Rochelle,
 
Thanks for asking.  I did post a note to the FML about it, but I didn't
save what I posted.  So here's a little bit of what I did.
 
The cage was in pretty bad shape after all.  There is a large hole rusted
through the bottom.  The wire around the hole is rusty too, and each time I
touch it, another piece falls off.  The slide-out tray had a rust spot that
covers about 1/4 of it.  I still have it on my porch, but my fiance warned
me to get rid of it.  I think I'm just going to toss it, unless there is
some very industrious person out there that wants to restore it.
 
The carrier fell apart.  There were a couple of hooks missing (it's the
kind with a separate top and bottom) and the door springs were broken.  The
handle on top also broke off while I was cleaning it.  So I tossed it.
 
The water bottles, food dish, leash, and litter boxes I kept.  I didn't get
any responses from anyone who needs them, so I'll hang onto them for now.
The offer is still open: If any shelters need two water bottles, two corner
boxes, a ceramic food dish, and a leather leash, let me know.  I'll be glad
to clean them up and send them out.
 
As for contacting the vet, I figured it wasn't really my place to go that
far.  It just gave me a creepy feeling when I thought about tracking the
situation like that.  I just pray that the poor guy (his name was Gitch,
according to the prescription bottle) is safe and at peace, be it at the
Bridge or in someone else's home.
 
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Aileen & the Herd minus two Herdlings
Slinky, Kyle, Noel, & Rootie the beagle
Fresh from the pain of losing Sandy. We love you, sweetheart.
Still missing Gizmo. We love you, too, baby.
 
Check out the Herd's website at:
 http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Zoo/7414/index.html
[Posted in FML issue 3229]