Hey guys, could use some opinions about a potential home for my little foster girl Molly. Had an inquiry about her from a woman who currently has a young maine coon (male) along with a DSH female, whom her family rescued two years ago. She she said the female has been pooping outside the litterbox for the whole time they've had her, so now they're rehoming her and would like to adopt Molly as a companion for the male cat. She said they've tried adding other litter boxes, different litter, feliway, cat attact and had the cat to vet several times to rule out any medical issues. The female cat uses the litterbox fine for urinating. The woman said she really feels they've done all they can to work with the cat and she is now going to live with a friend on a farm. This family has also had other cats in the past that have lived well into their teens.
Where we left it is that she's going to complete an adoption application and we'll go from there. Honestly, I'm torn about this situation. Because I feel so strongly that a cat (or any pet) is a lifetime committment no matter what, it kind of bothers me that they're rehoming the other cat and now want Molly as a replacement. At the same time, I have to give them credit for not dumping their current female cat at a shelter and for all the work they've put into correcting her behavior problem. I'd never give up one of mine for any reason, but I've also never had to deal with the frustation of litter box issues, so who am I to judge?
So what do you guys think? Should I consider these folks for adoption or not?
Obviously, I'm going to wait to receive the application and follow up with the woman's vet. I feel like I'm being too picky or judgemental by thinking of ruling them out. At the same time, I want to be as sure as possible that Molly is going to a loving, committed home. It sounds like these folks have a good track record with their other cats.
Like said, I'm really torn about this. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Where we left it is that she's going to complete an adoption application and we'll go from there. Honestly, I'm torn about this situation. Because I feel so strongly that a cat (or any pet) is a lifetime committment no matter what, it kind of bothers me that they're rehoming the other cat and now want Molly as a replacement. At the same time, I have to give them credit for not dumping their current female cat at a shelter and for all the work they've put into correcting her behavior problem. I'd never give up one of mine for any reason, but I've also never had to deal with the frustation of litter box issues, so who am I to judge?
So what do you guys think? Should I consider these folks for adoption or not?
Obviously, I'm going to wait to receive the application and follow up with the woman's vet. I feel like I'm being too picky or judgemental by thinking of ruling them out. At the same time, I want to be as sure as possible that Molly is going to a loving, committed home. It sounds like these folks have a good track record with their other cats.
Like said, I'm really torn about this. Any thoughts? Thanks!