A Serious Question, I Need Your Input Please!

[Laura's Babies]

We had a elderly friend that had cancer and knew it would kill him. He had no family, except for his lovely, 14 year old Cat, Jenny. He had it written that she was to be PTS when he died. We talked him out of doing that, promising him she would have more years ahead and we would look after her because we loved her already. He agreed so when he died, he left Jenny and his house to my friend so Jenny got to stay in the only house she ever knew until her time to go came which was a few years later. She was buried in the back yard of the only home she ever knew..

If you only had someone who could move in and take over your hotel for you, that would be the perfect answer for them. I agree with everyone else, as close as they all are, I think they will be fine as long as they have each other and a place to pile.

I'd like to leave my house to mine and some money for their care. I think they would be alright here in the only home they have known with someone to take care of them. I don't think they would like it anywhere else.

However, I would want Boo PTS IF they couldn't stay here after all she has already been through because it would take someone so very, very special to take her and understand. I do question how Samantha would be with someone else because she is so devoted to me. It would also take someone understanding and special to take Amy but they JOY they would get from her will amaze them. I think Giz wouldn't care as long as she had her TOYS with her.

[Medusa]

Another thought here: sometimes we humans let our egos get in the way. Cats do fine w/out us, as much as they love us and are close to us and bond w/us and all that good stuff, they still do fine w/out us. It's we who need them emotionally, not the other way around. Yes, they do need someone to care for them and provide them w/food, shelter, the basics. So many of us here on PT are/were involved in rescue and we see how badly animals can be treated and how they come around after some love and good vet care are administered. However, I think we underestimate our feline friends in their adaptability and we overestimate what we mean to them.

[catmandu]

I HAVE MY LAWYER WHO IS AN EXPERT ON PETS AND WILLS, SO EVERYTHINGS SET UP THAT WAY. I ACTUALLY HAVE JUST REALIZED THAT IF THERE ARE OLDER CATS, THEN THEY SHOULD BE THERE TO HELP THE YOUNGER CATS ADJUST. IT WOULD BE A LOT HARDER ON THEM TO COPE WITH NOT ONLY MY LOSS, BUT THIER COMPANIONS AS WELL.
I KNOW JANICE WOULD COME AROUND TO HELP THE PORCH CATS AS MY HOTEL WOULD NEED SOME WORK BEFORE IT WAS SOLD. SHE MIGHT EVEN KNOW A PET LOVER WHO I COULD SELL THE HOME TO SO THAT THE HUNGRY WOULD NEVER GO AWAY WITHOUT A FULL TUMMY.
THIS MIGHT BE JUMPING THE GUN, BUT I LIKE TO BE PREPARED!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS.
MOOSE 2 SAYS MMMMEEEOOOOWWWW!!!

[Medusa]

Hey, Gary, it's better to be prepared than to, God/dess forbid, something would happen and your cats would be left to fend for themselves. Yes, they're adaptable but it still would be unfortunate. You're thinking ahead and thinking of someone other than yourself, which is becoming a rarity nowadays.

[KitCat]

Try to find a way to have a guardian or some no kill shelter to take cats. they could still be happy and well.

[jennielynn1970]

My grandfather had left arrangements for his cats in his will. He didn't leave much of anything to his family (which was fine by me), but he made sure that his cats were taken care of.

[Catsnclay]

We have several no-kill shelters around who make up wills and such for this very purpose. Not only do they take in your animals, but they also have a sheet for you to fill out their names (with a current picture) and their habits, likes & dislikes, medication and who their best buddy is (another animal or stuffed), just like Emeraldgreen did (great idea BTW- it is good for the fire or police if there is need for them).


Of course this does cost, but it eases your mind knowing that 'IF' something happens to you, your babies will be well taken care of.

I am associated with one shelter, and this weekend is their annual Cat/Artists show.

There is all sorts of different cat art, paintings, jewlery and anthing related to cats and the shelter gets 50% of what is sold!

This year I made a whole bunch of stoneware dishes - let's hope they all sell so we can raise some money for the shelter!!

It is a really nice show and we have had really good press and people at the last ones........it is suposed to rain this weekend, and most of the show is outside, so cross your fingers & paws it doesn't rain on opening day!