Hi all,

Due to circumstances entirely beyond my control, I have to think about re-homing our cats.

They are all great pets and crave affection as they have been brought up with a LOT of human attention. In fact, the mother gave birther to her kittens on my partner's knee!

Basically, there is a mother cat and her three 'kids' (two tabbies and one black cat) all male and all neutered. The mother is black herself and has now been done so no more kitties!

They are all about a year and a half old and as I say, they are real people cats, all litter trained.

I am VERY reluctant to have to do this but long term, it's definitely the best thing for them.

Now, I would want to know where they are going so and that they are going to be well looked after so although there will be no charge, I would like to know that they will be looked after and I think the only way to do this is to see them with their prospective new owners in their new homes. I don't think this is an unreasonable request as it's only what the CPL do to ensure the welfare of the cats.

If there is anyone reading this who can advise - maybe even someone from the CPL I would be interested in hearing from you.

Thanks.

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I don't think I can help you but if you contact medusa, she may be able to help.

edited your title for you :thumbsup:

I don't think I can help you but if you contact medusa, she may be able to help.

Thanks Lotti ;-)

Can you take my P.S off also as that doesn't make a lot of sense now! Sorry ...

Hi there

How old are the younger cats and are they used to going outside?

Thanks
Ellie

Hi there

How old are the younger cats and are they used to going outside?

Thanks
Ellie

Hi Ellie,

All the younger cats are about a year and a half old now, all gorgeous and with their own distinct personalities!

They are indoor cats at the present time, so no they are not used to going outside. However, it was out intention to start letting them out. To be honest I am pretty sure they would stick nearby and not wander far as they really love human company, they are all VERY affectionate!

I have to admit though, as they have not yet developed road sense I would be very reluctant to let them go to a home that fronts straight onto the main road ... I am sure you and others here will understand.

Thanks.

Ahhh I am wanting an indoor cat you see - the cat shelter does not have many in that aren't used to going outside. I was ideally after a kitten but a year and a half isn't too old and someone did advise me to get a slightly older cat to ensure the personality was right for me. I am wanting an affectionate and friendly cat, especially with them being indoor cats. Are you willing to split them up? Also have they all been fully vaccinated and how soon do you need to rehome them? I was waiting until after xmas to get a cat, but that's now gone so I'm all good to go now. When are their boosters due? Sorry for all the questions, I just think that it's essential that animals get rehomed into the most perfect home as possible, and obviously I want to the perfect cat for me!

Would it be possible to meet the cats?

Thanks
Ellie

Hi Ellie,

Thanks again, you have a PM...

muran - please keep us all upto date if you manage to rehome any so we know how many are left etc.

I am not actually after the cats but just offering a little bit of advice to Ellie.

You see, I have four cats myself and I can tell you that having four is no more trouble than one cat, particularly when they have all grown up together. They keep themselves occupied when they are on their own and although there can be the odd problem when more than one wants to be on your lap at the same time (you get buried under a mountain of cat!), or when they are all hungry at the same time (four cats then seems more like 40 in the kitchen) they pretty much do their own thing. They all play together, occasionally sleep together and cause trouble together! Right now, one of mine is asleep on my bed, one is attached to the sitting room radiator, another is on the bed and the fourth one is eyeballing my bird cage.

This bunch are all indoor/outdoor cats, but their predecessors (there were five then) were all indoor cats and no more bother than the current batch. What I am trying to tell you, at length, is that if you like them all, then go for it!

I would love all the cats - but I am worried about vets bills etc for more than 1, possibly 2 cats. The expense of every day I am sure I could cope with, more food, litter etc, but the unexpected vets bills could, as I'm sure you can appreciate could financially cripple me! Imagine if they all got some terrible disease! I want to make sure that I can look after them properly if one (let's hope not!) gets very ill. Also the size of my house for 4 cats seems a bit pushing it to be honest. Again, a maximum of 2 would suit I think. The trouble an extra few would cause, I would think would be fairly minimal, but practically speaking I'm just not confident I could cope with so many!

I would love all the cats - but I am worried about vets bills etc for more than 1, possibly 2 cats. The expense of every day I am sure I could cope with, more food, litter etc, but the unexpected vets bills could, as I'm sure you can appreciate could financially cripple me! Imagine if they all got some terrible disease! I want to make sure that I can look after them properly if one (let's hope not!) gets very ill. Also the size of my house for 4 cats seems a bit pushing it to be honest. Again, a maximum of 2 would suit I think. The trouble an extra few would cause, I would think would be fairly minimal, but practically speaking I'm just not confident I could cope with so many!
i was going to point that out too. My partner and myself have got two 3 month old kittens and have been sorely tempted by the little deaf fellow on here, thinking that they will get on fine as they are a similar age etc. but I then have another set of vacs and three castrations to pay for instead of 2 so we have decided that its a no-go unless our circumstances change.

Good luck in finding the right cat for you.

I can understand your reticence elliec- and you're very wise to think about how you'd afford the vet bill earlier rather than later.

I would encourage you to think about 2 cats if you can afford them, since they can keep each other company and make for happier mogs, especially if they're going to be indoor furries, but if 2 are all you can afford then 2 is all you should have.

Hi Ellie,

Just as others have said really, you are wise to consider the implications in terms of vet bills etc at this early stage, you sound like you have your head screwed on, which reassures me. :-)

I can see the benefits of them all continuing to live together certainly from their point of view, but I realised from the outset that would be a tall order to expect anyone to take them all!

I agree with Medusa in so much as having two of them would be great - if you can do it. They could then help each other get used to the change in environment / owner etc.

Let me know your thoughts and we'll take things from there.

And just a quick thanks also to everyone who has contributed to this thread so far!

Believe me, I'd house all of them if it was possible!!! Would it be possible to meet the cats and see what we think? That might be the best way forward. Also for you to meet me and so you can ask any questions etc.

PM me if possible!

Thanks
Ellie

Hi Ellie,

You have another pm, as requested.

Thanks.

Just a quick thanks to all for your input. I am pleased to let you all know that the cats are now homed appropriately!

Thanks to EllieC for accommodating two of the brothers - i know this wasn't your original intention... but it's appreciated that they've been kept together :-)

Hope they give you as much fun and loving as they did us - keep me posted on their progress!