Schroeder...is up for adoption again #112

[Moesha]

Thank you guys very much for the support. I am trying to remember that this decision is really for the best for all involved. I know Schroeder will find a home. If I didn't have any other cats, I would definitely keep him. He's a quirky guy for sure!

The foster mom is in Nashville until tomorrow evening. She lives much closer to me than that, so we're going to arrange to meet somewhere closer to make the exchange. I could take him to Nashville, but if I give him to her over here, I know he can't go into a cage in Petsmart right away. I feel bad for him having to go through more adjustments. If they had told me the whole story about his previous adopter, I wouldn't have brought him here to start with. I am definitely going to make sure that they know he has to be kept away from other cats. I've stressed this to her in every e-mail that I've sent her. I've also told her that I'd be more than willing to talk to any potential adopters and give them hints on what things he likes and tell them about his issues. I know that there has to be someone out there that just wants one big orange boy.

Thanks again for the support. I just have read posts from people that have worked in rescue and get disgusted when people return cats. I just want everyone to know that I feel like I've really tried to make this work. I would never, ever get a cat thinking of giving it back on a whim. If I thought there was ever a chance of him getting along with Aroara or any of the other cats that may come in especially during the winter, I would keep him. But he means business and Aroara was terrified. I've never seen her act like she did last night. I can't do that to her again. That would just be cruel. I almost felt like she was bait or something.

Thank you also for realizing that I was trying to make a difference. I really wanted to help an adult kitty that had lost his home due to unforeseen circumstances.

[katladyd]

If I adopted a cat, and as much as I love them, they terrified the cats that were already here, they would have to go. Don't feel guilty, Aurora won't. If I didn't have other cats, I would adopt Schroeder in a second! But I have two others and they were here first. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

[karyn674]

Don't be that hard on yourself!

You have no options left! You tried it all and now you know what is the best option for all of you.

Don't feel guilty, if it was for you you'd make it work but Schroeder aggressiveness is too much and after all Aurora is the first one in.

It just wasn't meant to happen!

Don't feel sad about it! You tried!!

Hugs x x x

[kb2yjx]

We had a similar situation years ago. We only had Boo at the time, and adopted Samantha, a white tortie. It soon was obvious, she was not suited to living with another cat. She lived with us for 8 weeks, just to get past the " new " phase. I hated to bring her back to the shelter. Then she developed a really bad URI. BUT, Samantha did get adopted to a home where she was the only cat. I think of her often, and when going thru photos of the cats, there she is....I guess she might be at the Bridge(she'd be about 20 now). I hope she will remember Barry and me when we go there.....Schroeder knows you tried, knows you loved him, and he is most grateful for the time you had together...Hang in there.....

[cassiesmom]

If I didn't have other cats, I would adopt Schroeder in a second!

Same here! He is so handsome, I'm sure he will find a home as an only kitty.

[Anikaca77]

I'm sorry Schroeder didn't work out. I hope he finds a home where he is the only cat. You've done all you could.

Good Luck Schroeder.

melissa

[Moesha]

I agree with you katladyd and cassiesmom. If I didn't have any other cats, I would keep him too. I just talked with the foster mom from the cat rescue. Her dad lives in my town, so she is going to come visit him tomorrow. We're going to meet around 3 for her to take him. This is very sad. It was 6 weeks ago today that I lost Morgan. I never dreamed that I would get so attached to Schroeder. I am going to be checking petfinder every day to see if he has a home and am going to be so sad to see him back on there. I'm going to be tempted to drive to Nashville and look at him in Petsmart too. I know that probably wouldn't be good for me or for him. I have all of his stuff that I know he likes all together to go with him. I want him to get a happy ending.

[Catty1]

Could her dad take Schroeder?

Prayers and hugs for you both. Bless you for loving him so much and doing all you did for him.

[Moesha]

No, her dad can't take Schroeder. I'm meeting her after she visits with her dad because her step-mother is allergic to cats.

[Medusa]

Aroara just sat with me, which in itself is very unusual, for as long as I would hold her. She made noise, (not a meow, not a growl, not really a cry. I don't know how to explain it exactly.) the entire time I held her. Her back end was soaked. We both stunk. I finally let her go in another room where she went to the back of the closet. I went in to check on her a while later and brought her back out. Again she started with the same noise. I've felt all over her backside and can't find any puncture wounds. I will have to watch her for the next couple of days. Of course she'll probably get an infected wound Saturday afternoon after the vet's office is closed for the weekend!

But of course! It's programmed into their DNA to get sick or injured only on weekends and holidays or when our vet is on vacation.

Thanks again for the support. I just have read posts from people that have worked in rescue and get disgusted when people return cats.

That only makes a tough situation even tougher which is why I hardly ever dealt w/rescue agencies and just did the rescue work on my own. Everyone here knows that you did your best for Schroeder and all your furkids. Like it or not, Schroeder isn't the only consideration in this situation. It isn't fair to your other cats or to you to be stressed and fearful all the time. He was in the right place w/you for the time being. Now he's moving on to his true place. It'll happen. Keep the faythe, Moesha.