Okay, call me INSANE!!!!! UPDATE WITH PICTURE!!

[katladyd]

As everyone else has said, God Bless You, Donna! Everything will work out because you are doing the right thing.

[orangemm]

Bless you. A happy ending to a potentially sad story. Now all the senior ladies can live in peace and serenity.

[moosmom]

Mrspunkysmom,

Anikaca77 is the wonderful Melissa!!

I'm not trying to be a hero here. I'm simply trying to let a senior kitty live out her years in peace and quiet, rather than the alternative, which simply is NOT an option in this case.

The couple that previously owned Sandy were going into an assisted living siutation. Since the dog was there first, they gave Sandy up. Makes me sick.

Melissa is TRYING to keep her local so she won't have to travel. There is a woman who is willing to TRY and foster her. If, after two weeks, Sandy doesn't adapt to the situation (a dog and two other cats) she'll bring her back. I can already see where this is going. It takes FAR longer than 2 weeks to acclamate a cat.

Do I think I'm pushing the envelope here with MY fur crew? Absolutely. But I'll deal with it IF and when there are any issues.

[Karen]

Hopefully, Sandy will adjust fine in the foster situation down in PA, just to save her the stress of traveling. She may simply want a comfy pillow to rest her old bones somewhere in a puddle of sunshine - not too much to ask. Her age may help at this point, as she's less likely to put much energy into objecting to anyone or anything!

[mrspunkysmom]

Thanks for the explanation. I just didn't put everything together. Anyway, you might be pushing it but you never know until you try.

Bertie would be alright here if she would chill out. My cats are not even bothering her. She has ventured further into the room.

Once I find her a home, there is a orange kitty without a home. He'll do fine with my crew. That will be the last. I hope.

Mrspunkysmom,

Anikaca77 is the wonderful Melissa!!

I'm not trying to be a hero here. I'm simply trying to let a senior kitty live out her years in peace and quiet, rather than the alternative, which simply is NOT an option in this case.

The couple that previously owned Sandy were going into an assisted living siutation. Since the dog was there first, they gave Sandy up. Makes me sick.

Melissa is TRYING to keep her local so she won't have to travel. There is a woman who is willing to TRY and foster her. If, after two weeks, Sandy doesn't adapt to the situation (a dog and two other cats) she'll bring her back. I can already see where this is going. It takes FAR longer than 2 weeks to acclamate a cat.

Do I think I'm pushing the envelope here with MY fur crew? Absolutely. But I'll deal with it IF and when there are any issues.

[moosmom]

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Here is Sandy!!! I spoke with Melissa last night and we decided that rather than keep bouncing her from place to place, she will come live with me. The woman who showed interested in her backed out, as I knew she would. I've seen it SO many times.

My gut feeling is Sandy will do fine in my bedroom with old man Bartie. Both are quite elderly and want nothing more than to eat and sleep with some loving in between. As long as I can bribe my crew with food, I think everything will go okay.

Because I have a 4 day pet sitting job this weekend, we're shooting for sometime next week. Just need to set up a transport from PA to CT.

Oh GILLLLLLLLL!!! Where are you????

[phesina]

Oh, she's beautiful!!!!!

[smokey the elder]

Wow! She's 25? I think she'll be the champion for oldest PetTalk kitty! Good job.

[katladyd]

How could anyone resist that pretty kitty girl? You are doing the right thing.

[maerlyn]

I cannot improve on "God bless you" for your compassion. There has been such sad news lately - Jack, BeeBop, Mystic, and more - that I needed some happy news to warm my chilled heart. Thank you!
Where in PA are you? I might be able to help w. transport; I'm in southern York County, very near the MD line.