MinMin and Minnue may have a new home already!

[Demonique]

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Just got off the phone with a lady, Lynne, who saw my ad on Kijiji. Both her and her hubby are starting to look for a pair after losing thier own 2 to old age over a year ago. She said her hubby seen the pic of MinMin and Minnue and asked her to call about them, that maybe it was time to move on and provide a home for 2 more, and they fell in love with these 2. The fact that they may not be fixed isn't a problem, they are willing to pay for the costs of having it done.

We talked for a good half hour, and I like the person I was talking to. She's going to talk to her hubby when he gets off work tonight, and call me again tomorrow afternoon, and we'll likely go from there. And I think the fact that they didn't run right out and replace their previous 2, (she said they were well over 14 yrs old) that she and her hubby felt it was too much like trying to replace something that can't be, is a sign of someone who does indeed care. I'll be asking more questions when we talk tomorrow, but I have a good feeling about this, and hope it pans out for my 2 sucks, although it's going to hurt to see them go!!!!

[Goldielover]

I really hope this works out for them. After what they went through, they deserve a good home together.:) And much as you will miss them, it is best they settle into their permanent home soon - before they become too attached to your place, and consider it another abandonment to be moved again.

[lovesbudgies]

I am soo happy you may have found them a good loving home. to know they had 2 cats who lived over 14 years is great. they must really love animals. i know what they are saying about replacing a pet. growing up we had 2 cats they both lived to be in thbeir 20's both had to be put to sleep due to old age and illness. one had cancer and one had a stroke. it's hard to think of getting a new pet after having them for so long. getting thses 2 cats will bring joy back into their lives and help cope with the loss of their beloved cats they have just lost. i really hope this works out. sounds like these people will give thses 2 cats a wonderul home. i know this will be hard for you but you are doing what is best for these cats.

[Pippin's mom]

I hope this works out!:D

[tstmard]

This is good news. I sure hope it works out. It sounds like it would be a very good home for them.:) And the fact that they've taken their time in getting more cats and that they're looking to rescue older ones instead of kittens says alot too I think.

[Demonique]

it's hard to think of getting a new pet after having them for so long. getting thses 2 cats will bring joy back into their lives and help cope with the loss of their beloved cats they have just lost. i really hope this works out. sounds like these people will give thses 2 cats a wonderul home. i know this will be hard for you but you are doing what is best for these cats.

Lynne had said they were offered kitten's shortly after thier last one passed, but although she said they were adorable, the didn't feel they could give them the proper care and attention they deserved at the time because they were getting over losing 2 life long friends.
It is going to be hard letting them go, but it's whats best for them. My little place just isn't big enough for 4 cats, 4 ppl and 8 birds :(

This is good news. I sure hope it works out. It sounds like it would be a very good home for them. And the fact that they've taken their time in getting more cats and that they're looking to rescue older ones instead of kittens says alot too I think.

That's what I was thinking too, they seem more than willing to take 2 older cats, females at that, even if they may not be spayed. I'm really hoping for a happy outcome here, but if for some reason they decide against taking them, I do have that other cat lady that runs something like a cat sanctuary.....

[Goldielover]

Occasionally, you do find people who prefer to adopt adult cats. :) My adoptive parents, who were in their late eighties, adopted a massively overweight ten year old female cat (she was spayed) from their local shelter. They were both using walkers, and didn't want a kitten who could trip them up. Due to their ages, they thought a senior cat would suit them best.:) The shelter staff were thrilled, as they thought this cat would be a permanent resident in the shelter. They did ask about contingency plans for the cat if they became too incapacitated to care for her, and my brother confirmed that in that case the cat would go to him. The cat was thrilled to get a new home too, and it wasn't long before she was snoozing comfortably on their laps. She'd been abandoned in an apartment when someone moved out.:(

[Demonique]

well, it looks like MinMin and Minnue are possibly leaving our home this evening. Lynne called about 45 minutes ago, asking when they can come here to see them. Normally I'd have said anytime, but had to tell them after 6-6:30 as my house is a warzone!! Why?? Family emergency that resulted in my aquiring 2 more kids until this afternoon, aged 15 months and 3 1/2 years, so I have 4 kids aged 5 and under...... HAAAALLLLPPPPP!!!!!! Needless to say I'm going crazy with the mess I can't keep up on and chasing after little Paul trying to keep him from pulling Poor Minnue's tail and ears YET again! So as soon as they go home, I spend 11/2 hrs playing super lady to at least cut it from war zone of massive casualities, to recovering warzone, not quite peacetime..... somehow I DON"T think I'm going to make peacetime before they come over, but at least they've been warned lol.

So here's to hoping for the best (and emotionally the worst) for these gorgeous creatures.....it's going to seem odd having room on the bed again and not be bracketed by kitties under each hand.....:(

[Goldielover]

I'm hoping they take them both. It sounds like a great home for them, with people who are experienced cat owners, and hopefully should be able to cope with any nervousness at yet another change. They should have a cage to transport them in, or at least cardboard cat carriers, as the cats may freak out a bit when taken outside - they may think they are being tossed again. I'm sure they will settle very quickly in their new home, though, especially as they will be together.:)

[Demonique]

:crying::crying2::crying:

Well both MinMin and Minnue are off to their new home, about 5 minutes ago. I couldn't have chosen better ppl to love and care for them either. Both Lynne and Dave (mid 40s) cried when they seen them, and when she had called earlier, she told me they were going out to pick up all these toys and treats for them before coming to get them...

My hubby, wally, had to leave before they came, he couldn't stomach being here to see them go, and I found out he had been secretly hoping no one would want them and we'd keep them by default, he had tears in his eyes as he got in the car. Had I known this, then we'd have somehow figured out how to manage...that's how much these 2 have grown on us in the short time we had them.

On the upside, Lynne has given me her phone number, is emailing me her address, and has to me that we are more than welcome to stop in at any time or email or call, and she's going to keep me updated with pics and email as to how they are doing. They both said they haven't found many ppl who share their love of cats and animals, and would love to get to know ppl that do, so this could be the start of a friendship with a local couple who actually understands where we come from in regards to mother nature's offspring. They are definately 2 ppl I can see becoming friends with, good friends.

Ok, I'm going to go cry now...already miss them.....going to be really strange tonight without the 2 of them clamoring for scritches at bedtime....

[tstmard]

I don't know why but this thread has made me cry.:sad3: Maybe because I know the pain of re homing a animal with having dogs that had pups before. I cried every time one would leave. And knowing the sad tale behind these 2 cats and how it's having such a happy ending. I am SO glad to hear that these sweet kittys are going to probably one of the best homes for them.:D

[Goldielover]

It sounds like they've gone to a wonderful home, and they are together. That is so much better than being split up.:) I know it would have been nice to keep them, but just think of all the love and spoiling they are going to get from their new owners. And I think its great that maybe you've met some new friends out of all of this, and if the friendship prospers, you will be able to see how happy those two kitties will be.:)

[Sweety&Tweety]

I'm glad they have a new wonderful home and together to boot! Yay for them. :party3:

[Rainbow]

Aww that's so nice of you to help these 2 adorable cats out.

I know how hard it is when you get soo attached to a rescue animal then you have to let it go, call me crazy but when I rehomed my rescue ball python I got a little teary because I found him so adorable... if I could take him back I would but I know he's in a good home. I know those 2 cats you helped are more than thankful, you and your husband are a hero to them and for that karma to you! :D