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08-03-2006, 10:38 PM
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MOVING SOON!!!
Well, DH is going to put a deposit down on a 2 bedroom 900 sf apartment tomorrow that is available on the 17th so I will be moving within 2 weeks!!!! I am so stressed, but super-excited!!!!  Most of you know that I am currently in Florida and he is in Kansas.
I took 4 hours of personal time off this afternoon so I wouldn't lose it!! I am going to work my full shift Saturday and will then resign Monday morning.
I have sent requests for estimates to several moving companies and already have someone coming from Mayflower tomorrow. I used them when I moved here from California and was pleased with their service, even more so as they responded within 20 minutes of me sending an email today!!. I would appreciate recommendations, though, ladies and Steve!!! (okay, should this go in the classifieds?)
One sad thing about the move -- I will not be able to take my cat.  The place does not allow pets.  I am going to try to find someone from church to take her, but if not I need to take her to the SPCA(which I really hate to do  ). I was told that the place in pinellas county here will not put cats down if brought in and actually have a huge "cat house" for them. I am upset at giving her up, though.  
Oh, BTW, today is my 1 month anniversary 
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08-03-2006, 10:43 PM
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how excited robyn! well congrats on your anniversary and finding an apartment
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08-03-2006, 10:44 PM
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Congratulations on the new home, getting to be together with your DH & your anniversary!
But it's so sad about your little cat
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08-03-2006, 10:52 PM
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could you take the cat and just keep her until someone says something??? i did that with my cat and they found her once but i took her to a friends house for a week when they said theyd be back to check to make sure she was gone. You could try it.. i know people who got away with it for years and as long as she doesnt tear anything up you might get away with it!
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08-03-2006, 11:01 PM
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I agree with MB, if you are comfortable "bending" the rules, then take your cat. I've had 2 cats before in an apartment where none where allowed, and no one said anything or noticed. They were only indoor cats, and cats aren't heavy enough for anyone beneath you to hear anything, if your apartment isn't on the first floor.
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08-03-2006, 11:04 PM
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Well, that's great that you guys are finally going to be living in the same state! I'd be too bummed about leaving my pet behind. Couldn't he have searched for an apt that accepted cats? So many of them do. I just don't know how you're going to do it. For me, it would be like leaving my child behind! Ok, sorry, you probably didn't need to hear THAT right now! I digress. I think you should take her and just don't tell the landlord.
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08-03-2006, 11:06 PM
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Well, that's great that you guys are finally going to be living in the same state! I'd be too bummed about leaving my pet behind. Couldn't he have searched for an apt that accepted cats? So many of them do. I just don't know how you're going to do it. For me, it would be like leaving my child behind! Ok, sorry, you probably didn't need to hear THAT right now!
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08-03-2006, 11:12 PM
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He did try finding an apartment that accepted pets, but they were not in our budget. He is trying to talk this place into letting us have her, but it is not looking good. I'm not sure how she'd do if forced to be an indoor cat(like she may not want to use a litterbox and may tear up carpet)so we may not be able to sneak her. She is indoor/outdoor now.
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08-04-2006, 01:35 PM
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congrats on the anniversary and the apartment! I love moving and having a new place to arrange and settle into.
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08-04-2006, 01:45 PM
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OMG. I also don't want to add to your stress, but how in the world can you leave your cat behind? My cats mean the world to me and they are like my children. I would live in a hell-hole or I would eat Ramen noodles for a month to be able to have them with me.
If you must leave her, do not bring her to the SPCA - they do euthanize animals very frequently. Do research until you find a no-kill shelter because Adult cats are the first to go.
Why don't you ask your landlord if you can put down a pet deposit, separate from the rent deposit? Your cat will get used to being indoors. She may fight it for a bit by trying to get outside when the door is open, but she'll learn eventually. Same with a litter box.
I'm sorry. I'm just blown away because I couldn't imagine. 
