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maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

Hello all,

I first posted about this back in October when I left Korea, but now my fiance is getting ready to leave as well and our two darlings need someone to take care of them as we adjust to life back in the USA.

The back story: We're in a bit of limbo right now, with my needs keeping me in Boston and my fiance's sending him to Hawaii. In order to prepare for whatever eventualities may occur we've gotten the cats ready to travel to Hawaii, which has stricter regulations when it comes to importing pets than the mainland does. While we get ourselves settled and while the cats go through a waiting period before they can travel to Hawaii (5-6 more months), we need someone to look after them in Korea.

The cats: http://s706.photobucket.com/albums/ww68/niagrover/?action=view&current=fd828986.pbw

Pax and Saja, 2.5-year-old kittens of a rescued street cat. Pax is the black, brown and white boy and Saja is his white and orange sister. As you can see from the pictures, they love each other a great deal. They're both fixed and microchipped, and they have had all of the vaccinations they need to move to Hawaii. Now there is a months-long waiting period for bloodwork to come back before they can be moved. If we decide to settle in Boston, the kitties could be sent to us at any time.

These are two of the sweetest, chillest cats you'll ever meet. They've never bitten or scratched intentionally, even when getting a bath, and they're awfully affectionate. Saja is a bit timid at first, but you should see her high jump. Pax is a big ball of love, though he can be a bit whiny if he feels you're not feeding him enough (which is always). They've gotten to know one other cat and become friends with him, so I feel that they could adjust to a house with another cat or small dog.

The deal:
We want to bring these cats to the USA as soon as both we and they are ready for the move. We're working with a vet in Itaewon to get them all the shots they need and to arrange for a courier service when it's time to move. All moving and immunization expenses would be covered by us. We are, ideally, looking for someone who is able (and excited!) to foster them for a period of hopefully no more than a year. This is a situation probably best suited for someone coming to Seoul and looking for the companionship of a pet without worrying about what to do with the pet once they leave.

We had a few great responses to the last post, some which didn't work out because the offer was rescinded and some which didn't work because my fiance's plans changed. Now he's looking to leave Korea within the space of a month or two, so it's time to find a place for our babies to go for now.

Since this isn't quite an adoption, there's plenty more discussion to be had, but I will end this post here for now. If you're interested, have any questions, or anything, please contact me at [email protected]
Thanks for looking.

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

Gonna give it a bump.

kermo · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 1:39 am Post subject:

Good luck!
Have you posted on animalrescuekorea.org yet? There are some great people there.

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

I did yesterday Smile

Nothing yet, but I'm remaining hopeful...

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

One more bump... they're really great kitties.

kiwigirl :O) · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Location: Bundang

your cats look so darling!!!

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

Thanks!

Wanna care for em for a few months? Hehe..

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

Oops, just saw the PM, thanks..

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

Have to bump this up again. Had a few nice responses but nothing concrete yet. Time is getting short - if anyone has room in their home and their heart for these two lovelies for a length of time, please please let me know.

Thank you.

Vox_Populi · Joined: 04 May 2009 Location: Seoul, South Korea

They're so cute!!! Have you had any luck? I might be able to take them. I just need to ask the landlord if cats are allowed.

Daegudavid · Joined: 08 Jun 2009

Those are adorable cats. If I didn't already have two, I'd help you out. All the best.

KOREAN_MAN · Joined: 01 Oct 2006

You might have a better chance if you just give them up for adoption. I don't know how many people would be willing to have them for a while, get attached to them, and then give them up. I wish my cats get along as well as yours. Mine never cuddle each other. Crying or Very sad

U_ERICA · Joined: 14 Feb 2007

http://www.cwhospital.com/eng.htm

you can even call b-cose the stuff at hospital speak's english ..and they will help you

U_ERICA · Joined: 14 Feb 2007

http://www.cwhospital.com/adoption/adoption.htm
CHECK OUT ADOPTION LINK

maeil · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Haebangchon

Thank you for all the kind words... we might have found someone who can care for them for a while. I appreciate the support/links... thanks everyone.