**PLEASE HELP ME** I need help.

[Flaxbee]

My life has come to a complete halt: I have seven cats, my husband and I are probably heading toward divorce, neither one of us has jobs, and we both have to relocate because we are in a tiny, dead town.

We've been trying to work on projects, and eking by, but I can't take the no-steady-income stress anymore. Lots of other things, but I can go be with any number of sisters or friends, though I can't bring all my cats, and my husband can't take them, either.

Is there ANYONE in the southeast or mid-Atlantic who would be willing to adopt and love forever one or two of my cats? I currently live in western North Carolina; I can deliver from that area, down to Atlanta, or up to the DC area. Or then over toward Montana/Boise where a friend and one sister live.

I will try to keep 2-3, but I can't have 7. There is one tuxedo male, and then 4 females, all spayed or neutered, recent shots, too.

Please respond to this email or PM me. I will reply as I can; tomorrow I fly home and can reply then, too.

I really need help. I am cross-posting this in few other forums here on DU.

[undeterred]

1. Let me recommend advertising on craigslist

I got my dog by posting an ad saying I wanted to adopt a dog after my last dog died. At least 10 people contacted me who needed to rehome their dogs. No money was exchanged, which was good because I had just lost my job too.

http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites

[Flaxbee]

3. Many have suggested craigslist.org..

A former neighbor can take 2; I'll keep working on other options. We are in such a SMALL town that I don't think craigslist is really an option - small town away from everywhere. But I'll see. Thank you.

[AZBlue]

5. If they don't have any listings for your small town, pick the larger one(s) near you.

Maybe you can meet someone half-way?

Good luck - I'm in Arizona or I could probably offer more help!

[blondie58]

2. you might also try the local pet shelters

at times I have heard of them taking pets in temporarily until one is back on their feet. I am so sorry about your situation; please take care of yourself, too. Sometimes stress will bring on an autoimmune disease or something else.
Take care and good luck with the critters.

[Flaxbee]

4. the only local no-kill is unable to take more

I live in a rural place that isn't really strong when it comes to care of companion animals. I'll keep trying, though. I have a place to go if I need to, with the cats, for a bit. So at least I can get some sleep tonight. Thanks, blondie58

[Dover]

6. Tried any of these resources in N.C.?

It may require some drive-time to deliver them, but I'll bet one of these
rescue groups will take them.


N.C. Cat Rescue:
http://www.kittysites.com/rescue_nc.shtml

Adoption and Rescue for N.C.
http://www.pgaa.com/NorthCarolina.html

Carolina Rescue
http://www.cara-nc.org/

Safe Haven
http://www.safehavenforcats.org/