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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Cat/s Needing Homes => Sorted/ Unknown outcomes => Topic started by: miafey on August 04, 2009, 15:23:10 PM

Title: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 04, 2009, 15:23:10 PM
A friend of mine has two lovely indoor cats need to be rehomed as she’s moving abroad. She’s in Portsmouth. Those cats are about 3 years old, one male and one female, healthy, neutered and have up-to-date vaccination records. She loves the cat so much and worries a lot that if she just put them to local ad web she can't guarantee a good home for them. As she's moving, obviously she couldn't do return visit or know the updates for the cats anymore. She went to local rescue centers but was told they all had very long waiting list. She could do a direct rehoming before 17th August while she's still in UK but afterwards needs a foster home. She's willing to send the cats anywhere in UK to the right owner.
 
 My friend has had them for about 3 years since they were kitten. The reason that she kept them indoor is just that she cares about them so much, sometime a bit over worried I think. She was worrying about them getting ill, getting dirty, getting hurt or even getting lost. So she’d rather keep them in the house and the cats are now quite used to this kind of life style. They are still young so they are playful. The boy is a bit naughty, as always, and the girl is simply adorable. They’ll be perfect companies for anyone really. They’ve made a perfect pair and she would prefer someone having both of them.
 
I’ve attached a pic for them here. It was taken when they were younger and slimmer. The boy’s got a lot bigger now. They are indoor cats and she would prefer them remaining indoor. You can see they are really clean as she basicly gives them a bath every other day......

Anyone can help?

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Mark on August 04, 2009, 15:26:53 PM
Has she considered taking them with her?

Blackcat on here took her 2 cats and her dog to Tazmania with her.


Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 04, 2009, 15:33:05 PM
Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes she seriously considered taking them with her. But there are several issues invovled. First one is of course the quarantine. But the most important reason was she's going abroad without a proper job yet. So she would be a bit floating for sometime and she's afraid she could not look after them well. Also the two cats are quite used to their life here. She finally decide that let them stay here will be the best for them.
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Dawn F on August 04, 2009, 15:36:31 PM
unfortunately 2 weeks isn't very long to find a rescue place - good luck
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 04, 2009, 16:14:43 PM
 :welcome: to Purrs Miafey

Canterbury Cats Protection have potential indoor homes in the Kent area....  http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,26714.0.html Would be great if this could work out for all concerned, they look like lovely cats  :)
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Dawn F on August 04, 2009, 16:15:14 PM
fingers crossed something can be sorted for them!!
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 04, 2009, 17:05:31 PM
I've contacted Canterbury, hope can hear from them soon :) :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Yvonne on August 04, 2009, 17:26:35 PM
Hello Miafey and   :welcome:  to Purrs

Your friends cats are stunning - I hope that she finds a home for them - please keep us updated
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on August 04, 2009, 18:53:23 PM
Thanks all
This home is indoor only and i have several potential FIVs that could fit the bill. Some in rescue a long time and some with possible PTS.. so  you can imagine that although these puss cats look lovely and well cared for and are obv desperate for a home.. It will probably be the FIVs that take preference.. Does that sound horrid!! I hope not.....One puss cat is blind as well so a very worthy cause..

One thing i would say though is that if they were in "our rescue" i wouldnt really rehome as indoor only i would try to find a nice home where they could go outside..We had a few pairs in a few months ago that were soley indoor cats and both got rehomed as cats that could go out.. Some may not agree with its something we do.. However best of luck with these 2 and i hpoe you find a nice place for them, they look lovely.
2wks isnt a lot of time for a rescue placement to be found though.. esp in the middle of summer.. We havent really touched our "in list" of owned cats for a month or so... if not more.. We just keep getting emergencies!!

Best of luck and wish you well!
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 04, 2009, 20:18:53 PM
Hey, thanks for the reply. Yes i understand it's peak time for kittens and rescue centers are offen very busy with incoming cats. Just want to try everything I can for her to make sure cats going to good home :) As for those cats, it was her wish to keep them indoor. I think maybe they are now not good at living outside as they were kept home for so long.

Anyway, we all hope the cats can find a loving home
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: LesleyW on August 04, 2009, 21:07:06 PM
I'm probably the nearest rescue on here, being in Gosport, but unfortunately I am full to bursting with kittens and adults at the moment, there are no spare rooms and I even have one living on top of the kitchen cupboards at the moment.

Have you tried Second Chance Rescue, based in Southampton, and also Chichester Rabbit and Cat Rescue, though I think both maybe in the same boat as me at the moment.
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 04, 2009, 22:31:49 PM
I'm probably the nearest rescue on here, being in Gosport, but unfortunately I am full to bursting with kittens and adults at the moment, there are no spare rooms and I even have one living on top of the kitchen cupboards at the moment.

