Last May I lost my part time job. I really wanted to get my charko diseased foot fixed and had unemployment coming, so in June I had surgery at the VA. Recovery time was about a month longer than planned and since I couldn't work, I fell behind on my rent.
I have lived in the same apartment for five years and always paid my rent on time. The manager was pretty reasonable, but the owners replaced her with a new broom and before I knew it, they had filed an eviction suit and now I have to pay in full or loose my furnishings and my cats.
My cats came from a stray who I fed and gave birth to four kittens on my porch. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I meant to give them away, but that never happened and it wasn't long that I decided not to part with them. Not I can't even consider letting any of them go. They are my wonderfull family.
The apartment is adequate and reasonable. The rent includes water & electric and is only $675. a month. I now owe 3 months and have one on hand. My friends are tapped out and can not help. The local Salvation Army is out of funds. The county can help once I have a job, but even then they won't be able to move fast enough. Bottom line is that if I don't come up with $1300. plus change, we will be put out. I could give my cats to the pound, but I would hate myself, besides they are my reason to get up everyday.
There must be a happy ending here somewhere, but I can't see it. I'm open to any advice you think might be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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