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Posted by ensoul on August 2, 2002, at 16:12:57
I live in public housing, Sam cat is 13 years old and I cannot give her up, not
for anything...gripes she fixed, trained to a scratching post
and she sticks to me when I crashThere is some type of exemption ya can get for pet if you have a mental illness
My intensive case manager is writing a letter for me and will have Pdoc sign it
but I have to write about it too
I know there's some type of law or regulation that allows this
any have a URL for it?somebody turned me in for having Sam and I bet I know who....the wheel chair
brigade downstairs....no offense to people with disiabilities....I call them
this because this older couple have motorized wheelchair's and think they have
the right away...they block my upstairs entrance, they block my mailbox, and
they won't move for other people...they have huge family that helps take care
of them all of them chain smokers who sit on my bottom steps smoking, grandkids
running in and out
yet they bitch every time Julius (my almost 3 yr old grandson) comes to visit
telling me he makes too much nose, they also told me that Rick and I are too
loud....says it sounds like we move the furniture around all the time...WTF!
2 adults...makes tons of nose...keep stereo on low, that or the TV...neither of
is into yellinggot OT. I can't live without my Sam cat
ensoul
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Posted by judy1 on August 2, 2002, at 18:14:39
In reply to NEED info on depression and pets, posted by ensoul on August 2, 2002, at 16:12:57
The same protection (American Disabilities Act) that your neighbors with wheelchairs enjoy is the same act that will protect your right to have your cat as a companion animal. It sounds as if your pdoc is aware of this. My therapist is having my dog qualified (any animal can be), however each state has it's own departments that regulate the requirements. I would do an ADA search and look for phone numbers to call, I have 1-800-466-4232 down for technical assistance (not sure if this is the number you want but maybe they can direct you). The key is having your pet certified, once you have that the U.S. Department of Justice is behind you and they have been known to levy some big fines against people/companies that try to prevent your rights. Another resource is the ACLU (try the phonebook), or your local chapter of NAMI. Best of luck and let me know how things turn out. Take care, judy
Posted by BarbaraCat on August 2, 2002, at 19:10:05
In reply to Re: NEED info on depression and pets » ensoul, posted by judy1 on August 2, 2002, at 18:14:39
Way to go, Judy. I don't know of anything other than what she suggested but support you 1000000000% in holding on to your little buddy. A story of my own. We now have the home we bought last year because of our cats. We were renting a house and our landlord discovered we had 7 cats rather than the 2 that we started out with 'in the rental agreement'. He gave us an ultimatum - get rid of 5 of the cats and we could stay, otherwise get our fannies out in 90 days. I was very sick at the time, couldn't work anymore and stressed to the max, my husband was just told of his impending layoff, had major debts and couldn't qualify for a home loan, had a massive amount of stuff to sort through, and knew we couldn't rent with 7 cats. In short, it was a horrible time for this to happen. But get rid of our cats??!! And who would take 5 grownup utterly bonded to their people cats? We would live out on the street, all of us in cardboard boxes, before getting rid of one of them. People just don't understand. A cat is not 'just a cat', a loved cat is family and sometimes closer than family. So somehow we mobilized every ounce of willpower, prayer, affirmation, intention, and ooomph, and we made our present beautiful home in the country happen - within 60 days we were moved in. We're both not working, but somehow by the grace of Spirit, we're paying our mortgage and no stinkin' landlord can tell us what to do.
I tell you this because maybe Spirit is telling you to find another place. It may seem impossible from where you're at right now. I know you're going through some difficult times. But maybe little Sam is the your furry vehicle to get out from the under the tyranny of the Wheelchair Brigade. Perhaps buying a place is out of the question, but there have to be other options than being at the mercy of meanies. Work with your doctor and start putting it out there. It's amazing the miracles we can accomplish when someone we dearly love is endangered.
Posted by Ctrlaltndel : ( on August 2, 2002, at 20:13:20
In reply to Re: NEED info on depression and pets » ensoul » judy1, posted by BarbaraCat on August 2, 2002, at 19:10:05
Some folks may think it's silly but without her I'd crumble
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Posted by ensoul on August 2, 2002, at 22:07:27
In reply to ..wherever I go ...my cat goes, posted by Ctrlaltndel : ( on August 2, 2002, at 20:13:20
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> Some folks may think it's silly but without her I'd crumble
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no not silly...i feel the exact same way
we can't afford to move, can't afford a different place because this inculdes untilitieseven though Rick, my Sign. other cares about Sam cat...I know he still feels she's worth losing our place over, hell he's only known her 3 yrs...me Sam has been with me 13 years
I can'r lose her, I just can't
Posted by mscrane on August 2, 2002, at 22:59:54
In reply to NEED info on depression and pets, posted by ensoul on August 2, 2002, at 16:12:57
I would fight it all the way..cats are very clean..and they aren't destructive..if they complain about the "smell", remind them how much cigarette smoke stinks.
My cats are very theraputic..I have 4 and cannot imagine life without them.
Let us know what happens with this...if all you have done doesn't help, go to the media! These people are outrageous! Have you explained to them that Sam has been with you for so long??? How did they find out you have a cat??? Maybe give their names to PETA...let them have a go at them!
Posted by ensoul on August 2, 2002, at 23:15:53
In reply to Re: NEED info on depression and pets, posted by mscrane on August 2, 2002, at 22:59:54
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> Let us know what happens with this...if all you have done doesn't help, go to the media! These people are outrageous! Have you explained to them that Sam has been with you for so long??? How did they find out you have a cat??? Maybe give their names to PETA...let them have a go at them!
>damn downstairs neighbor's turned me in!
they complain about everything, telling me my grandson makes too much noice when he visits even though they have a mulatuide of grandkids that visit, run in and out slaming the doors
they both have motorized wheel chairs they like to block my steps, my mail box...and just generally block anyone that gets in their way
they have a police scanner that stays on loudI may not like them, but have always made of point of being friendly and asking if they need help with anything...much easier if you can get along with your neighbor's
lynn
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