Need honest opinions.

[jenluckenbach]

Thanks for all the great opinions. It is so good to hear from others because even though I TRY to see both sides, I often miss things.

#1) No, cancer is not 100% confirmed. But it is easier to ask the question based on one fact and not a choice of diseases. And, as SAS can confirm, dealing with IBD is not a heck of a whole lot easier than dealing with terminal cancer.

#2) Mr. Meow, can and WILL stay here with me. I love him and he fits in with my cats 100%.

#3) As Jennie fears, our director Joyce tends to take the "no-kill" to the EXTREME! There is no way I would allow that to happen. While he is in my home he is my responsibility. I will be the one who knows him the best.

[kb2yjx]

Jen, I voted NO. I think Mr. Meow does not need to have his life(no matter how long it may be)be throw into a tizzy, having to readjust to another home. If he has the lymphoma, and is put on the prednisone, Mr. Meow willl have anyway from 45-60 days(give or take)until the end. That was the route I chose for Ralph. I couls not see subjecting him to several days a week at the vet for chemo and blood draws. I wanted a better quality of life for Ralph than that. However, if Mr. Meow has IBS, I think I would think my vote would remain the same. Leave him where he is happy and lovingly cared for. I hope that helps....Sandra

[Laura's Babies]

I voted no because he don't need the upset of having to adjust to new surroundings and new people. Moving him could cause him a lot of stress and make him sicker. He needs to feel secure, loved and safe to insure the best quality of life for the time he has left. Moving him could send him into a downward spiral that he wouldn't get out of.

[jazzcat]

Jen, I didn't vot just because I can't get past the thought that he would do best with you. Sorry. I mean you've already made good progress with him, have him eating and you obviously care for him very much. I think he needs to stay put with you because moving him to either another foster home or even a forever home will just set him back and who knows how much more his body can take of not eating till he gets adjusted.

Guess I'm not much help.

[catfamily]

I guess I agree with everyone being the cat is best with you.I said he should be adopted because you have so much on your plate right now.But if you can't find anyone that really wants a sick cat.He should stay with you.But don't give up your search.You never know if someone super nice may come along and want to love that cat till he goes to the bridge.Maybe someone retired that has no other pets and home all the time.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I voted other even though I think he'll do the best with you. If there was a wonderful new family interested in him and they knew all of the facts about him and were also financially able to care for him then maybe this could be another solution. I sure hope that he doesn't have cancer.