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Very sorry this happened to you. It does create distrust and an inability to be freely open with people and trust them. I was betrayed at 15 by someone who I thought was a friend...she actually set me up with 2 of her friends to be raped by a guy 22 years old. It destroyed my ability to really trust or make lasting friendships. I'm 68 now, and truly only have 1 person I consider a true and trustworthy friend, aside from my sister. I've known my friend for 32 years and would trust her with my life. Maybe that's why I've surrounded myself with broken, abandoned rescue animals, rather than people. You can care for them and love them back to a normal life, and they never betray you. Bless your heart, Viktor...what you do is difficult enough without the people you've trusted and thought were genuine, caring friends, betraying you.
I've only seen your channel about a month ago and it's all I ever watch and show my friends you are such a caring wonderful man. I have a beautiful dog called Finn an American bull dog he's a giant baby ❤ thank you for all you do for all these loyal helpless animals you are amazing Victor sending love from me and Finn from England 💖💖💖
Predators are all over & I’ve encountered them, too. 😧 I resonate with this similar situation. 🤭 Shocking & never easy. 😳 Glad you saved your cats. You a good, honest, caring man. 🙏❤️ Thank you for sharing your story. God bless, you & ur family. Mission, B.C. 🇨🇦
That is terrible. I am married to someone that is a lot like that lady, but in a different way. At least you got away before anyone was really hurt too much. I live married to someone that resembles a lot of the same signs as this lady. And I can’t seem to get away from him. So, you and your people were the lucky ones, you left her in your past. God bless you all, and hope that you get well.😔❤️🙏🏻Joanne
This story needed to be told because it will help us understand why Viktor does not make friends with all who wish to be his friends. Please respect his cautiousness as it protects his heart and his rescue. This is important. Thank you Viktor for sharing even the dark places of your journey to save the animals.
Best wishes to you, Victor, as I know this still troubles your heart. Please don't let the actions of Alex stop you from finding and making lifetime friends who also love animals. Much respect for telling your story!
Thank you for telling us the story.,you can tell the attitude of some one first time you know, you only know the person when you live with them.i mean the real one.
Lets start with saying you are absolutley not a fool. You are the most decent, compassionate man with integrity who fights for the rights of animals. To me that is beyond amazing
Such a sad story. I've been lied to--not by someone with Munchhausen, but such cruelty to trusted friends, is very hard to heal from. You are a remarkable person, Viktor
@@violagentsch I don’t think it matters really what her race is. I think it goes more to the fact that she was just dishonest too you all. That she would even have played with your emotions. That just one very sick & disrespectful person. You don’t need people like that in your life. Let alone pretending to be your friend. That not friendship at all. That taking advantage of all your kindness & love. So I hope you can remember that simply you all where giving kindness & love. Pick up on the signs earlier next time. Let yourself see the red flags. Run them by others you trust. See if they see the same things. If they do walk away. There one thing I have learned in life. It that you never let people like this take away the fact that what you did was out love & kindness. It truly is on them, not you. They are the ones that where dishonest. They where the ones that in the end couldn’t see the light of kindness. They where greedy & hurtful. Again that on them. She manipulative to you all. It unfortunate that she decided to be that person. She can no longer harm you or your friends.
Being a sensitive, caring, loving man leaves you wide open to all kinds of people. I'm sorry that you went through such an emotionally draining experience. Everyone makes mistakes in life what's important is the lesson learned. Please remain open, but cautious. Forgive but DO NOT forget. Yet guard the heart.
I can clearly see in Viktor's eyes that he is hurt. I feel for you Viktor and can imagine your hurt in this betrayal. That is why I am crazy about my dogs. There are few, if any, people you can trust. Thank you Viktor for your care for animals. You will be blessed abundantly.
One of the greatest scams is to have one’s kindness taken for stupidity. Victims never quite get over being betrayed. But I guess the advantage is, a victim can prevent themselves from being hurt again. Viktor, thanks for sharing your tragic story. 😟
This happens to me often. I’m a very kind and loving person and I can tell people interpret this as stupidity. It’s not, but I’m aware of this now and put a stop to it immediately. Boy, are THEY stupid! They all think the same way.
This has happened to me so many times in my life. I so very sorry Viktor that you and your team friends were so betrayed. I it does affect you, as you start to become suspicious of others too. I pray that God will Heal your hearts 💕 from this terrible betrayal 🙏🙏🙏
@@elianah2874 I am so sorry that happened and it has made you lose your trust in human beings but I understand how you feel because I have also gone through something similar with members of my family also and I am so glad that I have my little dog and my cat. They will always give you love and loyalty no matter what. I have friends that are more loving than my family and I hope you do too Elaine, so make them your family and never mind the rest. Be strong and everything will be okay. Best wishes to you from me in New Zealand.
@@lisamartin3346 hi there Lisa, there are givers and takers in this world and the takers take advantage of the kindhearted and trusting givers. It’s a sad truth I’m afraid and it’s very hurtful but it makes us givers wiser and stronger. I think the hardest thing is learning to say NO and to put yourself first. Best wishes from us in New Zealand.
Thank You Viktor Larkhill for sharing this story with us. Very thoughtful, very poignant and leaves much to consider and think about. While I can't imagine what this would have been like to endure, it is very saddening that you had this happen to you, your friends and the vulnerable animals involved. I'm so proud that you had the bravery to confront this person and then go back to rescue the cats. You do amazing work👍💗🙏
You are such a good person. I am very sorry for the betrayal, you have a heart of gold. I'm so happy that you got the little handicapped one back and found him a good home
Yes! you are Man of good principles and Love for Animals and human beings. Our Good Lord Loves You, and protect you in your Cruzade of Love, to protect needy and sick Dogs and Cats, Blessings will be with You all the time, AMEN. AMEN, 🙏🙏🙏
The same thing happened to me. Its always the most empathetic people this happens to over and over. But i never lost the empathy . I prefer to stay alone now ,just hoping and praying the world will change . You are a good man . From Nova Scotia Canada
My cousin died of cancer 2 years ago. Sarah would have been 49 this year. It makes me so upset when people say they are terminally ill when they are not. If Alex is still with us, she needs to seek medical help
Sorry for your loss I lost my mum 20 years ago September 24 she was only 57 I watch my mum go for a living hell my mum had a rare cancer it’s going to go up not down I’ve also lost my auntie to cancer she has vascular dementia and unfortunately we had to let nature take its course that was so damn horrible to see the cunts you away her nose smell I will never forget she’s 79 when she passed away and I also lost my Nan which I don’t know how old she works I think I was only about 14 she died of breast cancer she didn’t tell anybody until it was too late because she didn’t wanna bother anyone so I know where you’re coming from but people like that mental health or no mental health there’s no words to describe a person like that it’s hard at the beginning but they say it does get easier as the years go on I beg to differ about six months after my mum passed away I lost the plot and now I am diagnosed with bipolar and I’m a totally different person now I was happy lucky go person well my mum was alive I don’t know why I’m telling you this but I suppose it’s good to talk about it well love you take care and stay safe
Thank you for all you do. I cried this morning when I heard the news of Mary's passing. She was such a gentle soul. I foster great pyrenees and had a similar situation. Asia had been chained outside for 3 years in New Orleans. When she came to me in Colorado it was noticeable when she walked there was a problem. We have a very well known university who ultimately did 2 tpl surgeries. She was compromised with heartworm. Asia was so sweet like Mary and gentle. I had her for a year but she developed esophageal cancer. After losing her I took a break. Then I got a call to take a pyrenees from Texas. Sophie became mine. She and I are a therapy team who visits elderly, children and many events. So I've taken a break from fostering and again want to thank you for all you do.
