Can anybody near NYC take a sweet 7yo kitteh who is heartbroken after abandoned by owner? [View all]

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In a purely selfish act, seven-year-old Tiger was recently surrendered to New York City Animal Care and Control because his owner purchased a new couch.

Tiger had lived with his family since he was only three-months-old and cried with deeply sorrowful meows as his owner walked away and left him sitting on the counter where unwanted pets are surrendered. Even when the attendant warned the woman that Tiger could be euthanized at anytime, she was unmoved.

On the day, Tiger was scheduled to be euthanized, Magnificat Cat Rescue and Rehoming from Bronx, New York City stepped in to save his life. A volunteer tells more of the tragic story:

"You said you got him when he was just three months old, and that he was now seven. You said he was a good cat, well-behaved and affectionate. That he followed you around and kept you company. That he waited at the door for you every night and that he was so happy when you came home from work. You signed the ACC paperwork, which states that a surrendered animal may be euthanized. Then you left him there and walked away, even though he cried."

Although Tiger was rescued, his sad story continues. The organization reports Tiger has recovered from his upper respiratory infection, but he refuses to eat and refuses to drink. Volunteers have been force feeding him to keep him hydrated and alive, however he just continues to stay curled up in a ball and just doesn't want to move.
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more:http://www.examiner.com/article/owner-dumps-7-year-old-cat-to-high-kill-shelter-when-she-bought-a-new-sofa

I hope that couch blows up.