I must give up my cats.

[Felicia's Mom]

If I can find a good home for Felicia, they can have her. It's just that you hear about people getting cats and using them to train fighting dogs.

I have never heard of a sanctuary in my area. I will call my vet and ask him about it.

[catmandu]

If I want so far away in Canada, I would take Felicia.
She could have the spare bedroom and all the time she neede to adjust.
I know how I would feel, if I had to give up a Found Cat.
I am praying that Felicia can find a place where she can be happy.

[lisalee]

If not, it'll be on YOUR conscience and I hope you'll be able to sleep at night and look at yourself in the mirror in the morning.

I totally agree. This is heartbreaking. I'm sorry I clicked on to read this. I would not think a farm is a good idea at all at her age and with the extremes in temperature she would face. Poor baby, my heart breaks for you Felicia. Sending many prayers that a good home will be found for Felicia. Please contact the rescue groups, there has to be someone that can help find her a loving home!

[jenluckenbach]

Originally Posted by moosmom

If not, it'll be on YOUR conscience and I hope you'll be able to sleep at night and look at yourself in the mirror in the morning.

I totally agree. This is heartbreaking. I'm sorry I clicked on to read this. I would not think a farm is a good idea at all at her age and with the extremes in temperature she would face. Poor baby, my heart breaks for you Felicia.

Neither of you are showing any compassion towards a PILLAR of our PT group........and THAT breaks my heart. Sometimes people really are placed between a proverbial "rock and a hard place". Not every person has the luxury of of time and money to do the "right" thing. And who would know better what the "right" thing is than Nancy herself??? Circumstances are not always ideal. And even though you both (and others who feel this way) are most certainly allowed to have and voice your opinions, I just don't feel it is very fair of you to judge and criticize a person who is in no doubt facing one of the hardest times of a person's life.

(Sorry, Nancy, I do not mean to speak for you)

[Catty1]

Nancy...I don't know you much at all, being kind of new. I am more in agreement with the person who said at least if you called some of the rescue groups, at least you would know you had tried.

If - by some chance - your new landlord knew the age of Felicia, and you signed something saying you would have no more cats after her....and would accept a damage deposit - might that help?

YOu know a bunch of us here would chip in!

Just a thought

HUGS HUGS HUGS
Catty1

[Laura's Babies]

You may even get a note from your doctor stating that she is your therapy animal since having to be sepreated from a pet you have had that long would sure distress you and there IS a lot to be said about purr therapy and the comfort they bring during bad times. If I tried to explaine that to a doctor of mine, I would really be upset and bawling like a baby at the thought of having to give up my pets and they would clearly see that it was not to MY benifit to have to be sepreated from them.

[Felicia's Mom]

Felicia is a "leave me alone cat." Especially if she is sitting or laying around and Beau comes near her. On the other hand, they sometimes eat out of the same dish at the same time.

I am going to ask about taking her there. She is therapy for me.

Thanks to all of you. You gave me ideas I hadn't thought of.

[Catty1]

HUGS HUGS HUGS to you.

Catty1

[rg_girlca]

First off, I am so sorry to hear that you are having health and financial issues. You will be in my prayers that things will turn around for you.

Secondly, I can only imagine how terribly hard this must be for you to part with your cats. My heart goes out to you. I'm glad to hear that you were able to find a good family for Beau and will be able to see him from time to time.

In regards to Felicia, I pray that you will be able to keep her with you as I just cannot see her doing well anywhere else considering her age and temperament.

((((((HUGS))))))

[Karen]

Thanks to all of you. You gave me ideas I hadn't thought of.

Oh, I do hope so - we'll all chip in and make her a "Therapy Cat" vest if she'll wear it!

(Miss Hoppy would not even wear a harness, never mind a vest of any sort.)

Different people and different ideas - that's what's good about the Pet Talk community! And we all want the best for you and Beau and Felicia.

[shais_mom]

Neither of you are showing any compassion towards a PILLAR of our PT group........and THAT breaks my heart. Sometimes people really are placed between a proverbial "rock and a hard place". Not every person has the luxury of of time and money to do the "right" thing. And who would know better what the "right" thing is than Nancy herself??? Circumstances are not always ideal. And even though you both (and others who feel this way) are most certainly allowed to have and voice your opinions, I just don't feel it is very fair of you to judge and criticize a person who is in no doubt facing one of the hardest times of a person's life.

(Sorry, Nancy, I do not mean to speak for you)

Once again Jen I totally agree with you - this is shooting a person while they are down. I am very disappointed to say the least.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Nancy....my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. I know whatever you decide...it will be the best thing for all concerned.

[G535]

I really hope things work out well for you and the cats. I would be faced with a similar decision if my health failed as my Finnigan is a one person cat, almost thirteen years old and has never been anywhere without me. I had to go into the vet's every day to feed him a few years ago when he had to stay there for a week as he refused to eat or drink without me being there.

We both have fingers and claws crossed for you.

[jenluckenbach]

Try these Iowa rescues.:

Heavenly Pet sanctuary

TLC Animal Shelter--Feline Center

Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary and Rescue

I did nothing more than look on petfinder for names, but hey , it is a place to start.

Could you tell me more about felicia? like age and why you think she would not do well with another set of parents.

I do not wish to make this harder than it is on you, but if we can help, good, right??

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry to hear that you have to move and give up your cats. I think that must be absolutely heartbreaking for anybody. Are you going to be able to keep in touch with us, and let us know how you are? I certainly hope that you can.

PT is a wonderful resource. Maybe someone here will manage to find a place for Felicia.

Lots of love and best wishes coming your way.