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What to do with cat?
R&SB howled at the moon, then scrawled thusly upon the aether:
We are moving out of state (health reasons) and are at a loss what to do with our cat. She is an outdoors cat, never strays more than a short distance from the front porch where she lives (has a nice cat house). We live in the country, 400 feet from the road. She will NOT come inside. Forcibly bringing her in ends up with a cat wailing at the door to be let out immediately! She's 12 years old, missing a few teeth, but otherwise very healthy. So, we are hoping the new buyers (whomever they are) willing to have a porch cat. Taking her with us isn't an option since we are traveling in a pickup truck, pulling a travel trailer and will be traveling for a few months. I've even considered putting her down. Have you talked with your vet about possibly sedating her for (parts of) the trip, and taking her in a (large) carrier with her favourite blanket/toys? Talked with the neighbours about the possibility of one of them taking her in, if only temporarily (until you have a new home purchased)? Talked with your vet about the possibility of boarding her until you find a new home? She may be very unhappy for a while, but she may be a lot happier in the long run. Cats, like children, are a commitment for life. short of terminal illness, there's always a better alternative to euthenasia. Best of luck, Maeve -- throw the baby out with the bathwater to reply by e-mail ~*~ http://volatiledreams.deep-ice.com ~*~ Cats must spray mom's brand new $400 bread maker. |
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Geeze if this was your kid would you farm them out too?
But is you must adandone your cat try to get the best home possible. Talk with your vet they know lots of folks and might be able to recommend a very good family. Whoever ends up sharing their lives with this feline check them out first to be sure they are who they say they are and check out their home. AWriteny wrote in message ... continues to be clueless! I said You should not only consult w/every feline newsgroup, you should use the phone and call some cat behaviorists who have higher education in this area and could offer some ideas on how to have the cat cope clueless bishop responds with: Duh! That's why I'm asking on this group. Jeeze, get a clue Hey Bishop...I repeat--besides the newsgroups, consult with behaviorists who could offer additional expert advice on how to help the cat adjust. After all, with all the cats in shelters already, your (very) adult cat isn't going to get adopted easily. You mention about putting the cat to death, yet don't include any mention (or effort) about finding a solution. It takes so little effort to post in a newsgroup..not that there's anything negative about that..but, if that's all you do, you are doing almost nothing. Bishop whines As for hiring someone to fly with the cat, are you going to contribute to the cost? And what about the incredible stress on the cat from being stuffed in a container in the belly of a plane? I respond 1)That's your problem. No one can predict problems down the road when we adopt a pet, but it's a responsibility to do right by the pet..not kill it because it's easier. Sell a sofa and get the fare! I'd go without to ensure my pets stay with me. 2) There have been major developements in transporting cats in the past year or so. First, a portable carrier - invented by an airline flight attendant - exists. One can take this carrier on an airplane. It fits under the seat (sedate the cat, if advised). If luck is with you, the seat next to you might be empty. Obviously, you care somewhat since you have posted here, but you stopped extremely short of doing all that you can to ensure your cat can continue to exist (happily). -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
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