July 14, 2011
Laurie says: Our family moved into a new home which has strays (three of them) and before long said strays had kittens. So... we feed them and give them love and try to find good homes for them. Teddie is still here with us and is in need of a home. With three full-grown cats and their five kittens, I can't afford to begin to get them all their necessary shots and such. I've contacted two local humane societies and both of them say the other is to take the cats/kittens. We moved into our home in the country in June, and I've been trying to get the strays and kitten thing under control, but no one seems to want to help. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Teddie is a great kitten and I just know he would make a fun and entertaining pet. We live in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

UPDATE: Teddie has been adopted by a reader of GMK!! We couldn't be happier!!

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Laurie W. aka Lor
If anyone in Wisconsin wants to adopt Teddie, please contact GMK and we'll put you in touch with Laurie

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paulajeanne -
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Teddy is cute. Go to www.petfinder.com. In the first column, second block, is a search for animal welfare groups. Just put in your zip code and see if there are any in your area. You may find a no kill group that can take some or maybe help.
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awweee.. I'd take him in a heartbeat... were I not so far away *sigh*
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he is so adorable i was going to keep a cat just like teddie but i whent for his sister named festiva she was blind so i took her in
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Absolutely Soooo Precious Cute!!!!!
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Awww! Sweet and adorable little ball of fluff! I hope he finds his forever home soon.
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Hi Laurie,

I live in KY with 3 cats, so I can't take him...although I would love to....

Go to this link: http://www.saveacat.org/catlinks.html#WI at the bottom of the page there are rescue sites that might be able to help. Cats that are unspayed/unneutered can get out of hand (number-wise) pretty quickly. Alley Cat might be able to help. In my area, they offer a spay or neuter plus a rabies vaccine for $10 (for both). Anyway, I hope that this is useful.
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They only deal with ferals.They willhelp you with TNR. PS - Gir lCat was feral - it worked out very well. We all agree.
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He is sooooo sweet, and you are just awesome for taking care of so many kitties. We live Europe, so all we can do for you is send positive energy and emotional support.
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Otter tummy! He's just so cute with such a unique, determined expression. I'm sure he'll win hearts as soon as he has a chance to meet some good "prospects". :-)
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I already favorited the photo of this little rascal some days ago. I agree with the advice above about finding a no-kill shelter. Teddie is so worth saving! Please don't let your love of kitties work against their welfare.
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We have the same problem here. I've spent many hours searching, looking, and talking to people. They not only refused to help, they demanded we donate to THEM (we're poor - no way we could). We're struggling to take care of 17 kitties (all fixed, most with shots current) and it's difficult.

The local Humane Society demanded $50 a kitty up front (while claiming to be no-kill, turns out they regularly deliver loads of cats to the pound to be killed), the SPCA claims to try to find homes to them but as we found out about them, cats and kittens rarely survive (dog-friendly, but hostile to kitties), and I mentioned the response from the other organizations. We'd flee this area if we could because of the attitudes (we've also had several kitties murdered, and some of the local churches preach against cats). BTW - I rigged up a special fenced area for our kitties, to try to prevent the poisonings and killings. They don't roam.

I hope you find a place that will help. Teddie is a cutie, and I wish someone would step up and help!

