Comments on: Tuesdays With Murray (Chapter 56)

By: jenblossom

jenblossom — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Stumpy.
Hoople.
Funny Face.
Simon.
Oliver.
Scout.
Hooper.
Squeak.
Pickle.
Bubble.
Lisa and PJ helped us help them all, three of them in forever homes, two more waiting for their chance, and the rest living comfortably under our old neighbors’ watch in our old backyard. None of the six girls will bear more kittens. Thinking of the numbers we’d be dealing with now had we not been able to get them fixed is overwhelming – think 3 to 4 kittens per litter, per female, several times a year – and ours was just one little colony of cats in Bushwick!

What Lisa and PJ are doing is so important, and Mike and I are so grateful to them on a very personal level. We’ll do our part to help in whatever way we can, and I hope with all my heart that others will, too. We may not be able to give them all a home, but we can give them a chance at a better life.

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Jen for writing and elaborating on how these two helped you out personally. I wish I had the words to really explain how amazing these two are and their efforts as well. Even if you’re not a cat lover like myself, it helps the community at large to take a few of the strays off the street. It really does help. Each cat that is fixed makes a huge difference.

I hope that people can help in any way possible. I really mean it when I say a dollar helps them.

Thanks again!

By: Julie

Julie — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for this Mihow! I love the project and I sent them a few items from their Amazon wish list this morning. If we all do just a little bit… whatever we can… these two can make a huge difference in our culture’s tendency to see homeless animals as disposable.

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Julie! And from the West coast even! Brooklyn thanks you more than words can say.

By: Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I would support this no matter where it was. :-)

One quick question… I found a page for them on Petfinder (I’m going to link to your story from my site and ask people to donate). Have they thought about setting up a blog? It would be a way to keep people apprised of their progresses and to get more donations!

Again, I think this is an awesome idea. The kitties certainly thank them.

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Lisa is working on a site. SHE MAY HAVE one already. I have to write her and get the link. If she does have one, and I get it up in time, link to them instead. I’ll look for it.

Thanks, Julie! You’re a kind one, lovely lady.

By: Milissa

Milissa — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Just shot over a few bucks via PayPal. We got our beloved little furry guy from a shelter who took great care of him, but places like this are oh-so-very necessary.

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Milissa! Yeah, it’s funny because had it not been for a feral, unfixed momma, Murray wouldn’t be here! I am happy he was born, but they need to get a hold of the feral cat population here in Brooklyn. It’s completely out of hand. We have a bunch living in our backyard, well, we did until the drunk hobos took over. Now, I am not sure where they are. :[

Anyway, you guys are awesome.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for this post. I just purchased a few items from their Amazon wish list and had it shipped to them, and it also made me think about organizations here in my hometown. I love cats, but my heart belongs to dogs, so I’ve sent out a few emails this morning offering to volunteer at my local rescue shelters and made a donation or 2 along the way. Sometimes we all need to be reminded of the things that are right in front of us. Thanks again!

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks, Stephanie! They are working to help dogs as well. I think it’s just that there are SO MANY cats here in Brooklyn roaming the streets. I can’t speak for them entirely, but PJ told me his heart actually belongs to birds. They have worked to help squirrels here in the city as well as dogs, (which usually ends up being pit bulls because NYC is one of the largest dog fighting cities there is). They also are working to keep animal control from wiping out all our local raccoons. It’s a big beast to tame, but they are doing everything they can, which is why any little bit helps.

You guys are kind.

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Lisa just sent me this link to their blog. She’s having trouble with the paypal link, however. When we get that sorted out, I think all links should go there.

By: robyn

robyn — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

This is awesome. SO awesome. I am totally in awe of all that PJ and Lisa do for Brooklyn’s kitties.

I just sent them a bunch of items from their amazon wish list. And I’m going to blog about this as well (we have no foster kitties at the moment, so I might as well talk about someone else’s kitty efforts!).

Every little bit helps and every cat they help will have a better life because of this program. Thanks for posting this!

By: wendyr

wendyr — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Michele thank you so much for writing about this. All this has become so close to my heart and as soon as I get some cash in the ol’ US bank account I will donate some money to this fine, fine organisation.

