I'm shocked by what my friend said to me...

**moosmom** · 08-27-2008, 03:08 PM

I was on the phone to my BFF "Dr.Bob" (he's a mortician not a real doctor, just a nickname I came up with) about how I hate my life right now and how I feel SOOOOOO taken advantage of by Paula. I told him how I'm flat broke till tomorrow when I get my BB&B check. I have no food in my house so I had to put WW aside for the time being. I also vented about Buddy's problem and said my check will be paying for the vet bill.

He said, "Listen to yourself. You have no food for yourself but your cats don't go hungry. It's time to do some soul searching and find homes for some of your cats." "I started to ball my eyes out and tell him hypothetically he has 5 kids how could HE choose which one stays and which ones go???" He said, "Donna, they are NOT kids, they are pets. Surely you can find a home for a couple to get your cat pop down."

I know he means well and I've known him for over 35 years. He is never one to mince words and deep in my heart, I know he's right.

Okay, so who stays and who goes??? Mollie Rose (16) and Maya Linn are bonded and so are MooShoo and Shortie. Ari I am in love with, after he's been through so much.

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-27-2008, 03:33 PM

OMG, are you actually considering it?

I don't even know you that well and I'd NEVER say that to you or anyone else here on PT. But that just may be because I'm too nice sometimes.

That would be devasting if you had to rehome any of them. I think you just need to find a solution for Buddy (and I know you already know that). Whether it's taking him to the no-kill shelter you mentioned before, or finding him a home.
I'm sorry you are having a rough time right now. But it will get better (and a little positive thinking helps too

).

**caseysmom** · 08-27-2008, 04:17 PM

The cats aren't the problem its the people taking advantage of your good heart, I think maybe not adding to your population would be better advice.

**sasvermont** · 08-27-2008, 04:24 PM

Donna, you need to practice the words "I really cannot take in any more cats for the time being"..... "as I am at my limit"..... I know that there are millions of cats out there needing homes. Everyone knows their limit. You can see how different folks here, have numbers all over the place, from zero to ????? many, many. I know my limit. And I'm sticking to it.

I would like to ring the necks of all those folks who do not responsibly take care to spay and neuter their pets. Really. If these idiots would just wise up.....we wouldn't have this problem.

Take care of Donna first, then the fur kids.

Love,
SAS

**moosmom** · 08-27-2008, 06:49 PM

I've decided that no one is going anywhere (Thanks Taz Zoe). I've had every single one of my furbabies since they were kittens. They're bonded to each other. It broke my heart when I rehomed Carly the Curly Girl while in Michigan.

The problem IS baby. I didn't have this kind of stress or peeing problem till this opportunistic 6itch took advantage of me. She KNEW damn well she wasn't going to him back. I have no idea where she is. She will NOT return my calls.

I got in touch with the Westport Humane Society and they will probably have a spot for him by the end of this week or next.

I feel like I've aged 10 years in the last 2 months. *sigh*

Sallyanne,

I have a new sign on my fridge. It's a cat with a circle and line through it. It says it all!!