Gosh!!! I don't know what to do... I HOPE u guys can give me some advice regarding my situation.
As some of u know, I have been taking care of Callie and trying to earn her trust for over TWO years. She now will eat out of my hand, play with my feather teaser so that's a big step. (NO luck with petting though! Grin).
Last nite, my landlord told me that he just bought a house so he'll be selling this house which means I have to move out before the end of April.. I don't know what to do with Callie- she lives on my porch 90% of the time.
I can't take her with me for various reasons.. (some of my close friends actually had the nerve to tell me to get rid of the cats!
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I have emailed Rude Ranch (a cat organization- they have one room reserved for ferals who were abused/too wild) and asked if they could take Callie if I promise to sponsor her (pay for her food, etc). One big thing I'm worried regarding this (IF Rude Ranch DO agree to take her in) is would CAllie be HAPPY living indoors?????
I do not know anyone in my neighborhood that would be willing to take over tending to the 3 ferals (CAllie, Tango and Boo Boo- Tango and Boo Boo aren't REGULAR visitors- they come maybe 3-5 times per week to eat)..
I CAN'T leave without KNOWING that at least Callie will be taken care of since she seems to rely primarily on me for food/drink/tending...
Another idea I was thinking of was that I find a farmer who need barn cats and have him/her adopt Callie. HOWEVER, I know some people strongly encourage LEAVING ferals in THEIR terrority because Ferals will try to get back to their terrority..
I would really appreciate any ideas or input you might have regarding this. I won't have peace of mind until this is resolved with Callie..
HOPE to hear from some of ya! I have posted one pic of Callie here for u to enjoy.. I'll miss her so much!!!
Pamela...
As some of u know, I have been taking care of Callie and trying to earn her trust for over TWO years. She now will eat out of my hand, play with my feather teaser so that's a big step. (NO luck with petting though! Grin).
Last nite, my landlord told me that he just bought a house so he'll be selling this house which means I have to move out before the end of April.. I don't know what to do with Callie- she lives on my porch 90% of the time.
I can't take her with me for various reasons.. (some of my close friends actually had the nerve to tell me to get rid of the cats!
I have emailed Rude Ranch (a cat organization- they have one room reserved for ferals who were abused/too wild) and asked if they could take Callie if I promise to sponsor her (pay for her food, etc). One big thing I'm worried regarding this (IF Rude Ranch DO agree to take her in) is would CAllie be HAPPY living indoors?????
I do not know anyone in my neighborhood that would be willing to take over tending to the 3 ferals (CAllie, Tango and Boo Boo- Tango and Boo Boo aren't REGULAR visitors- they come maybe 3-5 times per week to eat)..
I CAN'T leave without KNOWING that at least Callie will be taken care of since she seems to rely primarily on me for food/drink/tending...
Another idea I was thinking of was that I find a farmer who need barn cats and have him/her adopt Callie. HOWEVER, I know some people strongly encourage LEAVING ferals in THEIR terrority because Ferals will try to get back to their terrority..
I would really appreciate any ideas or input you might have regarding this. I won't have peace of mind until this is resolved with Callie..
HOPE to hear from some of ya! I have posted one pic of Callie here for u to enjoy.. I'll miss her so much!!!
Pamela...