What would you do? Updated, more information

[Catty1]

I don't want to take away from Jonny's story...but maybe in that vast network of people there is someone who would take these two kitties?

Hugs and prayers that they find a home together.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is such a sad and tough situation. I wouldn't be able to put down a healthy animal either. Since the family members are dog people and already have dogs and these cats have never been around dogs, I would try to find them another home together if at all possible. I know it's kitten season right now but maybe a rescue group could help these people find them homes. Many people also list their animals on Craigslist but you never know who you're going to get there and you should always charge a fee. They both sound like gorgeous cats. I wish them luck.

[Laura's Babies]

Have you thought about renting the house out at least temp and try to see if someone is willing to take in both cats. Its just an idea. I hope that they will be re homed together.

I had even suggested that to her but I don't think right now they could stand seeing anyone living in their mothers house. They all took her death very hard and are having a hard time dealing with loosing her, it is recent and to fresh, their pain is to raw. To me that would be the best solution, letting them live there and just have someone move in to look after them..

[catmandu]

When I go My Found Cats are going together to a place called the Pampered Feline a boarding place just for Cats
Is there a place like that near you where these Two Cat Companions could go
and be together as I an sure that their friend and guardian would prefer that to them being PTS.It would be a way of showing respect to their Mother to care for her friends

[Pinot's Mom]

Laura, I know there are places that specialize in taking in the kitties of deceased humans. Talk to your local rescue organization, see if they can help; these babies need to stay together! I'll do some looking on line and get back to you if I find one of the places near you.

[Freedom]

I agree with 3 things said:
1. they need to stay together!
2. no sense in PTS a healthy pet;
3. this is a really TOUGH one you posed for us!

I wonder if the local vet offices would have any options / ideas?

Maybe make up posters for them to put up? You do tend to find many of us "softies" in vet offices.

[moosmom]

The two girls that I went up to VT to get when my dear friend Clare passed away, were quite traumatized by the whole situation. My friend Kerry who volunteers at the Meriden Humane Society (a no kill shelter) took them. We tried so desperately to find a home that they could be together in, but that wasn't possible. Freckles, the daughter (age 16) got adopted 3 weeks ago to a wonderful home. Kit-Kat (age 17), however, is still there. I go every week to spend time with her and pray every night that someone will take her. I'm up to my limit at this time. She was in the sick room with a URI but is doing well now.

[Laura's Babies]

Thanks Donna.. the info you shared of those 2 reminded me how tramatized Boo was when Mama died and NO ONE understood how badly it effected her. Boo is the reason these 2 kitties, that lost their human bothers me so bad. The differance in these 2 stories is Boo was only about 3 years old, these are 14 years old. The families, one is dog people, the other we were cat people. I just WISH I could take them but I am out of room and I can't put more on Rie when I am at work even if I had the room.

I may try calling a few of the vets tomorrow and seeing what they can come up with.. Need to get their (Toby & Abby's) vets number and shoot them a call!