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Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 11:56 AM Oct 2014

Arizona DUers...

...I have to give up my three cats. I have to move to Missouri, and they can't come with me. This is a desperate situation, so anyone that thinks they have room for them, or knows someone who may, please...please let me know.

This is Chili Pepper and Snoopy. I'd love to find a place for them together. They're very close. They would probably get along with other cats, in time. Chili would probably not mind at all. Dogs, not sure. They've been near dogs, and weren't aggressive towards them, but I can't say for sure. They're both very affectionate, completely non-aggressive towards people. They both seem "okay" around children, but haven't had to live with them. They're both 9 years old.

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This is Squeak, she's special. She's very affectionate and non-aggressive towards people, but she CAN NOT be around other animals or children. She's 100% lap cat, but will take a little time to get used to her surroundings. Once that happens, she's the sweetest little girl on earth. She had some brain damage at birth, so she always looks a little freaked out. That's normal. Think Grumpy cat without the frown.

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I really appreciate any help, at all. I've contacted all the local no-kill shelters and they won't take them. Either no space or they're too old. My last resort will be the Humane Society and they won't guarantee that they wouldn't be put to sleep. These are my babies and my heart is completely broken. I'm running out of options.

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Arizona DUers... (Original Post) Wait Wut Oct 2014 OP
So sorry shenmue Oct 2014 #1
Thank you so much. n/t Wait Wut Oct 2014 #2
You're welcome shenmue Oct 2014 #3
I wish I could take them all for you libodem Oct 2014 #4
LOL! Sounds like you have a full house! Wait Wut Oct 2014 #5
I'm sorry you're being forced to lose them :( F4lconF16 Oct 2014 #6
Thank you. Wait Wut Oct 2014 #7
Your cats are beautiful! I wish you could keep them. iscooterliberally Oct 2014 #8
No, I can't keep them. Wait Wut Oct 2014 #9
I wish I could help, but with two dogs and cat allergies... dbackjon Oct 2014 #10
I understand. My DIL has allergies, too. Wait Wut Oct 2014 #11
Have you posted on fb, cl, yet? F4lconF16 Oct 2014 #12
I have on FB. Wait Wut Oct 2014 #13
Understandable. F4lconF16 Oct 2014 #14
Have you tried drmeow Oct 2014 #15
No, I haven't. Wait Wut Oct 2014 #16
Good luck drmeow Oct 2014 #17
Kicking for exposure. All the best to you Wait Wut! n/t veness Nov 2014 #18
I'm so sorry for all you are going through... Phentex Nov 2014 #19
Thank you, everyone... Wait Wut Nov 2014 #20

libodem

(19,288 posts)
4. I wish I could take them all for you
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 12:13 PM
Oct 2014

But I'm moving and have all ready taken in two people and a cat and a standard poodle.

My Ralphie is looking so frail and weak. I'm afraid I may lose her soon. She was near death last year and made a heroic comeback. Squeak sounds adorable. And I call Ralph my Squish.

I'd have a Squeak and a Squisher.


I would if I could!

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
5. LOL! Sounds like you have a full house!
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 12:17 PM
Oct 2014

I'm so sorry about your baby. I've been through it so many times. I keep saying I won't do it again, but then someone asks me if I can "watch their cat for a few weeks" and...bam...I own a kitty. Used to happen with dogs, too. No more dogs, definitely. I know I'll have another cat, someday. Just one, this time. I swear.

Squeak would probably try to kill Squisher. She's sweet as hell, but terribly jealous.

My best to your Ralphie and good luck on your move!

F4lconF16

(3,747 posts)
6. I'm sorry you're being forced to lose them :(
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 01:00 PM
Oct 2014

That's always tough...

K&R for exposure, and the best for you and your cats. I hope you find someone.

By the way, all 3 are absolutely gorgeous.

iscooterliberally

(2,860 posts)
8. Your cats are beautiful! I wish you could keep them.
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 01:13 PM
Oct 2014

I have 5 cats and 3 dogs myself. Somehow I was able to move from South Florida and find an apartment in the City of Boston. I lived there for almost two years, then I had to move back to South Florida. Real Estate agents were completely useless to me. One even hung up the phone on my wife. She must of thought we were some kind of joke. Anyway, I used Facebook because I'm friends with lots of animal rescue folks. I found a home to rent with a fenced in yard in less than 60 seconds after posting my request to a rescue page. Is there any chance you can keep them? I know it's a long shot, but if I can do it maybe you can too? My dogs are big mixed breeds from the pound, all 85-95 lbs. Good luck to you and your kitties! I hate to see this kind of thing happen to anyone.

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
9. No, I can't keep them.
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 01:18 PM
Oct 2014

I don't have any money, so I'm moving in with my son and DIL. Their place doesn't allow pets. I was initially hoping to move back to Chicago to get my own place that allowed cats, but it's going to be impossible.

Thank you.

F4lconF16

(3,747 posts)
14. Understandable.
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 04:32 PM
Oct 2014

You have to find a good home, and a safe way to meet. That said, it can be a very useful place. At least two of my friends have dogs they got on craigslist, both from people in situations similar to yours.

drmeow

(5,018 posts)
17. Good luck
Fri Oct 31, 2014, 07:53 PM
Oct 2014

Wish I could take them but with 2 of my own and a partner who frowns on me even mentioning feeding the neighborhood ferals/strays to do a trap, neuter, release them its not going to happen!

Wait Wut

(8,492 posts)
20. Thank you, everyone...
Fri Nov 7, 2014, 03:26 PM
Nov 2014

...your kind words and support have meant so much. This has been hell for me.

Kicking this one last time. If I don't find something by Monday, I'm contacting the Humane Society to make an appointment.

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