This is mostly a question for roaming and <user site="livejourn

[badseed1980]

But anyone else who has a lot of info on animal rescue is welcome to chime in too.

I have a friend in Nashville whose ex-partner is currently moving out of their house and does not want to bring her cat with her. The cat probably has a serious illness, possibly kidney failure. My friend cannot afford the care of a seriously, chronically ill cat. Rather than just put the cat down (unless that turns out to be the only humane thing to do after a vet has diagnosed her problems), my friend would like to find her a new home. Does anyone know of animal rescue resources in the Nashville area who could help find a new home for a chronically ill kitty? I'm thinking most shelters are probably not going to be able to do it.

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[paigemom.livejournal.com]

petfinder.com lists all rescues by zip code, including those that are cat-specific.

As someone who has the same friend :) and who has also been a volunteer with no-kill rescue for several years, the best thing for the kitty may be to put her down. There aren't a lot of adopters who want a chronically ill pet. Sometimes it's better to hold her in love while she goes rather than hand her off to strangers.

It's never an easy choice; it always sucks.

[roaming.livejournal.com]

I'd second this. Will going to a new home cause an already sick kitty more stress than it's worth? I tend to think of the animals, and worry less about my own "guilt" for "not doing enough."

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That's where I was going with what I said, only I didn't quite manage to say it that way.

[macropixi.livejournal.com]

http://www.freewebs.com/rescueregistry/catrescuegroups.htm

[roaming.livejournal.com]

Just saw this now (2:30). I actually don't have any suggestions, even if it were local -- which shows me I need to get me some learning on the subject!

So, um, the ex partner is just "dumping" her cat on her ex? wtf. Niiiice.

I think we humans go to extremes: either we're torturing animals in the name of science or just plain cruelty, or we're turning them into child substitutes, dressing them up and feeding them pate. In the case of an animal with chronic health problems that will cost a fortune in vet bills, I don't think it "cruel" to euthanize. Sure, fine if someone has the wherewithal. . . but also I believe we need to think more of the animal and what it has to go through. Personally, I'd love the option of being "put down" when my kidneys or whatever else start to go, and when life starts being more about pain or discomfort than joy.

That being said, there are probably more than a few people out there who would think it a blessing to adopt an older, seriously chronically ill cat. It's just a matter of connecting with them via the internet.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't get me started on my soapbox about how unconscionable it is that my dog has more "quality of life in the face of unbearable pain" rights than I do...

I mean, I'm glad she doesn't have to suffer, but why should I suffer under similar circumstances?

Ending soapbox now, I promise.