We had another cat before her but she passed away. I understand there's nothing we can do and my parents have to give her away but I'm very sad. She's like my only friend, and I'm going to miss her dearly.
I don't know why I'm writing this, I guess I need some advice. Has anyone ever been in this situation? How did you cope with giving your pet away?
Update:
I just turned 17 a few months ago, sadly I won't be 18 for a while
Update 2:
Thank you for your answers, I appreciate it, but my parents already
decided they're going to get rid of the cat, and there's no way they'd
let me move in with a relative so I can keep her but I wish I could. The
cat was my mom's idea. My dad and I didnt want another cat, but she got
one anyways and now this is happening :(
Answer
Asdk:
I
had to give my cat away, too. Man, did it break my heart! I know the
pain you're feeling, but I found the best way to cope is to make sure
she's going to a good home. If you can, sit down and talk with your mom
about who she'll go to.
Don't let her go to just anyone. If you can, try
to find a trusted friend/family member. If you do this you'll know 1)
she has a good home and will be treated correctly and 2) you can visit
her! But, I wish you luck. I know it's hard parting with an animal
you've grown onto :(
Anonymous:
Well
your parents have caused this situation and you and the cat will now
suffer because of it. Its horrible for an animal and people to become
bonded and then have to stop that but if you rent someone that says NO
PETS, you have lied and so have to forfeit.
When are you 18? You could move out to somewhere that allows cats and take her with you if its possible.
When are you 18? You could move out to somewhere that allows cats and take her with you if its possible.
Your family could move to somewhere where pets are allowed.
You could see if any close friends or family would take her permanently of temporary until you find somehwere else to live.
Failing that you will have to rehome her, please use a professional rehoming place and don't just advertise her on craigslist or gumtree, there are a lot of bad people out there who have been taking cats and using them AS BAIT, do you want this to happen to the kitten? hopefully not.
If that is the only possibility, possibly check the homes that want to take her, pick the best one with the most knowledgable person so you can rest in the fact that she is well looked after and will not be rehomed a second or third time
Lori:
I
have the same problem. The tenant upstairs has a cat and wanted me to
take it at one time, but I wanted my own.
My landlord came over and I
proudly showed her my kitty and she told me that I can't have a cat!
She called me 3 weeks later (2 days before Christmas) and asked me if I
still had the cat.
I told her yes and she said that I just gave my 30
day notice!! I will be moving!
Ian:
This isn't an answer to your question in giving it away but more of a solution if you want it...I'm
Allowed 2 dogs.
Allowed 2 dogs.
I have 3 dogs and 2 cats! They have to give 24 hours
notice before you HAVE to let them in. So use that. Refuse to let them
in and then send your pet off to an animal daycare.
Or I put mine in a
cat box and send my Mam out with them along with the third dog and they
come in and see my 2 dogs I'm allowed to have and nothing more.
Yanho:
Occasionally,
contract agreements with the landlord, or lord as they sometimes like
to call it, have many loopholes in them. It's pretty ez to get around
minor technicalities like this if you continue to pay your rent on time,
which is most likely the responsibility of your parents.
Although, some people are allergic to cats if you can prove to be a suitable domesticator of the feline then if it's kept in your vicinity and doesn't harm anyone then there's no reason why you can't convince your LL, or apt manager, to change their stubborn mind.
Although, some people are allergic to cats if you can prove to be a suitable domesticator of the feline then if it's kept in your vicinity and doesn't harm anyone then there's no reason why you can't convince your LL, or apt manager, to change their stubborn mind.
Problem
somewhat solved! Don't let ANYONE in without hiding your cat. It's
worked for me for over a year.
Maria:
I really know how you feel! I just had to give my cat away recently and
i have been with him, since i was a kid! I was really sad and angry,
thinking bad people will take him, or he will just be kept in a home! I
gave him away to http://www.foalfarm.org.uk/
I was very worried about him because he was shy and already 5 years old! But in no time he was really popular with lots of families trying to adopt him! He got a lovely home with a garden and some feline friends! Life is better for him now! Your cat is young. She will forget. Her life will hopefully become better! I would advise a rescue center as its very effective!
You will probably feel angry and very upset! But it may
be better for your cat! And one day you will be able to get your own
cat!
Or you can try give her to a relative or friend, which in my case was not an option!
Good Luck and remember that you probably just made your cats life a lot better!
Hope i helped! :)
Jack:
No
pets means that - no pets. Did you parents ever ask the landlord if a
cat was acceptable and offer a pet deposit? In spite of what some
people say, your landlord IS allowed to come in and change the batteries
in the smoke detectors, and in some municipalities it is against the
fire safety law for them NOT to do so (mine is one after two nasty fires
where children were killed due to dead batteries in the smoke
detectors). Like them or not, rules are rules and we need to abide by
them. No one forced you to live in that apartment or sign the lease.
Did you know that getting caught with a pet in a no-pets apartment is in
top three excuses people give for turning their cat into a shelter?
The only advice I can give is to be certain that if you want a pet, to
move somewhere that allows pets and it's in writing.
