The Poppy Foundation

Bonanza Cat Hospital is amazing. Dr. Steelman is a saint & the best cat Doctor anyone could hope to have care for their cat. The Poppy Foundation is an incredible endeavor & thrives because of Dr. Steelman, the volunteers, & the staff she has inspired. Many cats owe their lives to Bonanza Cat Hospital & and the relentless dedication of Dr. Steelman & her capable staff.

I love this place!
I’m so glad that Dr Steelman and company made a safe haven for all the kitty friends in need!
Visitors are always welcome! The cats just love it when visitors come and visit them and they’re even happier if you have some treats for them. They are well taken cared of and they are safe from
Harm.
I visit whenever i have the chance and bring some goodies if i can as well.

Grateful that our city is fortunate to have such a wonderful organization. They provide a loving and safe environment for cats in need. Their staff & volunteers are knowledgeable, caring, and hard working.

Firstly I am not here to hurt the kitties, only bring light to the people running the foundation.
To put it simply, the Poppy Foundation is a couple of cat ladies with a business license. I will not deter you from donating or helping the kitties in anyway. The supplies are few and the cats suffer from this. For example, empty cat litter boxes with a few shreds of paper for litter. paper plates with dried up wet food and dry food scattered all over the floor. And the smell! This organization had moved locations and the SMELL still remains. Its called proper hygiene. Ive been to kennels and boarding facilities and other vets offices that don’t have this smell. And its not cute kitten breath.
Getting to the bigger picture, I want to talk about ethics and discrimination. A few months ago a rescued a sweetheart from the freeway. THE FREE WAY! How that baby got there I can only imagine. All I know is that I was going to save this kitty. I collect strays of all kinds. Not long ago my partner and I rescued Geoffrey. He had been lost and roaming Las Vegas for over a year. He was saved and actually returned to his owner. His story made news headlines… anyway, to the point. I rescued this kitty and called my friend who works at BONANZA CAT HOSPITAL (look for my review on them) I call them because I have a friend that works there and they could help as this was what they do. She calls me back to tell me «there is no room at the inn» so to speak. She guides me to every other option in the book. Kitty Farms that are closed, or not answering phones cause they are full. I keep kitty overnight in a friends garage. I would have kept the kitty myself, but I have a special needs kitty with a sensitive heart condition and I couldn’t sacrifice one for the other. Luckily I made this rescue kitty comfortable, watered and fed overnight with friends. I try to take kitty to the no kill shelter here on Dewey. FULL as well. Since I can not foster for 2 months like they needed me to do, I take kitty back to the car and start making more phone calls for placement (friends, family, more shelters)
My friend who worked at the Bonanza Cat Hospital which is in direct conjunction with the POPPY FOUNDATION, says bring the cat to us. I am so thankful and I drive us all back across town to the exact location I called the night before. Suddenly, there is «room at the inn»
Just yesterday, after trying to attain my kitties file to move onto a new vet, DR. LINDA STEELMAN reminds me of the time a few months ago of when I was looking for somewhere to bring the kitty, she has the audacity to mention that «she knew that it was Me who was asking for help, and that is why she wouldn’t take the rescue.» «Only because my friend who works there asked, did she decide to take the kitty!»
This is where the discrimination and violation of Veterinary Ethics comes in. Her statement alone violates her sworn duty to protect and care for these animals. She has every right to be a bigot and refuse my business. But she has NO RIGHT and it is a travesty to turn away a lost kitty like that, based on her hatred for my orientation.
I am still in shock that she has the gumption in this day and age to treat people this way. I thought this foundation was based around helping the kitties.
Both Lina Steelman and Linda Newman are counterparts in this facility and this foundation. They will try and tell you that «they only rent the facility» or that they have nothing truly to do with one another. But that is absolutely untrue. They make decisions together, and they discriminate together as well. LINDA NEWMAN is the Office Manager at Bonanza, and President of the POPPY FOUNDATION. So you’re not separate, you’re definitely equal.
To be clear, I have known about and supported this group since 1999. I have sent business to them, I have sent rescues to them and I have supported their efforts.
I also raise money for and support
Heaven Cant Wait
Circus Couture (raising money for pediatric cancer research, local non profit)
Super Summer Theatre
Opportunity Village
The Center
…these are just the local organizations I support and donate my time and efforts to. So I am by no means a terrible person, or a person who tries to bring down a good thing. I just wanted the truth of these two bullies, and the moderators of their Facebook page, who cyber bullied me for making this review, to come to light.
Sincerely,
a devoted pet owner for life and a proud parent of a Special Needs Kitty of 17years.