Need honest opinions.

**kuhio98** · 08-10-2007, 09:40 PM

I'd keep him in foster care -- unless he is going to have to be moved from home to home. I just think it would be less stress on him if he could stay in one place for the rest of his (hopefully) long life.

**G535** · 08-10-2007, 10:13 PM

I don't know. I would have adopted one like him if there were any available at our shelter. Obviously he needs someone willing to care for a special needs cat and it wouldn't be easy to pick the right person from any potential adopters.

**Catty1** · 08-10-2007, 10:16 PM

Jen, I voted 'other' mostly because I didn't know his diagnosis was confirmed. It was thought it could be IBS or cancer.

If it is cancer...unless you can find a truly loving and caring furrever home for him, I'd say he should stay with you, if at all possible.

He loves you, you love him, he knows his home...and that all contributes to a longer and better life for him.

If he remains a foster, the rescue and your vet can give some breaks on costs and things...and you know most if not all PTrs would help Mr. Meow in any way possible. I would hope he would stay in your home, but that is your decision.

I just got onto PT tonight - so if his lymphoma is confirmed in another post...I am truly sad about that.

Just a thought - Craftlady has some knowledge about herbs for cats with cancer - and recommendations from a good holistic vet couldn't hurt.

Give that gorgeous boy a hug for me!

**jennielynn1970** · 08-10-2007, 10:38 PM

Like Candace, I didn't know that the cancer was confirmed. I thought it was just a "hunch" or whatever. How sad. When did the doctor confirm it??

I also voted other, because I had a few thoughts/reservations.

One.... will Joyce make the cat suffer and go on forever because she wants to save him?? Or will it be your choice, if it comes down to it, if he is suffering, to have a peaceful ending?

Secondly, will the family adopting him do so with the best of intentions and be able to provide for him? I know we like to think they will do what is best for them, but sometimes they just don't.

Thirdly, and I think this is so important, will Mr. Meow go through the "I'm not eating." deal again if he is moved and get sicker??? I know it will be hard on you to see this through if he just dies a slow death.

Whose foster was he supposed to be?? I remember the transport, but I don't know who was supposed to get him originally.