Lucky & Chance - Sad/Good News

[shais_mom]

I can't imagine what you are going thru as I don't foster but I know you love these babies as you're own. I am sorry you're heart is breaking, Aly, but I think that from what you said in chat these people sound perfect.
Hugs to all of the crew!

[Barbara]

Oh I am with Lori- I think the both of us would have been so happy if we could have adopted these wonderful boys.

But I am sure you picked the right home for them.

And when you bring them over you will know whether they'll be ok. Both families, Tigris' and Filou's came over to look at us like hawks when we adopted them and I thought that was ok.

1000 kisses to Lucky and Chance. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you!

[ramanth]

*HUGS*

I can only imagine how hard it is to let go. I don't think I could ever have the strength you have. *HUGS*

[aly]

Thanks everyone. I have to admit I can't read the replies too closely yet because I don't want to break down into hysterics again. I know these comments will help me so much on Friday night though. I'll come back and read them after I drop the boys off Oh crap here come the tears again.

This is going to go down as one of my hardest adoptions yet. I always cry and carry on when my fosters get adopted, but these boys have been with me the longest by far. They are also just so special.

Barbara, I REALLY wish you or Lori could have taken them too. That was one of my biggest hopes. But I know you're too far away .. or else the boys would have had you wrapped around their paws long ago! I wished that you guys could just even meet them once and see how special they are. There is something about them that I can't explain over the internet. They've got some kitty magic and they make people very happy. Even when Chance was sick, he would do something funny at the vet office and make everyone laugh. I still remember the first time he got sick and I had to drop him off for an hour so they could keep him on an ice pack to reduce his fever. I came back and there were 6 vet techs crowded around him giggling and wishing they could take him home

[Vio&Juni]

Aly, let's hope these people are good people and they will take care of these two handsome boys just like you did all this time.

[Kater]

Aly, you are in my thoughts. I know you have grown very attached to these sweet brothers.
We know how careful you are about potential adopters...and I bet these people will be wonderful to Lucky and Chance. Just remember how quickly this twosome had you wrapped around their little pawsies...and know that this will happen to these people as well! Lucky and Chance are meant to be spoiled and you must know that it will happen for them.

[aly]

Thanks again everyone. Your words were all too kind. I am not doing well with this situation at all, and you guys are all so nice with what you said. I actually didn't take them to their new home yesterday, I did it today (2 hours ago). The heartache is still so fresh and I feel like I'm going to lose my sanity. It doesn't really help that I'm alone. My boyfriend is at work I tried to take some pictures, but they didn't come out well. I've been such a wreck that it has been hard for me to do anything. I wish I wasn't so emotional. Sometimes I wish I didn't care about people or animals because it is always hurting me so bad. Of course that won't happen, but .. you know Ugh.

The boys didn't take immediately to their new home like I had hoped. Totally normal cat behavior, but with those two, well I just thought they'd do a bit better. Lucky was crying under the bed and would only come out for me. He kept running away from his new owners. Chance was walking around more, but he was crying and scared too. It was very distressing for me even though it was completely normal. The people were very nice and I offered to catsit for them if they ever need it. I'll probably stop in and see them in a couple weeks and then I'll back off.

[jazzcat]

Oh Aly (((((HUGS))). I bet that was so hard for you. Knowing what well adjusted cats Chance and Lucky are I'm sure they will come around quickly.

I'll keep them and you in my prayers. Hang in there sweetie.

[wolf_Q]

{{{{HUGS}}}} Aly, I know this has to be so heartbreaking for you. I'm really sad too, I hope we will still at least get updates on them. I would have taken them in a heartbeat if I could, I know they are such special guys.

[zippy-kat]

{{hugs}}

I'm here if you need to talk, Aly.

[Barbara]

*takes a deep breath*-I am so happy they at least have each other. I am sure after a first night it will already be better for them.
Lets hold our hands while we think of them

[jenluckenbach]

Oh Aly, you know you are correct in saying that their behavior is totally normal. Once fosters adjust to OUR home we automatically forget that they were once shy here, too. and, that change, is often hard for them but they are resilient. They will adjust. The love and trust we gave them will win out in the end.

[catcrazylady]

I'm just now seeing this and I'm kind of sorry I did. I know how hard this has to have been for you Aly. I'm sure that Lucky and Chance will have a wonderful home. Since you live so close you will be able to check in on them now and then. My guess is that this is harder on you than it is on them. They have probably already adjusted and are doing fine.
Keep us posted on what you hear about them ok?

[aly]

Thanks guys. I hope no one thinks I'm being a whiney baby about this. Its just that they were with me for so long. I mean it was just way too long. I know I was stupid in not actively finding them a home sooner. I was just holding onto the dream that a PTer would want them so I wouldn't feel like they were totally out of my life.

I'm still taking it pretty rough. Along with a few other things that happened this weekend, it has been very very very very very hard.

I did email the new owners today. I wanted to give them a couple days before I checked on them. She only wrote me back with a couple sentences so I was really disappointed about that. But she said they're doing okay. She said Chance already acts like he rules the apartment but Lucky is still too afraid to come out of the room where he's hiding under the bed My heart is just breaking for Lucky. I know its totally normal, but he's never been timid like that. He is such an easy-going cat who loves everyone and nothing seemed to ever phase him. My heart is so heavy because I feel like I did this to him and I can't even be there to help him. I am going to email them back and ask that if he doesn't come out by tomorrow night, that they allow me to come over so I can coax him out and see if I can get him eating and playing like his normal self.

Thanks again everyone for all your support.

[Barbara]

I am glad to hear from L+C. And I think it is a good result that Chance already is out and about. He will help his brother too

Oh I wish I could have taken them but going from Texas to here would have been such an ordeal. And what if it hadn't worked out with mine. Filou is not a very welcoming cat and he already starts to act it out (like peeing in the laundry basket) when my mom's dog comes for a visit- and she is a very good doggie