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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an 8.5 year old kitty with an autoimmune disease, diabetes with complications, and a need for full mouth extractions.  I really can't continue to care for him financially or otherwise.  My vet has offered me the option of surrendering him to their care where they would treat him and try to find him a new home with owners who can meet his needs.  I think it's highly unlikely that someone would adopt an animal with so many issues, and fear that surrender means he will live out the rest of his life abandoned, scared, and in a cage.  He is the sweetest cat and has been a wonderful part of our family.  I really want to do right by him.  I don't know what to do, and I need to decide very quickly.  Any thoughts or experiences are welcome.[/quote]

I haven't heard of a vet doing that. Do they do it often? Is it a vet at a rescue organization? If not, maybe someone there has a personal attachment to your kitty?

What are your options besides surrendering to the vet? If you can't afford care and don't think you'd be able to find another home yourself, what are you considering?[/quote]

OP here, not a rescue organization.  Kitty has been seen by several vets in the practice over the years, but the particular vet who has extended this offer has only seen him once actually.  I've never heard of this option before and I have no idea how common it is.

I guess my other options are to see if I can find someone to put him down, or figure out a way to pay for the treatment.  It's not impossible to pay for the treatment, but it would be a significant hardship for us and I don't think our home is the best environment for a pet with his problems (that are not fixable).  His diabetes complications affect his mobility and we have a toddler, so we either have to keep him away from the family in a location where he doesn't have to move around much (sad for a very friendly guy like him), or we have him with us but he has to go downstairs for the litter box.[/quote]

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