Wow, what a story! Thank you for sharing, Viktor. I had a relative with Munchhausen’s. It is so easy to become ensnared with the lies - to the point where you almost feel guilty for doubting the person. To be deceived is no shame; as Charles Dickens said, “it indicates a trustful nature”. You are good person and you do enormous good in your animal rescue work. Stay safe, stay well, God bless! 😘😘
This is so sad. There are some awful people in the world, but then we find people like you- you do so much for these animals. You are a blessing. I wish I was closer. I would love to help with the animals. We have 2 rescue dogs here..I hope these experiences don't ruin it for all the decent people out there willing to help. ❤
Psychological health problems unfortunately are too common to people. This is not your fault. You are real friends to travel so many miles just for someone's birthday !!!!!!!!!!! It's amazing 🐾💖
Viktor, I also have met lying,deceptive,backstabbing people, which increase our love for dogs who give nothing but their love and loyalty. Bless you Viktor for rescuing all abused dogs!
So sorry that you had to experience this dark episode in life, but you have honed your skills to be able to judge a person's bad intentions as a result of this experience. You have a good heart, and your empathy is evident to all of us, and all of the animals and people that you have helped. Guard your heart, but don't be discouraged. We all love you and the work you do! 👍🐕❤🐈😊🤗🥰❤
Alex is a disgrace! I feel insulted by her because I have a very rare cancer & when I went through chemo & radiation, the first thing that went was my hair, eyebrows & eyelashes. I lost all my hair everywhere else too! I had to get pills down my throat twice per day, all 20 of them! That was one of the hardest things I had to do especially with a constant upset stomach. She should be ashamed of what she did! Karma is going to bite her hard for this! She may end up with cancer or somebody she truly loves gets it. I don't wish cancer on anybody, not even her! It's a battle to go through. Sorry, this happened to you Viktor. Unfortunately, you have to be careful these days with people! She probably does have Munchausen Syndrome. She's looking for attention & pity! Her boyfriend, if she even had one, didn't beat her up! That was a makeup job she pulled on you!
@@sophiepires792 I agree but cancer?! As punishment, she should be forced to visit a cancer ward for children! I visited the children. I thought if they can fight & get through it then I can. I am 60 years old & I've lived a good part of my life when these children's lifes have just begun. They are truly Warriors & they inspired me! They never complain, unlike adults. I really learned a lot watching them & that helped me so much! They are so accepting & I don't think any of them were afraid of passing away. Even with all they were going through, they tried to make me feel better. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. Thank you for your comment. ❤
So very sorry my friend, some people can be so cruel. She is obviously in need of help. You are amazing man and your teammates. Please don’t be so heartbroken, ❤❤
Sadly sadly you will find in animalrescue more and more people with ill minds. Myself I saw two persons with Münchhausensyndrom. It's terrible. This persons often have problems with other humans, so they make in animalrescue. Animalhording is another illness. Dear Victor, don't loose the believe at us, your donater. The most of us are honest. Live from Germany❤️
Unfortunately mentally ull and strange people often have to do with animals, the most disgusting thing is when an animal gets in between and gets neglected or abused instead of getting help. These people steal so much time and resources from the shelter too.
@@christinebored8809 Oh no...I'm also good dressed. I'm a hedgehogrescuer. But I worke as nurse in part time. Why should Victor disguise himself? We know, that he can only do this fulltime job with donations...also for him. For example Takis from Takisshelter and 6 more families were payed from donations. Don't be envious. He has a hard job...even mentaly hard.
Thank you for sharing this story with us. That took a lot of courage. I’m in Iowa US and just got notified that 100 dogs in a puppy mill got rescued and taken in at the ARL. They, of course , didn’t have regular rooms for them so they transformed offices and other rooms into kennels for the dogs. I live in an apartment and have two dogs that I rescued with me. But I’m going to check out the ARL in the morning to see if I can adopt another small dog. It’s only one, but they are asking for help and i cannot give much money because im single, older, and low income too. Maybe I’ll just donate and not bring a dog home if they are all too large for my apartment. I wish I had one of those Tiny Homes so I could do what I want. And I just had my bank account emptied from an ATM that stole my money and turned it into BITCOIN. Im 73 and this has never happened to me before. I live a quiet life and mind my business and don’t know why I came into bad luck lately. But God has blessed my adult children and grandchildren and we all are healthy as healthy goes. So that is the most important thing. God Bless you Victor! I follow you and pray for you. Bless your pets and fill your heart with love 💕 ❤ . It will all work out in the end. You are precious and so is that kitty and your pets including doggie Victor. God tells NOT TO WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW BECAUSE TODAY HAS ENOUGH WORRY OF ITS OWN. I try to do this myself. We’ll take care and keep your heart 💜 open. I care. CONSTANCE J KRING ❤😊
I am so sorry, Viktor. Unfortunately, those of us who have had such painful experiences well know that friendships in the virtual space are not the same as time-tested friendships in the real world. 💔
Yes. There is no such thing as a virtual friendship. You have to actually get to know people and have real face-to-face regular, long-lasting interactions with people to really get to know them. It's all about character and trust.
I watch your video and can understand keep distance, it always hurts my heart to help someone and trust others only to find out they lied to you and or were using you. Because of those experiences I tend to keep to myself and hang out with my critters. I enjoy seeing the work you and your organization does. Keep up the good work and all of you will be in my prayers.
Unfortunately, you have to be cautious who you let into your life, especially in today's society. I'm sorry you had to experience such a betrayal, but you learn from your mistakes. Viktor, your a very special individual with a beautiful heart doing much needed work on behalf of our lost/forgotten /tossed aside dogs/cats. Your compassion & devotion speaks volumes to your character. Your are loved by so so many. God Bless you & the work you do. ❤
This story is proof of your good heart 💓 Victor. You were hurt, but you didn't get bitter. You educated yourself and still remain respectful of this highly damaged person. Says so much about you and your love for animals. God bless you for keeping a soft heart! 💖
This girl was sick. Not from cancer, but sick anyway. You, and the others who tried to help her reacted as real friends. So, don't be sorry. Leave it behind and don't lose faith in people. Sometimes all of us have been betrayed from people we thought they were friends. But there are real friends too. By the way, one has not to try hard to get positive energy from you. We can get it just watching what you do for animals and for human beings every day! Be safe and happy😺💞
It seems that you have learned how to identify a person's motives. You will be able to forgive and get over this. I just recently discovered your channel and I am uplifted by the special kindness you show. Bless you in all that you pursue.
I am so sorry to hear about this news and can relate. I was married to a man who told me and his friends he had cancer. He had an elaborate story and I believed him. Someone I knew, she was in the medical field told me it was a lie. I looked up Dr Scott in the phone book. The doctor he said he had. There was no one by that name. My friend was right. I can relate to the betrayal you went through. Glad you found out. Thank you for telling us. Take care. 🇨🇦
It's October 2023 I've subscribed to your brilliant utube links. Thank you for all you do. Widowed after pub life for 10 years, taught me everything you should know about Human beings. I trust no one, but recognise the one in a million genuine, honest, caring and loving beings. ALL animals can be trusted, loved and need care for their well being. This vocation of yours is absolutely respected and admired.
In this world we will always have enemies, that is very sad to say but that is the reality so you are still a voice to these precious creatures! So do not give up we will support all the way up!
