Not much I can add. I'm sorry the news isn't what you would like to hear. But I know at least *knowing* makes a big difference.

I agree with Jane. There has to be nursing care somewhere that will let you have Baxter. I understand that he is your all. And some nursing facilities and assisted living facilities are coming around to realizing that this is necessary for the happiness of the patient. Here is a link: http://www.assisted-living-directory...california.htm I only read a few but they said pets accepted on a case by case basis. Wouldn't hurt checking into.

Billye

that qualify as "companion" and/or "emotional support" animals.

The "allowances" used to be made for "service animals" only.

Although many Federal HUD regulations and Federal ADA regulations are in place, many individual States have been drafting their own legislation, which often makes for even greater allowances than the Federal regulations.

(The "general guidelines" concerning the regs are that State laws must at least support the length to which the Federal Regulations provide for animals.
However, if a State law is not "clear," this can actually become a point which is decided by a Federal court, if it is not settled by direct HUD or ADA appeal, in any individual case. Since HUD and the ADA have "regulations," if they are not specifically supported by the State law, housing owners can appeal these "regulations," as "regulations" do not carry the same status as actual "laws." Therefore, State laws are extremely important in what types of animals are allowed and in which settings.)

I find it very exciting that many States are passing laws which make it possible for people to have anumals under the following categories: "companion," "emotional support," "psychiatric service" and "service" animals.

In such states, many people are allowed to keep their cats as either "emotional support" and/or "companion" animals.

It's a possiblity that you may well be entitled to keeping your cat under one of these provisions (if your state has written the pertinent laws), even if you are in "no animal" housing.

Within a "supported care" setting, this might mean you'd be allowed this if you have your own living unit?

It really is worth inquiring about!
It might just "work out!"

Various agencies may have some information on this for you!
(I am not sure of which agencies might be most helpful within your state. Many disability agencies, many equal opportunity housing agencies, any disability law service agencies, etc., may be of assistance.)

Good luck with this!

I am really glad to hear you are getting quality care and they are taking an active management approach to your illness. Good doctors are really hard to find. On a personal note, I am glad to hear you are not giving up. You are a very strong & stoic lady.

I have visited many facilities and a community dog is getting to be very popular. Cats on the other hand are more difficult since some seniors have serious life threatening allergies. I would recommend looking for a smaller facility as they are usually more flexible. Large facilities like Sunset don't really cater to individual needs but there are many assisted living home with as little as 4 people so a cat should be no problem. You can check out facilities near your home at Assisted Senior Living dot net. They have information on over 40,000 facilities, large and small.