FREE declawed dlh cat in NC

[Kinsella]

Ava is a beautiful domestic long hair that is in need of a new home. She has been declawed in front, spayed, and is a great, friendly cat. I am trying to find her a home for her for owners who realized that maybe having a baby and a cat wasn't the best idea. Personally I think they should give the baby away since the cat was there first, but what do I know about pet responsibility? :confused: Anyway, if you are interested and would like photos, let me know...

[TesignedInGold]

I hope you find a home for the cat.

Is it trying to hurt the baby?? I can see why the parents would give the cat away if it was harming their infant... or are they simply worried about allergies and dander etc?

[SMF11]

What's the problem? Cats and babies -- generally -- get along just fine! If it isn't some unusual situation or allergies maybe you could steer them to books/websites that talk about living with cats and new babies. All three of my boys had two cats in the house when they were tiny. If there is a particular problem that isn't life threatening, try Tufts Animal Medical Center's animal behavior program. For a fee ($200?) the owner fills out a very detailed questionaire about the issue, and you get a very long reply within a week from a veterinarian who is also an animal behaviorist. I've used the service twice, once to stop a cat from ripping up a couch and another time to introduce two cats who didn't get along. Easily solved both problems, so I highly recommend them.

Good luck, and thank you for trying to help this cat.

[Kinsella]

There is no problem, that's what makes me mad. The cat is interested in the baby, not threatening at all, but they are worried that since it's a long haired cat, it might cause a problem with hair and allergies... And they aren't willing to try to make things work, so she has to find a new home.

If there was any way possible I would take her myself, but I am in the process of moving to a farm with dogs that have been known to take out a cat and I feel it would be irresponsible of me to put her in that situation when I couldn't guarantee her safety. So if anyone knows of anything, please let me know...

[TesignedInGold]

its been proven that children who grow up with pets build up their resistance and are LESS sucseptible to allergies, then those who grow up without a pet. perhaps google that research and show it to them?

[SMF11]

its been proven that children who grow up with pets build up their resistance and are LESS sucseptible to allergies, then those who grow up without a pet. perhaps google that research and show it to them?

My reaction exactly as I was reading the other posts. Kinsella, you are good to try and help.

[cu.at.x]

Unfortunately, all too often people see cats as disposable. My boy runs the house and he knows it. He will always be with me, no matter what. Anyway, I hope this kitty finds an upgrade...er, home.

[olympicprincess]

Have you checked Maine Coon Rescue? www.mainecoonrescue.net (http://www.mainecoonrescue.net)

Pretty much any long-haired is accepted into the program if they have room.

This situation esp. sucks since this cat did NOTHING wrong. :(