Target: Allan Dennis Kirkham and Ella Mary Kirkham of Milton, Florida Goal: Condemn a couple for poorly operating a cat rescue, resulting in 103 of their 225 cats having to be euthanized Since 2005, Allan Dennis Kirkham and Ella Mary Kirkham had been operating a non-profit shelter called the Kirkham Kattery at their home in Milton, Florida. Recently, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Rosa County Animal control had a search warrant to inspect their 2400-square-foot home. The condition was so unbelievably terrible that deputies had to remove 225 cats. County spokeswoman Joy Tsubooka informed the news that about half of the cats taken from the home have been euthanized for poor health. All 103 of the cats had severe health concerns and tested positive for feline leukemia, which is a contagious disease that can be transmitted to other cats through direct contact, mutual grooming, sharing litter boxes, and food and water bowls. The virus that causes feline leukemia can also be transmitted when infected cats scratch or bite other cats. The disease is preventable if healthy cats over three months of age are vaccinated. Therefore, the Kirkhams neglected to provide proper vaccinations to their “rescues.” The remaining cats are currently being tested for feline leukemia and are being treated for malnutrition, dehydration, respiratory problems, and ulcers, along with several other health conditions. These cats are being housed in a non-public, quarantined area while the Kirkhams have each been released from jail on $3,500 bonds on felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor health and safety charges. Sign the petition to condemn the Kirkhams for mistreating their 225 rescues and to demand that they cease all operations at their Kattery. Sign the Petition:
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 12:21:11 +0000
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