What would you do? Updated, more information

**cassiesmom** · 07-26-2010, 12:12 PM

I agree with what everyone else has said. Perhaps someone with a soft spot for senior kitties would adopt both of them together. Catmandu's senior kittyzens are proof that older cats can thrive in a loving, caring home. Fingers and paws crossed and a prayer that a new home will be found for them.

**Cataholic** · 07-26-2010, 03:17 PM

It breaks my heart to hear that anyone would consider ending the life of a healthy animal. I am still grieving so hard for the loss of my Allie.

What I wouldn't give to have her back.

My brother and his wife took in one of 3 cats that lived with a dear elderly neighbor of theirs. Chloe, aka Baby Girl, was the most outgoing of the 3. Baby Girl had a tremendous adjustment period, as my brother and SIL had two other big foot sasquatch type cats for Baby to deal with. BUT, with love, appropriate vet care and time- Baby is just fine.

**Donnis** · 07-27-2010, 08:46 PM

THIS IS A RESPONSE TO ALL THE WONDERFUL WORDS OF ADVICE. THE TWO CATS WE ARE SPEAKING OF ARE 16+ YRS OLD & NEITHER IN GOOD HEALTH. ABBY IS BLIND IN 1 EYE, LOSING SIGHT IN THE OTHER & HAS MAJOR MOTION ISSUES & NOT EATING MUCH ANYMORE. SHE IS THE HIMALYAN. TOBY, THE ORANGIE & WHITE HAS STARTED THROWING UP, WHICH HE OFTEN DOES WHEN MY MOM WOULD HAVE TO BE HOSPITALIZED FOR MORE THAN A COUPLE DAYS. WE WOULD NEVER EVER CONTENPLATE PUTTING DOWN HEALTHY CATS. I JUST LOST MY FOREVER KITTY OF 15 YEARS 3 WEEKS BEFORE I LOST MY MOM. THESE HAVE BEEN TWO MAJOR BLOWS IN A 1 MONTH SPAN. HE WAS MAJOR SICK BUT HELD OUT 5 MONTHS LONGER THAN THE VET THOUGHT. WE ALL AS A FAMILY HAVE AGONIZED OVER THIS DECISION. WE HAVE SOOOO VERY MUCH TO DEAL WITH THAT WE ARE SO AFRAID THESE SWEET BABIES WILL BE LOST IN THE SCHEME OF ALL THINGS INVOLVED. NEITHER CAT EVER LEAVES THE HOUSE SO JUST TO CARRIER THEM IS A VERY MAJOR ORDEAL. WE ARE DEFINITELY THINKING ABOUT THEM FIRST & FOREMOST. IT JUST SEEMS TO BE SUCH AN IMPOSSIBLE DECISION ON ALL FRONTS. MY MOM ALWAYS PRAYED THAT THEY WOULD GO BEFORE HER BECAUSE SHE KNEW FROM PAST TIMES SPENT IN THE HOSPITAL WHAT PROBLEMS ARISED WITH HER PRECIOUS BABIES. SHE LOVED THEM TO THE INTH DEGREE. SHE IS SOOOO MISSED BY US ALL.

**carole** · 07-29-2010, 12:23 AM

oh my gosh i am so very sorry that you are having to deal with this traumatic decision after the very sad loss of you mother, as if that is not enough for you all to deal with, thank you for taking the time here to explain all to us, i really feel for you so much and i can only say i trust you will do what is the best thing for the kitties, knowing how much your mother loved them,and you loved your mother ensures only the best will be done for them , i wish you all the best and i certainly understand what a difficult decision you have ahead of you, HUGS.

**Laura's Babies** · 07-29-2010, 07:24 AM

Thank you Donnis for posting the correct story about your Mom's fur kids.. Like I told you, those meds I am on have really screwed up my head and whole system. One more day and I am through with those and hopefully that will clear up. I am SO looking forwards to that appointment with your ENT today! I will change the thread to read "updated" so maybe others will read your post.

**Medusa** · 07-29-2010, 08:22 AM

Seeing how hard and how much my Boo has grieved since his Pidge passed away, I can't imagine separating these two cats if they're so close. Their health may not be the best but if it's manageable, I can't see having either one PTS. There are people who will take in only elderly cats to give them a good life in their last days. If I ever take in more cats, that's what I'll do instead of always taking in special needs cats. I would explain the situation as briefly but as completely as possible in a plea to rescue agencies and see if it doesn't touch the heart of someone who is willing to open their home to them. This is so sad and I'm so sorry that you're going through this. The best of all good things are due you.

**Anikaca77** · 07-29-2010, 08:56 AM

I wish I could help out but I have a full house. I will however post this on a site and hope that maybe someone would be willing to take these 2 in.

I'm sorry to her about your mom passing and your kitty. It's never easy, as they say just take one day at a time and it usually gets easier, it takes a long time.

My thoughts and prays are with you,
Melissa