My husband is in the military and I will be joining soon. I love these cats to death, but what will we do with them when we get deployed? I don't want to neglect them, but I don't think I will have enough time for them. I want what is best for them, but I keep thinking that someone else might do something bad to them if we give them away. I've had both since they were kittens and my mom won't keep them for me and all my friends have allergies. Help!!!
2006-07-19 13:18:29 · 18 answers · asked by chickpea 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
My husband's friends live in dorms on base and they aren't allowed to have animals, we just moved here and my two friends from work both have allergies. My family hates cats and my husband's family lives 20 hours away and just moved into a new house that they are renting and cannot keep animals. It's not an excuse, I love these little guys! I'm joining the military because I want something better for my life and I know that things will work out with my husband because it's called love and besides, deployments for our jobs will be 2-4 months max. We will be fine, I just worry about the cats.
2006-07-19 13:35:22 · update #1
Thats a hard situation...I wish I could take them I love animals, especially cats...I could not imagin how I would worry if I gave them up...The S.P.C.A. is a good choice, they will not kill them, they will match them with the perfect family. It has been my experience that anyone who wants to adopt actually has to attend two-three visits with the animals and the whole family to make sure everyone is compatible. It is a good option. Good luck and thank you to you and your husband for your service.
2006-07-19 18:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Casey 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Too bad about your Mom. Any other relatives? Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, anyone?
I have over 10 cats. I can appreciate your love for them. It's a tough spot to be in, but I think the more important question here is why are you joining the military? Especially at a time like now?
2006-07-19 13:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't you have siblings that can help?? and please...not ALL your friends have allergies...it's an excuse!
my aunt was in the military and served in Desert Shield and Storm. She was even sent to Panama. She has two huge lovable dogs and my stepdad had no problems taking in these dogs while she was gone. We had them for a year at one point. It is called families pulling together. And doesn't your husband have family and friends? I think you need to talk it over. If you can't get your family and friends to help you out....you have some serious issues.
2006-07-19 13:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by beckyg_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would you do if you had children?
If you can't be responsible for them and have no one that can take them in, start calling rescue groups and explain the situation. Your vet might be able to turn you on to some, or your local pet stores. Rescue groups would be your best bet. However, it will be very hard on them since you've been "mommy" since they were kittens, so they've bonded as family with you. And yes, they do have all those emotions!
2006-07-19 14:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a few people in the military who kept their pets with them. I can't imagine ever giving away my cats. I've had them since they were kittens too. If you have to give them away, make sure they have a good home - don't just drop them at a shelter. Good luck!
2006-07-19 13:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by gowest 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the spca. although if they're not adopted, they could eventaully be euthanized. Put an ad in the paper for a caregiver until you can return. Are you sure there's no other family or friends that can take them in for awhile?? If I lived close to you, I'd watch them for ya! But, DO NOT give them to anyone Chinese.
2006-07-19 13:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by animal_mother 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you have any relatives or friends that can handle tese two animals, secondly do the animals get along etc, do they play ruin eat togetherr etc, if you watch them closely if these two animals, are secure with one another nurish each other depend on each other etc, dont break them when i was growing up etc we had a set of german shepard puppies, that were, born in the same neest etc, and we made the mistake of breaking them up, one of them anyways and things werent the same ever in the one we held back, sometimes theres a commonn bond in animals that can relate too one another, if you find a home for these two cats both together please do itt
2006-07-19 14:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your question is about cats. My question is do you really expect your marriage to last with both of you being in the military? with all the deployments you will NEVER see eachother.
2006-07-19 13:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them into adoption, post signs in the vet, email and try to find nice people that would like to adopt them, there are still people who likes to take care of animals.
2006-07-19 13:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by Polshia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a great friend or relative that you trust but if worst comes to worst take it to the shelter because if you are both going to the military then they will not get enough attention
2006-07-19 18:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by MaKenna F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