I think there is more to this story. I wonder if she has a spouse or a significant other that made her get rid of the cat. If she cried that much she truly love that cat and something else was keeping her from taking up you on the offer to pay for the bills. I would love to have a Maine Coone some day. I once saw a lady bring one into the vet carrying him under her arm, no cage or leash. She sat down and the cat just sat in her lap. Was cute.
Hope this situation works out for all.
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