Magnificent Moustaches

[Toddlerteaplease]

New thread for the inmates of Toddler Towers. Strange to think, it's about two completely different cats, from the original
Thread. But Magic, Maia and Cheddar will never be forgotten.

I am absolutely heartbroken. If I can I will try and do a direct adoption. Where I take him to his new home. Rather than him go to the rescue. He doesn't deserve that. He's such a lovely boy.

I think it’s the best option if you can. Poor Pads,
and poor you. Sometimes cats really are a lone animal and don’t always do well with company. Toots wouldn’t. She would hate it if I brought another cat into the house

Heartbreaking... I really feel for you Toddler. And for Pads who seemingly thunders around oblivious, living his best life! And for Pen who has been through so much already.
Is it worth popping him in Cattery for a few days to see how Pen reacts to being a lone cat again before making a final decision?

I think Penelope would be fine with a girl. I'm wondering whether to put him in the cattery to see what happens.

My sister suggested having him for a bit. But I think it would just confuse him.

I'm so sorry it's not working out.

Still can't contact the rescue. 😿which is making the whole situation harder.

They've been in touch to say they can collect him a week on Monday. But I'm working all day that day. So can't do that. I am trying to persuade them to let me hand in to him until he has a new home lined up. I just can't bear to send him back there for an indefinite length of time. But I don't think it'll take long to find him a home. He had lots of interest.

Surely they would be happy for you to foster him before he goes to a home instead of being stuck in a cattery. Less work for them.

You'd think so would t you.

Finding this far, far harder than when the others were PTS. They knew they were safe and loved, till the end. And to not be able to do the same for Paddington is just awful. Thought I know he will easily get a new home.

It’s very hard. He’s a very resilient cat - look at how he bounced into your home ready to play. The rescue is going to look after him, and he’s going to be adopted quickly.
Try to think about how much happier Penelope is going to be. Remember you’re doing the right thing by her.

I remember being heartbroken when I dropped our failed adoption back at the shelter (she was a beautiful cat, so friendly to people and there was a crushing sense of guilt that we'd let her down badly).

As i was sat sobbing, original cat came out from her hiding spot (where she basically been living), clambered onto my lap and fell asleep. I knew I'd done the right thing, as her world had been made so small by the second cat - she hadnt been allowed/felt safe enough to move around her own home.

As hard as it is now, Penelope will thank you. 💐

@SaggyOldClothDog you are so right. I know it's the right thing for her. I just wish he could understand how much I love him and that I don't want to do this.

The rescue being difficult to contact is making this far harder. I need a plan.

Penelope hasn't been downstairs or in the garden for four months.

Oh that’s heartbreaking….i guess it’s clear that pads needs rehoming for pens mental health but what a sucky situation to be in

I've written a letter to his new humans, and a page of his likes and dislikes. I just need a plan. It's making it harder not knowing. I've also messaged a couple of people who expressed interest in him before. To give them the heads up.

You’re looking out for both their interests, Toddler. You are rehoming him responsibly, and his experience with you is one of care and affection. And, you gave it a decent amount of time to see if things improved.

I'm sorry, this is so hard. I had a friend who faced a similar situation last year. Cat 2 was delightful and it was a terribly difficult decision, but as soon as Cat 2 had moved out Cat 1 moved back in from the garden/neighbours
and has been happy and settled ever since.

Paddington is a lovely friendly cat. He's had lots of love with you and will go on to be happy with his next servants too.

The rescue are really pissing me off at the minute!

I'll hold off getting another cat for a few months. There is another one from the same place as Penelope, that the rescue were hoping to get hold of. So I said I will take her if they can get her out and get her sorted out. I saw a picture of where she lived and it's not great.

Still nothing from the rescue, I've written an about me and a letter to his future slaves. It making it much harder.

He's glued to my side, which is heartbreaking.

I've put a post on an exotics facebook group I'm in and alsready had offers of a home.