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08-04-2006, 02:38 PM
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I have to agree with Heather on this one and I have to admit that I was a little shocked at how easily you seem to be giving up your cat after you talk about how much you love her so much!
as they say a pet is for life not a season!
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08-04-2006, 02:53 PM
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Yay for finding a new place! I'm sorry about your kitty, that sucks! My boy is living at my mom's for now because the house my father is renting that I moved into doesn't allow pets and I miss him!
Of course, that's not the same because I get to have him back once Tom & I have an apartment. But anyway, I feel you! 
H, Em, in Robin's defense, to some people, children are like children and cats are like, well, cats.  I'm not sure anyone can be expected to live beyond their means or away from their husband to avoid giving away a pet...and I am sure Robin is really sad about this hard decision!
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08-04-2006, 03:40 PM
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Fair comment CW - personally I look at animals as part of my family, but I can see how others can see it as just a pet.
I didnt mean to hurt your feelings or anything Robyn Lynn, that is just my view
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08-04-2006, 03:58 PM
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Fair comment CW - personally I look at animals as part of my family, but I can see how others can see it as just a pet.
I didnt mean to hurt your feelings or anything Robyn Lynn, that is just my view
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Same here, but speaking for myself, they are a part of my family and they are my children, and it doesn't make them any less important to me. I would sacrafice so that they could be safe. Mike was allergic when I first met him, and if he hadn't gotten used to Kramer and Ditto (that I had for years before I met him), he wouldn't be my husband. Just the way it is.
Robyn, do you have the option to leave her with family like CW? Someone you know and trust?
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08-04-2006, 04:13 PM
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I say you are so excited to be able to be under one house with him in a few weeks. How are you going to handle not being around any of your family and friends?
I think you should find a family or friend that would open there home to your cat. Send her to me I'll make her a good home!
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08-04-2006, 04:17 PM
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I was going to try to have my cousin take her as she would have been able to stay out doors and everything, but my cousin just adopted 2 kittens(without telling her husband) so she could not take another.
It is not easy for me to give up my cat and I am praying that I find someone who will take her. I do love her a lot, but I love my husband more, and I may not have that much time with him before he goes overseas(they are telling us October). Otherwise I would have told him to keep looking.
I'm sorry if I have offended anyone 
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08-04-2006, 04:31 PM
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Oh honey! You haven't offended anyone and I apologize if I've made you feel that way. I'm just so attached to my cats that I really couldn't imagine giving them up for anything. I understand that you have your reasons, I'm just trying to encourage you to place her somewhere safe and somewhere that you'll know she'll be okay.
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08-04-2006, 04:40 PM
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why dont you try to keep her indoors for a few days or until you move, just to see how she will react, that way if she's fine with that, you take her to your new place. Just set up toys and stuff for her/him to play with and a corner for her litter box if she doesnt have it indoors already
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08-04-2006, 04:54 PM
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Okay, wish me luck -- I'm off to my in-laws to tell them about moving (yeah, kinda forgot to let TJ's mom know!!) and try to convince them they'd like to have a cat!!!! I kinda forgot about them as a potential home. They don't have pets now, but live in a house with a nice big yard and also have a screened in porch if they don't want her in the house(and the screen door is missing a screen so she can go in and out as she pleases). Not sure what they will think, but my SIL may go for it for her son.
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08-04-2006, 05:00 PM
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good luck 
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08-04-2006, 05:13 PM
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good luck!
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08-04-2006, 05:19 PM
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Good luck!
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08-04-2006, 08:39 PM
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Found my cat a home!!!!!!
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08-04-2006, 09:49 PM
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That's the best news I've heard all day. YAY! I'm so happy for you and the kitty!
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Robyn and TJ, July 3, 2006
I'm so happy for you Robyn, it's wonderful that you'll be able to go live with your hubby for a little while. And it's fantastic that not only do you have a new home for your furbaby, but you'll be able to have her back when you have a new home for her! 
