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MissMaple82 · 27/04/2021 08:39

I took in a known stray when we had the extreme weather in January. I am a single working mum with a cat of my in and a dog with a young child. A charity called Harvey's Army tried to locate any owners, none were found. They paid for health check amd flea but nothing else, it was recommended he would need full order work to find out any health problems which I paid for myself. Turns out he had hyperthyroidism which has now been operated on. I am a complete animal lover and felt guilty about traumatising him further so decided to keep him.. long story short is its not working out. I feel he has complex needs, is suffering some form of trauma. He is also a night time howler which is impacting my life in many ways.. anyway I'm struggling with the guilt that I've let him down as his other humans did. He is a senior cat, I fear he won't be rehomed. He is going to a good no kill charity. But I cant stop crying and I just keep looking at him feeling like the worst person in the world. I've got nobody to talk to. I want to keep him but I'm struggling in many ways. 😔

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MissMaple82 · 27/04/2021 08:40

I didnt read through before posting, sorry for typos.
Blood work* being one

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 27/04/2021 09:22

While I understand how you are feeling, you really have gone above and beyond in caring for this stray. There is no need for any guilt on your part at all. Just consider that you have given him a chance that he wouldn't have had otherwise.
I'd like to think I'd do the same as you in the same circumstances.

MissMaple82 · 27/04/2021 11:52

Thank you for your kind words. It does helps 😔

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AnnieAnoniMouse · 27/04/2021 11:59

Don't feel bad. You've gone above & beyond to look after the poor wee mite. It's a shame it's not working out, but you can only do, what you can do and you have to look after your own health to look after your child & other pets.

People do home elderly unwell cats, so hopefully he'll find a living home to retire to, but he's going to a 'no kill' shelter, so he'll be looked after and warm/fed etc even if he lives out his life there. Better than roaming the streets, cold, unwell & hungry!!

He'll be fine, you look after yourself 💐

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