So sorry, you were deceived. Appreciate your concern for others Victor❤ And for helping these innocent animals. People who do these things were also abused😢I recognise this disorder. We unfortunately, had a couple of children where I work whose mother had this disorder😢❤
This gave me chills... I can imagine the psychological effects it can have.. I know plenty of people with sociopathic behaviour... makes my skin crawl. Keep up the good work Viktor..
Victor your honisty and sensitivity is an attribute to your person. Never loose sight of that. Iam so sorry you were lied to and used in such a crewel way. Your open acceptance of others and willingness to be of any help explains a whole lot of how much you really care for the animals in need. Keep up your much needed and wonderful work.
Viktor, the animals and the people of the world are so very lucky to have someone like you. God Bless and keep you and all the animals you have saved. You are really one special guy.
I am so sorry this happened to you. You are wonderful and I can see that you have been hurt and disappointed by people many times over. I'm so sorry for that.
Keep following your gut, Viktor. That's all you can do. It obviously serves you well. Also, your experience with Alex was certainly the exception to your life experiences, not the rule. Life and most people are still amazing, kind and worth the risk and time you spend with them.
I remember when that happened Viktor. I've been following you since 2008. I had a rescue until my husband died of sudden heart attack in my arms, three years ago. I wish I could have sent more money but my dogs took so much and I've been trying to help stop the vicious, sadistic trade of dogs and cats that are cooked alive in Southeast Asia and Africa. Human beings can be wonderful, loving, compassionate beings like yourself and then their are the evil ones that torture animals and people and try to ruin others with slander. I'm really sorry that happened to you. Many blessings to you for all you do for animals and people who love animals...
There's a group of women near where Trump lives that are trying to stop this from happening. He stoped by their meetings recently. I hope trump i s able to help the animals.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I was a paediatric nurse many years ago; a paediatrician approached me one morning, saying he believed that the mother of one of our patients was a case of Munchausen by proxy: She was at her little boy’s bedside all day and night, and medicating him to increase his illness. The more ill he was, the more attention she received from nurses and doctors. It had taken the doctor quite a while to figure this out. It was devastating for all concerned. And the results were even more devastating, for the little boy. So I have some idea about what Viktor Larkhill is telling us. He was dealing with an extremely disturbed person, just as we had in the hospital; someone who thought only of herself while damaging everyone else. I am really sad that you and your circle of close friends had to go through all this. I think you learnt a great deal from it, in the way of assessing who is to be trusted and who not. Sad too that one of your cats had to be left at Alex’s house. But - you are a strong person, Mr Larkhill, with many friends and a worldwide network of doing good. Can’t get much better than that! 💕🐾
Wow! You are SO amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this story. The reason I support your organization is because you make me feel a part of your life. Yes, I donate to help the animals but more than that to support you❤️ You are an incredible man with incredible compassion. We (animals and humans) are truly blessed by what you do and HOW you do it!
So sad that a man with such love and compassion has had to go through this , God bless you and thank you for the compassion you have for these fur babies.
Thats shockingly awful that you had to go through with that, I know how it feels to be betrayed. I was used & abused because of my disability called autism. The end of the day you done the right thing to get your cat back. Stay positive and keep doing what makes you happy, you have came this far keep up the good work. Hayley
My heart hurts because one never expects betrayal from good friends. Keep strong my friend. And keep the faith there are still a few of us out there that will remain loyal to our friends.
I'm relieved that it was the Handicapped Kitty you were able to grab because of the Special Needs. I'm Sorry that 1 remained behind, let's pray they were cared for Viktor. I know your Heart remains painful because I'm an Rescuer and my Heart breaks over and over. Sometimes it's the very ones that Rescue to hurt us too! I Love You and Your Family, keep it going!
I'm so terribly sorry that you and your team had to go through that... As someone with bipolar....I just couldn't do that to someone... I have a conscience. I DO love animals dearly... ppl?...not so much. Lol. God bless you for ALL that you do for those without a voice.
Trust is the hardest thing to earn back once it has been lost. This person took advantage of your friendship and love and has probably done it before and since. Stay strong, Victor. Your big heart is what makes you such a special person, whom we care about so much. It is also why people can take advantage of you. Hope you are feeling a bit better. Take care and stay safe and well. With love and best wishes from Down Under 😘💕🇦🇺
I’am Sorry Viktor, old American saying “What does not kill you makes you stronger” I thank you for all the good you and the team have done for the Animals ! Thank you 🙏.
so sorry, love makes us so vulnerable and if we want to completely protect ourselves, we have to crawl into to the dark grave. So glad you decided to stay in the light and love again and again.
So sorry to hear about this betrayal. You are a kind man helping all these doggies, cats or kittens etcs. Forget the past, move on and follow your heart.❤
Thanks for sharing this story, Viktor .... After this many years, we can still see the hurt in your eyes when you talk about it. I think it's very therapeutic to let your feelings out, and try to think that just maybe something good came from all this. Of course it certainly makes us more keen to be cautious, and to more easily detect these kind of people in the future. Nevertheless, life can throw you a curve ball once in awhile, so don't beat yourself up about it. You handled it perfectly at the time, imo. Now it's time to let it be, and not cause yourself any more stress. There is always something to be learned from negative experiences like this, and we all pray for you and yours, AND the many animals you help, everyday. God bless you, and keep up your fantastic work. Much love and support from Minnesota ... 🥰🐾🤗
That's so awful. I hope karma pays her back 10 fold. Such a shame you couldn't rescue the other cat as well. I hate people that do this, I prefer animals to humans any day, they don't hurt you or lie to you & give you all their love & devotion. Don't give yourself a hard time over this, you weren't to know what this awful woman was capable of. Just keep up your incredible wonderful work, you have tons of loyal fans who respect what you & the team do. 🐈🐕🐾❤️❤️
People who devieve are unable to enter hard suspicious hearts .It's an interesting debate because the nicest people have the most open loving and receptive hearts .So what do you do as a human? Spend time with the kindest or the hardest .I know what my choice is .We must never lose our humanity just because others teach us to do just that .That's the worst form of control and it means that the meanest control the nicest .I refuse to change who I am regardless of how many times I'm hurt We are created to Love not to be suspicious ,hard hearted and cynical .Good Luck everyone 🙏
This upsets me because I've had a rare aggressive cancer in stage four that almost took my life. There are only 6% of the world that have ever had it & it mostly runs in men. I'm a woman so it was even more rarer. I had to fight real hard to live. I stayed sick all the time, bald & only weighed 79lbs. A stem cell transplant saved my life. If you are on chemo, you start losing your hair on the first treatment. It's poision going into your body to kill the cancer. Unbelievable what people will do to get attention! Thanks for all you do Viktor. ❤
Hello, thank you for the sharing-of this sad storey. The sad thing is you are super sensitive, that is why you do the work with animals, can feel their pain and situation, so that is a great gift you share on this planet. We all love you for that. When humans hurt or deceive it is very powerful and can cause deep wounds. Now try to imagine what a human goes through in many lifetimes to turn into a person that only hurts other humans. This is every persons dilemma on our planet. Some heal quicker than others, and some just stay damaged. It is a hard life for them and they will one day come to terms with their pain. Just know that all the good you have done is never wasted ever.
Thank you Viktor for sharing that story. I had a friend years ago who had 3 children who were always sick. She had many bottles of pills on her window sill and when I visited her, she would tell me who had sniffles, who had a cough, etc. I think she had that disease you spoke of. And you are such a kind man and I expect that the others in your animal rescue group were too so Alex felt that she could get the attention she sought from you. I am sorry that happened to you.
