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Hi everyone,
I am so glad there is a forum like this. For several months now I have been feeding and looking out for the 5 stray cats in my rental complex. We know for sure that 2 of the cats were left by former tenants. For years two other people were doing the feeding and then after they had to move, I took over. I had thought the neighbors were ok with it because I live in the back and kept the bowls clean, and brought them in at night to avoid attracting racoons etc. But I have just learned that people are complaining and the owners found a group to "remove and re-home the cats" next week. I was told rather abruptly with little explanation, although they offered to include me in the emails threads with the group doing the removing. I can't take them in I already have indoor cats and after I moved in the complex switched to a no pets policy now. I know there is a chance the cats could have a better life. But it's devastating and I am concerned. I really felt the cats had a pretty good life, regular food, safe area (it's gated here and high walls so safe from predators) places to hang out, a shed nearby they seem to go to in the rain. I admit I am suspicious too that they just maybe found someone to move the cats to a colony somewhere. But they did offer to keep me in the loop so that should be a good sign at least. Not sure why I am posting except that maybe some of you have been through the same thing. I am a puddle of tears. I know it's more important the cats are ok but my heart is broken. One of them would come to my car when I would drive up and say goodbye when I leave for work. And like I said while not ideal I felt their life quality was pretty good. Two are bonded and cuddle together when it's cold. Now I am feeling guilty I didn't try harder to find rescue groups to help before. I really felt their life was pretty good so maybe status quo was ok. Now I feel terrible and helpless. Anyways, thanks for listening.
I am so glad there is a forum like this. For several months now I have been feeding and looking out for the 5 stray cats in my rental complex. We know for sure that 2 of the cats were left by former tenants. For years two other people were doing the feeding and then after they had to move, I took over. I had thought the neighbors were ok with it because I live in the back and kept the bowls clean, and brought them in at night to avoid attracting racoons etc. But I have just learned that people are complaining and the owners found a group to "remove and re-home the cats" next week. I was told rather abruptly with little explanation, although they offered to include me in the emails threads with the group doing the removing. I can't take them in I already have indoor cats and after I moved in the complex switched to a no pets policy now. I know there is a chance the cats could have a better life. But it's devastating and I am concerned. I really felt the cats had a pretty good life, regular food, safe area (it's gated here and high walls so safe from predators) places to hang out, a shed nearby they seem to go to in the rain. I admit I am suspicious too that they just maybe found someone to move the cats to a colony somewhere. But they did offer to keep me in the loop so that should be a good sign at least. Not sure why I am posting except that maybe some of you have been through the same thing. I am a puddle of tears. I know it's more important the cats are ok but my heart is broken. One of them would come to my car when I would drive up and say goodbye when I leave for work. And like I said while not ideal I felt their life quality was pretty good. Two are bonded and cuddle together when it's cold. Now I am feeling guilty I didn't try harder to find rescue groups to help before. I really felt their life was pretty good so maybe status quo was ok. Now I feel terrible and helpless. Anyways, thanks for listening.