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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Oct 1, 2023 | Replies (237)

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@kskill39

I have two rescue cats, brother and sister. Brother is friendly and happy, sis is scared to death and won’t be touched but knows me and cares for me. They are five years old and we’re neglected all their lives. She has not been spayed and needs to be. I am 82 and they will surely outlive me. Do I try to rehome them now or keep them longer for company (I do so love them) then make sure they are provided for when I die. I am so conflicted.

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It’s just my opinion but I would keep them both and have sis spayed. I have 3 all females and they are a lot of company for us so I know you would miss them. It’s ok to make a plan for someone to take care of them when you are gone but you are providing them with a loving home and your company.

Good afternoon @kskill39. Oh dear, this is a very touchy subject with me. i am a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel fan and have had three of them, one being a rescue. I made a commitment to myself that I would not have a dog that outlived me. Cavaliers are such companion dogs. She would miss me and I don't want that to happen. So, I am the one missing my Roxie and Reggie, and Kala.

It may make things worse, however, I can't help belonging to several Cav groups on Facebook. My morning wake up always includes a check on new images in the groups. Maybe I could just be a caregiver for others when they need help with their Cav. Would that even be harder yet to manage? And I too just loved them. They went into my business every day to greet customers. On Saturdays, they put on a dog show at 2:30. I had to limit it because people were coming in all during the day to see their tricks. They got a bit tired of performing.

I will soon be 80. If I did get another one, I would look for one that was being re-homed. I know my breeder does that for folks.

May your memories bring you joy.
Chris