What a sad story. It's terrible when someone lies like that and takes advantage of a person's kindness. I know from personal experience. Thank you for sharing the story. I'm glad you managed to take back the paralysed cat and find it another home.
Blessings to you Viktor 💜💜💜 I met a neighbor with the problem of lies, it's very shocking I understand and you went thru so much with her it played an impact never to be forgotten. Not letting it interfere with the authentic people is key. 💜
But why did she do all that? It’s a really cruel thing to do to people’s emotions and generosity. Hopefully she has got the help she clearly needs. You are a wonderful man Viktor, keep well and rest dear man. 🙏🏼❤️🇬🇧
@@trinitylivingston1286 The good ones who get hurt just learn from our mistakes and learn to be more aware of others' games. It makes us much more cautious. Those who are hurting but take their pain out on others have no conscience.
@@lisamay5649 I don't know, I wouldn't necessarily say they don't have conscience especially depending on their age. The younger (like kid/teen age) the person is, the more likely they are to be immature about it and hurt others. I'm not defending those peoples actions or anything but people can do terrible things when they are not well especially as a kid and grow up and regret it. I know that I've done some pretty terrible things (long list) that I now regret and it was because I wasn't well at the time and was a child then and immature and thought my actions didn't matter because I didn't matter. Whether she was sick or not or has a conscience or not, she still did a shitty thing though. He can make his own choice about whether to forgive her not like the people that I've hurt can choose to forgive me or not. She should be held accountable for her actions just like anyone who does a terrible thing like that.
( It's a disease called "MünchhausenByproxysyndrom", I heard about it on "Dateline" once)...people actually think they have all these diseases when they don't, they also crave alot of attention from others and sometimes actually make symptoms up so they can go stay in the hospital. (They're usually not a "threat' to anyone and wouldn't hurt anyone else, or an animal either for that matter)
I have a sibling who suffers the same kind of mental health issues. It took me most of my adult life to learn how to protect myself from this person. Victor, please protect yourself, your heart. People like that have a strange power that can destroy those that love them.
Some people will do anything for attention. I'm sorry you and your team had to go through this. Glad you were able to get Sol out. Does Sol have cerebellar hyperplasia? We have a cat at the shelter where I volunteer and my daughter works...she holds her hind legs out straight exactly like Sol in this video. She tries to use the litter box, but often misses and she.needs a lot of baths, but she is the sweetest kitty.
I had to come read the comments first to know Sol was ok or else I would have been completely heart broken! I rescue cats too and I always tell the adopters that if they don't want the cats, just return them. I don't even mind going to get them! I just couldn't stand a betrayal like this with a rescue of mine! I already have some bad situations to deal with that don't involve betrayals.
I so sorry for you have broken my heart with the story you have told how can anyone do that to a lovely do I have dogs my self I love them to bits keep up your good work lots more dogs need you so very much
You, and your friends are such amazing Angels from heaven from the work you do all around the world to reaching out to help a friend. I love you guys may God bless you all very much and thank you!!!
So sorry this happened to you and your cats. God will protect you please keep your faith. Evil people will pay for their evil ways. Prayers for you and your team.
We're here to listen! The telling is therapeutic and helps lighten the load on your shoulders. It's good to let some of it go. He was a darling kitty. I hope you are having more good days!❤
Victor we took care of stray dogs and cats for about 9 to 10 years we also had two horses and Guinea pigs and birds and iam sorry we didn’t take care of them better in hind site but we didn’t actually know that much about the animals we were taking care of and i wished id done better it pained me for years but i have forgiven myself in my later years now thankyou again for being a therapist for me ❤😍🌈☔️🧡💜💛☮️🙏🙏🙏
So sorry you had this unpleasant and painful experience Victor. But happy to hear that it has helped you to become more discerning when it comes to the true intentions of others. ♥
I am so sorry you were pulled in by this woman's issues, most of us have met someone like this. You are a good and trusting person and I thank you on behalf of all of the good you have done for our furry little friends. I am from the Boston area also, and was involved in kitty rescue for years, love them. 💕 a regular listener, Maria
Victor...thank you so much for sharing this - a very personal journey - it's painful to listen but so glad you & Debbie did what you did! Telling the story may be another step to healing... 💜🙏🐈🐱🐕
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She lied for money and support. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - they make up lies for sympathy and attention.
Very sorry this happened to you. It does create distrust and an inability to be freely open with people and trust them. I was betrayed at 15 by someone who I thought was a friend...she actually set me up with 2 of her friends to be raped by a guy 22 years old. It destroyed my ability to really trust or make lasting friendships. I'm 68 now, and truly only have 1 person I consider a true and trustworthy friend, aside from my sister. I've known my friend for 32 years and would trust her with my life. Maybe that's why I've surrounded myself with broken, abandoned rescue animals, rather than people. You can care for them and love them back to a normal life, and they never betray you. Bless your heart, Viktor...what you do is difficult enough without the people you've trusted and thought were genuine, caring friends, betraying you.
I'm so sorry for all yours and friends heartache due to this circumstance 💔.
I've only seen your channel about a month ago and it's all I ever watch and show my friends you are such a caring wonderful man. I have a beautiful dog called Finn an American bull dog he's a giant baby ❤ thank you for all you do for all these loyal helpless animals you are amazing Victor sending love from me and Finn from England 💖💖💖
Predators are all over & I’ve encountered them, too. 😧
I resonate with this similar situation. 🤭
Shocking & never easy. 😳
Glad you saved your cats.
You a good, honest, caring man. 🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing your story.
God bless, you & ur family.
Mission, B.C.
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Having experienced a disconnect with people most of my life, I much prefer the company of animals. They don’t judge you, lie to to you or betray you.
Same here, can't agree more. I love my pets as much as my own children.. I think even more
Same here..so true about animals
Exactly!
Couldn't agree with you more.all my life i have said if there were an island with just me and animals ..I'm there
Felt the same...
Betrayal is the most difficult emotion to deal with, because it undermines your confidence in your own judgement.
Nicely stated!
Stated perfectly!
The more I know people the more I love animals.
100%
Me too...
That is terrible. I am married to someone that is a lot like that lady, but in a different way. At least you got away before anyone was really hurt too much. I live married to someone that resembles a lot of the same signs as this lady. And I can’t seem to get away from him. So, you and your people were the lucky ones, you left her in your past. God bless you all, and hope that you get well.😔❤️🙏🏻Joanne
I couldn't agree with you more I would be happy in a world of just dogs no people I've seen the worst of people so many times
Totally agree
This story needed to be told because it will help us understand why Viktor does not make friends with all who wish to be his friends. Please respect his cautiousness as it protects his heart and his rescue. This is important. Thank you Viktor for sharing even the dark places of your journey to save the animals.
Best wishes to you, Victor, as I know this still troubles your heart. Please don't let the actions of Alex stop you from finding and making lifetime friends who also love animals. Much respect for telling your story!
Thank you for telling us the story.,you can tell the attitude of some one first time you know, you only know the person when you live with them.i mean the real one.
She is very good in lying feel sorry for you,.. thanks for the story.From Albany WA Australia
Lets start with saying you are absolutley not a fool. You are the most decent, compassionate man with integrity who fights for the rights of animals. To me that is beyond amazing
Love what you're doing anyway, don't worry I never changed myself of believing you.❤❤❤❤
Such a sad story. I've been lied to--not by someone with Munchhausen, but such cruelty to trusted friends, is very hard to heal from. You are a remarkable person, Viktor
Munchhausen is borderline personality DO too. Run!!!!!
