Posted on 02/17/2005 7:56:56 AM PST by RosieCotton
I'm currently in the process of relocating from Northeastern Vermont to Colorado (leaving a blue state for a red state - woo-hoo!). Very unfortunately, I can't bring all of my pets with me. I've contacted the local shelters, but was told that because neither of them are super young, they would have a great deal of trouble placing them, and since I wouldn't want to have them actually IN the shelter, I'm not willing to go that route. I also tried an on-line classifieds site (petfinder.org), but got some really kooky e-mails, so I took that ad down. I'm hoping FReepers will be more helpful!
About the cats: both are spayed females, completely up to date on their shots. They are both indoor only cats.
Cleo is an older Siamese mix, approaching eleven years old. She was declawed by people who had her before me. She is timid in new situations and with new people, but very, very affectionate once she's comfortable...her favorite bid for attention is a running head butt. ;-) She's my main FReeping companion - stays stationed near the computer. I suspect she may FReep when I'm out of the house, but I have no proof...
Halvah is a five year old Himalayan/Siamese cross. She has a very soft, short coat. Best of both breeds, really! She's very friendly and a little chatty - a testament to her Siamese ancestry. She's not at all shy.
Some pictures the ones of Halvah in particular aren't great because when she's awake, she rubs against my legs if I try to get near her with the camera. Doesn't sit still! ;-) And when she's asleep, her eyes are closed. Grrr...
Cleo:
Halvah:
Also I'm evil and not a huge cat fan. One's just fine. But we're going to be cramped for space for a while, anyway. And the apartment complex loves an excuse to kick you out without giving back your deposit.
It should be great---where in Colorado are you going??
Fort Collins.
kitty ping
Thanks! The more pings the better...
Bump ... Wish I could help, but two is all I can handle.
Another bump for the kitties....
Bump 'cause it's off my comments page...
Tam is a good traveler, but at this point he's not done anything like this kind of a trip!
Wish I had a good picture of him as well. I do have this one of him with Halvah...
Can you put him on a leash so that he can at least walk around at rest stops?
Also to consider, they make travel drugs. Talk to your vet.
Have you gotten any offers yet? I sure hope you do!
Do you think they'd have to remain indoor kitties, even in a country situation where the road wasn't such a huge threat?
Have you gotten any offers yet? I sure hope you do!
Do you think they'd have to remain indoor kitties, even in a country situation where the road wasn't such a huge threat?
Yeah, he's used a leash before. We'd probably do that.
Was that one post for each cat?
smart aleck...
Do you think they'd have to remain indoor kitties, even in a country situation where the road wasn't such a huge threat?
Wellll...even then I'd prefer it. Remember, I grew up in the boonies. Our cats were indoor/outdoor, and none lived to die of old age. Not a one. There are predators out there every bit as dangerous as traffic every could be.
Indoor cats tend to live longer, healthier lives. I know that's not always a popular view, but...
Kitty Prozac?
Seriesly, they make tranquilizers for pets to travel.
OT - Didn't you have to drug Miss Kitty?
But it's certainly worth asking the vet!
I understand the point of view... I've had a few disappear without a sign or a clue... and most of the cats I've ever had appeared out of the blue... they came from ~somewhere~ else who never knew what happened.
It just wouldn't work for me to have an indoor kitty... when it's nice out, I leave the door standing wide open. Old blind fat cat I have now doesn't leave the compound anyhow, so for him it's not a risk... my kitty Seven was a wanderer, and I don't know what happened to him.
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