This morning, I will say goodbye to four cats who I have had (or so it seems) forever. Hurricane Charlie, Everest, Cole and Riley are all traveling to a new home in South Salem.
The new place is being overrun by mice and the owner is fit to be tied. He wants cats who are good hunters but he also wants socialized cats that won’t run from being petted. Therefore, it fell on my group to fill the requirement.
I shall miss each one of these cats- especially my TerrorHist Hurricane Charlie. Yes, he has been a problem child from the very beginning, but he has small kitty syndrome and he stays tough so no one takes advantage of him. One plus with this new home (besides the heated garage where the cats will live) is that it is far far away from roads. Charlie is afraid of roads and cars and I know he will be terrified traveling.
I am trying to keep the tears at bay as I gather carriers and stuff them with blankets and toys. But these cats are going to a far better place and it is time to say goodbye. They are my best mousers and I know they will love the hunt once they adjust to not having me around in their life.
*hugs!!*
Its a hard thing no doubt, to let go of friends you’ve have for years, i remember hearing about Charlie on here a long time ago and being touched and shedding a few tears at his misadventures.
But as you said, they are going to a good life, heated place, plenty of prey to chase, they will be loved. And you may yet get some “updates” and pictures once in awhile… So while sad its also a “good” thing for the cats.
It will also reduce lightly your daily load, which should be a welcome thing.
Keep up being amazing Mary-Ann!