Keep your chin up Victor, there are plenty of us who are genuine animal lovers. You do a wonderful job x
My heart goes out to you, Viktor. It is horrible to learn the truth about someone who has deceived you. I can relate.
I’m sorry that you went through this.
I’m sorry she tricked you. I hope the animals are safe
Am German and deeply embarrassed ashamed and disturbed by this bitches action. Majority of Germans don't betray their friends or even lie.
@@violagentsch I don’t think it matters really what her race is. I think it goes more to the fact that she was just dishonest too you all. That she would even have played with your emotions.
That just one very sick & disrespectful person.
You don’t need people like that in your life. Let alone pretending to be your friend. That not friendship at all.
That taking advantage of all your kindness & love.
So I hope you can remember that simply you all where giving kindness & love. Pick up on the signs earlier next time. Let yourself see the red flags. Run them by others you trust. See if they see the same things. If they do walk away.
There one thing I have learned in life. It that you never let people like this take away the fact that what you did was out love & kindness. It truly is on them, not you. They are the ones that where dishonest. They where the ones that in the end couldn’t see the light of kindness. They where greedy & hurtful. Again that on them.
She manipulative to you all. It unfortunate that she decided to be that person.
She can no longer harm you or your friends.
@@violagentsch there are assh.o.l.e.s. around the world, nothing to do with beeing german. Has to do with beeing an ugly human
Being a sensitive, caring, loving man leaves you wide open to all kinds of people. I'm sorry that you went through such an emotionally draining experience. Everyone makes mistakes in life what's important is the lesson learned. Please remain open, but cautious. Forgive but DO NOT forget. Yet guard the heart.
I had someone do something similar to me. It’s devastating 😢😭☹️😤🫠🫣😍Love to you Viktor 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰😍😍😍😘😘😘😘❤❤❤❤❤
I can clearly see in Viktor's eyes that he is hurt. I feel for you Viktor and can imagine your hurt in this betrayal. That is why I am crazy about my dogs. There are few, if any, people you can trust. Thank you Viktor for your care for animals. You will be blessed abundantly.
One of the greatest scams is to have one’s kindness taken for stupidity. Victims never quite get over being betrayed. But I guess the advantage is, a victim can prevent themselves from being hurt again. Viktor, thanks for sharing your tragic story. 😟
This happens to me often. I’m a very kind and loving person and I can tell people interpret this as stupidity. It’s not, but I’m aware of this now and put a stop to it immediately. Boy, are THEY stupid! They all think the same way.
This has happened to me so many times in my life. I so very sorry Viktor that you and your team friends were so betrayed. I it does affect you, as you start to become suspicious of others too. I pray that God will Heal your hearts 💕 from this terrible betrayal 🙏🙏🙏
@@elianah2874 I am so sorry that happened and it has made you lose your trust in human beings but I understand how you feel because I have also gone through something similar with members of my family also and I am so glad that I have my little dog and my cat. They will always give you love and loyalty no matter what.
I have friends that are more loving than my family and I hope you do too Elaine, so make them your family and never mind the rest. Be strong and everything will be okay.
Best wishes to you from me in New Zealand.
Yes kindness is not weakness
@@lisamartin3346 hi there Lisa, there are givers and takers in this world and the takers take advantage of the kindhearted and trusting givers. It’s a sad truth I’m afraid and it’s very hurtful but it makes us givers wiser and stronger. I think the hardest thing is learning to say NO and to put yourself first.
Best wishes from us in New Zealand.
I think I have seen you helping animals , I think you were a very kind man .
Stay strong victor, take care of yourself. You do wonderful things in your work.
Thank You Viktor Larkhill for sharing this story with us. Very thoughtful, very poignant and leaves much to consider and think about. While I can't imagine what this would have been like to endure, it is very saddening that you had this happen to you, your friends and the vulnerable animals involved. I'm so proud that you had the bravery to confront this person and then go back to rescue the cats. You do amazing work👍💗🙏
You are such a good person. I am very sorry for the betrayal, you have a heart of gold. I'm so happy that you got the little handicapped one back and found him a good home
Yes! you are Man of good
principles and Love for Animals and human beings. Our Good Lord Loves You, and protect you in your Cruzade of Love, to protect needy and sick Dogs and Cats, Blessings will be with You all the time, AMEN. AMEN, 🙏🙏🙏
The same thing happened to me.
Its always the most empathetic people this happens to over and over.
But i never lost the empathy .
I prefer to stay alone now ,just hoping and praying the world will change .
You are a good man .
From Nova Scotia Canada
My cousin died of cancer 2 years ago. Sarah would have been 49 this year. It makes me so upset when people say they are terminally ill when they are not. If Alex is still with us, she needs to seek medical help
Sorry for your loss I lost my mum 20 years ago September 24 she was only 57 I watch my mum go for a living hell my mum had a rare cancer it’s going to go up not down I’ve also lost my auntie to cancer she has vascular dementia and unfortunately we had to let nature take its course that was so damn horrible to see the cunts you away her nose smell I will never forget she’s 79 when she passed away and I also lost my Nan which I don’t know how old she works I think I was only about 14 she died of breast cancer she didn’t tell anybody until it was too late because she didn’t wanna bother anyone so I know where you’re coming from but people like that mental health or no mental health there’s no words to describe a person like that it’s hard at the beginning but they say it does get easier as the years go on I beg to differ about six months after my mum passed away I lost the plot and now I am diagnosed with bipolar and I’m a totally different person now I was happy lucky go person well my mum was alive I don’t know why I’m telling you this but I suppose it’s good to talk about it well love you take care and stay safe
Thank you for all you do. I cried this morning when I heard the news of Mary's passing. She was such a gentle soul. I foster great pyrenees and had a similar situation. Asia had been chained outside for 3 years in New Orleans. When she came to me in Colorado it was noticeable when she walked there was a problem. We have a very well known university who ultimately did 2 tpl surgeries. She was compromised with heartworm. Asia was so sweet like Mary and gentle. I had her for a year but she developed esophageal cancer. After losing her I took a break. Then I got a call to take a pyrenees from Texas. Sophie became mine. She and I are a therapy team who visits elderly, children and many events. So I've taken a break from fostering and again want to thank you for all you do.
Wow, what a story! Thank you for sharing, Viktor. I had a relative with Munchhausen’s. It is so easy to become ensnared with the lies - to the point where you almost feel guilty for doubting the person.
To be deceived is no shame; as Charles Dickens said, “it indicates a trustful nature”. You are good person and you do enormous good in your animal rescue work.
Stay safe, stay well, God bless! 😘😘
Many many thanks 🙏
This is so sad. There are some awful people in the world, but then we find people like you- you do so much for these animals. You are a blessing. I wish I was closer. I would love to help with the animals. We have 2 rescue dogs here..I hope these experiences don't ruin it for all the decent people out there willing to help. ❤
Psychological health problems unfortunately are too common to people. This is not your fault. You are real friends to travel so many miles just for someone's birthday !!!!!!!!!!! It's amazing 🐾💖
Viktor, I also have met lying,deceptive,backstabbing people, which increase our love for dogs who give nothing but their love and loyalty. Bless you Viktor for rescuing all abused dogs!
So sorry that you had to experience this dark episode in life, but you have honed your skills to be able to judge a person's bad intentions as a result of this experience. You have a good heart, and your empathy is evident to all of us, and all of the animals and people that you have helped. Guard your heart, but don't be discouraged. We all love you and the work you do! 👍🐕❤🐈😊🤗🥰❤
The I uuiiii ii
Hear Hear !
