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Looking for temporary housing or foster care for cat
September 2, 2007
Hi,
I am writing for some advice. I am moving to New Zealand for 10
months and cannot take my cat with me. My best friend may be able to
take him in February if she is able to move into “pet-friendly”
housing at graduate school for the Spring semester. So, I need a
place for him to stay, for at least five months- possibly long term.
Is there such thing as temporary housing or foster care for cats? Or,
in your opinion, do you think I should just find him another permanent
home, even though I don’t want to lose him? What is the best thing I
can do for me and my cat, given my situation?
Thanks,
Danielle
This is a tough situation. I know if it were me I’d want to find something temporary and not give up my cat.
Typically the best option is to have a friend, family member, or neighbor care for your cat while you are away. If this is not possible then there are some (but not a lot) foster care places, it will really depend on where you live (bigger cities having more of a chance). If there isn’t one around you a good resource may be your local shelter or vet offices.
Some shelters have volunteers that foster cats until they are adopted, although this is not what you are looking for this could be a potential person to use. If your local shelter does have people who foster, ask the shelter if they can get you in touch with them, or them in touch with you, and you might have a good temporary situation. Same with vet offices, they may know good people who can foster for you.
Also, keep in mind, the person fostering your cat does not need to be in the same town as you live now. I know that sounds redundant but it’s worth noting that if you can find someone for a temp situation it may be worth traveling a distance.
You can also try putting an add in the paper or on the internet for temp housing.
Those are really your best options other then finding him a new permanent home.
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