I must give up my cats.

[Felicia's Mom]

I have had Felicia since 1989, making her 16 or 17. The reasons I don't think she would in another home is her age, and she does not get along with other cats.

I will consider other options. Thanks Jen for those rescues, I hadn't thought of them.

[barncat]

Blessings in whatever you do. I am perhaps facng some of the same choices. It is clear you love them and are seeking to do what is best. They know your choices come from love.

[rkidsrcats]

Our thoughts are with you and Felicia & Beau. We hope the best for all of you and that someone, somewhere can help you find homes for your cats.

[jenluckenbach]

I have had Felicia since 1989, making her 16 or 17. The reasons I don't think she would in another home is her age, and she does not get along with other cats.

I will consider other options. Thanks Jen for those rescues, I hadn't thought of them.

Nancy, at least an attempt to find an alternative will make YOU feel better. And please KNOW that I DO understand, 100%, your reasons for considering putting Felicia to sleep rather than knowing she might be pining away in another home, never really being happy again. And I am certain that the majority of people here will support you no matter what your decision. Only you can REALLY know what needs to be done.

I would certainly not think making her a barn cat at 16 or 17 would be a reasonable option.

Now, let me probe a little further.......Would you say that she hates other cats to the point of fighting with them, her being the instigator? Or is it more of a "if you leave me alone I will leave you alone" emotion? Or would she HIDE all the time if she were around strange cats?

Does she have any known health issues at this time (especially ones that would realistically shorten her natural lifespan)?

by the way, in case I did not say so earlier..........I am SO sorry to hear about your failing health. Losing your health and independence is hard enough without having to lose your furfamily too.

[Karen]

I didn't remember that Felicia was an old lady - is there a nursing home, bookstore or library that might want a "store cat?"

[shais_mom]

I would certainly not think making her a barn cat at 16 or 17 would be a reasonable option.

I didn't realize Felicia was that old and even before knowing that I was against the idea of that. In my case - Kloe age almost 2 would probably do ok as a barn cat, but the Princess Kylie at age 6, overweight and declawed would think she had been banished straight to H-E-7-7!