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My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. So right now is a very difficult time. Finances are really tight. I'm thinking about moving back in with my dad. However, I would only be able to take my animals. Currently, I'm also caring for my mother's animals. I'm know she will not be able to care for them if I move. So I'm looking into my options. They are adult cats (one is 3 the other is 4) so I really don't know if a shelter is the best option?
I love these cats, but I'm at a loss as to what to do.
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Will they hate me forever? |
Maybe, but forever is likely to be very short. It is my impresstion that adult cats rarely get adopted from shelters.
Is your dad objecting to the cats on principle or is it a space/compatibility issue?
Do or you mom have any friends that would take the cats?
Sorry about your grandmother. |
I'm sorry about your grandmother.  I know how tough this diagnosis is to the rest of the family.
You might print up signs as a way to advertise inexpensively saying you have two kitties available to a good home. Maybe ask the local vets and pet stores if you can post them there too. Cut the little tabs at the bottom so they can tear off and take the contact number with them.
I rescued a cat last summer and had a heck of a time getting her into rescue. http://www.pomeroys.com/EmmaDarby/Kitty/Mary.htm And we had donated a couple thousand dollars worth of merchandise to each rescue's fundraiser  Even though we had this cat vet-checked, feline leukemia tested and spayed none were eager to help. One rescue eventually did take her... she was a very sweet cat but there is such an over population in the area. Too many kitties, not enough homes. And too many ignorant people in my area that don't have their pets spayed and neutered that continue to add to the problem. 
I hope you can find a loving individual to help. Good luck to you. |
That's good advice Jaclin! I always stop to browse the cats posted at my vet's office and if I weren't struggling through the remaining time with my sweet senior kitty, that's where I'd probably look first to adopt my next cat.
Good thinking! |
Gosh... thanks! 
They may be few and far between but (on occasion) I have my moments  |
I'm sorry about your Grandmother, what a difficult time for your family.
You could contact Petsmart about the cats although they may only work with rescue groups. |
I'm very sorry to hear about your Grandmother, Jamie.
One option is your local humane society - just be sure it is a no kill shelter. There is sometimes a "surrender" fee, but it is usually nominal. At least you'll know that they will be safe there until a home is found for them.
However, I would not do the above until after I had exhausted all my options. Family, neighbors, co-workers, church friends, etc.
Also, I know in this area there are cat rescues that work just like dog rescues. You might want to search those too. |
Jamie, I'm sorry to hear about your Grandma. 
I think trying the vet's office and posting pics there might be a good idea...or asking around with friends (maybe your grandma's friends, too). |
I'm very sorry to hear about your Grandmother. ...and that you have to let go of her animals
The adult cats at the 3 shelters I've worked at always got adopted, and were never put down unless they had no chance of being adopted (vicious, mean). These were 3 big shelters though that had room to hold these cats. Some shelters have to put more animals down because they don't have enough room. I hope you find a good home! |
| I'm sorry to hear abour your beloved Grandma You are very resourceful and will a find a home for the cats. Are there foster programs in your area? |
So many tough things going on for you. I'm really sorry, and my heart goes out to you.
I know here in Chicago, there are several cat only shelters. Have you check to see if you have the same there?
My prayers are you and your family. |
That is just tough all around, I hope you find someone to take the cats.
I know the shelters around here, spca, no kill, cat only always have a hard time placing the adults cats...
A free ad in the paper, free ad in pet store, vet offices, family, friends, grandma's friends, try all of these first. Post a picture, and 3 yrs is still young past all the destrcutive kitten stage.
Good luck. |
