from other neighbors than the ratfink.

He What Be In Charge is a practical joker. He loves messing with our minds and jerking us around. It was just your turn, Tyler. He will move on and with any luck "Bornagain Boy" will be next for the big FUBAR.

The Gospel according to the First Church of Sarge.

"I believe in a cruel god."

Perhaps someone (like flvegan) can suggest an animal rights legal defense group.

He has sorely misunderstood his religion, if he thinks he is 'favored.'

You already have more religion than he does.

Just click on the post titled "HELP PARDON CARMEN GRANATA". The good news is I think I know someone in Michigan that can help you though but she lives in Eastpointe outside of Detroit. Just PM me and I'll see if I can help you if you want.