Did you mean hi my name is roxanne i recently moved outta my boyfriend\'s house because i refuse to take care of a 54 year old man who won\'t work i\'ve been with him for 5 years during this time we discussed the issue of having pets knowing the responsibilities of having one well my oldest cat is simon a beautiful part simise cat who i love with all my heart when she had her 1st litter it was like going threw the pregnancy of having a daughter\'s pregnancy i was by her side day and night and she depended on my trust and comfort of our home to be relaxed and deliver. well she had 5 beautiful babies the 1st one i brought to life cause simon freaked out on what was going on her name is chaos, unfortunately out of the 5 i did not make it. anyways i recently moved out of the home took the first opportunity that happened then again unfortunately the apartment i rented won\'t allow pets .taking care of my cats providing food that their never without and trying to go see them daily or as much as i can. well now that we\'re in a new month and i have bills and responsibility \'s of my own my ex is still not working and getting angry because i\'m not their to pay his bills he recently contacted me saying he\'s going to kill my cats one by one cause he ain\'t gonna take care of them . i believe this cause he\'s a heavy drinker and i can only imagine the verbal if not physical abuse they might be getting and not eating. i don\'t know what to do i am afraid for simon and her babies i don\'t know if this is the right place to go but if any one can please direct me to someone who can help or give advise. i know the right advise would be to get a different place but i live from pay check to paycheck i do not have the funds and my landlord is totally against pets what do i do?? ?

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The answer depends on the cat! Cats can have unique needs based on many factors, and we'll walk you through the basics in this quick guide.

TNR Scenarios: Tips for Cold Weather Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

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Troubleshooting Litter Box Issues

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Relocation: A Last Resort

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If Cats You Care for Have Been Harmed or Killed

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Defending Cats Against Misinformation

Misinformation about cats can result in misguided polices that lead to cats being killed. It's important to look at the facts, rather than believe sensationalized media hype or emotional arguments. You can help protect cats, and debunk misinformation that might come up during discussions or conflicts about community cats, by knowing accurate information.

Cat Behavior: Scratching

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Get Help with Ordinances

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