sad beyond words

[davidpizzica]

well David if you really think this is for the best for Marigold, then you have my support,any chance you may get visitation rights?

Thank you, Carole. Donna did some checking for me on allowing a pet and found most of them wouldn't and the few that would allow it would charge a lot more. As I said, I can live on through all the pets here at PT.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm sorry this decision had to be made; sorry for you and for Marigold. It's heartwrenching. Peace to you, David, in this major life change (all the way around).

[Cataholic]

I so do not understand how this happened. You post sagas on here about your problems, losing your church, your job woes, your accidents, etc. You post 1 post about getting rid of your cat, receive tons of advice and then get back to people with the fact you have given her up??? How could you?

Ps:
Save the hate mail/pms for someone else, please, I see too much of this on a daily basis to listen to all the excuses.

[moosmom]

David is doing the best he can, so I think certain people on here should lighten up (Not pointing fingers here, or naming names because you KNOW who you are). I spent almost 2 hours on the computer and phone calling some of the places listed near David's area and the ones who WILL take cats are way too expensive ($2,700 a month). There is a lot more going on here than people are aware.

From what I've read, David was just asking people's advice. Don't smack him because he decided not to take it. He is doing what is best for Marigold UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. Any of you walk a mile in David's shoes then come back and talk. Marigold is going to a wonderful home, not being put in a cage where she'll be depressed. Cats do adapt. Look at the one's I've had to rehome. Point made.

There are major changes going on in his life right now and he needs our support, not snotty remarks about what he should or shouldn't do. Both David's brothers are giving David enough of a hard time. Please just lighten up. Say and prayer and light a candle.

[katladyd]

moosmom, thank you for standing up for David. No one wants to give up their pet unless it is absolutely necessary. He did what was in the best interests of Marigold, not everyone on here. I don't know David, but what he did, he did from love. I admire him!

[Cinder & Smoke]

There is a lot more going on here than people are aware.

Both David's brothers are giving David enough of a hard time.

These thoughts have crossed my mind before ...

Maybe its time to consult with a Trusted Friend, someone from the Church,
or someone from the Social Services agencies to review David's situation
and review his choices BEFORE the house, the car, his finances, and his belongings
are lost forever.

/s/ Phred

[blue]

MoosMom, thank you.

Im sure David has been through more then enough coming to this decision.

Ive got some pics of my parents cats I need to pull off of my phone and share with yall.

[carole]

Woah some are way too judgmental here, and yes you know who you are as Donna said, I like to think i know David reasonably well and i think to say such harsh things towards him are totally uncalled for, YOU are not in his situation, YOU do not know him as i do.

If Marigold is going to a loving home and is happy ,that is what matters here,if David felt he could no longer cope or could give her the best life possible he should be commended not ridiculed for his actions,it takes a brave person to part with their loved pet,and David did what he had to for the right reasons.

Not one of us here should make these judgments until you know the full story or have walked in his shoes.

Knowing David as i do he will be very hurt by a certain post.

So much criticism goes on here at PT sometimes it is just way over board,PEOPLE are important too,and Davids situation,dilemma,was one he felt he could share with many of his friends here who care and understand where he is coming from.,he came here for compassion,understanding,not to be kicked when he is already down.

Not one of us here knows what the future holds for us, anyone of us could be faced with re-homing a pet for what ever reason.It could happen to you any time.

[blue]

if David felt he could no longer cope or could give her the best life possible he should be commended not ridiculed for his actions,it takes a brave person to part with their loved pet,and David did what he had to for the right reasons.

I whole heartedly agree.

ETA: I personaly would find it easier to rehome my dogs then to rehome Erp. David my thoughts and prayers go out you.