I remain astounded at the overwhelming support of the people that have been involved in this situation. When I was ready to collapse and fall on the floor from exhaustion and emotional toll, I looked around and knew that I had the support of so many that were working as tirelessly as I to help save these beautiful babies.
I don’t know where to begin to thank those that have been involved and the many words and shows of support that have gotten us through some of the most difficult times. First, to the amazing staff at Project Pet – Dr. Peeler, Wendy, Jill, Austin, Melissa and Stefanie, there was not one person who wasn’t willing to jump in full force in coming to the aid of the cats. After many long hours, bites, scratches, heat exhaustion, and emotional exhaustion you maintained such professionalism and compassion, and this could not have been done without you.
To Emma Fletcher and Lisa Kasper who didn’t hesitate to volunteer and jump in the chaos of the rescue and endure a day that will surely be forever imprinted on your hearts and minds.
I have to thank Laura Mitchell and her incredible staff at Wescott Acres Pet Resort and Rescue. You have been there every step of the way, offering any and every kind of assistance possible and I would have crumbled without you!
To the “cat whisperers” who helped (and continue to help) us treat every animal with respect and dignity, who offered their time, blood, sweat and tears (literally) taking care of the cats day in and day out: Jill Areheart, Janet McCaw, Tracie McGahee, Theresa Cook, Gill McCoy (thank you for the “magical golden rod”), Barbara Tobias, Sharon Wethersby and countless others, without you I would have been lost — truly.
Thank you to our wonderful veterinary and medical staff — Dr. Crystie Peeler and Dr. Timothy Smaha, Jennifer and Hava for treating every animal with respect and wanting to save each and every one…and for being the best “cat wranglers” I have ever seen!
To Sue Soloman and Keith for taking over the very hard work of bottle feeding the sickest of the tiny babies…your support and kindness will have a lasting impact!
To Ramona, Emma, Jenn and Janet for taking on some of these special babies in your homes to socialize and love them and prepare them for their forever families.
To Laura and Paula for giving so many babies a chance to live a beautiful life – the life that was intended for them - in your barns and fields where they will be so happy, healthy and well cared for.
Before this is through there will be many more of you to whom I will owe a great debt; my thanks seems to pale in comparison to what you have done. Thank you all for your support and for giving so much of yourselves.
