My grandniece is quite the screw-up. Long story not needed here except, once again, she needs to move when she has no job, no mone and no home. She also has what I think is now about an 8 year old black cat named Coco.
The poor thing has gone from home to home to home. Wasn't always fed regularly. Lived in a dirty conditions. Dirty litter box. Sometimes no litter.
I don't know her temperament but I'm of the opinion that cats who feel safe and loved are generally fine and will be or become more social.
I'd bring her to the vet before letting her meet Alice and Francie. They are the main reason I'd hesitate as Alice has taken a year and a half to get to like Francie and they are still not exactly close.
I wanted to get another, younger cat for Francie to play with.
What do you think? Should I give poor Coco a chance at a safe, good life? Sara said ti would be a few weeks of fostering which I think is BS. No one is going to adopt a middle-aged black cat in a shelter. And I wouldn't put it beyond Sara to just turn Coco out.
Re: Thinking about a black cat to bring home. (msg)
I think that kitty needs you and needs some stability. It will work out somehow. Anything would be better then the streets for that cat, and I'm afraid from what you said that may happen. We too may have to take my MIL's cat in within the next month or so. Her kitty is a loner and skiddish and will have a hard time eating with my crew here, but we have to work it out somehow. I hope you do take this kitty in soon. Alice and Francie will be fine and who knows, they may all grow to really love eachother! Wouldn't that be wonderful!"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened." Anonymous
Regarding Coco, only you can decide what's best. But seems if you were going to get another kitty, and this one needs a home..,well maybe it's not just a coincidence. Have you met Coco? How's her personality? I'd hate to see her be sent off to a kill shelter, or even worse just be tossed out! Sounds like she never had a good life, so what a blessing for her if you did take her.
I don't really understand what was meant by the comment she needs a couple weeks in a foster home?? A real home is much better and less shuffling around.
Whatever you choose, I understand. It's not easy merging new ones in. The older we get seems harder too. But if you're willing to try, Coco will be a very lucky kitty.
Again, happy to see you. Hope you're doing good and hope you start coming here again. Hope Barbara comes back too!
you know the dilemma I am in with Summer and the others and its only her... I brought Zoey in after she was vetted sat her down and held my breath
The Heathens are such good cats they just ignored her now her and Maggie play some with each other & Zoey is flirting with Spencer but he is not interested...
Autumn hates herself & she stays away from all the cats & Summer will never accept another cat so I still keep her separated from the rest if it wasn't for Summer everyone could live with each other ... Zoey is young and she is a pita to the others but they tolerate her...
Good luck and I think I would give Coco a chance...Keep us posted....Our animals shepherd us through certain eras of our lives. When we are ready to turn the corner and make it on our own...they let us go.
on 2/8/2018, 8:08 pm
