Thus came the difficult decision about her future. She was Jeffrey's first cat and there is always the guilt involved. But I think it important that despite the loss, it is also about finding the correct fit for a gentle and loving animal. If our mixed household is not the right fit for stability she needs, there is someone out there looking for the bond with this loving cat. I hope she will be happier in a house with less animals to compete for her attentions. But I applaud Jeff for his bravery and loss - he is a special man.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Sophie's Choice
Jeffrey made a very difficult decision this weekend to surrender his cat Sophie up for adoption. We knew when moving in together it might be a difficult transition for all of us involved. Waylon was certainly up for the challenge of a new playmate. Jeff's other cat Tucker is an outgoing creature and even though independent as any cat can be, seems to adjust to any situation as long as there is food. Sophie on the other hand has always been a more aloof creature.
She was fine for the first week of the move and appeared to be even more engaged by exploring the house and tempting the dog. But by week 2 we began the long process of pissing on the bed. Usually just before we tucked in for the night to find a huge pool of urine in the center or on our pillows. We tried a new litterbox and coaxing to make the fit more comfortable for her. But at times it was pointless.
Thus came the difficult decision about her future. She was Jeffrey's first cat and there is always the guilt involved. But I think it important that despite the loss, it is also about finding the correct fit for a gentle and loving animal. If our mixed household is not the right fit for stability she needs, there is someone out there looking for the bond with this loving cat. I hope she will be happier in a house with less animals to compete for her attentions. But I applaud Jeff for his bravery and loss - he is a special man.
Thus came the difficult decision about her future. She was Jeffrey's first cat and there is always the guilt involved. But I think it important that despite the loss, it is also about finding the correct fit for a gentle and loving animal. If our mixed household is not the right fit for stability she needs, there is someone out there looking for the bond with this loving cat. I hope she will be happier in a house with less animals to compete for her attentions. But I applaud Jeff for his bravery and loss - he is a special man.
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an update for anyone who reads. Sophie showed up on the AHS site a mere few days later and was adopted out in a short three days. I am sure she will be happier there.
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