WELL SAID !!
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Alex is a disgrace! I feel insulted by her because I have a very rare cancer & when I went through chemo & radiation, the first thing that went was my hair, eyebrows & eyelashes. I lost all my hair everywhere else too! I had to get pills down my throat twice per day, all 20 of them! That was one of the hardest things I had to do especially with a constant upset stomach. She should be ashamed of what she did! Karma is going to bite her hard for this! She may end up with cancer or somebody she truly loves gets it. I don't wish cancer on anybody, not even her! It's a battle to go through. Sorry, this happened to you Viktor. Unfortunately, you have to be careful these days with people! She probably does have Munchausen Syndrome. She's looking for attention & pity! Her boyfriend, if she even had one, didn't beat her up! That was a makeup job she pulled on you!
@@SweetyD2023 Sorry for your health troubles. It is unfortunate that people like this exist. They are ill in their own way.
@@sophiepires792 I agree but cancer?! As punishment, she should be forced to visit a cancer ward for children! I visited the children. I thought if they can fight & get through it then I can. I am 60 years old & I've lived a good part of my life when these children's lifes have just begun. They are truly Warriors & they inspired me! They never complain, unlike adults. I really learned a lot watching them & that helped me so much! They are so accepting & I don't think any of them were afraid of passing away. Even with all they were going through, they tried to make me feel better. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. Thank you for your comment. ❤
So very sorry my friend, some people can be so cruel. She is obviously in need of help. You are amazing man and your teammates. Please don’t be so heartbroken, ❤❤
Sadly sadly you will find in animalrescue more and more people with ill minds. Myself I saw two persons with Münchhausensyndrom. It's terrible. This persons often have problems with other humans, so they make in animalrescue. Animalhording is another illness.
Dear Victor, don't loose the believe at us, your donater. The most of us are honest.
Live from Germany❤️
Unfortunately mentally ull and strange people often have to do with animals, the most disgusting thing is when an animal gets in between and gets neglected or abused instead of getting help. These people steal so much time and resources from the shelter too.
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Victor is the best dressed animal rescuer I've ever seen...Timberland boots and his north face brands...dude must be making some serious money
@@christinebored8809 Oh no...I'm also good dressed. I'm a hedgehogrescuer. But I worke as nurse in part time. Why should Victor disguise himself? We know, that he can only do this fulltime job with donations...also for him.
For example Takis from Takisshelter and 6 more families were payed from donations. Don't be envious. He has a hard job...even mentaly hard.
@@christinebored8809 They are not cheap but they are not expensive either.
Thank you for sharing this story with us. That took a lot of courage. I’m in Iowa US and just got notified that 100 dogs in a puppy mill got rescued and taken in at the ARL. They, of course , didn’t have regular rooms for them so they transformed offices and other rooms into kennels for the dogs. I live in an apartment and have two dogs that I rescued with me. But I’m going to check out the ARL in the morning to see if I can adopt another small dog. It’s only one, but they are asking for help and i cannot give much money because im single, older, and low income too. Maybe I’ll just donate and not bring a dog home if they are all too large for my apartment. I wish I had one of those Tiny Homes so I could do what I want. And I just had my bank account emptied from an ATM that stole my money and turned it into BITCOIN. Im 73 and this has never happened to me before. I live a quiet life and mind my business and don’t know why I came into bad luck lately. But God has blessed my adult children and grandchildren and we all are healthy as healthy goes. So that is the most important thing. God Bless you Victor! I follow you and pray for you. Bless your pets and fill your heart with love 💕 ❤ . It will all work out in the end. You are precious and so is that kitty and your pets including doggie Victor. God tells NOT TO WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW BECAUSE TODAY HAS ENOUGH WORRY OF ITS OWN. I try to do this myself. We’ll take care and keep your heart 💜 open. I care. CONSTANCE J KRING ❤😊
I'm happy you were able to get Soul back and give him a stable home life.❤️
I am so sorry you went through this. You are such a genuine and generous person. ❤️🍀
I am so sorry, Viktor. Unfortunately, those of us who have had such painful experiences well know that friendships in the virtual space are not the same as time-tested friendships in the real world. 💔
Exactly 💯
Yes. There is no such thing as a virtual friendship. You have to actually get to know people and have real face-to-face regular, long-lasting interactions with people to really get to know them. It's all about character and trust.
oh please people in the real world hurt lie and kill their friends too!
@@lisamay5649 explain how serial killers befriend people face to face and kill them?
I am very 😞 sorry
Thank you and your team for the great job your doing helping these poor helpless animals.
This is a sad reality of internet friendships. Until you know them in person you DON’T know them. Was the tale about her boyfriend even real?😟
I wondered that, maybe she hurt herself.
Even in person sometimes sadly
Exactly !!
He figured her out and dumped her. If he did hit her, it might have been in self-defense. She is a loon, after all.
I was wondering the same.
I watch your video and can understand keep distance, it always hurts my heart to help someone and trust others only to find out they lied to you and or were using you. Because of those experiences I tend to keep to myself and hang out with my critters. I enjoy seeing the work you and your organization does. Keep up the good work and all of you will be in my prayers.
There are some emotionally sick people attracted to animal rescue. I am glad you have learned to recognize them.
Because animals can’t rat out the evil person.
Unfortunately, you have to be cautious who you let into your life, especially in today's society. I'm sorry you had to experience such a betrayal, but you learn from your mistakes. Viktor, your a very special individual with a beautiful heart doing much needed work on behalf of our lost/forgotten /tossed aside dogs/cats. Your compassion & devotion speaks volumes to your character. Your are loved by so so many. God Bless you & the work you do. ❤
Your honesty is refreshing and wonderful. So sorry about what happened.
This story is proof of your good heart 💓 Victor. You were hurt, but you didn't get bitter. You educated yourself and still remain respectful of this highly damaged person. Says so much about you and your love for animals. God bless you for keeping a soft heart! 💖
This girl was sick. Not from cancer, but sick anyway. You, and the others who tried to help her reacted as real friends. So, don't be sorry. Leave it behind and don't lose faith in people. Sometimes all of us have been betrayed from people we thought they were friends. But there are real friends too. By the way, one has not to try hard to get positive energy from you. We can get it just watching what you do for animals and for human beings every day! Be safe and happy😺💞
It seems that you have learned how to identify a person's motives. You will be able to forgive and get over this. I just recently discovered your channel and I am uplifted by the special kindness you show. Bless you in all that you pursue.
This is a rescuer's nightmare. Thank God you got the special needs cat back. I hope the other animals are OK.
I am so sorry to hear about this news and can relate. I was married to a man who told me and his friends he had cancer. He had an elaborate story and I believed him. Someone I knew, she was in the medical field told me it was a lie. I looked up Dr Scott in the phone book. The doctor he said he had. There was no one by that name. My friend was right. I can relate to the betrayal you went through. Glad you found out. Thank you for telling us. Take care. 🇨🇦
It's October 2023 I've subscribed to your brilliant utube links. Thank you for all you do. Widowed after pub life for 10 years, taught me everything you should know about Human beings. I trust no one, but recognise the one in a million genuine, honest, caring and loving beings. ALL animals can be trusted, loved and need care for their well being. This vocation of yours is absolutely respected and admired.
In this world we will always have enemies, that is very sad to say but that is the reality so you are still a voice to these precious creatures! So do not give up we will support all the way up!
