Thread by @VABVOX

I have a little #Caturday/#ClearTheShelters story for you that I hope you'll share.

The Wife just brought our newest family members home.

Maggie (black) and Iris (Siamese). Two beautiful, elderly cats.

Here they are in their former home.
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Iris is 14. Maggie is 12. Their original person was forced to enter a nursing home last week.

She has dementia and it was no longer safe for her or the cats for her to live alone.

It's a very sad story.
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#Caturday
#ClearTheAir

Not only has she had to leave her home, but also her cat friends of well over a decade. So sad.

All involved have been traumatized.

As you know, we previously had a small no kill shelter. A friend asked if we could place these elderly cats.

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#Caturday
#ClearTheShelters

We knew that wasn't possible. The Wife and I discussed it. She decided we'd take them in, as they wouldn't have much chance in a shelter and they would be separated.

We definitely didn't want more cats. But it's not their fault their mom is ill.
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#Caturday
#ClearTheShelters

People have to make arrangements for their companion animals should they become ill/incapacitated/die. No one wants to, but you have to do it.

Have that plan ready if you live alone, no matter your age since bad things can happen suddenly.
#Caturday
#ClearTheShelters
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Iris & Maggie will be living in the guest room. They arrived an hour ago & are currently under my grandmother's bed, according to The Wife. It will likely take them several days to adjust. It's a slow and difficult process and I feel bad for them.
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#Caturday
#ClearTheShelters

So if you are looking to adopt, think about adopting an adult cat and a kitten if you really want a kitten. They will be companions for each other and you. Adult cats are most likely to be euthanized.

Thank you for listening to my TED talk.
#Caturday
#ClearTheShelters
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