I’ve been static buzz so haven’t seen little man to get the paper collar on him. And still need to actually set up the new printer and print the found posters.
Cat rescue options
But I know someone who used to work in cat rescue, and they know someone down my way who is still actively involved. They will be able to scan him on site for a microchip and would be able to trap him if I want to go ahead with that. There are foster homes that completely bypass the danger of the overwhelmed kill shelter. I’ve also passed on his picture to be posted in lost and found groups.
It will be devastating to give him up as well if it comes to that and I haven’t fully decided if that’s something I want to do. Hoping to get him back to an owner while mulling over a name and trying to think if I could foster. I’m just really not okay and don’t know if I can reliably care for him right now. So… decisions. Winter is coming and even with insulated beds I don’t want him out there with his bad chest.
I guess the first thing is to find out whether he’s still owned. Then every decision can flow from there.
TW trauma, mental health
I’m still having intrusive images of Melbcat’s final day and memories of her alive. I hear a little sound and think she’s coming back into the room. I’m unable to finish tasks now. Sleeping all the time and falling into deep depression. I can see it happening.
I’ll foster sweet boy in an emergency if I can get help but feeling absolutely raw and not functioning.
No need to pressure yourself into fostering if you’re not ready. If the rescue organisation gets involved, they will find the right person. You will be the right person one day too, to a different cat. After my dog died, I wasn’t ready for another companion for a year. Everyone is different in how much time they need. It’s all normal and you are not alone. Be kind to yourself. You loved Melbcat so very much, of course the loss hurts. Let the grief process happen, it’s okay. And if things do spiral, please reach out to get support. Here, or medical, or irl contacts, whatever you need. Melbcat would want you to.
You’re right. He loves me and follows me around like a dog, but is also a highly energetic young chap while my circumstances require my pets to be exclusively inside. I also feel he needs more hands on deck for his care. My property may also at some point undergo works.
I’ll just have to see what happens and choose what’s best for him.
I’ve been static buzz so haven’t seen little man to get the paper collar on him. And still need to actually set up the new printer and print the found posters.
Cat rescue options
But I know someone who used to work in cat rescue, and they know someone down my way who is still actively involved. They will be able to scan him on site for a microchip and would be able to trap him if I want to go ahead with that. There are foster homes that completely bypass the danger of the overwhelmed kill shelter. I’ve also passed on his picture to be posted in lost and found groups.
It will be devastating to give him up as well if it comes to that and I haven’t fully decided if that’s something I want to do. Hoping to get him back to an owner while mulling over a name and trying to think if I could foster. I’m just really not okay and don’t know if I can reliably care for him right now. So… decisions. Winter is coming and even with insulated beds I don’t want him out there with his bad chest.
I guess the first thing is to find out whether he’s still owned. Then every decision can flow from there.
TW trauma, mental health
I’m still having intrusive images of Melbcat’s final day and memories of her alive. I hear a little sound and think she’s coming back into the room. I’m unable to finish tasks now. Sleeping all the time and falling into deep depression. I can see it happening.
I’ll foster sweet boy in an emergency if I can get help but feeling absolutely raw and not functioning.
No need to pressure yourself into fostering if you’re not ready. If the rescue organisation gets involved, they will find the right person. You will be the right person one day too, to a different cat. After my dog died, I wasn’t ready for another companion for a year. Everyone is different in how much time they need. It’s all normal and you are not alone. Be kind to yourself. You loved Melbcat so very much, of course the loss hurts. Let the grief process happen, it’s okay. And if things do spiral, please reach out to get support. Here, or medical, or irl contacts, whatever you need. Melbcat would want you to.
You’re right. He loves me and follows me around like a dog, but is also a highly energetic young chap while my circumstances require my pets to be exclusively inside. I also feel he needs more hands on deck for his care. My property may also at some point undergo works.
I’ll just have to see what happens and choose what’s best for him.
so many hugs
it’s normal to have these thoughts and memories
hugs
and you can only do what you can do , hugs