My sister is moving to a new house and she's not taking her cat. I feel so bad because I care about this cat, and my younger nieces care about her, too, but I doubt they'll be as affected when she's gone.
They got the cat from a shelter or somewhere a few years ago. They're moving into a house they've built in a few weeks, and the cat has absolutely no where to go. I would love to take her but the place I live doesn't allow animals and my mother is severely allergic to her. I'm just afraid that no one will take her because she's an older cat. I don't want her to be killed and I feel like that's what will happen if they take her to a shelter. I also don't want them to just let her roam the streets.
I know this isn't my cat so I have no choice in the matter but I wrong for caring? Is there a place she can go where she won't be harmed? She's such a sweet cat. I normally dislike cats so in order for me to care so much says a lot about her. I just want her safe.
Any suggestions?
2006-10-06 06:59:17 · 8 answers · asked by meyouokay 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
My sister isn't a bad person, so don't respond like she is. She's not getting rid of the cat because of the new house. She just can't take care of kids, be 7 months pregnant and work, as well as give the cat the attention she needs. Some people can do it, but her situation isn't allowing it.
2006-10-06 07:18:18 · update #1
You can ask your sister if she would mind if you called some local vets and local charitable spay and neuter assocations. These type of places my have some ideas as to where the cat can be placed, or they may know someone that takes in cats. There are people like that around. For years my mother in law took in unwanted cats. If you are lucky the above mentioned places may know of a similar person in your area. Good luck to you! It is nice that you show genuine concern for the kitty.
2006-10-06 07:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by Janine E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sad she all of a sudden doesn't want this cat, I would ask around and see if anyone would want her before I did a shelter. Maybe even her vet knows of some place, see if she will at least give them a call. There are some places in some city's that are no harm shelters you would need to see what is in your area.
2006-10-06 07:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good picture of the cat. Put up posters at places animal lovers gather like vets or pet supply places. Stress the positive points of taking an older animal like, quiet, not fussy, good with children, doesn't think outside the litter box, has shots, already fixed, whatever is good about this cat.
I have adopted adult cats because I did not want the kitten hi-jinx or the cat was just too cute to pass up. somebody else will see this cat and think like me. All you need is one.
2006-10-06 07:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
post something on craigslist, too. that might help find a home.
adult animals are really hard to find homes for, though. people looking for a pet generally want a kitten (because they feel like they need that early time to bond with the animal).
it's really upsetting that people find animals so... disposable. i've had my cat for three years, and the first question i ask when i'm apartment hunting is "do you take cats?" if the answer is "no," i keep looking. i have a responsibility to the animal. if i didn't want the responsibility, i shouldn't have taken it in the first place.
2006-10-06 07:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by auteurshannon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check and see if your town has a no-kill animal shelter. Also, advertise at your local supermarket, see if you can go on the air at a local radio station, and advertisem advertise, advertise!
I myself like to say that I run a convalescent home for cats. I only keep a couple at a time, but I only take in rescues or cats like that one, and only old ones. I love old cats. They are sweet and calm and grateful for all the petting and stuff, not like those bite-y, scratch-y little kittens.
2006-10-06 07:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by J_Solo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just took an 18 year old cat from an old lady that couldn't keep her any more. Maybe place posters in the local vet clinics and grocery stores, etc. Good Luck
2006-10-06 07:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she cant care for the cat then why doesnt she find someone who will? all she has to do is ask around and im sure she will find a friend that is a cat lover...you cant just have a cat one day and the next decide oops i dont want him anymore cats are not disposable...that is sooooo sad
2006-10-06 07:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new house??? SO WHAT!! Seems life a real heartless so and so to me! Ask you vet if they have a number for a cat rescue centre. Shame on her!
2006-10-06 07:07:51 · answer #8 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