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Cat dilemma

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 February 2017 - 06:09

After living away from the UAE I find myself returning later this year, to Abu Dhabi (I was in Dubai previously). I have a bit of a cat dilemma however.

My new job offers accommodation for the first year (which is non-negotiable) but the serviced apartments I will be in won't allow cats. My cat is 13 and has lived in 4 countries (including the UAE) so I am not about to abandon him. Does anyone know of any catteries or similar which would be large enough for him to be able to run around in and maybe an outdoor space, but that won't break the bank. It doesn't have to be in Abu Dhabi - anywhere in the UAE would be fine. He is not an easy cat so I am not sure that fostering for a year would work - it would have to be with a cat whisperer!!

If anyone has any creative solutions please do let me know. I have time to sort this out as I am not returning until late August.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 February 2017 - 13:47
Thanks! I'll try that.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 15 February 2017 - 07:50
Why don't you hop onto the Bin Kitty Collective facebook group and see if there's someone in Abu Dhabi that would be willing to do a long term foster for you. It has been done in the past.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 February 2017 - 13:58
I've tried that but it isn't negotiable. I don't want my cat to be in a cattery for a year but I am not going to abandon him, hence me trying to find different solutions to the problem.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 14 February 2017 - 09:13
Can they not find you accommodation that will allow pets? Or ask them to give you the equivalent and you find your own? 13 is quite old to leave a cat in a cattery for a year and I would imagine quite stressful for the animal.
 
 

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