So sorry, you were deceived. Appreciate your concern for others Victor❤ And for helping these innocent animals. People who do these things were also abused😢I recognise this disorder. We unfortunately, had a couple of children where I work whose mother had this disorder😢❤
This gave me chills... I can imagine the psychological effects it can have.. I know plenty of people with sociopathic behaviour... makes my skin crawl. Keep up the good work Viktor..
Im so glad you got the cat back. Your a wonderful person. Sorry you got hurt in the process.
Victor your honisty and sensitivity is an attribute to your person. Never loose sight of that. Iam so sorry you were lied to and used in such a crewel way.
Your open acceptance of others and willingness to be of any help explains a whole lot of how much you really care for the animals in need. Keep up your much needed and wonderful work.
Couldn’t agree more❣️
*honesty* - *cruel* - *you’re* 🤗
And thank you for continuing to rescue animals.
I am truly sorry this happened to you and your friends. I have been betrayed in life too and never is easy.
Viktor, the animals and the people of the world are so very lucky to have someone like you. God Bless and keep you and all the animals you have saved. You are really one special guy.
I am so sorry this happened to you. You are wonderful and I can see that you have been hurt and disappointed by people many times over. I'm so sorry for that.
Me too. You don't deserve that.
Keep following your gut, Viktor. That's all you can do. It obviously serves you well. Also, your experience with Alex was certainly the exception to your life experiences, not the rule. Life and most people are still amazing, kind and worth the risk and time you spend with them.
I remember when that happened Viktor. I've been following you since 2008. I had a rescue until my husband died of sudden heart attack in my arms, three years ago. I wish I could have sent more money but my dogs took so much and I've been trying to help stop the vicious, sadistic trade of dogs and cats that are cooked alive in Southeast Asia and Africa. Human beings can be wonderful, loving, compassionate beings like yourself and then their are the evil ones that torture animals and people and try to ruin others with slander. I'm really sorry that happened to you. Many blessings to you for all you do for animals and people who love animals...
There's a group of women near where Trump lives that are trying to stop this from happening. He stoped by their meetings recently. I hope trump i s able to help the animals.
Many thanks Pamela... it’s been such a long time right? 13 years! Thank you for sticking alone all this time .. Love
@@pandora5134 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for sharing this with us. I was a paediatric nurse many years ago; a paediatrician approached me one morning, saying he believed that the mother of one of our patients was a case of Munchausen by proxy: She was at her little boy’s bedside all day and night, and medicating him to increase his illness. The more ill he was, the more attention she received from nurses and doctors. It had taken the doctor quite a while to figure this out. It was devastating for all concerned. And the results were even more devastating, for the little boy. So I have some idea about what Viktor Larkhill is telling us. He was dealing with an extremely disturbed person, just as we had in the hospital; someone who thought only of herself while damaging everyone else. I am really sad that you and your circle of close friends had to go through all this. I think you learnt a great deal from it, in the way of assessing who is to be trusted and who not. Sad too that one of your cats had to be left at Alex’s house. But - you are a strong person, Mr Larkhill, with many friends and a worldwide network of doing good. Can’t get much better than that! 💕🐾
Your a strong guy. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'm praying for you. God bless you, your team and your family and all the beautiful animals.
How devastating to be manipulated like that. To know she emotionally drained you when you already give so much. 🌺💕
Wow! You are SO amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this story. The reason I support your organization is because you make me feel a part of your life. Yes, I donate to help the animals but more than that to support you❤️ You are an incredible man with incredible compassion. We (animals and humans) are truly blessed by what you do and HOW you do it!
Thank you Therese... from the heart... thank you...
So sad that a man with such love and compassion has had to go through this , God bless you and thank you for the compassion you have for these fur babies.
Thats shockingly awful that you had to go through with that, I know how it feels to be betrayed. I was used & abused because of my disability called autism.
The end of the day you done the right thing to get your cat back. Stay positive and keep doing what makes you happy, you have came this far keep up the good work. Hayley
My heart hurts because one never expects betrayal from good friends. Keep strong my friend. And keep the faith there are still a few of us out there that will remain loyal to our friends.
I'm relieved that it was the Handicapped Kitty you were able to grab because of the Special Needs. I'm Sorry that 1 remained behind, let's pray they were cared for Viktor. I know your Heart remains painful because I'm an Rescuer and my Heart breaks over and over. Sometimes it's the very ones that Rescue to hurt us too! I Love You and Your Family, keep it going!
I'm glad you worked her out Viktor, from Australia, I wish you all the best and here's hoping it doesn't happen again 🐕🐾💚🐕🦺🐾💜🐩🦮💝❤️🐕🐾💙🤍🤎🐾🐕🐾
I'm so terribly sorry that you and your team had to go through that... As someone with bipolar....I just couldn't do that to someone... I have a conscience. I DO love animals dearly... ppl?...not so much. Lol. God bless you for ALL that you do for those without a voice.
I'm sorry you had to deal with such a person. Thank you for helping the animals.
Trust is the hardest thing to earn back once it has been lost. This person took advantage of your friendship and love and has probably done it before and since. Stay strong, Victor. Your big heart is what makes you such a special person, whom we care about so much. It is also why people can take advantage of you. Hope you are feeling a bit better. Take care and stay safe and well. With love and best wishes from Down Under 😘💕🇦🇺
I’am Sorry Viktor, old American saying “What does not kill you makes you stronger” I thank you for all the good you and the team have done for the Animals ! Thank you 🙏.
so sorry, love makes us so vulnerable and if we want to completely protect ourselves, we have to crawl into to the dark grave. So glad you decided to stay in the light and love again and again.
So sorry to hear about this betrayal. You are a kind man helping all these doggies, cats or kittens etcs. Forget the past, move on and follow your heart.❤
I'm so sorry that someone took advantage of your kindness. Don't let those kind of people bring down your beautiful soul....I don't ;o)
Viktor I'm so very sorry that you had to go through this horrible experience. I follow you & the wonderful work you do. My name is Jilly ❤
Thanks for sharing this story, Viktor .... After this many years, we can still see the hurt in your eyes when you talk about it. I think it's very therapeutic to let your feelings out, and try to think that just maybe something good came from all this. Of course it certainly makes us more keen to be cautious, and to more easily detect these kind of people in the future. Nevertheless, life can throw you a curve ball once in awhile, so don't beat yourself up about it. You handled it perfectly at the time, imo. Now it's time to let it be, and not cause yourself any more stress. There is always something to be learned from negative experiences like this, and we all pray for you and yours, AND the many animals you help, everyday. God bless you, and keep up your fantastic work. Much love and support from Minnesota ... 🥰🐾🤗
Thanks Pam! Yeah.. now it’s time to let it be... love
I really love what you've said here! Well put!❤
That's so awful. I hope karma pays her back 10 fold.
Such a shame you couldn't rescue the other cat as well.
I hate people that do this, I prefer animals to humans any day, they don't hurt you or lie to you & give you all their love & devotion.
Don't give yourself a hard time over this, you weren't to know what this awful woman was capable of.
Just keep up your incredible wonderful work, you have tons of loyal fans who respect what you & the team do. 🐈🐕🐾❤️❤️
Those who take advantage of people with good, loving hearts are the scariest sort.
When kindness is seen as a weakness. Yet loving hearts and kindness can be found every where, just getting a bit harder.
