I am at your mercy and I need help

**jenluckenbach** · 07-27-2006, 03:16 PM

My memory fails me...........didn't the girls COME from a rescue group? Is there a contract that says they will take them back?

**CultureJunky** · 07-27-2006, 03:25 PM

I think boarding the girls somewhere would definately be the best bet. That way you know that they're safe, and you can come back for them when you've moved house. You can also visit with them in a boarding kennel.
I would think that would be best for them and you, less stressful for you selling the house and you don't lose them when you don't really want to.

**catland** · 07-27-2006, 04:28 PM

Yikes! if "no cat poop" had been a deal breaker - we never would have purchased the house we live in (they had cats but weren't diligent about cleaning out the litter boxes - we ended up tearing out all of the carpet.

).

If the real issue is just selling the house, then I agree that a temporary boarding or fostering could be the best solution.

I wish you the best

**momcat** · 07-27-2006, 05:13 PM

Some decisions are painful to make. It's clear from your post that you're agonizing over your kitties, you want the best for them and you feel like you're at a loss for options. Those of us who love our pets as much as you love yours understand where you're coming from and would never criticize your decision. It gets even harder when the stress starts to affect your family life and your health. The only things I can offer you is my support, sympathy, and prayers that a positive solution will come your way. Please take care of your own self and let us know how things play out. [[[HUGS]]]

**Samantha Puppy** · 07-27-2006, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

My memory fails me...........didn't the girls COME from a rescue group? Is there a contract that says they will take them back?

No, Sushi and Kirin (the boys) came from a rescue. Maya and Kimi came from PetSmart.

I'm afraid boarding them isn't an option. We simply cannot afford it. A week, maybe. But the housing market isn't such that your house is sold within a day or two like a couple years ago. Our house could be up for sale until November. It could not sell at all. With Aidan starting a new daycare in two weeks that costs more than double what we currently pay for it, there is just no way we can afford to board the two girls for God only knows how long. And I'm sorry, but it just feels to me like that would only be putting a bandaid on a huge wound. Maya's issue isn't with the house, it isn't with Josh, it isn't with Aidan, it is with me. I'm going to the new house so the problems would follow us there. Not to mention that Kirin would still be tormenting the hell out of poor Kimi.

**.sarah** · 07-27-2006, 05:50 PM

I am so sorry that you have to do this.

Where are you located?

Do the girls need to go to a home together?

**Samantha Puppy** · 07-27-2006, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by .sarah

I am so sorry that you have to do this.

Where are you located?

Do the girls need to go to a home together?

We're in Maryland.

They don't HAVE to go together but it would be a major plus. They've never been separated and are the best of friends.

**.sarah** · 07-27-2006, 09:23 PM

I was hoping you were closer, I know of someone who is looking for a female white cat.

I will see if I can find anyone in your area to help you.

Have you tried posting on the Petfinder message boards? If not then I would post there asking for a no-kill rescue group to take them.

Also, have you searched on Petfinder for all no-kill rescue groups in Maryland and surrounding states and contacted them? I would definetly do that, even if they can't take them in they definetly will be able to point you in some kind of direction.

**wolf_Q** · 07-27-2006, 11:19 PM

I'm sorry to hear this, what a hard situation.

Is there any way you could put them in a large dog crate or something while you are away? You could put food and a litter box in there, and if they didn't go in the litter box it'd still be in the crate not in the floor. That way you wouldn't have the expense of boarding either, and when you are home you could let them out and watch them. Just a suggestion, I hope everything works out for you, Kimi, and Maya.

**lbaker** · 07-28-2006, 09:01 AM

I really wish I could help, I'm also in Maryland, but my cats and dogs are all indoor/outdoor (large fenced yard for the dogs - cats don't pay much attention to fences but don't really travel). I don't even have a totally separate room I could keep them in. Wolf_Q's suggestion might be at least a temporary solution while we put all our heads together and go searching for something permenant.

**jenluckenbach** · 07-27-2006, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Samantha Puppy

No, Sushi and Kirin (the boys) came from a rescue. Maya and Kimi came from PetSmart.

OK, but WHO puts the cats at your Petsmart adoption center? I know Petsmart doesn't SELL them, so someone (some group) had to put them there for adoption?

I am sorry to say, but rehoming cats is never fast.

You will simply have to try to get the word out through as many places as possible.