Rehoming 2 cats that don't get along with new baby

Appleton WI

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Hi neighbors - it is with a heavy heart that unfortunately I need to start looking into rehoming options for my 2 indoor cats. They simply aren't tolerating a baby in the house very well, and I have had to resort to sequestering them to the basement, where they are probably just not very happy. Neither cat is declawed and it's only a matter of time until one of them scratches my 1 year old pretty badly. The two cats are totally polar opposite from each other and probably should go to separate homes. We struggled to have them get along the entire past 5.5 years that we have had both of them. Arty - ~6.5 y/o Male (neutered) tabby cat with white paws. Can be a bit territorial, and may hiss/swipe at people he is not used to. Is a sweetheart when given attention once he warms up to you and loves to sit on your lap. Very cuddly and likes to play. Arty is chipped. Squid - ~5.5 y/o Female (spayed) calico. Very, very shy. When spooked likes to hide and may be difficult to find (she has found her way into the drop ceiling in my basement more than once). Very sweet cat, would probably get along with another less territorial cat. When she warms up to you she will like to lie down near you, especially at night while you are sleeping. Squid also loves to play with those feather wand toys. Squid is not chipped. Both cats are 100% indoor only and healthy, but have not been to a vet in a long time. I believe that outdoor cats are bad for the local wild bird population and indoor cats live healthier, happier, longer lives. I think it best that the cats are separately rehomed, but if you think otherwise we can talk. If interested please send me a message. I will include all supplies we have on hand, a handful of toys/scratching things, and 2 months worth of food/litter. If anyone knows of any other resources I can use to help rehome these two cats I am interested in hearing other options. If you prefer to text - nine too oh too 5 seven six 1 two 9