I've had an e-mail from someone in Fareham who is being evicted and cannot get into new permanent address for approx four weeks. She has three cats, two elderly neutered girls, 14 years old, and one male neutered 1 year old, who one of the girls does not get on with.
The boy is up-to-date with his vaccinations but the girls are not.
Have attached copy of e-mails if anyone is able to help.
Hi there,
I found your details on Catchat.org, and was wondering if you (or if you know of anyone/anywhere) can help me. I currently have 3 beautiful cats, two 14 year old sisters, Candy and Floss who I've had since they were 8 weeks old and a new addition, 1 year old tom, Scampi who turned up in my garden last year as a tiny unwanted kitten. Due to very unfortunate circumstances I am about to lose my home, and my daughter and I are having to move into temporary accommodation for a few weeks until we can settle into our new home. I am looking for someone/somewhere that can home my 3 cats for these few weeks. I have tried RSPCA and Cats Protection but they will only take them if I sign them over for re-homing which I am not prepared to do as I want them back as soon as we are settled in our new home. I love all 3 of them to bits and it breaks my heart just to be parted from them for a few weeks. Due to all the moving costs I am unable to afford a cattery as they will need 2 units, 1 for the girls and 1 for Scampi as Candy doesn't get on with him and will not tolerate him in a confined space for long. I would of course be prepared to visit as often as possible to empty litter, feed, clean and generally help out and would of course make a donation. I would be so grateful if either you, of anyone you know of could help me. I am at my wits end and do not want to lose my babies.
Thank you so much for your time.
Kind Regards,
Dear Debi
Thanks for your e-mail. I don't know whether I will be able to help as I am chocca here at the moment but let me have some more info and I will see if I can do anything.
Are they are all neutered and up-to-date with vaccinations?
When do you have to be out of your current property?
Does Scamp get on with other cats?
Would Candy and Floss be all right if they had to go into a pen for the period?
Is the three week period a definite thing or do you still have to find somewhere after the temporary accommodation?
Whereabouts are you?
Sorry for the questions but if you can let me know the answers I will see if there is anything I can do.
Kind regards.
Lesley
HI Lesley,
Thank you for getting back to me, sorry I haven't replied sooner but I've not had access to a computer for a couple of days, plus I've had to start packing up. I've also been in negotiations with my landlord trying to stop this eviction but all to no avail it is still going ahead and unfortunately we have to now be out by 12.30 tomorrow afternoon.
As for the cats, they are all spayed/neutered and micro chipped. Scampi's jabs are up to date but unfortunately the girls aren't, for several reasons. Floss doesn't leave the house and Candy doesn't go further than the garden as they are old (and unfortunately a bit overweight) so other than Scampi (who is never really around anyway) they have no contact with other cats. Plus, they absolutely hate going to the vet, they get really, really stressed and upset and I really didn't want to keep putting them through this as I have been very lucky with their health and have not had to take them for any other reasons. They have both stayed in catteries in the past and would be absolutely fine in a pen together. Scampi is the most laid back cat I've ever come across and gets on with anyone/anything, he has desperately tried to get on with the girls but it's them who don't like him! They are all very loving (especially Floss and Scampi, Candy takes a little longer and it's always on her terms). The time frame we have been given to get into our permanent property is around 4 weeks and unfortunately I don't have any more info on that at the moment, but even a couple of weeks to start with would be a great help, as it would at least give me more time to find another temporary home if necessary for any longer period.
We live in Fareham and I work in Southampton but I do have access to a car so am willing to travel pretty much anywhere in Hampshire if necessary!
Sorry to bombard you with all this information but I really do appreciate you getting back to me and trying to help and of course I do completely understand if you are unable to. It is a lot to ask.
Thanks again, I look forward to hearing from you. My mobile number is (number witheld for privacy reasons) if it's easier to call me. I will be in a meeting at the council offices this morning (hopefully they can give me some more info on time frames etc) but you can leave a message and I will call you back or if not I will be at home finishing off packing from about 1pm onwards.
Thanks,
Debi
