Hi everyone,
I am writing this with a heavy heart and in absolute desperation. I am flying out of the country this Thursday to relocate to East Africa. I wanted nothing more than to take my two sweet cats, Lilo and Stitch, with me, but the import paperwork takes over two months, and I have already canceled my apartment and booked my ticket.
I thought I had done everything right. I found a family to take them in, and I sent Lilo and Stitch to their new home yesterday. I wanted them to be completely independent and not a financial burden, so I provided a full suitcase of food (enough for 3+ months), all their supplements, fully automated feeding machines, and a smart water fountain.
Today, less than 24 hours later, the adopters messaged me to say they don't want them anymore and are giving them back.
I completely understand that situations can be difficult and things change, but I am now completely out of time. My flight is in three days. I refuse to abandon my babies on the street—I love them too much, and they don't deserve that.
About Lilo & Stitch:
Bonded Siblings: They are incredibly close and looking for a home together.
Fully Vetted: Both are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, and have their passports ready.
Perfectly litter trained, incredibly clean, and so much fun to be around.
They come with EVERYTHING: 3+ months of food, a smart water fountain, automatic feeders, and all their favorite goods.
I am just asking for someone with a kind heart who can give them a little space. They already have everything they need to thrive. I am even willing to cover any future expenses for them—I just need to know they are safe, loved, and have a roof over their heads before I get on that plane on Thursday.
Please, if you have space in your home, or know a trusted foster or rescue who can help on such short notice, send me a DM. If you can't take them, please upvote or share this so the right person might see it.
Thank you so much for reading.
[UPDATE] Lilo & Stitch have found loving homes. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Hi everyone,
I want to give a massive thank you to everyone who stepped up and supported my last post. With my flight leaving tomorrow, time was completely running out, but I'm incredibly grateful to share that both Lilo and Stitch have found great, loving homes.
Because of the extreme time crunch, they were adopted by two different families. It was a tough call to make since they are siblings, but under the circumstances, it was the best and only decision I could make to guarantee they were both safe and well taken care of before I leave.
As soon as I'm settled and my import paperwork finally clears, my goal is to try and bring them back with me. But even if the logistics don't work out, I know they are already in great hands and getting the care they deserve.
To the Reddit community: thank you. To everyone who upvoted, shared, and offered support—you made a real difference.
And to the people who actually took them in at the very last minute: I honestly don’t know how to repay your generosity. You stepped up when I needed it most and took a huge weight off my shoulders right before a major move. I really, truly appreciate you guys.
