Is it normal i cant figure out what do with pet in military

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So you see I am single, 22 and I dont really have much of a life. I dont trust giving my cat up to the shelter though since I know that shelters kill a lot of them. Apparently animal control kills a good number of animals compared to how many they save too and I find this all the result of humanities arrogance. Since you know animals are meant only to serve us and if not we should just slaughter them. I find that really fucked up.

Anyways! before I got into a rant about ANIMAL RIGHTS HERE IS THE ISSUE. I signing up to join the military and well basically am on the verge of being homeless. I just lost my seasonal job and based on the fact unemployment will only pay like 50% of my income(and im already on poverty level).

It looks like my paperwork is looking good and I might actually be able to get in if I pass meps. Which I dont have anything majorly wrong with me at the moment. Other than my crap vision. So I have a pet you see. I not sure what to do with him. I dont envision myself finding a lover anytime soon. Since I am just not sexually interested in other people at all. My initial plan was to join a few years, get out, move to Canada, go to college in Canada, get a job in Canada and than bring my pet with me.

As a single person even if I manage to get OFF BASE housing, I will have no one to care for him while I am away. I wanted to leave it with my mother but she said she will only care for him for a short while, when I am at boot camp. I dont want to get rid of him but no one else is willing to care for my animal and most people I know are horribly allergic to animal dander. So they would basically die being around animals.

I have 2 grandmothers who love cats and even feed the neighborhood cats but they dont want to take care of the cat either. I do love my cat, but I am not going to be able to care for him if I am homeless anyways. What should I do about this dilemma? Whats worse is he is a black cat. WHICH IS HORRIBLE! Not that I dont like the color black, but BLACK CATS are the most common type of cat, so those are the type of cats that are often used for lab experiments to test new drugs. By this time I probobly sound like a total animal activist.

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  • Sara0303
    7 years ago

    Good luck! The best thing is to bring him to a kill shelter. No kill shelters are always full, and l highly doubt anyone will adopt a black cat

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      No kill shelters kill animals.

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  • Englishman_Abroad
    8 years ago

    I'm assuming you're in the US so I don't know much about the animal shelter situation there except it's probably the same as everywhere else - too many animals, not enough homes. Have you tried asking at a local veterinary practice? They will usually let you put an ad on a notice board (use a cute picture) or may even know of someone looking for a new cat (assuming your cat isn't an evil bastard!). Bear in mind it's not their job to re-home pets but most of us are happy to help as best we can or put you in contact with an appropriate shelter.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      Im not trying to re home him. He also hates everyone who isnt me, my mother, or my dad. The fact the vet can do anything with him is astounding.

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      • Englishman_Abroad
        8 years ago

        Well you basically told us that you can't keep him youself if you join the military and that none of your friends and family are able to take him, with the exception of your mum who will only do so temporarily. So unless your mum changes her mind and adopts him I really don't see that you have any other option than rehoming.

        I guess I was lucky - I moved abroad last year leaving my dog behind with some friends who also have a dog. I pay for food & vet bills etc. I still feel guilty for leaving her but she has a much better life with them than she would here. That's all the advice I can give. Hope you find a good solution to your dilemma.

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        • The_Creep
          8 years ago

          I hope you have not been assigned to a country where they eat dogs. That's as bad as killing whales and cats.

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    Find a no kill shelter.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      Those usually kill them as well.

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      • RoseIsabella
        8 years ago

        What part of the country are you from?

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          8 years ago

          America or (The States) as the Europeans refer to it as.

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          • RoseIsabella
            8 years ago

            I thought you were American.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              8 years ago

              Oh, than I meant west coast.

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      • snarkygirl
        8 years ago

        Some pet stores have no kill shelters who take in cats. There's one called One by One which is really careful about making sure the cats get a good home. Or ask people you know or work with if they could take your cat.
        Ps I'm sorry you are so desperate you have to join the military. I don't think it's the best idea but I wish you to stay safe.

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  • noid
    8 years ago

    Advertise him on Craigslist with picture and explanation of your circumstances. Ask for a $20 rehoming fee to make sure he goes to someone who will care for him.

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