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Teddie's adorable; I wish you luck in finding a happy home for him.
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TNR for the adult cats! (Trap, Neuter, Return). It's not hard if you have an organization in your area (just google TNR). It saves (and prevents) a lot of lives. The kittens are only the symptoms! It's the adults you have to work on. Good luck! Teddy is gorgeous! Hopefully it will help him find a home!
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Aww...he is adorable and I hope you can find a way to get those kitties saved! I would love to take him, I like in the Milwaukee area, however, we own 7 cats as it is :( Keep us updated on what you find out though!!!
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RDB that is horrible! I am so sorry to you and Laurie that you are having such a difficult time when all you are trying to do is the right thing :( so many people are so misinformed about cats. They are the most wonderful pets!! And they are so loving! You just have to treat them well. I mean, kids that you don't treat well don't turn out very nice either! I will be praying for you both and hope that you can find somewhere to help! If you use facebook you should make a page making people aware of how the humane society and spca really are to cats. I had no idea!!! :(
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Contact Dane County Friends of Ferals, Angel's Wish, and Country Animal Haven. One of them should be able to help. On the kitties' behalf, thank you!!!
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Teddie is an adorable little kitten,and so is the little white one with him in one photo. I commend you for helping these babies, and hope you will find the proper group to help. Have they all been spayed/neutered? That is really the first step toward control.
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Teddie is gorgeous - i'm sure you'll find him a home soon and also good luck with the others - i don't know much about the animal welfare societies over where you are but I know that over here you could have them spayed free of charge at RSPCA and they would also help you in re-homing them. I hope you'll get help soon.
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Such a heartwarming photo. Lil kitty seems to look at Teddie with so much love.
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Oh my, he is such a snuggly looking teddy bear. What a perfect name for a perfect little kitten. I do hope you are able to find his loving furever home. Sometimes it is soooo hard when your neighbors are are so backward.
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Thank you everyone for all your sweet and kind words. Yes Teddy is definately a cutie! I contiually search for more options for placement of the kittens and their mothers. I have contacted a number of no-kill groups in our area, but unfortunately all have been out of our county, thus not willing to help. But, I keep searching, and hope that soon I will find Teddy and the others a good home. :-)
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The churches RDB mentions are evil for preaching against cats. The LORD created cats and He loves them. Psalm 36:6. I am a Christian, very well versed in theology, and I love cats very much. It makes me sad to hear that churches are preaching lies. Anyway, Teddie is beautiful and I am praying that he finds a loving home soon. Perhaps you could try some of these no-kill shelters listed? http://www.happyendings.us/Resourcesfor…
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He is an absolute little angel. I do hope you manage to find a good home for him soon.
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i so miss my kitty that looked just like teddy i i was in wisconsin i would take him..
i shoulda kept both kittens man i miss my baby poof
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Teddy is such a sweet looking black cattie with nice white markings. There are so many cats and so few homes for them. It is a real predicament. If only people would spay and neuter their catties, then the problem would go away. Thank-you for doing all the nice things for your family of cats. You are right, it costs a lot of money for their shots, food and care. I wish you luck in your quest to find Teddy a home.
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Oh... and I'm so luv the cute lil' text comments you all are adding to Teddy's pics!!! I must show them to my daughter! :-)
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cpneale, you are so right. I have 4 boys that are so loving and trusting because they have never been hurt or mistreated by people. I feel I ought to scare them a little so the mean people out there can't walk right up to them and catch them. But, how can I do that when they look at me with their trusting eyes and beg to be petted? People who say cats don't love you have either never had a cat or never treated a cat in a way to inspire love. Lor, I hope you find homes for the cats. It is great that you are trying to clean up this mess that someone else made for you. Kudos!
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Awww! So cute!
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He IS a Teddy! A teddy bear and a kitten rolled into one creature, the cutest thing I can possibly imagine
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RDB, I am absolutely appalled that there are churches like that! And Kayli I completely agree with you. They are God's creatures like every animal.

Laurie, I'm so sorry you're struggling so much with this. I actually thought humane societies and the SPCA would be good resources. Sadly I have nothing to offer but well wishes and good thoughts for support. Teddy is a darling and I hope you find a way to help him and his family.
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We think he is awesome and would like info on adopting him. Let us know....we look forward to meeting him.
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They preach "Cats are the Devil's pet" and "Servant of the Devil" (a good friend got tired of hearing it and left the churches because of it and other lies he caught them telling). That friend says he thinks the hostility is because of the belief about the independence of cats.

The scary thing - the same people that preach against cats around here also preach that they have to take over and rule the world so Jesus will return, and they're growing in numbers. I worry for kitties because of it.

Enough on that.

Kitties are like little children. They can be deliberately naughty and mean one minute, and they can be sweet and loving the next. I've had a couple of cats who were "trouble children", but most of them are not. We're lucky in that of our 17 cats, we have several that are exceptionally loving and sweet. I think of cats as "fur-people" and wouldn't want a life without them around.

Lor, I hope you quickly find a home for Teddy... one that will treat him with the love he deserves!!!
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It's very very beautiful
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Just wanted to give you all the heads up that Teddie was adopted yesterday by kmreaj6 and her family. I so happy for Teddie, that he has found a loving family! Enjoy your new kitten guys! :-)



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