I have three cats, one of which I will NOT give up so that leaves me with the other two to make a decision on. The reason I have to give up one is cuz my lease is only going to allow me to have two (I didn't read it closely enough the first time, so now I'm stuck) anyway, both cats get along really well with my cat I'm keeping. The problem is that one of them is older (not old - just not a kitty) and the older one has been declawed, spayed, vaccinated all of that, the other one my friend gave to me because she couldn't keep it, but because the kitty is so young she can't be spayed or declawed or anything yet - this is probably the one I would give up, I love her but she's so little she can find a new home to be comfortable in, the problem is I don't want to offend my friend. Please give me some helpful advice on what I should do. Thanks.
2007-10-24 09:19:13 · 12 answers · asked by cellgirl82 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
sounds like time for a relay race!
2007-10-24 09:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That is a very hard decision and would personally choose none of them. How much time do you have left on your lease? Does your landlord already know that you have three cats and has confronted you on it, or are you now just reading the fine print and afraid of getting caught? If he doesn't know, see if you can finish out the lease and move to a more cat friendly housing accommodations that will let you keep all three. On the other hand, if he does know, but your a great tenants, pays on time, doesn't cause any problems, maybe he will make an exception for you. Good Luck!!!
2007-10-24 10:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you are concerned about having the one cat declawed or spayed, and the other one has already been declawed and spayed, i would keep the one that you have already paid to have declawed and spayed. in the end it will save you a little money. If you can afford to have the other kitten declawed and spayed at the time it becomes of age and you have grown attached already keep the youngest one. you can always put an add in your local paper for a free kitten.
2007-10-24 09:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Hollie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definately try and find a home for the kitten. You haven't had her that long and your other, older kitty is already used to you. Also, everybody loves a kitten, it will be easier to find a home for a kitten than an older cat. Your friend will just have to understand that your lease does not allow you to have more than two cats. Hope this helps!
2007-10-24 09:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it seems like you've already made up your mind. by weighing out the positives and the negitives, I'd say that you've made the right choice. As for the cat thats too young to be spayed and declawed, I'd put an add in the newspaper, or see if a friend wouldn't mind taking the cat at least until your lease is up if you don't mind continuing to keep the cat in the future.
2007-10-24 09:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lionel F 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your friend will be offended if you get rid of the kitten as long as you find another good home for it!! I would keep the "older" cat because like you said the kitten would adjust better to a new home!!
2007-10-24 09:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have decided which ones will stay and which one will go..
it would make sense to re home the latest addition .. ask your friend if she can take her back..if she can't then perhaps you suggest that you work together in finding the kitty a new home.. one that both you and your friend will be comfortable with.
A horrible situation I know but guess if your tenants agreement says only 2 only 2 you can have.
wish you well
2007-10-24 10:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by LESLEY D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's ok. I was in your situation in college. The lease only allowed 2 animals and I had 3 (two dogs, one cat). So it was simple, I would "cat sit". In other words, the cat wasn't mine (even though it was) but if the landlord happened to pop by when the cat was there, I said it belonged to my mom who was traveling and I was watching it for her. Worked for me for 3 years!
2007-10-24 09:27:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't be hard to find a home for a kitten I would keep the one that isn't going to cost me a bunch of money
2007-10-24 09:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by Ben H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot "cheat" and keep the extra one, then let the new one go. GIve the "friend" a chance to take her back or make other arrangements before you give her to the SPCA.
2007-10-24 09:22:53 · answer #10 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you contacted the landlord and asked if an extra security deposit would cover one more cat?
2007-10-24 12:36:06 · answer #11 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