Urgent need to find a home for a cat

[ncliberal]

Last edited Sat Nov 2, 2013, 02:40 PM - Edit history (1)

Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help me. A neighbor moved and left their adult male cat behind. He is a beautiful and loving cat but we cannot keep him. I have Multiple Sclerosis and balance issues. The cat is dangerous to me. He has tripped me several times so we have to get rid of him. We have asked everyone we know and asked those people to spread the word but no one wants a cat. I do not want to take him to a kill shelter but every no-kill shelter I have contacted is not accepting cats at this time.

Can anyone give me some advice? Does anyone want a cat or does anyone know of a no-kill shelter that is accepting cats at this time? I live in Johnston County but am willing to travel to find him a good home. We are desperate.

Thanks for your help.

ETA: Does anyone know someone that works at a shelter? It's very frustrating because none of the shelters are calling me back and I have to keep calling and calling and get voice mail 99% of the time. I wish the different places would at least have the courtesy of calling for 1 minute to tell me they cannot take the cat so I could mark the places off my list. I'm at the end of my rope. The cat tripped me again when I was trying to feed him yesterday. I'm afraid I'm going to get seriously hurt and I don't have insurance.

[MADem]

1. Here ya go--a list of no kill shelters that will help you out...

http://www.nokillnetwork.org/d/North-Carolina/

[ncliberal]

6. I've called several on this list.

I guess I will have to try some a few hours away. Thanks.

[lostincalifornia]

2. Craigslist

[ncliberal]

8. I have not posted on Craigslist, yet.

I was hoping to find a place where there was some sort of screening but may post on Craigslist if there are no other alternatives. Unfortunately, Johnston County has a bad feral cat problem right now that shelters are trying to take care of so there is an abundance of cats for people that want one.

Thanks for the idea.

[lostincalifornia]

9. I understand, just throwing out a suggestion. Good luck. Sorry for you challenges

[zazen]

3. my rescue kitty had been declawed--is yours, or does he have claw covers?

I thought Second Chance accepted kitties like this. It's where I got my rescue kitty (had her 10 years and we're going strong.)

[ncliberal]

7. I don't think so.

Unfortunately, he's not even fixed. We are going to have to do that as well if we can find somewhere reasonable. We just had a major plumbing leak so it's not really in the budget. This is just a bad situation all around.

I will double check to see if Second Chance is one of the ones I've already called. Thanks.

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. have you contacted Safe Haven in Raleigh? link below

http://safehavenforcats.org/

they are wonderful - we got two of our cats from there.

[ncliberal]

5. I think so.

I believe they were one of the ones I contacted that had a message that they were no longer accepting cats, but I will double check to make sure. Thanks.

[ncliberal]

13. No longer accepting cats

Hi, I double-checked today. They have a message that the shelter is full and the wait-list is closed due to the high volume of strays. Thanks again.

[applegrove]

10. Photocopy a flyer with a picture of him and details and post

it on the bulletin boards of veterinary clinics all over the city. Worked for me.

[ncliberal]

14. That's a great idea.

Thanks for the advice.

[Big Blue Marble]

11. There is a wonderful cat rescue center in North Carolina.

[link:http://www.goathouserefuge.org|

From the web page:
The Goathouse Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary dedicated to providing cage-free care for cats regardless of age, medical issues or disposition until a permanent loving adoptive home can be found. Visiting Hours: Noon to 3:30 pm, every day of the year 680 Alton Alston Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312 • 919-542-6815

Please take the kitty here; he will have wonderful care until he is adopted or forever whichever
happens.

[link:http://www.goathouserefuge.org|

Do not advertise on Craigs List. You could attract someone who would sell the cat to a lab or
with other devious intentions especially near Halloween.

A no-kill shelter is a much better outcome for the cat.

[ncliberal]

15. Thank you for the tip.

Hi, that was my concern about Craigslist. I left a message for The Goathouse Refuge and explained the situation. Maybe they can help me out. Thanks so much for the information.

[ncliberal]

17. They have over 300 cats.

They cannot take him but said I could send photographs and try to get him adopted. Unfortunately, I don't think I can wait that long if they have over 300 cats to get adopted.

Thanks again for the suggestion. Maybe I'll get lucky.

[Big Blue Marble]

18. Oh no!

They were featured in the NYT's in January and on the morning shows,
only increased their numbers. Please keep looking for another no-kill
shelter.

We adopted an older kitty from a no-kill shelter several years ago. He has
made a wonderful companion animal. There are many who would take
your darling guy; it is just a matter of making the right connection.

Thank you for caring to find a home for this sweetie. How anyone can
abandon their animals this way I will never ever understand.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

12. I was going to suggest Safe Haven, but NRL already did so...they are wonderful.

I just Googled no-kill shelter Facebook groups...

https://www.google.com/#q=no-kill+shelter+north+carolina+facebook

You might find something there. Wish I could help, but I already have two. Good luck!

[ncliberal]

16. Safe Haven is no longer accepting cats.

Thank you for the link. I will check that out.