Rehoming my cat

[Monkeyy]

I have had to move back to my parents house due to a split. I love my cat so so much but he absolutely cannot come to my mums with me. I don’t have any other options and just want some help as I really want him to go to a good home, he is so affectionate and lovely and it’s breaking my heart.

where is it you are roughly ie which county? do you have any friends of family that would take him. so heartbreaking for you sending hugs

I'm so sorry, it is the absolute worst thing to have to rehome a loved pet due to a change in life circumstances. I think the best way to ensure your cat goes to a lovely new home is via an animal shelter where they will do home checks and interviews for potential adopters.

Is the move back to your parents temporary? If so, someone may be able to foster until you get yourself sorted out.

Contact your local animal charities, they will help you find a good home.

I would love to do this but would it not be pricey, I called the animal shelter and just burst out crying because he is just so lovely.

none of my friends/family are a fan of cats

Ring the local vet and ask the receptionist if they know of any schemes that may help. I was a volunteer for a well known charity. I had a huge ginger dcat for 6 months when his family fled dv and the refuge refused him. Didn't cost the family anything..

I can’t tell you that this is definitely something in your area but there are such things as pet fostering or schemes for long term bordering etc. or at least there was such a thing.

my friend had a breakdown and was in hospital for 2-6 months at different times and used pet fostering while she was in the hospital.

i think it depends on realistically how long you will be at your mums I think wether something like this is even possible.

im really sorry you are going through this

Blue Cross sometimes foster in these circumstances. Please contact them.

I'm so sorry this is heartbreaking. I hope he finds a good home.

It depends on where you live OP. Many rescues are overwhelmed at the moment, so it's a case of phoning them up and speaking to a few. People may be able to advise if you give a general idea of area where you live.
Fostering is an option especially if you offer to pay for food and insurance so I'd say that to the charity, they may be able to help more easily that way.
Is your Dcat a breed? Some rescues specialise in different breeds too.

I'm so sorry you find yourself in this position and hope you get on your feet soon. Cats Protection do do a fostering scheme however it can be very dependant on availabllity of fosterers in your specific area, however it is definitely worth contacting them if you think you would be able to take him back again. You can also surrender him to them, again, if they have space. But if you want to surrender him, contact local rescues (most have Facebook pages that will have surrender form info on) first as they tend to use fosterers who have the cats in their own homes until they get a new home rather than a cattery whoch might help you feel better. But be warned, most cat rescues are currently inundated, I foster for a lovely small one and currently have five foster cats in (3 kittens and 2 adults)! We get dozens of surrender forms in every week and dozens of calls a day to our emergency service phone so do it sooner rather than later as there may be a wait before there is space.

If you mention the rough area of the country you are in, someone may be able to point you to a local rescue they are familiar with.

Have you looked at the cinnamon trust? They may be able to help. They have fosterers who look after animals temporarily until they can have them again. I'm thinking more for hospital stays etc but I'd certainly give them a call to see.