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hamsterjill

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17. Glinda is right.

Mon Jan 4, 2016, 03:53 PM

Jan 2016

Another thing to ask when surrendering a pet to a "no kill" shelter is: What happens if this animal gets sick with something that can be treated?

I've known humane societies that routinely euthanized cats for upper respiratory infections - something we all know is treatable, but takes time and effort.

Ask to be notified before if any pet that you surrender reaches the euthanasia list.

The best of luck to you, and I'm sorry that you're having to make this difficult decision.

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I must re-home six cats. [View all] Bertha Venation Dec 2015 OP

You could pst something in the various state groups! Hug ralps Dec 2015 #1

Thanks, ralps Bertha Venation Dec 2015 #7

awww. i'm so sorry. mopinko Dec 2015 #2

Mo Bertha Venation Dec 2015 #8

a no-kill shelter. ginnyinWI Dec 2015 #3

I want to take them to no-kill shelters - Bertha Venation Dec 2015 #4

I know of no-kill shelters that actually do kill. Just saying. I think you glinda Dec 2015 #5

Thanks very much, Glinda Bertha Venation Dec 2015 #6

Be brutally honest with them. Tell them you appear to be out of options. Ask them for help. And glinda Dec 2015 #13

Glinda is right. hamsterjill Jan 2016 #17

You might also try posting in Craigslist darkangel218 Dec 2015 #9

Hi, darkangel Bertha Venation Dec 2015 #10

No problem. darkangel218 Dec 2015 #11

I do not rec Craig's list. Bad bad things have happened. glinda Dec 2015 #12

+1000 hamsterjill Jan 2016 #16

I would love to take a cat off of your hands, GGJohn Jan 2016 #14

Thank you, GGJohn. Bertha Venation Jan 2016 #15