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I suggest trying to find a no kill shelter. Otherwise, animal control can be called in. I wouldn't even leave one cat if Mom can't properly care for it. And if she can't take care of a cat, she can no longer be left alone.
Look online for local rescues, the Humane Society, and the SPCA, as well as talking to animal control. Most of these maintain some kind of presence on Facebook.
AshTee7, I agree with the other posters here, take the cats to a no-kill shelter. The shelter will work with the cats to pair them, and adopt them out as a pair.
If the cats or some are not adopted within a couple of months, the shelter will ask another no-kill shelter in another area to take the cats. Shelters will exchange cats/dogs to give them a better chance at being adopted.
Unfortunately you will have to surrender them to your local Animal Care and Control or Shelter. Ask around your town about the availability. If you can leave her one neutered pet this may help her. Otherwise I fear she will be just leveled by this. I wish you luck and hope you will update us. Do be honest with your Mother about why this must be done for the welfare of her cats.
I wouldn't leave one cat, as that would upset the cat wondering where all of his/her housemates went. The emotional toll could cause problems for the cat. I know how my cats react when one of the buddies pass away, as cats do not understand this.
Probably against her will you will need to scoop up about 8 of those poor animals and turn them into a NK shelter. Let her choose her favorites.
2 cats in a house is plenty. I don't like cats at all, and have a low tolerance for them. Cleaned too many hoarded homes/apartments with cat poop all over the place. It requires a LOT of work to keep the litter box clean.
Of course, the cats you keep should be nuetered or spayed, or the problem will just return.
Its not the cats fault the owners are pigs. And cleaning a litter box 2 times a day takes 5 minutes tops. That is not a lot of work but people are disgusting. No different than a house with bird poop all over it.
I have to come to the rescue of other cat lovers, especially those who are capable of caring for them. One of the women I worked with at a large law firm was an extraordinary woman. She was secretary to one of the founding partners, and she had 3 primary interests at home.
She loved opera and had well over 100 operas in her full collection. Every year she spent 2 weeks in NY and attended opera during the day and during the evening.
She loved antiques, and had an extraordinary blend of them, from different historical periods. And she loved cats. I don't recall if she had 10 or 12, but she had a lot.
Her house was immaculate. I instinctively removed my shoes when I visited, as I felt as if I was in a museum. There was never an odor of cats or their litter boxes.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Alternatively, Mum can hire some one to come in daily to feed them and clean the litter boxes.
I suggest trying to find a no kill shelter. Otherwise, animal control can be called in. I wouldn't even leave one cat if Mom can't properly care for it. And if she can't take care of a cat, she can no longer be left alone.
If the cats or some are not adopted within a couple of months, the shelter will ask another no-kill shelter in another area to take the cats. Shelters will exchange cats/dogs to give them a better chance at being adopted.
2 cats in a house is plenty. I don't like cats at all, and have a low tolerance for them. Cleaned too many hoarded homes/apartments with cat poop all over the place. It requires a LOT of work to keep the litter box clean.
Of course, the cats you keep should be nuetered or spayed, or the problem will just return.
She loved opera and had well over 100 operas in her full collection. Every year she spent 2 weeks in NY and attended opera during the day and during the evening.
She loved antiques, and had an extraordinary blend of them, from different historical periods. And she loved cats. I don't recall if she had 10 or 12, but she had a lot.
Her house was immaculate. I instinctively removed my shoes when I visited, as I felt as if I was in a museum. There was never an odor of cats or their litter boxes.