Amos is being adopted... Maybe.

[Catty1]

imagine you are Amos, and you go to that home to live. How would that feel?

If he was adopted, would you get updates and a chance to visit?

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Anikaca77]

There are only a few times that I can recall that I couldn't keep an animal that I was fostering and most of those times was because I was doing TNR or that I found someone so wonderful that would take the very best care of the animal. Lately I've been failing like crazy but it's up to you and your decision for Amos.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Yes. I get usually get monthly, sometimes weekly updates. She calls my mother constantly with updates on Turbo (kitty that was adopted a year ago).
I could visit anytime I want. And she is willing to sign a contract saying no matter what I get him back, for any reason she can't keep him.

It is really a dream come true, I think she is an amazing owner, and really cares about her cat. Only thing holding me back is my guilt, and the seperation on his family.

BUT she can give him more than I can... A house with only one kitty to contend with! With all 15 cats, outside ferals, and my two dogs... It is shaky whether they all get enough attention everyday. I mean, they all get lovies and brushed BUT with that many, they do not get as much as I would like, or them for that matter

Seems like I spend more time with potty pans and cleaning up after the kitties than I do with anything. I have to keep things clean. With this many even missing one cleaning a day can be a disaster....

This is so hard, truly. I just get sick thinking about it, but I do think it would be better for him. If I take me out of the scenrio.

She wanted him yesterday, but I have until today to decide. I told her I would bring him tomorrow if I go through with this. She is so happy, and excited. Me, I just want to cry. I just never thought anyone would want them, ya know? ESP. someone that I would give them too.

I will update later today. Thank you all for the help.

[catmandu]

AND AS SAD AS YOU WILL BE, IMAGINE HOW HAPPY TURBO WILL BE TO HAVE A CATBUDDY TO PLAY WITH AND HAVE FUN WITH, AND THAT WILL LEAVE YOU ROOM TO TAKE IN ANOTHER LOST SOUL WHO TRULY NEEDS A FRIEND.
I THINK THIS IS A WIN/WIN SITUATION

[Emeraldgreen]

That is a tough one!! Maybe you should go with your gut feelings and the fact that you are feeling 'sick' when you think of giving him away. You should trust your feelings, they are so important. They might not just be from your wanting him to stay, they might also be about what is best for him.
Is he bonded with your other cats or friends with one or two of them? I have 9 cats and some of them are very close with each other. Would another one of your cats be left feeling sad if he were to leave?
Also, since you now know what she is looking for, maybe you could help her find another cat of the same description in the pound or on petfinder and that cat will get a home since Amos already has one?
But if you do decide that you want to give him a home with her, maybe you could arrange for her to 'test drive' him for a week. If it's not working out or if he is depressed, he could come back?

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Well, I have decided to adopt him to her. Her husband gets off at 11 tomorrow, and wanted to pick him up for me. I said no I will bring him once she gets off work. She was so happy, she said she had already set him up a spare room...

I just feel guilty, Amos gets along with all of my cats, and he has been with his 4 siblings since birth. I hate to seperate them, but then again, he will have so much more with Ruthie. And it will help keep her kitty company.

She will sign a contract (as with the last) that says I get him back if ANYTHING goes wrong, no matter what. I told her I dont care if it is 2 am Christmas morning, and ice frozen on the roads. I will come get him.

I packed him a bag, through my tears, with all of his favorite toys, snacks, and his food. I also went to WalMart and bought about $50 of new toys I just pray I am doing the right thing. I am going to miss my boy, but I will visit often.

Please pray that this is the best thing for him. And that he will be happy and much loved, and accepted by Turbo(Flash is what they actually call him!) Turbo is what I named him!

[Catty1]

awwww...taking your baby boy to a new home, however wonderful, is SO hard.

I hope he does really well - and on one of your visits he will be really happy with his new bro...and you will feel a bit better.

You are helping Ruthie and a lonely little cat...

{{{{hugs}}}} Thinking about you!