Thursday, January 09, 2014

Thursday Wrap-Up.

We are quite perplexed and sad. Charlotte is really not happy living with us.

Even though we have been very charming and welcoming for three weeks, we may have to let her go back to find a new home where she can have a chance to be a happy, stress-free, only cat.



So, that's where we're at at the end of this week. We hope yours was more fun.

29 comments:

  1. We are sorry to hear Charlotte is having difficulties adjusting. Perhaps a kitten might integrate better ?

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  2. That is so sad, but you just never know sometimes until you try it out. That's what happened here with Patches.

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  3. Oh, William, this makes us sad, too. It can take a long time for cats to adjust to a new living situation. You know, we went through adopting and then having to give back Beau earlier this year. In his case, he was very happy living here, and the rest of us were absolutely miserable. Even the head peep was crying because she never saw Ashton. We know you will do the right thing for Charlotte because you want her to be happy, even if it's really hard. If you have to let Charlotte go back, it isn't your fault. You had no way to know that Charlotte needed to be an only cat. Our hearts all go out to you about how hard the situation is, especially when you all deserve some joy and healing right now. Lots of purrs to all of you.

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  4. We are sorry to hear that William. Sometimes kitties do better in a home without other kitties. It is too bad as she is so pretty, but we wish her well.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure,JJ
    and Angels Tiger and Tillie

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  5. I'm so sad to hear this. But some kitties do need to be only cats, or in a situation where they are more comfortable. I'm one of those kitties who feels that it's better to return a kitty if she or one of the other kitties is truly stressed out and the situation is not improving over a period of time. A human can only do so much.

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  6. Bummer. I'm sorry. But I can tell you that forcing it will never make it better for her. My Grace wants to be an only cat and it's too late to turn back now. We have tried 3 different cats and she is miserable. :(

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  7. Oh William, I am so sorry sweet boy. I am sorry for Charlotte and for all of you who did your best. She is like me I think...a one only kitty. But how sad for her and for you and the family. xxoo kisses.

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  8. We are so sad for all of you. Mommy says that your Mom must do the best thing for Charlotte, although it really REALLY sux. Hugs and purrs from alla us at the Lounge xx

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  9. Wes is sorry for yous and Charlotte. It can be tough for some cats (like mes) to relate with their new siblings (like me). We wishes Charlotte the bestest!!!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  10. Oh this is sad. We know you are a good and loving home for a kittie, but yeah, sometimes you get one that prefers to be a single kittie. We hope things work out somehow. Sending our purrs.

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  11. Aw, I'm sorry it isn't working out. But maybe Charlotte is meant to be with a different family, and maybe the purrfect kitty for your family is just around the corner, waiting for you and Caroline and Mom. (And, psst, William? Maybe your purrfect kitty will be a BoyCat ;-) I think I am happy as the only kitty, though the Human does sometimes wonder. . . Sigh. Life is so complicated sometimes, but me and the Human think--usually--things work out okay okay if we are patient. We lubz you guys.

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  12. It's disappointing when a new furry isn't working out. I was in a similar situation once. Actually, I was the cause of our almost-brother Mozart going to find a new home. After 5 weeks of trying to introduce us through a baby gate, I refused to look at him and I tried to hide anytime he was allowed to visit the rest of the house. Mom and Dad decided it wasn't fair or healthy for any of us to have so much stress in our lives so Mozart had to find a new home. Mom believes in a saying she read: "You can choose your cats, but you can't choose your cat's friends". You tried to give Charlotte a good home, and that was very kind of you. I'm sure she will find a forever home that is better suited to her needs.

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  13. Oh, it happens, and we are sorry when it does, but we must think of the comfort and ease of our cats. I have had that problem before. My first and second cat survived. But in separate rooms! They even ate in separate rooms. And slept in separate rooms. Not a great way to live, but it worked. They were fine in separate rooms with lots of mom time each. But I would think hard if that happened again.

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  14. I am sorry that Charlotte isn't working out. I remember what Emma went through with Herman, but there wasn't anywhere else for her to go. Some kitties just want to be alone with their people.

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  15. We are sad about it too, but sometimes things don't werk out really good. We will unnerstand if Charlotte needs a more suitable forever home. Things happen. Purrs to all...

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  16. You do what you have to. So sorry about Charlotte. This week has been a bummer at our house too with PP being sick. ((Hugs))

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  17. It is sad for all of you that Charlotte is not settling in. If she was an only kitty before she is probably feeling very nervous with sharing a home with you. You have tried welcoming her and done all you can and I hope everything works out well whichever decision you make.

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  18. William, Oh! I know what you are feeling, and I wish I could hug all of you, especially your mom. I gave up Loretta a month ago, and I'm still bummed out over it. She loved me, but the rest of the house was so unhappy. Charlotte is a beautiful girl, and she will blossom in another home, and you and Caroline and your mom will know you've helped her find her purrfect home because she stayed with you for a little while. I wish I could offer more.

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    1. William's mom: Yes, it's mourning, and it hurts. Plus the feeling of failure that no one understands...I LOVE cats and yet I had to give one away; it's perverse and really plays with your head. Don't know if knowing there are other's out there that feel the same way will help you, but we are here!
      William and Caroline: You are good friends to Orbit; still hoping he's going to be okay. Give your mom some extra head bunts and purrs; make a Cat Sandwich with your mom in the middle!

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  19. We're sorry, but we hope Charlotte finds the right home. We hope, too, that you all understand it had nothing to do with any of you, sometimes kitties just won't or can't fit in, for whatever reason, no matter what you do. And it's only unfair to force them into a situation in which they're so unhappy, so you did what was right and best for her and we commend you for it. Purrs all round.

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  20. So sorry to hear. Charlotte will find her forever home and be better for having been in yours.

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  21. Oh dear, I am so sorry about Charlotte. Skootch is STILL not happy about Louie and Wilbur (although he tolerates Louie better, since Louie is mellower). I think he would have been happier as an only cat, but we already had Lucy. When Lucy died I thought he would be lonely, so I got kitten Louie, who really needed a kitten friend, so we got Wilbur. At least most of the time they play with each other, although Wilbur can be a real brat to Skootch. Kitty dynamics can be tricky. Sometimes they work it out, and sometimes they don't. I do think sometimes that male cats are a little more easy-going (sometimes). Maybe you can find a nice orangey boy......?

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  22. we are sorry about it not working out....but you have to do what is best for everyone. and now the rescue will have more information for Charlotte's next family

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  23. Oh, that's too bad. I guess communal living isn't for everyone. Sorry things didn't work out for you all.

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  24. Oh, poor Charlotte. We're sorry she's having such a hard time. Can you find anyone who would take her rather than return her to the shelter. We feel bad for her

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  25. Yo, Bro . . . Yeah, Aggie. Well, beautiful little Miss Aggie does not care for the Traitorous Human, and stowed herself safely UTB when the brushies were being doled out. She's my kind of girlcat, she is.

    Hoping everyone is okay at your house XOXO

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  26. Bummer, dood, I'm sorry it's not working out. I bet your people are really upset :(

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  27. Sometimes a cat needs to be an only cat. Like me. I don't like other cats and both they and I would be miserable if we had to live together.

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