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Difficult situation

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Tulips78 · 27/10/2023 14:17

I'm in a difficult situation with a cat that I adopted 5 years ago. Originally I housed him in a rental that allowed pets but then I had to move quickly due to being a victim of domestic violence daring the pandemic and had to move somewhere which didn't allow pets and hide him. I know now that I probably should have given him up at that point but I couldn't bear to part with him. I have hidden him for nearly 3 years but due to recent events I think my landlord is about to find out. If he asks me to leave the property because of my cat, does anyone have experiemce with getting a cat Foster placement for my cat until I can get myself into accommodation where he is allowed? I'm not sure how these things work and I'm sure there is massive demand for cat Foster parents. If you're planning on commenting slagging me off for being irresponsible or making bad decisions, please don't. I escaped a really dangerous situation and I only have my cat. I have no friends or family that could look after him.

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helpfulperson · 27/10/2023 14:20

talk to your local cat rescue, they may be able to help. They also know that with be best will in the world peoples circumstance change and they can't always look after their cat.

AntonFeckoff · 27/10/2023 14:22

I'm sorry this is happening. You could try posting on somewhere like nextdoor and asking if anyone could foster him. I've seen similar posts on there from others. Obviously carefully vet anyone who offers!

TheHawkisHowling · 27/10/2023 14:22

If you think they're going to know imminently, hide the cat for a while.

They also might not even care or just want you to pay an extra cleaning deposit.

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myusernamewastakenbyme · 27/10/2023 14:50

Where are you Op...I would look after your cat whilst you got sorted x

Bonjovispjs · 27/10/2023 14:53

Hi OP, I foster cats from my local animal shelter, where I also used to work. What area are you? I'm I'm North West London and this shelter has a scheme called Pet Refuge, where they'll take in people's pets if they're in hospital, have had a house fire or something like that and the owners don't have anyone else to look after them. Not sure if they'll do it in your particular situation, but it might be worth contacting your local shelter and enquiring.

Original poster
Tulips78 · 27/10/2023 14:59

I'm in Manchester

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ToffeeApplesandCandyfloss · 27/10/2023 15:00

I was in similar situation, but my landlord, when he found out, was fine about it. My cat hadn't caused any damage etc, and l kept the place spotless.
Hope everything works out for you, you deserve it.

SiblingFights · 27/10/2023 15:47

Can you pre-empt the situation and ask your landlord if you can have a cat? Perhaps say that a stray has been hanging around that you have been feeding and you would like to keep it?

I'm not usually one for lying but this might help with a tricky situation.

Chevvi · 27/10/2023 16:17

I would be honest with the landlord. Tell them you escaped a violent relationship and you didn’t want to lie but the cat was all you had. If they can see you have had the cat all this time and the place is undamaged they may be fine. Especially if you offer to pay for a fumigation when you leave.
I inherited a property that is rented out and if my tenant came to me with this I would have no problem at all (even though I specify no pets)
I hope it works out

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