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The two cats that I've watched over since they were kittens are going to the pound tomorrow morning. Their names are Edward and Addison. They're both beautiful orange tabby males.<br>I remember sitting out in the freezing cold for hours just to attempt to tame them and feed them. Edward was so tiny then, but more daring than his brother, who I thought was his mother at the time. Edward's a brave, calm, friendly cat that's been in the house more often than the frightened Addison. They're both really, really sweet which is new for me because my two cats are both mean and mischeivous. That's why we can't keep the two tabbies, because we already have two cats -and- four dogs. But I practically raised these two and now I'm supposed to give them to some strangers after betraying them already for catching them and taking them into a strange place so suddenly. I know I'll feel awful. I just hope I don't cry, although I know I probably will. But they're so sweet and they've finally trusted me and the family. I'm going to suddenly turn on them and take them somewhere really frightening. What if they're separated? They've relied on each other their whole lives.<br>If I had the choice, they'd be moved in already. In fact, long ago. But my parents aren't that big on animals as I am and they have enough. In fact, the reason for our four dogs is me, so I don't want to seem greedy by begging for the cats. I just don't know how I'm going to let them go. My mum does and she doesn't want to send them away. She says they're almost "too cute" to give away and she'd like to keep them if she could. But "too many animals".<br><br>Here's a banner and pictures of the two that I made tonight:<br><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/2q8os5g.jpg"; alt="http://i43.tinypic.com/2q8os5g.jpg"; class="bb-image" /><br><br>Thanks for reading, if you've read this far....

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  • Aw, :( <br>I have a male tabby,<br>he is practically my world,<br>who am I kidding he -is- my world.<br><br>If my parents made me give my cat away,<br>I have no clue how I would survive.<br><br>My parents aren't big on animals either,<br>I have a dog,<br>my cat,<br>-my other one recently passed away-<br>a lizard,<br>and I will be getting a hamster tomorrow or next week.<br><br>And my dad thinks that they are handful.<br><br>I am really sorry to hear that. :|
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  • They're there right now. I believe they hold the animals five days and if no one claims them, they will either transfer them to the SPCA for adoption or euthanize them.<br>I've decided I can't let them stay there. Those cats are mine and they've always been mine. Since last Thursday night my life has been too hard. I can't do anything straight. I'll get those cats back if I have to walk to the shelter myself. You can't even imagine Edward's face when the woman slipped him into the cage. Every time I think about it I start to cry again because I know that I was forced to do this thing that hurt me and the two cats' trust. They've been wild all their lives and now I trapped them and threw them in the pound with dozens of other barking dogs and screaming cats. <span style="font-style:italic">I</span> did this and I was forced to. I should have thought of something before but I was worrying too much.<br>What I can't get my mind off of was that one short moment in the car on our way to the shelter when I had Edward's crate in my lap. He had been pressing and pushing against the bars until he was turned over with his paws sticking out, three bloody holes on my hand from where he pulled it against the cage and he looked at me straight in the eyes for ten seconds until I had to look away, ready to cry my heart out. This might sound crazy, but I swear there was distrust and confusion in his eyes at that moment. He understood his cat "job" when a person was crying. And I'm pretty sure that he knew I was sad again, for some reason he didn't know. But I didn't look at him again until he was in the cage at the pound.<br><br>Sorry if that was too major. I'm a writer *shrug* but every word of it was true.<br>I could use some help. I kind of know what to do but I'm too much of a coward. We've been planning on getting rid of my dog for a while and I think that this is the best time if there's any hope for taking in the two cats. The only reason I can't have them is the old "too many animals" right? Please please please give me some advice or something ): it's been nothing but misery for me for the past two-three days
  • I brought Edward home today!! Omg, I can't believe I get to keep him. The shelter has a 78% non-kill thing with their animals meaning most of the animals are not euthanized so Addison should get a good home :]<br>I'm so excited!!!! He's upstairs purring and rubbing on everything. He likes it already :] he's getting neutered tomorrow along with his deworming and other shots.<br><br>:D :D :D
  • Oh YEEH <br>Congrats<br>Hope he does well :)
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  • ~Topleaf~ wrote:
    Oh YEEH <br>Congrats<br>Hope he does well :)
    <br><br>Thanks, Leafy ^^ *huggles* My two other cats don't like him much (they're major snobs) but my dogs seem to and he's not afraid of them. We just need to keep him away from the two declawed cats in case they get into fights....<br><br>And actually he's just getting his shots tomorrow. He'll be neutered and declawed in two weeks :]<br><br>=o Imma put up a picture... this post really should be in the pet photos/stories section xD whoops<br><br><img src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2936/144/49/1353787712/n1353787712_30377259_6909841.jpg"; alt="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2936/144/49/1353787712/n1353787712_30377259_6909841.jpg"; class="bb-image" /><br><br><img src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2936/144/49/1353787712/n1353787712_30377262_2821290.jpg"; alt="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2936/144/49/1353787712/n1353787712_30377262_2821290.jpg"; class="bb-image" />
  • <span style="font-size:75"><span style="color:blue">O.O He is BEAUTIFUL!! :shock: </span></span>
  • DustyVinci wrote:
    I brought Edward home today!! Omg, I can't believe I get to keep him. The shelter has a 78% non-kill thing with their animals meaning most of the animals are not euthanized so Addison should get a good home :]<br>I'm so excited!!!! He's upstairs purring and rubbing on everything. He likes it already :] he's getting neutered tomorrow along with his deworming and other shots.<br><br>:D :D :D
    <br><br>Yay!<br>Hopefully Addison got a homee.<br>:D
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  • Yeah, Addison is pretty shy and a little afraid of strangers but she's sweet and she's really pretty ^^ I'm sure the SPCA won't pass her up...<br><br>Edward's being declawed, neutered, dewormed and got his shots today. The operation will be some time in the afternoon, between 1- 3... I'm picking him up tomorrow and after 24 hours he'll be able to be around the other animals, roam the house (as he gets used to it and tries not to escape back to his old place outside the house) and sleep in my room! =) (he had to live in my bathroom yesterday and last night)<br>Hope he doesn't think it's nicer outside than in the house :shock: (especially since his claws will be gone. we'll have to keep an eye on the doors and the cats, since there are like four of them that are constantly opening) :roll:
  • It's nice that you got him back! Yea! Hope the other one finds a home...
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  • I may be paying $50 to transfer Addison straight to the SPCA (in case there's the minor chance she won't be picked up by them and will have to be euthanized) But it's kind of a big chance. I'd be using up my allowance for two months, not that I wouldn't to save Addison's life but the SPCA might think he's "unadoptable" and put him down anyway.<br><br>Anyway have any advice? Should I do this?<br>p.s. my parents payed the $200 for all of Edward's things so they can't pitch in any for Addi
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