24 Paws and Two Feet

We need a bit of rescuing

We are three dogs, three cats and one human. We need to find a new home and a few things to put in the new home. My/our circumstances changed from what was once expected and now we need to make some major adjustments to our living arrangements and lives.

I cannot bear the thought of relinquishing any of them. Pets are for life. They are my world. It’s my responsibility to take care of them. And they are as much of my life, as I am for them.

UPDATE 30 May 2019: It is half the cost per month to rather pay a mortgage than to pay rent. I have been investigating this for a few months. If I could buy a place, I could HAVE ALL OF THE PETS WITH ME (my ultimate goal). Within my budget, I would have to move farther out from my new job (in Amsterdam), but that's okay...as long as I know I have all six faces to greet me when I get home...the commute would be worth it. And by commute, I mean about 45 to 75 minutes.

UPDATE 28 AUG 2019: I am still travelling back-and-forth between work, Limburg (where the 24 Paws are) and various places to stay. I live out of a suitcase and I am not loving the few days I get to see the 24 Paws. I thought I had found a house for all of us. My offer was accepted, but the inspection found major foundation and other problems, so I had to back out. Everything in my limited price range is going to be problematic, but I hope no more €40,000 problems that are not divulged first. Le sigh. Back to zero.

We are Renée, Rudy + Lois, Mara, Wakiya, Charlie and Ayla

Please go here for more information about all of us.

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Here’s a bit about me, if you don’t already know: I’m Renée. I’m from Canada, but now live in the Netherlands. I sold, gave away or packed everything I owned to move to the Netherlands. I did this for love. I wanted to build a whole new life here. It hasn't quite worked out the way I thought it would…such is life. I have lived in the same place and been able to take care of my dogs and cats due to an arrangement I had with my ex, but we have to leave now. It's time to move on.

My freelance work and Etsy shop are not bringing in enough for me to take care of all 24 Paws and Two Feet, so I need to move elsewhere to get a job. Currently, I live in the countryside and there are very few opportunities around here that have a decent wage or that don't also require the German language (I live close to the border).

UPDATE 24 MAY 2019: The human has a job about 200 km away. There is a huge problem with a lack of housing in the Netherlands; therefore, rental prices are sky-high and they get scooped up almost immediately after they're posted. In a land of people who love animals, rentals sure do not reflect this notion. Even permission for one pet is difficult to obtain. I am stumped.

This is what we need help with:

1. A place we can rent that has, at the least, a small, fenced in yard or garden. Enough for deposits and fees.
2. Or a better option in the long run: enough to put into the upfront costs of buying a place for us, even if it's small home.
3. A small, inexpensive car to get me back-and-forth to a job, take the pets to a vet, go the beach with the dogs, etc. When it's less expensive, I will be biking and using the transit system.
4. I have a few things to bring to my new home, but still need to get some furniture. I have no problem getting secondhand items.

The funds I raise are not for gadgets, trips, spas or tiaras…I just need a bit of help to get me on my own two feet again, then I can take it from there. I have been sacrificing many things so I can keep saving for a place for us. I don't mind the sacrifices if it means we're altogether in the end.

If we raise more than the target amount, it will either be used towards rent, a down payment to get our very own place and/or added to a savings account for future vet bills.

Any little bit helps and the 24 Paws and I will be grateful for any support you may offer. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and—if compelled, for your donation.

Love,
Renée

Please check out these links for more info about me and the 24 Paws and for updates and photos.

Here is a bit more of our story and our brief bios.

And you can keep up-to-date with me on our facebook page.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/24andtwo/