True
People who devieve are unable to enter hard suspicious hearts .It's an interesting debate because the nicest people have the most open loving and receptive hearts .So what do you do as a human? Spend time with the kindest or the hardest .I know what my choice is .We must never lose our humanity just because others teach us to do just that .That's the worst form of control and it means that the meanest control the nicest .I refuse to change who I am regardless of how many times I'm hurt We are created to Love not to be suspicious ,hard hearted and cynical .Good Luck everyone 🙏
@@Ergot59 I completely understand what you mean 💕
This upsets me because I've had a rare aggressive cancer in stage four that almost took my life. There are only 6% of the world that have ever had it & it mostly runs in men. I'm a woman so it was even more rarer. I had to fight real hard to live. I stayed sick all the time, bald & only weighed 79lbs. A stem cell transplant saved my life. If you are on chemo, you start losing your hair on the first treatment. It's poision going into your body to kill the cancer. Unbelievable what people will do to get attention! Thanks for all you do Viktor. ❤
Victor you are a special soul. I would love to meet you one day ❤️🙏🏽
Victor your a good man!!!! RESPECT
When you went to get your cats back....I thought...this man understands EXTREME OWNERSHIP❣🐱GREAT STORY❣❣
Yes, that’s the best way to describe it ..
Great storyline 💕🐾
@@ExtremeAnimalRescue i agree
Alex is afraid of you Viktor, for standing up & defending your cat n dog rescuees, TRUTH ….
Hello, thank you for the sharing-of this sad storey. The sad thing is you are super sensitive, that is why you do the work with animals, can feel their pain and situation, so that is a great gift you share on this planet. We all love you for that. When humans hurt or deceive it is very powerful and can cause deep wounds. Now try to imagine what a human goes through in many lifetimes to turn into a person that only hurts other humans. This is every persons dilemma on our planet. Some heal quicker than others, and some just stay damaged. It is a hard life for them and they will one day come to terms with their pain. Just know that all the good you have done is never wasted ever.
So sorry to hear this story. You are a wonderful and very special person. The world and the beautiful animals are so lucky to have you 🙏
I'm so sorry for your hurts, but real eyes 👁️ that the hurts are there to strengthen our resolve.
Thank you Viktor for sharing that story. I had a friend years ago who had 3 children who were always sick. She had many bottles of pills on her window sill and when I visited her, she would tell me who had sniffles, who had a cough, etc. I think she had that disease you spoke of. And you are such a kind man and I expect that the others in your animal rescue group were too so Alex felt that she could get the attention she sought from you. I am sorry that happened to you.
What a sad story. It's terrible when someone lies like that and takes advantage of a person's kindness. I know from personal experience.
Thank you for sharing the story. I'm glad you managed to take back the paralysed cat and find it another home.
This needed to be told, and I'm so sorry, Viktor, that you've gone through but I hope that you've found many genuine friends!😢😢
“Animals are here with us, not for us.”
Ivanna,I 2nd that totally.I love animals.I have a 🐕 & 8 🐈.🐱💞🐶
Well said 🙂
People will never love you like animals do
Stay the way you are. Kind hearted, and loving. GOD BLESS you and yours
Blessings to you Viktor 💜💜💜 I met a neighbor with the problem of lies, it's very shocking I understand and you went thru so much with her it played an impact never to be forgotten. Not letting it interfere with the authentic people is key. 💜
Thank you Viktor and all those who do what you do. We support you. From, Ohio, USA
But why did she do all that? It’s a really cruel thing to do to people’s emotions and generosity. Hopefully she has got the help she clearly needs. You are a wonderful man Viktor, keep well and rest dear man. 🙏🏼❤️🇬🇧
Honestly, from what I've learned with life people who are hurting like to hurt others.
@@trinitylivingston1286 The good ones who get hurt just learn from our mistakes and learn to be more aware of others' games. It makes us much more cautious. Those who are hurting but take their pain out on others have no conscience.
@@lisamay5649 I don't know, I wouldn't necessarily say they don't have conscience especially depending on their age. The younger (like kid/teen age) the person is, the more likely they are to be immature about it and hurt others. I'm not defending those peoples actions or anything but people can do terrible things when they are not well especially as a kid and grow up and regret it. I know that I've done some pretty terrible things (long list) that I now regret and it was because I wasn't well at the time and was a child then and immature and thought my actions didn't matter because I didn't matter. Whether she was sick or not or has a conscience or not, she still did a shitty thing though. He can make his own choice about whether to forgive her not like the people that I've hurt can choose to forgive me or not. She should be held accountable for her actions just like anyone who does a terrible thing like that.
( It's a disease called "MünchhausenByproxysyndrom", I heard about it on "Dateline" once)...people actually think they have all these diseases when they don't, they also crave alot of attention from others and sometimes actually make symptoms up so they can go stay in the hospital. (They're usually not a "threat' to anyone and wouldn't hurt anyone else, or an animal either for that matter)
@@trinitylivingston1286 (I don't know about that)
I have a sibling who suffers the same kind of mental health issues. It took me most of my adult life to learn how to protect myself from this person. Victor, please protect yourself, your heart. People like that have a strange power that can destroy those that love them.
So sorry that this happened to you. I'm glad Sol is safe and hope the other cats are too. That woman was sick not physically but mentally.
Some people will do anything for attention. I'm sorry you and your team had to go through this. Glad you were able to get Sol out.
Does Sol have cerebellar hyperplasia? We have a cat at the shelter where I volunteer and my daughter works...she holds her hind legs out straight exactly like Sol in this video. She tries to use the litter box, but often misses and she.needs a lot of baths, but she is the sweetest kitty.
I'm so glad sol was okay. After another betrayal video with the dog, I was watching this expecting the worst but phew.
I had to come read the comments first to know Sol was ok or else I would have been completely heart broken! I rescue cats too and I always tell the adopters that if they don't want the cats, just return them. I don't even mind going to get them! I just couldn't stand a betrayal like this with a rescue of mine! I already have some bad situations to deal with that don't involve betrayals.
Yes, me too. I was afraid to watch this.
I had a memory of that same look cat be put down after a year being adopted. My memory must go wrong
I so sorry for you have broken my heart with the story you have told how can anyone do that to a lovely do I have dogs my self I love them to bits keep up your good work lots more dogs need you so very much
You, and your friends are such amazing Angels from heaven from the work you do all around the world to reaching out to help a friend. I love you guys may God bless you all very much and thank you!!!
So sorry this happened to you and your cats. God will protect you please keep your faith. Evil people will pay for their evil ways. Prayers for you and your team.
I am so sorry to hear what you have gone through, Victor 😔
We're here to listen! The telling is therapeutic and helps lighten the load on your shoulders. It's good to let some of it go. He was a darling kitty. I hope you are having more good days!❤
So true.
Victor we took care of stray dogs and cats for about 9 to 10 years we also had two horses and Guinea pigs and birds and iam sorry we didn’t take care of them better in hind site but we didn’t actually know that much about the animals we were taking care of and i wished id done better it pained me for years but i have forgiven myself in my later years now thankyou again for being a therapist for me ❤😍🌈☔️🧡💜💛☮️🙏🙏🙏
So sorry you had this unpleasant and painful experience Victor. But happy to hear that it has helped you to become more discerning when it comes to the true intentions of others. ♥
I am so sorry you were pulled in by this woman's issues, most of us have met someone like this. You are a good and trusting person and I thank you on behalf of all of the good you have done for our furry little friends. I am from the Boston area also, and was involved in kitty rescue for years, love them. 💕 a regular listener, Maria
Victor...thank you so much for sharing this - a very personal journey - it's painful to listen but so glad you & Debbie did what you did! Telling the story may be another step to healing... 💜🙏🐈🐱🐕