I really love my animals, and my husband wants to put 2 of them in the pound but I cant do that, no one I know wants them, and I just dont want to get rid of them, advice?
2006-08-27 17:53:01 · 28 answers · asked by Becca 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
also my husband brought home the last 3, but i still cant part with them, I currently have no children, so they are like my kids, HELP!
2006-08-27 18:13:19 · update #1
Get rid of your husband. No I know you can't do that but I think it's cruel to give them to the pound. I work in a couple of different animal shelters and it really does stress the cat (dog, etc.) out. You are taking them out of their safe environment and putting them in a very scary, stressful situation. Try to find a nice family or home - be the foster home until you find the right situation. It's just not fair to the cat. Tell your hubbie to grow a heart!
2006-08-27 18:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by JeyJ 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Touching on the hording aspect; are all of your cats spayed or neutered? Are you planning on getting more? If the answers are yes and then no, I don't see a problem with you having 5, provided you have the space and the time and energy to properly care for them. Why does your husband want to get rid of two? His reasons need to be evaluated. Does he think the cats are a health risk? Is he allergic? Are they too expensive? Or is he just tired of the hair? You should base your final decision on YOUR situation as a cat owner and HIS reasons. Decisions this large NEED to be thought-over thoroughly and analyzed. I agree with the fact that pets are not trash and shouldn't just be gotten rid of when you're tired of them....however, if it's in the cats best interest to give it up to a home where there are less cats and better care, then it's applaudable. Just like giving your child up for adoption for the right reasons.
And remember, if you do decide to give a couple up, you don't have to give them to the pound. Their chances there wouldn't be good. Try to find a local no-kill shelter.
2006-08-27 18:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Thats a bummer situation. If your husband brought home 3 of them.. why is he suddenly having an over cat issue? Wierdo!! LOL I would try to come to a comprimise of some sort with him. Help him understand that the cat population is way over its limits, because people bring home more and more cats and then decide it's too much. Considering he brought some home, he needs to accept what he's added onto. As far as the comprimise, maybe a feeding/litter/responsibility issue, so that everything y'all do with and for the cats is a shared job. Good luck, must be hard.
2006-08-27 19:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by dreamkillerkitten 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to hear that you are having this problem. It is always painful to have to make choices like these. If your husband is adamant and unyielding in his decision and you choose to comply, there are other options to bringing the two cats to the pound. Contact your local pet stores and inquire about possible pet adoption programs. Pet stores, like PetCo and Petsmart, have such programs and are often very willing to help out in these situations, even if that means giving you contact information to other programs in your area. Also, call your local vet offices; they, too, are often very willing to help. If all else fails, put an ad in the local newspaper explaining your situation and I bet you'll have plenty of responses...there are many cat lovers out there just like you. You will be amazed at how many caring people out there would give your two cats a loving home.
2006-08-27 18:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Elbie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your problem isn't the number of cats, specially as your husband gave you three of them, but who gets the most attention, the cats or your husband?
Maybe you are letting them take over your life, always remember that your FIRST committment is to your husband.
Give him lots of love and attention, treat the cats as they should be, love and cuddles and good food, but they are pets, NOT children, and should be kept in their place.
He could just be jealous, and gettting your priorities in order, may make him soften in his attitude.
Getting rid of your husband is a stupid suggestion. One would hope your marriage vows mean more to you than the family pets.
Please don't misunderstand, I LOVE cats, I have my own that I love so much, but my husband still comes first........ and so should yours....
2006-08-27 23:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by maggie rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I understand your husband. I think I would also have a problem if I had 5 cats around... But since you care so much about them, why don't you just talk to your husband and ask HIM to find someone that would like to have the cats? Tell him that if he finds someone, you will give some of the cats away...
Then, just pray he doesn't find anyone, hehe. ;)
Good luck!
2006-08-27 18:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by dalia 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Put up ads in the newspapers/grocery stores. I'm sure someone is looking for a cat. Or if you just can't part with them and give them to a stranger, talk to your husband, and tell him how you feel... if he's a good husband he'd understand....
2006-08-27 17:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by fritzman 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There may be a cat rescue organization in your area. You can call a veterinarian or even the pound to find the contact info if there is one nearby. These rescue organizations will usually take adult cats or kittens and find good homes for them. A vet might take them, but they usually charge per cat.
2006-08-27 18:01:18 · answer #8 · answered by uglygrandmother 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to tell my ex, you go before the cats go, and guess what? He did. I got rid of him and still have my "babies" and we live happily without the threats and abusive behavior. My advice? Get rid of the husband.
2006-08-27 22:03:28 · answer #9 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't just get rid of a pet like it was nothing but trash. When you take a pet in it's a lifetime commitment. I hate it when people think they can just up and throw one away. Tell him you will not throw your pets away. They are like children. You don't get rid of them do you? Just let them live their lives out.
2006-08-27 18:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by Turtle 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