Have you tried Second Chance Rescue, based in Southampton, and also Chichester Rabbit and Cat Rescue, though I think both maybe in the same boat as me at the moment.

I think she's tried them all but like you sad everyone's very full :( :'(
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: cassiusisover on August 05, 2009, 14:33:22 PM
Hello,
I currently live in portsmouth (southsea) and am looking for an indoor cat!
not sure i could take on both of them though?
would i be able to visit them?
i have been brought up with cats/kittens all my life so am experienced at looking after them (also i used to work in a cattery!)
hope to hear from you soon
love cass xx
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 05, 2009, 14:38:22 PM
Hello,
I currently live in portsmouth (southsea) and am looking for an indoor cat!
not sure i could take on both of them though?
would i be able to visit them?
i have been brought up with cats/kittens all my life so am experienced at looking after them (also i used to work in a cattery!)
hope to hear from you soon
love cass xx

Hi, thanks soooooooooooo much!!

Yes please go and visit them. I'm sure you'll be in love with them soon!
You can speak to my friend directly to arrange a convenient time. Also after you see them you can discuss if you'd like to take one or both.

I'll ask her for a tel number and msg you (never used msg in this forum before though...)

Hear from you soon!
Mia
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: cassiusisover on August 05, 2009, 14:41:06 PM
Ok cool. When does she need to rehome them buy?
Im free this afterrnoon or saturday to arrange a viewing.
Im very excited!
xxx
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 05, 2009, 14:49:07 PM
Ok cool. When does she need to rehome them buy?
Im free this afterrnoon or saturday to arrange a viewing.
Im very excited!
xxx

She's travelling out on 17th. I'll give you her number once I got hold of it :)

Hope it works!
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Yvonne on August 05, 2009, 15:24:27 PM
Hello Cass and   :welcome:  to Purrs

 :crossed:

Go for it
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 05, 2009, 15:30:24 PM
:crossed:
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 05, 2009, 18:09:53 PM
Thanks everyone! Contact details forwarded to Cass!
fingers crossed now
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 10, 2009, 09:44:27 AM
Still available :(
Haven't heard from Cass ever since.
Home needed.....
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Dawn F on August 10, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
sorry to hear that, sadly one of the downsides of rehoming on the internet - hope you mange to get sorted out soon
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Yvonne on August 10, 2009, 10:14:00 AM
I am very sorry to hear this - it is annoying when people don't get back to you

Good luck and I hope you get sorted soon.
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: cassiusisover on August 10, 2009, 12:45:07 PM
Helloo. Im still here! Sorry I was working this weekend and I have limited access to the internet but will be getting in contact to arrange a viewing today x
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on August 10, 2009, 13:25:43 PM
Thats really great and do hope if you can take one you can take both  :hug:
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: cassiusisover on August 10, 2009, 14:03:44 PM
I'm meeting the two cats (and owner) today at 4pm.
Gill: lets hope my boyfriend feels the same way! it's he's got the deciding vote, as I would take them both in a flash!
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 10, 2009, 17:27:39 PM
So glad! Well my friend would tell you the live story how her "cat-allerty" boyfriend finally fell in love with those two adorable cats :)
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Kay and Penny on August 12, 2009, 10:46:32 AM
do we know the outcome?

 
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 12, 2009, 10:50:33 AM
Cass went to visit the cats and would discuss with her bf to see if she could take both
figures crossed...
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 12, 2009, 22:30:19 PM
Unfortunately Cass can't have them as not allowed by landlord. So sadly we are still looking for loving home for these to poor cats and we are running out of time.
Anyone can offer them a home, please!
 :(
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: miafey on August 13, 2009, 17:27:09 PM
Now rehomed!
CP portsmouth got them and I believe they'll go straight to their new owner soon!

Many thanks to everyone here!
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Kay and Penny on August 13, 2009, 18:21:38 PM
that's great news

well done miafey for being persistent :clap:
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Bazsmum on August 13, 2009, 20:43:24 PM
Oh wow! Ive been watching this thread and I thought that was it when the possibility of Cass fell through! So please that they are sorted!  ;D

Well Done you!  :wow: :hug:
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: JackSpratt on August 13, 2009, 22:31:14 PM
Wonderful - will move this the threads sorted section. :)
Title: Re: Portsmouth - 2 lovely indoor cats looking for good home!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on August 13, 2009, 22:43:48 PM
Really pleased to hear that, you sound like a good friend  :hug: Hope the cats will be very happy in their new home  :)