My best friend has this beautiful calico cat named Molly that she asked me if I would take in. She offered to pay for all of Molly's expenses for the rest of her life. She and her husband got a Chihuahua puppy last December and they've tried for some months to get them to get along, but the dog makes Molly miserable. She called me today and I could tell she was very torn about the decision. She loves Molly, but she knows that the cat is not happy and they are not willing to give up the dog. She's about 6-7 years old and is such a friendly cat that loves people and attention.
I have two cats, Teddy and Milo, who are both 3. We all lived together about two years ago when my friend and I had an apartment in college. Teddy idolized Molly when he was a kitten and they got along fine. Although, it has been two years. Milo never really warmed up to Molly, but that was probably my fault. I had to come home from college on the weekends (about a 40 minute drive) to work. Being that Teddy and Milo were so young, I took them with me back and fourth me. Teddy is fine with going new places, but Milo is my scardey cat that isn't too fond of change. He probably never warmed up to Molly because of the travel.... or at least that's my theory. I'm looking for some opinions there.
Basically, I'm a little torn myself for a couple reasons.
1. The health and happiness of my two cats is first and foremost. I think Teddy will be okay, but I'm not so sure about Milo.
2. Also, I live at home with my father. I haven't run the idea by him, but I know he'd be concerned that it would change the dynamic of "his boys." (I swear, they've melted his macho man heart)
3. I'm also a little hesitant because I know it's a commitment. I'm 25 and I know that at a point in my life where a lot of changes can happen in 10 years and I have two cats already.
4. My friend did agree to pay for everything, but I'm one of those people who doesn't count on that. I don't mean that to sound like I don't believe her, but you know how these things can go. It'll be great if she does, but if she doesn't that will be another added expense for me.
5. Molly has never been sick, but she's a very LARGE cat. If I did take her in, I would want to make her healthier and that could be a project.
I love Molly, she's a really a great cat. I'm happy that my friend has realized that her needs aren't being met and wants to do something about it. She said that she would never have to worry about Molly because she knows my cats "are treated like royalty." ... but this is a big commitment that I take very seriously.
I didn't mean to make this so long, but I would really love some feedback. Thank you for taking the time to read all this!
Here is Molly and baby Teddy.
I have two cats, Teddy and Milo, who are both 3. We all lived together about two years ago when my friend and I had an apartment in college. Teddy idolized Molly when he was a kitten and they got along fine. Although, it has been two years. Milo never really warmed up to Molly, but that was probably my fault. I had to come home from college on the weekends (about a 40 minute drive) to work. Being that Teddy and Milo were so young, I took them with me back and fourth me. Teddy is fine with going new places, but Milo is my scardey cat that isn't too fond of change. He probably never warmed up to Molly because of the travel.... or at least that's my theory. I'm looking for some opinions there.
Basically, I'm a little torn myself for a couple reasons.
1. The health and happiness of my two cats is first and foremost. I think Teddy will be okay, but I'm not so sure about Milo.
2. Also, I live at home with my father. I haven't run the idea by him, but I know he'd be concerned that it would change the dynamic of "his boys." (I swear, they've melted his macho man heart)
3. I'm also a little hesitant because I know it's a commitment. I'm 25 and I know that at a point in my life where a lot of changes can happen in 10 years and I have two cats already.
4. My friend did agree to pay for everything, but I'm one of those people who doesn't count on that. I don't mean that to sound like I don't believe her, but you know how these things can go. It'll be great if she does, but if she doesn't that will be another added expense for me.
5. Molly has never been sick, but she's a very LARGE cat. If I did take her in, I would want to make her healthier and that could be a project.
I love Molly, she's a really a great cat. I'm happy that my friend has realized that her needs aren't being met and wants to do something about it. She said that she would never have to worry about Molly because she knows my cats "are treated like royalty." ... but this is a big commitment that I take very seriously.
I didn't mean to make this so long, but I would really love some feedback. Thank you for taking the time to read all this!
Here is Molly and baby Teddy.