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Dont't move......Problem solved.....
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Dont't move......Problem solved.....
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I'm not being ignorant at all. Abandoning cats that are 11 and 12 years old is a death sentence for those cats. Do you know anyone who would adopt cats at that age? Especially since she states one of them has special needs. My cats aren't even 2 yet and I couldn't imagine throwing them into the wolves after owning them for 11 or 12 years.
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2ag - Stop being a drama queen. She's not throwing her cats to the damn wolves and they won't die because she finds them a new, loving home. GTFO if you have nothing useful to add.
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You people need to take a look at your ethics if you think that someone looking for a loving home for their cat is wrong but insulting a person's marriage, life, and choices is perfectly acceptable.
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I just have to say that if it is that much of a burden to fulfill her obligations to these cats, it might be kindest to euthanize them rather than expect an elderly kitty to adjust to life in a new home. Please don't just drop them off at the shelter for them to be euthanized by a stranger. Have the courage to be with them and petting them as they pass over.
Sorry if we all sound disillusioned, but after living here for a long time and hearing this story time and again it gets old and compassion for the circumstances becomes difficult. College towns are continually expected to pick up the pieces when students decide to move on and find that their pets don't fit into their new lifestyle.
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Tell joaniewheeler that she did the right thing in asking someone to adopt her cats. At least she did not just move and leave them behind as we know so many have done in the past. These kids are Aggies and don't need to be treatead as they have been by some on this site. No one needs to be treated like this.
I say, give this girl credit and move on with your own lives and no more postings about what she is trying to do. Enough is enough!!
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Sorry if we all sound disillusioned, but after living here for a long time and hearing this story time and again it gets old and compassion for the circumstances becomes difficult. College towns are continually expected to pick up the pieces when students decide to move on and find that their pets don't fit into their new lifestyle.
I agree 100%
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and 2ag, what are your sentiments on her first paragraph??? you act like you have an ally on this thread now.
and Amen to what Lauren said
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Ok people--this thread is totally off track.
Let's please put aside our personal feelings. Quit passing judgement. While many of us don't agree with her choices, that doesn't help these cats now. The fact is that they need a new place to live...
I'm guessing that she has quit reading this thread...and frankly, I wouldn't blame her.
So--for those of you who know her, could you please post photos of the cats that she has decided to part with. Get descriptions of the cat's personalities and health history, too. And, post anything that could help someone decide to take them into their homes.
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Edit: Dang double post!
[This message has been edited by TransplantedRedRaider (edited 11/23/2009 1:44p).]
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Please don't just drop them off at the shelter for them to be euthanized by a stranger. Have the courage to be with them and petting them as they pass over.
Well said.
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Ilovescotch - I don't have a problem with the first paragraph and I'm not sure why you think I would. Those cats being taken to a shelter is what I was concerned about. The chances of cats that old with health problems being adopted is slim to none. Those cats shouldn't have to live the rest of their life in a cage at a shelter until they are put down to make room for more adoptable cats. If she can't find someone to take them she should put them down. Is that the ideal situation? No. Is it the most humane thing to do? Probably.
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2ag, how did you determine she was going to take them to a shelter? she said: quote:
I am heart broken over this, but have waited long enough to find them new homes.
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If no one ends up taking them, I'm sure I will be able to figure something out. And, I don't think I could put them to sleep either.
The fact is a member of our community and a mybcs first-post-ROOKIE decided to come to this board for help rehoming her pets, and what did she get for her trouble? Lectures and personal insults.
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I don't have any pics of the cats, but I will see if she can email me some, unfortunately she wants nothing to do with this thread after the replies she received.
To answer some comments made:
1. She does not want to take them to the shelter, because she knows they will be euthanized. That is the last thing she wants to do. She has already contacted Woodstock and another lady who was taking cats in Navasota, but she has cancer and isnt taking any more cats and Woodstock said they couldn't help. She was hoping for Woodstock to work since she genuinely cares about the organization. Hence, why we had a joint b-day party for our kiddos and donations go to Woodstock in lieu of gifts.
2. She does not want to take them to the vet to euthanize them when there is nothing wrong with them. She has had them all their kitty lives, and needing only special food and some being older, they have nothing else wrong with them.
3. She has to move, that is where the industry her husband is going into is. B/CS doesn't have much to offer for what he is going into, so staying is not an option.
4. Just to clarify, not that it is anyone's business, but she had these cats (with the exception of Baker that she took in as a stray a few years back) from her previous marriage over 15 years ago, so she wasn't some college student not thinking who went out and got a ton of cats. She is a grown woman that you all are making some poor judgements and accusations about.
5. If you don't know their current financial situation, and what it will be when they move, then don't make comments to the like of "Well just take them with you, you got them, so it's your responsibility, blah blah blah". If she could financially afford to do that, THEN she would, but they CAN NOT, which is why she came here in the first place.
Now, if anyone is SERIOUSLY interested in helping her out, then please post here. Otherwise, please move on, quick making judgements on someone you don't know, and mind your own business. You are only making yourself look ignorant, and making a poor representation of Aggies and members of the B/CS community. Joanie is a good person and does not deserve comments that have been posted here made about her.
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What would the monthly cost be, to take care of these two cats?
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I would be more than happy to contribute to the cost if you guys would keep the old kitties.
Would you consider keeping them if we all could make serious contributions to their welfare? I think keeping them with you at this point might be best for the older cats. Give it some thought darlin'. It is a very sincere offer!
Best regards
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Can you describe more about the conditions that require the special diets? If its kidney issues, can look on www.felinecrf.org for advice on finding low phosporous food or using AH binders that can reduce costs. If something else, people here or on Yahoo groups could give advice on saving money on their car. If post more specifics on challenges facing taking them with you, people may have ideas on how to help. Maybe we could do a fundraiser to help with pet security deposit. After a few months of paying rent on time could ask for a break on the extra pet charge. A couple of us could call in monthly payments to the vet there for the food if need be, until get settled and figre ot how to balance the budget there. Might find out save money in some ways (like AC) did not anticipate. GFT
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good god there are a ton of starless n00bs without agtags on this thread. its like the football board during FOW.
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Neither a star nor an ag tag nor a rank higher than "R" makes you a superior being.
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She has already contacted Woodstock and another lady who was taking cats in Navasota, but she has cancer and isnt taking any more cats and Woodstock said they couldn't help. She was hoping for Woodstock to work since she genuinely cares about the organization. Hence, why we had a joint b-day party for our kiddos and donations go to Woodstock in lieu of gifts.
I volunteer for Impact (formerly Woodstock) and probably was the one that answered your email. And judging by the post, I didn't want anyone to think that we just flippantly disregarded these animals and didn't give any help or suggestions. We have to have foster homes available to take in animals, when the foster homes are full we can't take anything more in. It really is as simple as that. We would love to take everything in but it just isn't feasible or responsible. Not to mention that adult cats like this would take a year or more to adopt out, that is the usual time frame for our adult cats. We gave some suggestions on finding homes for the cats as well as several of our volunteers have responded nicely on this thread with suggestions. We genuinely appreciate support like that birthday party and wish we could have done more but right now it isn't possible. I wish her the very best and hope that these pets find a new homes.
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