sad beyond words

[Cinder & Smoke]

... you will find a place where you and Marigold will be at peace together.

You must insist she move with you -
this is not negotiable.

David ~

* How many assisted living facilities did you check out?

* How did you decide to pick the one that won't allow Marigold to live with you?

* Are you going to continue looking for a Pet-Friendly facility?

[Pinot's Mom]

David, we can help research, we can contact the facility - anything! This can't happen, you need to be together! Please let us know!

[lizbud]

Maybe he's lost hope in keeping Marigold with him? I hope not.

[davidpizzica]

Maybe he's lost hope in keeping Marigold with him? I hope not.

Lizbud, I'm afraid it's looking that way. I'm really sad now.

[carole]

Bro i am confused i thought they were going to let Marigold come with you, you must try and see if they will allow it, let us your friends here help you, i am more than willing to send them an email on your behalf, let me know if you want me to, and i will,keep thinking positive matey,and fight for Marigold , she is your companion, and it sounds as though she might be a bit hard to re-home, fingers and all paws crossed for a good outcome,keep us posted,HUGS.

[Catty1]

David, is this the place???

If so, I think all of us who want to help you would phone or write to Concordia very respectfully regarding Marigold. I don't know how big your room is - but perhaps having a baby gate or something across your door to keep her from wandering the residence would help.

The fact that she has been with only you for such a long time is important for HER, as well as you. And - since she is an older cat - I don't know how to say this...but Concordia doesn't have to worry about Marigold being there for 20 years, if you know what I mean. I am sorry I couldn't say it better than that.

Both assisted facilities in my town each have a resident cat! Couldn't Concordia use a mascot?

I am sure a few of us could pitch in a bit and help with the small added expenses that accommodating Marigold would involve.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries
615 North Pike Road
Cabot, PA 16023

Admissions Representative
(724) 352-1571 or
(888) 352-1571 Toll Free
(724) 352-2740 FAX
www.concordialm.org
EMAIL CONTACT FORM: http://www.concordialm.org/contact.php

I would even try a 'made up' address, ie: [email protected]
[email protected]

I don't know if the TF # works from Canada. Does anyone here want to call and see if we can get a real email address?

[Cinder & Smoke]

DAVID ~

PLEASE let us try to Help you ...
but you have to help yourself, too.

When we ask a question or make a suggestion ...
can you please answer or make a reply?

Here's three that I asked >>>

* How many assisted living facilities did you check out?

* How did you decide to pick the one that won't allow Marigold to live with you?

* Are you going to continue looking for a Pet-Friendly facility?

I'm really sad now.

I thought they were going to let Marigold come with you,
you must try and see if they will allow it,

I am more than willing to send them an email on your behalf,
let me know if you want me to ...

DAVID ~

From personal experiences with both Retirement Villages and
Assisted Living facilities ...
when they have a written Policy against "pets" living with residents ...
there's not much hope of them changing that policy.

BUT -
There ARE facilities that DO allow pets - YOU just have to find one.

Another thought:

Check around for a "Private Home" - they're sorta lika a Bed & Breakfast -
usually NOT "licensed" by any State agency ... so you have to be careful
in selecting one; and you definately need a trusted family member or friend
to keep a sharp eye on You AND the facility - to make sure you're getting
safe and proper care.
"Private Homes" are usually small - having only a few paying "residents",
and don't advertise - you find them by word-of-mouth.
Check with your Church.

PLEASE - keep us posted --- We're all trying to Help you!

[Catty1]

LINKS TO LISTS OF PET-FRIENDLY ASSISTED LIVING IN PITTSBURGH.

(Don't let your family and friends rush you into the first available one!)

CHECK THIS FIRST
This one, Ridgepointe, is in Pittsburgh; most Ridgepointe residences are pet-friendly. They say there may be a pet fee. We can help with that!
http://ridgepointeassistedliving.com/

I was unable to link to the cost comparison sheet(which compares the cost of living in your own house with what is included in Ridgepointe's fees) and the Financial Solutions page. But ask!

These are the other Ridgepointe Assisted Living places in PA:
http://www.fivestarseniorliving.com/...sp?SubnavID=10

This link seems to list mostly apartments; have someone go over it with you.
http://fostercat.org/friendly.html

Of course, PTrs can check all these out, too!