Guest bakercrew Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 After many conversations and tears we have decided to leave our beloved cat behind. Although he is still young 6 today. It is going to cost to much to money to fly him over £2k incl quarantine. So have promised kids a cat and a dog when we finally settle in our home. But it does not help the matter. Poor cat knows theirs something up as he is more loving than usual and does not help the situation. I just look at him and burst into tears. Deep down I know it is best for him to stay here with family as he is a loving boy who does what he wants and comes home when he wants to. He would be fine in oz but how do you tell a cat that you are going to give it loads of tests, stick him on a plane on his own and then on his own in a totally strange place for 30 days before we come and get him. He will stress big time and will not thank me. Also worried he would bring home some delightful creatures and snakes he does love his wild kill. I know he is better of staying here, and the money we save will pay for all of us to fly over or one months rent but does not help the situation. Has anyone else been in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Its really upsetting .. iv'e been in similar ... is he going to family to live did you say ? maybe for all of your piece of minds you should allow him to make that move now and the children could go and visit and see for themselves hes fine and doing well ( maybe take him a present ) it would get you all used to the idea and wean him off you a little .. not sure if that would help ..though i think it would be something i would try , hugs not east is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsie3 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Argh, you've set me off reading this! We were in a similar situation back in November. Our cat was 16 (we'd had him longer than we'd had the children!), and we decided that there was no way we could bring him over, for a range of reasons - he was an awful traveller in a car, so don't think he'd have coped with that epic journey + quarantine after. You're so lucky to have family to take him on, that will really help you once you're here, I'm sure, knowing that he's fine, and being able to get regular updates. (Sounds daft, but we regularly 'talk' to my Mum's cat and dogs when we're on Skype to her, as we all really miss her pets too - even her snake!) Unfortunately none of our family could take our cat (the dogs just terrorised him when we took him there on a trial), and it was only at the last minute that someone responded to a plea I'd made on a local website. The lady who took him in was lovely, and a real cat person, but I do think it was a bit of a shock to him when he arrived in an immaculate house, from the chaos of ours! He did the same as yours towards the time we left - became really affectionate and wouldn't leave us alone, and, like you, I'd burst into tears whenever I looked at him. (Sitting here with a damp keyboard now...) It did help knowing that he'd gone to a fantastic home, and the lady did send us regular updates (even if they did change his name - the cheek!!!), and I'm sure that will help you too. Like you, we've promised our children another cat, and hopefully a dog once we're more settled, and in our own home. I know nothing will make it any easier when it comes time to leave your cat, but just keep reminding yourself that you're doing what's best for him/her (sorry, can't remember which it was, and can't see your message whilst writing this!) (Sorry for the really long babble...!) Hope your journey goes well. xxx Right, off to get a tissue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 for you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I am going through the same with my dog, it would cost us 3 1/2k upwards to ship her and we simply cannot afford it. It is breaking my heart though even though we have gotten her a good home to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bakercrew Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks guys, Elsie I also needed a tissue after reading your reply Jackboots thats a good idea about settling in my boy Sam earlier so we can see him. She has a massive garden and lives by a river so can imagine what he will be bringing home. I know he will love it. Permpomtobe, we know we are doing right thing for our pets I think we are hurting more than them. When are you heading over? It is so nice to hear from you all and that you have/are going thru same thing. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know it is heart breaking but you also have to think of the extra work it will be to find a rental with a pet. We have a labradoodle and she is very big and very hairy so know it would have caused difficulty when we got there. It is all personal circumstances and I know that the best thing for us as a family is to rehome her here as much as it breaks our hearts. We are heading over probably the start of October, around about the 5th. Just waiting on finalising a few details before the company book our flights. Just getting all our things sold now because we have decided to just take a few sentimental things with us. When are you heading over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bakercrew Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know it is heart breaking but you also have to think of the extra work it will be to find a rental with a pet. We have a labradoodle and she is very big and very hairy so know it would have caused difficulty when we got there. It is all personal circumstances and I know that the best thing for us as a family is to rehome her here as much as it breaks our hearts. We are heading over probably the start of October, around about the 5th. Just waiting on finalising a few details before the company book our flights. Just getting all our things sold now because we have decided to just take a few sentimental things with us. When are you heading over? Hopefully Beg of Nov just waiting for the house sale to go thru and then we are off. Yes i also thought about the rental side of it, I know it is the best thing but it is never easy. Told my daughter today that unless I come into some money we will not be taking the cat so even more tears in the house. She told me I must go on deal or no deal to get the money to take the cat. Bless her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelanfamily Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 we have 3 dogs.we can only take two of them.which one do you use to leave behind? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanhewitt Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 it must be so difficult to leave anything with loving memories behind and it will always be a tough decision. We are leaving our 17hh thoroughbred horse behind as i can buy a house on what it would cost to ship him over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Aw bless! Dear or no deal? She may be on to something though! lol My little one is just 2 1/2 so he will notice to begin with but will get over it quite quick so it not so bad. Where are you looking to settle when you arrive in Perth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 whelanfamily, oh my, that is horrible that you have to pick one of your dogs to stay behind! It must be such a difficult choice to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelanfamily Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 whelanfamily, oh my, that is horrible that you have to pick one of your dogs to stay behind! It must be such a difficult choice to make! I know yeh, we keep looking at them and thinking who would you choose. Theres good reasons for taking them all. The only other thing is to see if someone will look after one of them, then see when we get there if we can get permission for the 3rd dog , then if we do, fly it over. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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