I know that has to be a hard decision on you. Good luck in finding homes for the cats.
I had a cat 15 years before I got Adonis. And yes (ducking the punches here), I had her declawed, rather than get rid of her for tearing up furniture, and me. Wasn't long, before she was going full blast again, but with no way to tear ME and furniture anymore. She was mean, only a mother could love her, lol. And I did love her anyway. Just made sure she never got outside.
She didn't like Adonis, and never got used to him. She still tried to slap at him with no claws! Hadn't had claws in 14 years! He learned to steered clear of her, knowing she didn't like him.
I'm not trying to talk you into keeping them, just letting you know my experience with a cat of 15 years, and adding my first Yorkie to the house.
Knowing these were your ex-roomates cats, I can't much blame you if you feel you have to choose. It makes a big difference in what we get suckered into (cause we care too much), and what we really want.
It will probably be a lot easier to send them to different homes, since not many folks want 2 at once.
Good luck on finding homes for the cats. |