Re-posting for the weekend crew, with added info that Gandolf is also ready for his new home (they do not have to go together).
“Gandalf is a couple years old, neutered, chill guy. He will be scared of new people at first since we were the only ones he’s been around, but he’ll come around. He’s not a cuddler but will lay be you for pets. He’s had his shots and may be chipped. He’s just a chill cat.”
From the original post:
Jackal and neighbor (waves north!) Deb has a friend with a cat in need of a home:
Arwen the ragdoll (the black and cream on the top bed) needs a new home! She was a stray taken I took in, fattened up, and made ready for her forever home. She was a skinny, sad little thing. This kitty is sassy, yet classy! But emphasis on sassy. She’s sweet, but will let you know when you’re upsetting her. She dislikes dogs, but if a dog leaves her alone, she won’t go looking for trouble . . . she will let them know she dislikes them if they get too close.
Arwen and my female cat do not get along, but she likes to pester Gandalf, my male cat, occasionally (he’s the gray kitty in the photo). They behave like brother and sister . . . sometimes they like each other, sometimes they don’t. I do feel like she would be better off as an only cat, unless there is a special other kitty who will win her over and befriend her, like Gandyman did.
Arwen is spayed, but I have no other vet info on her. She will need to be taken to the vet as I haven’t been able to afford to do so to get more info on her health. Also her age–I have no clue how old she is.
If you don’t know about Ragdolls, they are quite cuddly: Ragdoll Facts
My parents had a Ragdoll and he was HUGE. And I have Maine Coons, so I know huge. And he was cuddly.
My experience has been, that most females like to be the only female, but do okay with a male cat buddy. YMMV.
I checked, because our local shelters have such a great track record of getting their cats adopted. The last couple of times either I wanted to adopt (hello, Willow!) or a friend wanted to adopt, there were very few choices. That is not true right now, the shelters are brimming with cats, big and small. So Deb and her friend are hoping we can find someone here who would love a fluffy cuddle buddy.
Email me at: whats4dinnersolutions (at) live (dot) com or my balloon juice email: tamara (at) balloon-juice (dot) com and I will pass your information along to Deb. I have no other information besides what is in the post. If you’re interested, I’m sure Deb can find answers for you and probably more photos.
I’m available for Colorado transport (oh, please don’t make me drive through Denver, but I’ll do it for this furry love).
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satby
Best of luck, brimming with cats describes most of us. If Deb is willing to continue to be a foster for the two cats, a local rescue group may post them as available on their Petfinder page; and depending on how much they have even get them an initial vet visit and immunizations. Rescues often can’t intake more, but are happy to help vet and get adopted available pets if the current owner continues to foster and makes them available for things like adoption days. Worth checking out, google for local rescue groups.
Alison Rose
I only know one person in Colorado, and she has three dogs who aren’t very cat-friendly. Hopefully someone else will know someone who knows someone who knows…etc etc.
MazeDancer
Please get better pictures.
Ragdolls have unique faces and eyes which you cannot see here.
You cannot tell anything about these cats from this pic. Please help them.
satby
I really think partnering with a rescue to help advertise and get them immunized while making it clear Deb will foster until they’re rehomed is your best bet right now.
So I googled for rescues in CO, since the location wasn’t clear. Here’s the search page result, some phone work will be needed. Don’t get discouraged if you have to leave a lot of messages, we’re all normally volunteers so responses can be slower than a business. IIRC, was Foothills a rescue BJ sponsored for a year? They may be kindly disposed to helping.
Sure Lurkalot
I have very marginal interest (see below) in learning more about Gandalf. From the narrative, he is referred to as Deb’s male cat…but she wants to give him away. Wondering if there’s a health or behavioral issue?
I haven’t had a pet in over a decade. Mostly avoided because I don’t want a kitten but I also don’t want a cat that has been allowed free range of counters and/or who’s been fed human food at human’s mealtime and thus begs and jumps. Maybe I just am past ownership (which is ok, I have both cat and dog friends) but I have to be truthful about nonstarter issues.
MazeDancer
If we created a Feliway Fund, would that allow you peace?
Feliway diffusers and sprays work. Feliway helps cats get along.
http://Www.feliway.com (can get cheaper
If there is some way you can keep your cats, that requires money, we can do that.
MazeDancer
If we created a Feliway Fund, would that allow you peace?
Feliway diffusers and sprays work. Feliway helps cats get along.
http://Www.feliway.com (can get cheaper)
If there is some way you can keep your cats, that requires money, we can do that.