I'm currently taking care of four (possibly related) male ferals who have been TNR'd. A local charity wishes to re-home them to a nice farm as they would have a better life there. I don't mind as I've never owned cats and do feel that if all four need medical attention, then I might not be able to provide that. They might also get better food rather than mainly dry or cheap wet food.
However, I've grown very attached to one in the few months I've been feeding him and can't come to terms with letting him go. He's really helped me get some routine and happiness in my life after a bad period and I feel that might decrease when he's gone. He comes the closest to me and is so sweet. I believe he's best friends or bonded with another cat, and the other two are best friends with each other. So two pairs of best friends, but all four are friends.
Would it be cruel to send the other pair away and keep one with me? It seems really selfish to split up a group of brothers.
On the one hand, only taking care of two cats with one that eats every few days means I can give better quality food and provide medical attention easier. But on the other, maybe they might miss each other and get depressed.
However, I've grown very attached to one in the few months I've been feeding him and can't come to terms with letting him go. He's really helped me get some routine and happiness in my life after a bad period and I feel that might decrease when he's gone. He comes the closest to me and is so sweet. I believe he's best friends or bonded with another cat, and the other two are best friends with each other. So two pairs of best friends, but all four are friends.
Would it be cruel to send the other pair away and keep one with me? It seems really selfish to split up a group of brothers.
On the one hand, only taking care of two cats with one that eats every few days means I can give better quality food and provide medical attention easier. But on the other, maybe they might miss each other and get depressed.