Recommendation for Cat Shelter

SEABREEZE 1957

SEABREEZE 1957

My 401K is now a 201K
PrepH4U said:
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I am so sorry Seabreaze, If I had the room I would take them for you. Will try to think of some options. Hang in there, maybe someone from the forums can help you out!
Appy any ideas???
Seabreaze do you think they would survive living in a barn over the winter? Appy do you know anyone that could take them?
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I think so, but I really don't know. I am willing to contribute to food costs to anyone who adopts them. Bandit and Red are buddies and are pretty tough. Tom hangs out with them, but he's 10 years old and not used to being outside in the cold. Toby is small and also about 10 years old and declawed, but like I said, he's pretty tough too. He's actually the best mouser. I was thinking maybe I could make a little house for them and heat it somehow for this winter. I'm looking on-line for plans this evening. I most sincerly appreciate your help PrepH4U, and all the other understanding, nice folks who have replied.
 
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Club'nBabySeals

Where are my pants?
Sounds like an issue where they just cannot come into your house for some reason :confused: . I wonder why the sudden change?

I really wish I could help you---we just recently took in two older cats from SMAWL and the Calvert County Humane Society, and this past week a little stray kitten I found outside my hangar on base became the newest addition to the family. Unfortunately, that makes for a full house.

If you've already checked with SMAWL, PAWS, Lucky Ones, and ARF down here---you may try getting in touch with the Calvert County Humane Society. A woman named Pia Duffy helped us (we adopted a "special needs" kitty she was fostering). She said she often takes in cats and lets them live with her until a suitable home can be found for them.

As for your older cat, whoever it was that said taking him to the pound was a death sentence was right. 95% of people adopting a cat want a kitten. Most older cats are viewed as a lost cause and are typically put to sleep. It's a terrible shame, really.


Anyway, I don't mean to brow-beat you for deciding to give up your kitties, but if it's at all possible for you to make some consessions to keep them, you really should. If you love these cats like your children, why would you not do anything you had to do to keep them? Just think about it.


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bjhill2112

bjhill2112

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Exactly why the change? Did you move into a new house and now you dont want the cats "destroying it". By this rational, if your kid puked on the new carpet then they should be given up for adoption.
 
JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

Be about it
bjhill2112 said:
By this rationale, if your kid puked on the new carpet then they should be given up for adoption.
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Anyone want a 3-month old puker? Huge supply of bibs and burp rags included!!! :jet:
 
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starr

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The Wellpet clinic doesn't take giveups but the Animal Relief Fund who works out of there normally does. But I know right now they have to many cats as it is. It is true that older animals usually take longer to adopt out.

Did you try Somerset?
 
Bogart

Bogart

New Member
bjhill2112 said:
Exactly why the change? Did you move into a new house and now you dont want the cats "destroying it". By this rational, if your kid puked on the new carpet then they should be given up for adoption.
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My cat poops on the floor and I haven't kicked him out. I dropped a deuce on his bed for revenge, though.
 
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SEABREEZE 1957

SEABREEZE 1957

My 401K is now a 201K
starr said:
The Wellpet clinic doesn't take giveups but the Animal Relief Fund who works out of there normally does. But I know right now they have to many cats as it is. It is true that older animals usually take longer to adopt out.

Did you try Somerset?
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Yes, I went there last Saturday. There was an older woman there who said she wasn't authorized to take them. I don't think she was associated with SMAWL. I know now is not a good time for older animal adoptions. I will keep trying to find a good home for them. If worse comes to worse, I've been checking out plans to build them a little house for winter. The older cats would be great with an older person who's looking for companionship. The two younger ones, I'll keep trying to find someone who would like cats that are not kittens.

The big change is not me. The big change is hubby. I love my cats very much and take great care of them. They have a little shelter house outside in the shade with blankets and they don't seem to mind it. They have always been indoor/outdoor cats. They like to stay out during the day lounging on the deck but used to come in at night before we moved. I'll keep trying.

Thanks for all of your support.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
I can sympathize somewhat...you have to live with your husband. But I'd put a pillow over his head while he was sleeping. My cats are getting old and one has brain damage. From time to time, they have potty indescretions....pain in the butt, but it's part of owning animals and I can't see ditching pets you've loved and cared for for 10 years.

That said, if you are going to build a shelter, make sure it is insultated and you could even get fancy and put some type of light in there that would give off heat in the very cold weather. I would think it would have to be large enough that all the cats would feel like they have their own space. Cats are funny that way. Make sure it is draft free and off of the ground a little.

I don't know your surroundings but I'm always hesitant to leave my cats out at night. We are in a wooded area and have abundant wildlife that I am concerned would harm my cats. I've had a fox come on my deck and go after my cats. If you will be keeping their food outside, you will have a problem with foxes, raccoons, opossum, etc.

I understand your plight, but I certainly don't understand your husband. I'm thankful my husband would never force me to make this type of decision.
 
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dems4me

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cattitude said:
I can sympathize somewhat...you have to live with your husband. But I'd put a pillow over his head while he was sleeping. My cats are getting old and one has brain damage. From time to time, they have potty indescretions....pain in the butt, but it's part of owning animals and I can't see ditching pets you've loved and cared for for 10 years.

That said, if you are going to build a shelter, make sure it is insultated and you could even get fancy and put some type of light in there that would give off heat in the very cold weather. I would think it would have to be large enough that all the cats would feel like they have their own space. Cats are funny that way. Make sure it is draft free and off of the ground a little.

I don't know your surroundings but I'm always hesitant to leave my cats out at night. We are in a wooded area and have abundant wildlife that I am concerned would harm my cats. I've had a fox come on my deck and go after my cats. If you will be keeping their food outside, you will have a problem with foxes, raccoons, opossum, etc.

I understand your plight, but I certainly don't understand your husband. I'm thankful my husband would never force me to make this type of decision.
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:clap: also Seabreaze, during the cold months make sure to check the water to make sure its not a block of ice. They make water de-icers if you go this route. Personally, I would put my animals before a bf or hubby any day - but that's just me. Hope things work out for you. :flowers:
 
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