The husband and I took in three feral kittens off the street six months ago (who are doing fabulously now..amazing how far they have come) and since then, I have been trying to get involved in TNR over here in Ireland. It has been very difficult and frustrating and I break down about it and I am so happy that there are people out there in the world that are actually organising and doing something about this issue. (Sorry to ramble – been a really bad week so far…and it’s only just started).

Thanks PJ and Lisa. Thank you.

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you everyone for your help and kind words! I am sure Lisa and PJ appreciate it—the cats, birds and other critters as well!

By: Diane in NC

Diane in NC — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

After reading this and seeing the pictures (and being a big fan of Murray), I had to help our PJ and Lisa, so I sent them several items from their Amazon wish list.

Thanks for the post!

By: Jimmy Legs

Jimmy Legs — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

what a great profile! thanks for giving these guys a much-needed bow. these guys have helped me fix some 20-odd cats around my neighborhood, and allowed us to be able to afford to take in many of them to adopt out. their dedication level is amazing, I wish I had more time to help them out, but the wishlist is a really good thing for them, and I hope this exposure gets more folks involved.

By: Cyn

Cyn — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have four “strays” that my kiddos bought home over the past few years. Always with the intentions of fostering to give them up. Of course, those four, Elvis, Bigfaced Bub, Littleone and Shrute are all now part of our big happy family. You can bet we’ll be donating, we know how first hand how hard these organizations work and we are so grateful to them for saving kitties, and not just taking the easy way out and having them put down. Thank you M for always taking the time, no matter how busy you are to give a voice to good causes.

By: Isabel

Isabel — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

A big thank you to Murray for letting Lisa and PJ share the spotlight on his day! I’ve been a fan of all the foster kitten and TNR photos on Lisa’s Flickr stream for months. Keep thinking I want to help somehow. Because of you, I finally made a donation.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wow! Where to begin to thank everyone for all the donations and encouraging words It’s easy to have a cynical view of the human race when you do this kind of work. You see so much cruelty and ignorance when it comes to how we treat animals. PJ and I both lean to a cynical point of view when it comes to “the public” tempered with a healthy, if dark, sense of humor. I think things are slowly changing for the better thanks to awesome writers like Michele, people taking direct action like Jennifer, Jimmy Legs and Isabel and everyone who donates or volunteers or even just brings up animal issues in their everyday conversations or sends an email.

Thank you all so much! I’ll be thanking everyone individually as well and will post photos like Michele did with Emory’s baby gifts on flickr. The first box arrived today and it jingles, so we’re having a kitty-party tomorrow bigtime! PJ is placing a big food order at the wholesale place today with thanks to City Critters for letting us use their account to get the discounted prices.

Oh and many headbonks and purrs from the cats and kittens!

By: Natasha Thomas

Natasha Thomas — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mihow – I love your posts. I actually found your blog through your “The Birth of Emory” story and now I’m hooked. (I’m 5 weeks away from the birth of my own son and your story is helping me prepare to be a Brooklyn mom as well.)

I was particularly touched by the ECC post. I’ve just donated items to them through their Amazon account. What a great organization! Thank you for getting out the word about what they do.

-Natasha

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Natasha: Thank you! You’re too kind. I’m sure you’re going to make some fuzzy people really happy!

If you’re near, feel free to email me. Perhaps we can meet up someday!

By: Irene

Irene — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hello,

Thanks for posting this. I know Lisa from Flickr, and am always grateful for the amazing work that she and her colleagues do. I’ve donated some time ago, and am moved to do so again today. It takes a very strong soul to do what Lisa does. She’s a hero to me.

I am so appreciative of an organization that not only cares for these sadly discarded animals, but also goes to the root of the problem and works with neutering these strays, as well as educating people, so that maybe one day this problem won’t exist – - at least not at this level.

In closing, I want to say that your photos here are so striking…Really something…

All the best. I’m going to donate now.

Irene

By: mihow

mihow — Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

You guys are really amazing. I can’t even begin to tell you how warm your comments make me feel. While there are some really awful people out there, it’s a good thing knowing more folks are like you.

And yes, Lisa is my hero as well. Truly.