2 sweet boys need foster home

puglet2

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Hello there

My name is Sabrina and here is my story....

I was born and raised in St. Joseph Michigan. In 1998 I got married. My husband was in the US Navy, and we soon found ourselves being sent to live in Sicily. We were only allowed to bring 2 pets with us. So I took our dog, and one of my three cats. I left the other 2 with my mother, since I was moving out of her home and they lived with me there. Recently my mom lost her job, and she must now sell the house. She cannot take my 2 cats with her when she moves. I love these cats so much, and I want them very much, but they are (in my opinion) too old to fly, or I would fly them over here right now.

My mom is threating to either put them to sleep or take them to the humane society. She will not take them to the vet, even though I am willing to pay for it?! So here is what I am asking... can you can help me? I am lookinf someone who would be willing to watch these 2 sweeties for about a year. I will be back in Aug 2002, and I will take them at that time. I am willing to pay for all vet, food and litter...etc. No problem, I just desperatly need a home for them, a good indoor home.

The cats names are Kitty and Carmel. Kitty is about 14 years old. He is a grey tabby, very friendy and overweight (25-30 lbs), he is very cute with his six toes. He also is very smart, I have taught him how to sit, shake and beg! He is neutered, but not declawed. I am afraid he doesnt have much time left, and I want to make that time as special as I possibly can, he is my best friend. Carmel is about 11 or so, he is carmel and white in color, loves to talk to you, very affectionate, and again pretty big (20-25 lbs). Carmel knows how to sit, and will beg when he wants to, LOL. He is also fixed but not declawed. Carmel has 3 little black dots on his nose, and is so sweet. I love that he talks to me. He was the one I always told my problems to. They are both very old , and very large boys. They are both litter box trained, and very loving. Neither have not seen a vet in probably 5 years or so, but as far as I can tell are healthy, and free of fleas and diseases. I really want them to see a vet though, as soon as possible.

My mom is saying that the cats only have 2 more weeks with her (until MAy 8th) :O( I think I can extend that time, but I am tring for in the next 2 weeks. I feel so sad, I want to go home so bad, but it is impossible. I miss my cats so much, I grew up with these guys, had them since I was a child, and my mom just wants to get rid of them, breaks my heart. I am willing to do whatever it takes to take care of them. If I have to I will fly them over here, that is if they are healthy enough. But I would prefer they be fosted for the next year in a nice loving enviroment.. Kitty and Carmel are indoor/outdoor cats now, but they will need to be kept indoors. They have lived in the same house all their lives, I think they would try to go home if let outside.

I found your web site via a network of friends. I am hoping you can help me out. Maybe you know someone who would be interested? I would really appreciate any help I can get. I will look forward to your replys, until then Take care!

Ciao

Sabrina
 

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Sabrina, I wish so much that I could help you. unfortunately I can't take on any more cats at this time. I wish you the best of luck and I hope that you are able to find somebody to watch over your little angels.
 

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Sabrina, where in the US are the cats? I hope we can help! How about putting them in a boarding house until you find them a home? There are some very good ones and it's certainly better than a shelter as a temporary solution (though I agree that at their age the less moves they make the better and a foster family is the best solution).
 
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Thank you both for your replies. Kitty and Carmel are currently in St. Joseph Michigan. Which is about 3 hours from chicago and about 30-45 minutes from South Bend Indiana. I have been contacting any organizations I can, so far no luck, but I am not giving up yet. Unfourtnatly it is hard for me because I am so far away. I dont know of any boarding houses in my home area, and I really dont want to put my boys through that kind of stress. I agree with you, a foster family would be the best. I am sure we will find someone, just have to get the word out. Thanks again for the replies, I appreciate all the support :O)

Ciao

Sabrina
 

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I am so sorry you are in this situation. I am in CT and way to far away. Yes, it would be hard on them to fly at this point. At least theres no quarantine there if it comes to flying them. I will try and do some research on that area for you though.
 
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