#149089 - 09/16/08 04:37 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
[Re: Paragon]
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Pooh-Bah
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Loc: Central California
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could he not join you as you embark on the start of your new life?
In lieu of this, have you spoken with any of the local assisted living centers, nursing homes, or drug rehab halfway houses?
My new life does not yet have space or permission for a pet. I'm working on it. The therapeutic cat idea is a good one. Phone calls tomorrow.
Edited by dweste (09/16/08 04:46 AM)
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#149090 - 09/16/08 04:38 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
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Pooh-Bah
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Find a local no-kill shelter and make a big donation. Give them $100 to take him, and they'll do it, they always need the money. . I tried that in the towns for about 75 miles around. No go. Too many cats already.
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#149091 - 09/16/08 04:39 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
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Pooh-Bah
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If you wanted to drive down to Mariposa, the SPCA there does not put animals down, they keep them 'til they have a home for them. They also maintain a "wish list," if someone wants a small black dog (for example), they go on the list, when one comes in a call is made and fido has a new home. I have seen animals come in and have a new home without even seeing the inside of a cage. Not too long a drive for you. I can give you their phone number if you are interested... Phone number please. It is a long way to go, but I will find a way if that works.
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#149092 - 09/16/08 04:41 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
[Re: Susan]
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#149093 - 09/16/08 04:45 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
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Pooh-Bah
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I wouldn't want my pet to suffer like that and I don't like the idea of sticking others with my problems or my companion having to face its final minutes frightened, alone and his final exit handled by a stranger. I wouldn't want my pet to suffer because I lacked the intestinal fortitude to do what has to be done and to do it well. Agreed. Hoping it will not come to that. No way will I let him die alone or with strangers if that is the only choice. Not to that point yet. Still hoping and fighting for an alternative.
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#149095 - 09/16/08 04:49 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
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Pooh-Bah
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If anybody in Ca is headed east through Lousy-anna, I'll provide a place for him in my home.
I'm sorry I can't do better than that.
Bo The offer is greatly appreciated. Doing what you can do is always enough, though it often feels like you are coming up short. You did good. Thanks.
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#149097 - 09/16/08 04:55 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
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Pooh-Bah
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[quote=OldBaldGuy I would use a .22... [/quote]
Working on a vet to either take him, get him adopted, or help me handle the final alternative if it comes to that. If he goes that way it will be quietly with me cuddling him, telling him what a great cat he is ... and crying my eyes out.
Not there yet, hopefully won't have to get even close.
You guys have given me some new ideas and hope.
He's using the special "let me in" password, so I have to go. Glad he cannot know what is running through my mind.
Geez, I feel miserable about this.
Edited by dweste (09/16/08 04:56 AM)
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#149107 - 09/16/08 10:09 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
[Re: Art_in_FL]
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Geezer
Registered: 06/02/06
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Loc: SOCAL
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My cat was one of those that was either turned out or just didn't like his living arrangements. I found him (or he found me) as a stray. A can of tuna and we were cordial. Trip to the vet for a check-up, shots and a bath, and the adoption was complete. He passed in 2001, eight years later.
I'd have picked up dweste's friend while passing through Sacramento/Stockton last week, but my living arrangements won't allow it (roommate hates cats). Hope things work out.
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#149110 - 09/16/08 10:20 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
[Re: Russ]
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Pooh-Bah
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I'll keep you posted on my specific situation.
I would like to think this topic has some worth as a general preparedness / survival matter.
What would you do if faced with choosing between keeping pets safe, fed, and watered as opposed moving yourself or family to safety with food and water? How have you prepared to deal with this choice?
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#149124 - 09/16/08 11:55 AM
Re: Best thing to do for a friend
[Re: dweste]
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Rapscallion
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I've had my share of "Ole Yeller" moments. I've learnt where the best place to put the bullet is.
I hope it don't come to that for you. It is rough, but it's our responsibility. Sounds to me like you've got some more options to explore still, so hope for the best. I always believe there are options for such situations.
_________________________
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
-- Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
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