Hey everyone,
I'm not sure if this is the forum I should be posting this in, but I am desparate for advice. My father in law is seriously considering putting down his 2 cats. His wife, my MIL, passed away on April 3rd. The cats ere more hers then his. He has been having a really tough time dealing with her seath. He is trying to get rid of everything that remind him of her; clothes, books, cds, knickknacks, etc. He is now saying that the cats are too much work. The older cat Muffin is about 8 years old and over weight. Other then that she is a sweet kitty, who is just not fond of kids. The younger cat, Rascal has FIV and has been steadily getting worse. I have suggested that he put up a notice on the board at the senior's apartment he lives at to find a new home for Muffin - she would be minimal work for a senior and great company. I suggested he talk to the vet about Rascal. He doesn't want to do either of those things.
Do you have any suggestions? My M-I-L loved those cats so much, it would be a shame to put either of them down. Unfortunately, we just don't have room for any more cats and both Muffin and Rascal get aggressive toward kids (hissing, spitting, etc).
Thanks
I'm not sure if this is the forum I should be posting this in, but I am desparate for advice. My father in law is seriously considering putting down his 2 cats. His wife, my MIL, passed away on April 3rd. The cats ere more hers then his. He has been having a really tough time dealing with her seath. He is trying to get rid of everything that remind him of her; clothes, books, cds, knickknacks, etc. He is now saying that the cats are too much work. The older cat Muffin is about 8 years old and over weight. Other then that she is a sweet kitty, who is just not fond of kids. The younger cat, Rascal has FIV and has been steadily getting worse. I have suggested that he put up a notice on the board at the senior's apartment he lives at to find a new home for Muffin - she would be minimal work for a senior and great company. I suggested he talk to the vet about Rascal. He doesn't want to do either of those things.
Do you have any suggestions? My M-I-L loved those cats so much, it would be a shame to put either of them down. Unfortunately, we just don't have room for any more cats and both Muffin and Rascal get aggressive toward kids (hissing, spitting, etc).
Thanks