They are about 4 yrs old, spayed/neutered and front declared (please, no judgement). Very friendly and love to hang with people. Every one in the family has large dogs that are not cat friendly. We are desperately searching for homes. They are located in NW Indiana. Any suggestions as to how we can place these cats?Resized_20211023_030334|375x500
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I am sorry to hear about your brother. I don’t have any suggestions but wish you the best in rehoming these pretty kitties.
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How sad. I am so sorry for your loss. They are just gorgeous.
Seniors or people with immunity issues might be interested in declawed cats. Perhaps you can find a rescue that will help you, even if it just fostering until rehomed. I hope they can stay together.
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I’d look on Facebook in their location and see if there is a “friends of __ shelter” page that could help with a placement. That’s how I’ve had a handful of seniors come live with us.
I do see a Scratching Post Cat Rescue - https://www.scratchingpostcatrescue.com/services-2. Maybe they could provide other options?
Gosh I’d love to take one but I’m afraid the dog would make the cat miserable…
@2DogsFarm - have any ideas?
I’d offer, but a declawed barncat would not be fair & I’m at capacity for housecats.
There used to be a “Cat Society” organization here in NW IN (quotes because I can’t recall the exact name), but that was long ago & so much has changed.
I’ll look it up & post back here w/info if found.
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My condolences on the loss of your brother.
I’m in NW Indiana, not sure where you/the cats are, but in Westville there’s the Independent Cat Society, and in Michigan City there’s Fried’s Cat Shelter. I’ve heard good things about both shelters. You can find the numbers and info on both shelters online, or I can find the numbers if you want.
I am sorry for your loss Jherold. I am in PA so not close enough to take them, but I hope they find suitable homes soon and get to stay together. They are clearly a tight family.
Unless someone wants to drive them to me. Then I will convince hubs we need 3 cats.
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My condolences on the loss of your dear brother ~
Suggestions on the cat re-homing ~ calls to the vet’s office; his attorney’s office; and the members of any groups he attended ~ as well as each and every friend ~ Jingles the trio can find a forever home together ~
* include pictures ~ always helps ~
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. It is good of you, in the midst of your grief to attend to the needs of the kitties.
Sorry for your loss. Best wishes in finding them a home together.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
I hope the dear kitties are able to be rehomed.
I’m so sorry about your brother. I hope you find homes for these cats soon.
I’m sorry about your brother. It looks like he took very good care of his kitties.
I hope they can find new homes soon.
I am sorry for your loss. Many rescues are simply at capacity. Others, financial limitations can be the largest barrier. Ensuring they are UTD on vaccinations is huge along with offering a donation towards future medical needs can go a long way with a group. A fully vetted cat coming in with a $250 donation may get bumped up a couple spots in line. If you find a good local group they may be open to doing courtesy posts on social media. Flyers locally can be successful but you’ll get a fair number of tirekickers or unsuitable types looking to keep a declawed cat outside. It’s a tough position to be in. As someone who currently has 2 feral kittens in my bathroom, us in cat rescue often extend ourselves beyond our means and really want to help. I hope you can connect with a great local group.
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These cats being declawed makes them appealing to special needs adopters (people with frail skin, people with bleeding issues). So, if/when you are calling rescues be sure to make sure they know they are already declawed.
There are people who would love a declawed cat but are not willing to declaw a cat just so they can have a cat.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. I hope the right home(s) turn up for his kitties.
Good idea, but on that theme, since they are declawed, it would be unfair to put them in with strange cats without extreme caution. A sure fire way to have behavior problems is a cat who feels he can’t defend himself or his territory, which is the definition of a declawed cat. Best (hardest) solution is if they can all stay together as a unit, and as the only cats…
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I agree.
I just know that it is common for seniors, or senior living facilities, to want a cat but they can not risk an accidental claw to skin injury, so they simply go without having a cat.
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I will keep you in mind! I would drive to twice the distance to place his kitties in a good home!
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