[Blindtlk] Quick introduction and a question for pet owners

Fri Jun 13 08:47:12 UTC 2014

She would rather let the cat be killed than be cared for by a blind person? What a despicable human being. I'd have had a very hard time not giving that woman a tongue lashing.

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> On Jun 12, 2014, at 22:10, Lauren Merryfield via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> This was a helpful post. Thanks, Anitra. 
> 
> This shelter PURRson needs a talking to and I am probably going to get on my
> soap box. 
> 
> I've been owned by cats since I was 7 years old. I am totally blind. My
> earlier cats were outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats.I currently have 3 cats.
> One sneaks out now and then but is fine when she comes in. I don't think my
> cats get out any more often than a sighted cat PURRson's cats get out. Cats
> will be cats and that woman needs a reality check.  
> 
> Have her read my books:
> There's more than one way to love a cat
> And
> There's more than one way to be okay:a blind woman's PURRspective on life.
> Both books include the subject of alternative techniques of blindness and
> how a blind PURRson lives with her cats. If you send me your address I can
> send print copies to you. The ebook version of the latter is on amazon.com 
> 
> It might be a good idea to join the NFB chapter near you. I live in
> Fairfield and am an officer in the Canes and Tails chapter, Davis. I'm not
> quite sure which chapter Berkeley members attend. There's an East Bay
> chapter and a Bay Area chapter. They could help you. 
> 
> This is crazy making and this woman is interfering with the quality of life
> of you and of this cat's getting its forever home. She shouldn't be working
> there if she doesn't shape up and quickly. 
> Thanks
> Lauren
> lauren at catlines.com
> Blessings in Jesus’ Name Philipians 4:8
> GOD said, "If you will not feel pain, how would you know I'M A HEALER?If you
> will not feel sadness, how would you know I'M A 
> COMFORTER? If you will not feel like your in the darkness, how would you
> know I'M YOUR LIGHT? Child, if life is perfect, would you still know me?"
> Advice from my cats:"Meow when you feel like it."
> My book:"there's more than one way to be okay":
> www.Theresmorethanoneway.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anitra
> Webber via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 7:54 PM
> To: Lucy Sirianni; Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Quick introduction and a question for pet owners
> 
> Hi Lucy
>  
> When I adopted my dog there was some concern that I wouldn't be able to
> handle her with her skidishness because of blindness. I assured the woman
> that I coulde handle her. She has now been with me for 12 years!
>  
> I have never had a cat so I don't know if this will help. But when I leave
> the house I stand in the doorway and throw a treat inside for her to chase
> after while I get the door shut. 
>  
>  
> 
> Anitra Webber
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Lucy Sirianni via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:07 AM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Quick introduction and a question for pet owners
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>       I'm Lucy, a doctoral student and graduate student 
> instructor in the English department at the University of 
> California, Berkeley, and a new member of this list.  I wanted to 
> reach out to this group to ask for suggestions regarding a 
> situation I'm currently attempting to resolve.  Over the weekend, 
> I contacted a local animal shelter who had indicated a need for 
> foster homes for its animals, thinking this would be something 
> I'd enjoy doing and knowing I met all of the specified 
> qualifications.  The staff member I talked to initially expressed 
> a lot of interest and immediately matched me with a cat who 
> seemed like a great fit with me and who was going to be 
> euthanized in a matter of days if no one stepped forward to take 
> her (unlikely, I was told, since she's on the older side).  I was 
> eager to meet this cat and seriously consider taking her into my 
> home, but when I happened to mention to the staff member in 
> charge that I am blind, she became concerned and is now uncertain 
> of my ability to care for the cat.  Her main concern is that I 
> may not be able to keep the cat from leaving my house, despite 
> the fact that I have explained to her in detail the measures I 
> would take to ensure the cat's safety and assured her that I have 
> countless blind friends who routinely and successfully care for 
> animals.  I've told her that I would plan to have a bell on the 
> cat's collar so I'd consistently know where she was, as well as 
> my name and contact information so that she could be returned if 
> she were ever to get lost; I've also suggested that, before 
> leaving my home, I simply place the cat in a comfortable area 
> from which she wouldn't have access to the entrance to my 
> apartment.  This is all in addition to pointing out the rather 
> obvious fact that vision can't in fact keep a cat indoors and 
> that sighted pet owners have to deal with similar worries.  I 
> would welcome hearing from blind cat owners who may be able to 
> suggest other techniques or allow me to mention their situations 
> in further conversations with the people in charge at the 
> shelter.  I'd hate to see this cat end up dying because of 
> ignorance surrounding blindness.
> 
> Thanks, everyone, and I very much look forward to being a part of 
> this group!
> 
> Lucy
> 
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