Ok, Ok, let me attempt to make this a bit clearer! We found out a few months ago that Hawaii has strict pet policies, and all animals have to go through a 4-month waiting period before they are allowed to enter the islands. Unfortunately, we found this out too late, and Tiger (our cat) still has 10 weeks left before he is cleared to enter the islands. Their quarantine policy states that if animals do not meet their 120 days at home, they will be quarantined in Hawaii for 120 days. 120 DAYS, seriously, who does that?!?! For all of you animal owners and lovers, you can imagine our shock and concern about placing any animal in a small crate for that extended amount of time. All of these poor little critters who have to be quarantined in Hawaii live in small crates stacked up on top of one another, all in the same room, no matter what type of animal and are ONLY allowed out of the crate when someone comes to visit them, and then only for 30mins!
Anyone who has a pet, knows they grow on you. They aren't just seen as some crazy animal that roams around your house, they are viewed as family, especially the ones that you've had since they were little. Tiger is just that type of animal to us, he's like our little kid, and we can't imagine having to place him in quarantine for 120 days. But unfortunately, that's our situation right now, UNLESS we can find someone who would be willing to help us out.
So this is our little cry for help. We hope to find a loving home to ‘baby-sit’ our sweet cat for 10 weeks while we are away, and then put him on a plane and fly him to us in Hawaii. We realize this is a big favor to ask of anyone, and we only ask because we are desperate, and fearful of what 120 days of quarantine might do to him. Tiger is a 3 year old black Tabby Cat. He is an inside, de-clawed cat that wishes he were outside most of the day! He is like normal cats and sleeps quite a bit, but he also enjoys playing with his toys. He is a very well behaved cat; he doesn’t bite or chew on things and definitely does not tear up household items. I think he would do better with a small dog or no pets, than with other cats. But we are willing to try anything at this point! Of course, Tim and I would provide you with everything you need to care for him, plus extra money to say THANK-YOU! If you think you might be willing to take on this task, or know someone who might be willing, please let us know!
Here are a few pics of Tiger, to tug at your emotions and your heart!
This is Tiger when he was just a little baby!
Tiger when he was a little older:
Tiger playing in his clown outfit (doc. made him wear it!):
Tiger asleep on Tim:
Tim telling Tiger to go back to sleep!
Tiger asleep in his new Christmas present:
Tiger's favorite place to sleep, clean clothes!
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4 comments:
Melissa,
I soooooooo wish we could help. I definitely understand a love for your furry family member. We will be praying for a temporary home since we can't really do much else.
Grandma and Grandpa get to keep Tiger! We're going to turn him into a Mountain Lion.....or maybe a Native American Catman ...... and he's going to eat green chili on his cat food! *grin* not really....we'll take good care of him!
I'm so glad tiger found a home. Though I'm a little leery of his home. Last time I saw mom and dad with that cat they bought him some form of crack cocaine (a.k.a. cat nip) and a box lined with turf and that cat was HIGH as a KITE within minutes. I've never seen a high cat before. He can sculpt his body into positions I did not know was possible. Anyways, tiger will be well loved and an excellent world traveler!
I hope that cat eats lots of grass, 'cause I don't want to buy a lawnmower....me
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