Q I am moving and will not be able to bring my cat that has been with me for 2 yrs? she really loves to be outdoors and loves to take walks on a leash just like a dog and doesn’t get freaked out at all. Do you think she could’ve previously been feral and/or could be feral again or at least indoor/outdoor? Or would that just be considered abandonment?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Do NOT abandon her — she neds someone to care for her or it is definitely abandonment.
No idea your situation, but I know when I was a kid and my family went on sabbatical, my folks rented out our house. They literally wrote the cat into the contract to make sure he was well cared for. I guess I just reread this, and it sounds like this is permanent (I read it as just two years). Regardless, look for someone who will take her and love her. Check with animal rescue places. No dumping.
Kodij
Level 5
Oct 28, 2018
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If you need to leave her behind and no friends or acquaintances come to mind try the local Humane Society, do not just abandon her.
dalefvictor
Level 8
Oct 26, 2018
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That doesn't sound like a former feral cat. I have worked with many ferals. If she was an adult feral when you adopted her, she would never act 100% domesticated. If she was a feral kitten, she would act more domesticated and would not know how to survive alone outdoors. Because we are rural here, we get a lot of people dumping cats and kittens. They become someone else's problem.
I do understand that sometimes you just can't take your pets when you move. As others have suggested, please try shelters and rescues. It probably would not be easy because this time of year, most rescues and shelters are packed full of cats and kittens. Try relatives, neighbours, friends, friends of friends, or placing rehome ads (with a small fee).
graceylou
Level 8
Oct 26, 2018
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Thank you see these are things I didn’t know and I’m glad you could answer them. I wanted there to be a way I could still have her but I may have to go the rehoming route. It’s going to difficult I’ll miss her so much ?
@Cms0428 I’ve helped people rehome cats and I’ve adopted some from others too. I wish I could help. If you use Facebook there might be local groups or pages that allow you to post pets for rehomes. Unless you know the person, always ask a small fee, even $10-20 to reduce chances of it being someone who wants to abuse animals. Rehoming cats is not easy because so many need homes. A lot of rescues also do not take owner surrenders. But give them a try anyway. Good luck.
Here is a list of no kill shelters and fosters in your area:
Way kinder than abandoning a house cat to the outdoors. (It's very likely to die there).
Frankly most people would be pleased to find a cat willing to walk on a leash.
I imagine the cat could find an excellent home.
RavenCT
Level 9
Oct 26, 2018
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate your advice that makes me feel a little better about the situation
It’s abandonment If you really don’t want to take her with you, I would encourage you to find a no-kill shelter if your friends and family members aren’t interested.
SkagwayKim
Level 7
Oct 26, 2018
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I have nightmares about my cats being outside alone. I could never live without them. If I had to live in a car they would be right there with me. It is hard to understand how you could walk away and have no idea if they were ok or not. So yes it would be abandonment.
Beverly78
Level 4
Oct 26, 2018
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Yes I am upset that I can’t provide a home for her anymore and don’t want to give her to a stranger. She cries to be let outside she loves it that’s why I had the idea.
2 years? That is strong bond to just get up and leave...Your friends or family should take her in!!!!
RobertNappi2
Level 9
Oct 26, 2018
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Yes I am trying to do everything I can to not have to take her to the shelter I am so sad to lose her ?
@Cms0428 The only thing I miss from my breakup is my furbabies...3 are pictured on my profile..
Do you consider abandoning all of your friends if you find they're suddenly inconvenient?? Would you leave a child alone and unprepared in the middle of the woods?? In the interests of preserving a modicum of polite speech, I will refrain from telling you what I think of you.
pixiedust
Level 8
Oct 26, 2018
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Oh good thing idgaf what you think of me ?
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