[*Bobbie*]

I had to re-home my sweet Zeke on Friday.

I have known for a while that my cats were NEVER going to get along. I tried EVERYTHING. I even spoke to their vet about it last time I took them in for shots and they said I have done everything possible to try and get them to tolerate each other. It always ends in fresh blood though. It was usually Ford who was bleeding. He still has a scab on his ear that is healing.

So this guy came over the other day to buy Dave's truck. (Dave bought a Grand Am the other day that is better on gas than the truck.) He came in to sign the bill of sale and title and saw Zeke. He fell in love with my baby He said his girlfriend has wanted a Bengal for years and that was all she was asking for for Christmas. Dave half-joked and said "you can have him" which is usually our response in hopes that someday the right someone would show real interest in him. Well we finally found the right someone. He went back and told his girlfriend about Zeke. She wanted him soo bad. I told him I would want to meet her and his kids before I made a decision. Well, can I say PERFECT match!

I KNOW she will love him like I do and smother him with kisses and attention. If you wait that long for something you really want you cherish it... KWIM? It was like she didn't want to get her hopes up incase I changed my mind. When I asked her if she wanted to take him that night... you would have thought she won the lottery. That is exactly the type of person I was praying to find to love my baby. I have no doubt he is in the best home possible.

The boyfriend also has three small boys from a previous relationship. They are 6, 4, and 2. Zeke adores kids. As soon as those boys walked in the door you could see the look in Zeke's eyes. He was so happy. He really is a strange cat! The boys were so polite and well-behaved. You can tell they are being raised right. They were so calm with Zeke. They took turns playing with him. They listened to both Dad and girlfriend. They were well dressed and dressed for the weather. Which may not mean much, but it shows me the adults in the house are responisble The oldest saw my seashells laying around and asked about them. He ended up taking one home...LOL....I figured he would enjoy it more than I do. It was collecting dust!

I know I did the right thing for my fur-baby. He deserves to have full run of a house, not half of it. He deserves more attention than I could give. I know he will be healthy and happy with his new mommy... but man I feel like I just gave my child up.

They did tell us we can visit anytime we want. They live very close to us. I just miss him greeting me at the door when I come home more than anything right now. Oh well......

I think I am having a bad month Is it over yet?

[heatherrose415]

you have me in tears I have had to rehome pets for that same reason.

Im soooo sorry :*( Im glad you can visit, maybe that wil make it easier.

((HUGS))

[jademyst13]

It sounds like you have found the best option for him though. This way both cats will probably be happier. I can understand how hard it must be on you though. Hopefully you will go visit and see how well he is doing in his new home.

[ShannonMVT]

Aw, I am sorry because I know you will miss him. But it really sounds like he has a GREAT new home! Good for you, for finding such great people who will love him and care for him.

I know it's tough, but I guess sometimes love means you have to make decisions that are hard and not going the easy way out. I hope both the kitties will be happy now.

[Danica]

It sounds like you made the best decision and that kitty is going to a loving home. It must be tough though (((HUGS)))

[home4mygirl]

Oh hun! I'm sorry you had to re-home him! Soooo hard - I know!! BUT it sounds like you did find the PURRFECT (hee hee, aren't I clever...lol!) home for him! He will be well loved and taken care of - what more could you ask (except, of course, that you got to keep him)?

Aww bobbie, so sorry you had to let Zeke go to a new home. My roommate in college had to give up a cat b/c it wouldn't get along with her other one. Even though I'm allergic to cats and was happy to have one less in the house, I was still sad, so I can only imagine how you feel. I'm sure he's running around his new house right now, so happy. And it's all because of you!

[Frangipani]

awwww that is so sad! I am really happy for Zeke though. It sounds like you really did the selfless thing and put him with the best home possible. (((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))

[Brittanie]

That reminds me of when I had to re-home my Teaky when I was 11. We moved, and our new landlords wouldn't allow pets. Unfortunately the move was necessary, so we had to re-home my kitty and my dad's puppy. I cried for weeks straight. It was really hard on me. I felt like I was losing my only friend.


So I can understand. It really is a sad thing, even when you know it's for the best.


And he's a Bengal? I LOVE Bengals! I want one someday...when I can have pets again.

[dee68]

Bobbie,

It is so hard when you have to rehome a beloved pet, i ahev had to do it and it is heartbreaking...Just know that you did the best thing for Zeke. It sounds like he found a wonderful home....and he knows you did it cause you loved him

~HUGS~