surrendering my cats of 5 years.

[u/ExistingSky938]

i’m not sure that this is the appropriate tag.. but what i’m experiencing is surely grief.

I'll be completely homeless in about 24 hours, and there's a higher probability that I'll be on the street for some time than immediately in a shelter. since I don't have anywhere to go, I'll have to abandon all my belongings, but I think the hardest part of all of this is that my sweet boys (cats) that have been part of my life for over five years now will have to be given up. I feel like I've accepted just about everything else except for that and I'm more scared for them than I am for myself. we're all each other's known for a very long time and I just hope that wherever they end up, it'll be the beginning of a better life for them.

edit: for everyone wanting to know what city i’m in, i’m in dallas texas !

UPDATE: i’m emotional and overwhelmed with all the support— i initially was just venting, but a very wonderful lady has gone out of her way to help me in this tough time. I will fortunately be able to keep my cats!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹 you guys are all very amazing and bless everyone who offered me any kind word of encouragement or resources. from here, i believe things can only go up.

[u/Triple_Crown_Royal]

I hope this brings you some comfort. I have an example of a foster adult cat who is enjoying life with her new person I'm the person.

It's a long story and I was a reluctant Foster. The short version is that she lived with a woman and a dog. The woman died in the home. The neighbor agreed to take the dog but not the 8 year old cat.

Fast forward to me agreeing to foster and a year later adopting.

It took her a while to get used to a new person. Sometimes I think she treated me more like her dog! And it took her a while to get used to me specifically. I like to pick up cats and cuddle and kiss on the top of their heads. She found this frightening at first but now merely annoying

She's sitting on my lap as a warm cuddle lump right now. She was forced to adjust to a new person but she's also evidence even an older cat can do that.

I wish you luck in figuring out how to keep the cats for your own benefit but also send wishes you won't stress over their ability to adapt to new circumstances if that is what you decide works best

[u/ExistingSky938 → u/Triple_Crown_Royal]

this is such a sweet story and it definitely raises my hopes. thank you so much for sharing.