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This must be so hard for you, Tracey...:( . I know how much you love ALL your furbabies, and how you tried to make Cirrus feel comfy. Don't feel bad about this, please!!
I hope you find a great furever home for Cirrus, hopefully not far away; so you can visit him as much as possible.
Good luck, Tracey!:)
Oh Tracey, I'm so sorry!!! (((HUGS)))) What a heartbreaking decision you have to make!
I absolutely don't think you're a bad mommy, I think you did everything you could to make it work. Sometimes it's just not meant to be. Maybe poor Cirrus would just be happier as a single cat, and the struvite crystal thing doesn't make it easier for him (I can relate to that, since Luna has the same problem).
It would be nice if Cirrus could find another PT home. That way we could all stay in "contact" with him, and you would know he's in a good place.
Kirsten
Thanks for all of your support everyone.:D You've brought tears to my eyes. I just received another e-mail from a woman in Cirrus's former rescue group and this is what it said:
Hi Tracey,
I have a fosterer who may be interested in taking him in –
I can let you know ASAP! She has one of Flint’s younger
siblings (we still have not caught that mamma cat)!
The potential fosterer is a nice woman who works with one
of our members, her name is Julie. She is currently
fostering a 6 month old who is from the same mother cat as
Cirrus. I have a feeling they would get along fine - this
kitten is shy and loves other cats. Would you be OK with
Julie visiting Cirrus to see if she wants to foster him? I
think she will when she meets him - she has a lot of
experience with formerly-feral cats and socializing them,
so him being shy would not bother her at all. She has been
a long-term foster home for several of our more
challenging kitties, and has really helped them become
more confident and adoptable.
This sounds like just the right person to foster Cirrus. I sure hope she'll be able to foster him. I'll keep you upated as soon as I know anything.:D
Tracey, she sounds perfect for fostering him. I pray it works out. Please keep us posted.
SEE? THE POWER OF PRAYERS & POSITVE THOUGHTS:D
THIS JULIE SOUNDS LIKE JUST THE PURRSON CIRRUS NEEDS!!
{{{KAK}}}
What a horrible and stressful day you are having! Adding my prayers that this foster situation works out to the betterment of all your fur-babies, and you, too.
Love,
AmberLee
Tracey, many of us here at PT have been in your same situation ... some more than once! You have to do what is best for all kitties involved! This new foster sounds like an answered prayer already! GOOD LUCK!
(HUGS)
Kim:)
I had,to make that decision,with Hershey Bar,as he really,was spitting,and hissing,at my Meezers,and a there was luckily a home,where the Lady,had just lost her Older Siamese Cat.I still miss Hershey Bar,as with me,he was getting very friendly.But he is doing very well,in his new Home.And I hope,and pray,that Cirrus,can find,that home,where he will truly be happy.Some Cats,just have to be,on thier own.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...photos1165.jpg
Thanks again everyone for all of your support.:D Since both Sunny and Sky are still at the vets for their teeth cleanings and Storm is also there for another urinalysis because he has a possible UTI, Cirrus has seen what it's like to be an only cat and he loves it.:) He's so much calmer and comfortable. I sure hope that he can become an only cat for some one.:)
beautifully said Kim.....Quote:
Originally posted by catnapper
{{{HUGS}}} I know you are making a decision that took you a long time to do... why should we be mad at something that you are doing out of love for the quality of life for all your cats? All we want is to see that our pets are happy and healthy. If its escalating into a stressful home of unhappiness and now illness, well, you have made a gutwrenching and hard decision to rehome Cirrus to where he can be his happiest, while allowing your remaining cats their ultimate happiness.
I hope someone sees him and adopts him soon.
I am so sorry Tracy you and your kitties are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracey,
That potential fosterer sounds great. Let us know how it goes.
Hugs,
Kelly :)
I hope that foster home works out for you and Cirrus.
I am so sorry to read this about Cirrus. I didn't know you ALL were having such a rough time. :(
I know a bit what you are feeling. Monte stalks Georgia so bad it has made her more timid, and I think develop IBD. I am immediately going to institute the time outs that were mentioned above.
Best wishes for you, Cirrus and the other kitties.
Just getting to this thread (((Tracey))) I am sorry and sad that this is happening because I know you must be feeling awful:(
But I like the way catnapper Kim put it all - you have do what is best for everyone. Rehoming is no awful thing when it means doing what is best for your cats!!
Another Meowmie may not have given Cirrus the medical care he needed!!! Now he is healthy and there is a home waiting where he can be alone or the alpha he wants to be and Storm can relax and be a calm kitty like he wants to be without the stress. I feel you are trying so hard to be the best Meowmie for your boys as I know you love them all so much!!
Has Julie come yet? She sounds wonderful as a possibility but if not, there will be someone else.
more http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../grouphug2.gif for you!!
Thanks again everyone.:) I still haven't heard from Julie yet. The lady from the rescue group e-mailed both of us at the same time with my address and phone information so we could set up a convenient time to meet. I now have her e-mail address but nothing else. I'm hoping to here from her by Monday. I'll keep you updated as soon as I know anything.