I'm utterly appalled by the response by a member of this forum, as to why I am having to rehome Honey.
I have not asked to be judged, it's not like it's a damn easy decision to make, tbh I have been mulling this over since Nov 2012. I am actually upset that I have to rehome her but she has lashed out at both my kids, one incident was the last straw. She had scratched the face of my 19 month old son, 3mm's across, she would have taken his eye out. I had to take him to the GP's to get it looked at, as it was that deep. Of course, social was involved and I was given a warning, if I returned to a medical practice with an injury caused by Honey to any of my children, she would be removed immediately. I talked to the RSPCA & they said in a case like this, she would ultimately be PTS, due to her age.
Rori can not be left alone, she yowls CONSTANTLY, she even poo's herself by the window, waiting for me to come home, when she is on her own. Honey didn't want to be active with her, so I took it upon myself to find Rori a playmate. Not a bengal, as I couldn't fork out another £400. So I searched cat rescues, hoping to find a suitable kitten and came across tommy. Visited him and he was perfect. It took all of 3 days for rori and tommy to unite. Since then, Rori has been much better, rarely yowls, is playful, has stopped the pooing on the window ledge etc. So I knew I made the right move, esp when both of them play with the kids and are tolerant of them.
With Rori settling in with her new man, I figured it was time to let Honey go. I've actually been crying for days about this but I have to do what's best for her. From the start, she really wasn't tolerant of the kids, although my youngest hadn't taken notice of her at the time, so she sat with him. My 5yr old is autistic and has started becoming rough with her, which he wasn't at the start. She lashes out, he's had a fair few marks and nips from her. Again, neither child has bothered with rori or tommy.
I never really feel the need to explain my actions
This forum knows how much time and money I have spent on honey, from vet visits, cancer scare etc. She is a loving kitty, affectionate and loyal but over time, it's been seen that she just needs a home with older children or NO kids. I also will say no cats, which is in the best interest for honey.
My point is, people really need not to judge, when it's a complex situation.
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