The guy was upset that he scratched the RUG?! Personally, I haven't met a rug that couldn't handle a little cat scratching! Plus, I love my cats more than any rug or leather sofa. Go figure!
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A forever home for Caruso!
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Thanks for your support everyone. I was so sad when I had to bring Caruso home. But I would rather have him here where he is loved than in a home where the father is determined to hate him. It still burns me up that they didn't get him a scratching pad, but perhaps they really didn't want it to succeed.
Renae,
I know the frustration of providing people with brochures, manuals, whatever, and then having them not read them. I put like four different things together - I printed out the Litterbox article from TCS, wrote something called "bringing outside cats in," etc., and people just expect cats to be like dogs. It is SO ANNOYING!!!!!
Sorry all the finger crossing and prayers didn't work.
But I'm glad Caruso is where he's loved.
I know the frustration of providing people with brochures, manuals, whatever, and then having them not read them. I put like four different things together - I printed out the Litterbox article from TCS, wrote something called "bringing outside cats in," etc., and people just expect cats to be like dogs. It is SO ANNOYING!!!!!
Sorry all the finger crossing and prayers didn't work.
But I'm glad Caruso is where he's loved.
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I got a call from someone who saw Caruso's picture and description on our local Humane Society web page. She loves orange cats and likes the fact that Caruso is so huge. She has two collies and another approximately 2 year old cat. She lives on 6 acres and has lots of porches and other places that would be great for a cat.
Caruso has learned to get along with the other ferals in my yard (though he used to chase them all away) and even cuddles with Buddy while they nap, so I am hoping he will get along with the resident cat and dogs.
But, I am absolutely nauseated with fear that it won't work. The last try at adoption was such a disaster. At least this lady knows how to live with animals.
Please send all of your positive vibes my way. She will pick him up tomorrow (Friday) morning.
I am so scared.
Caruso has learned to get along with the other ferals in my yard (though he used to chase them all away) and even cuddles with Buddy while they nap, so I am hoping he will get along with the resident cat and dogs.
But, I am absolutely nauseated with fear that it won't work. The last try at adoption was such a disaster. At least this lady knows how to live with animals.
Please send all of your positive vibes my way. She will pick him up tomorrow (Friday) morning.
I am so scared.
Oh Renae! I'm hoping everything works out and Caruso gets a fantastic forever home! Has the lady ever worked with feral cats before?
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I'm sitting in my office crying right now. The lady just picked up Caruso. My heart is breaking due to missing him already and fear that it will fail again.
Please send even more good luck vibes Caruso's way.
Please send even more good luck vibes Caruso's way.
I'll be thinking of him this weekend, Renae. Poor you! He's such a great kitty, and I'm sure you'll miss him a lot, but I hope for his sake that he doesn't come back to you so he can be happy in his very own forever home! I'm sure you'll miss him no matter how fantastic his new home is.
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I set the cat carrier down when I brought Caruso home, and he and Hank (resident cat, who prefers to be addressed as The Great Cat of Ra) sniffed through the bars. Both wary, but neither seemed terribly bothered.
I moved Caruso into the back bedroom, where he promptly hid under the bed and the skirt of a bedside table. However, he did come out when called, and was more than happy to climb into my lap.
He is using the litter box, but isn't eating well yet. On the other hand, he is so fat that this is a good thing. Truly a cat of operatic proportions. How did he get so heavy as an outdoors cat? Do cats have thyroid problems?
When Hank goes out to play, I let Caruso wander around the house. He and Bann (the crippled dog) looked at each other from about 2-3 feet. Neither one wanted to be any closer. I think they will learn to ignore each other. At first, Caruso seemed wary about being in the house, but not unduly fearful. Now he cruises and explores.
The doggy door is accessible from my bedroom, I have kept Bann and Hank in my room over night to give Caruso an opportunity not only to get used to Hank's scent, but also to leave his scent on the house. Last night, Caruso sat outside the door and meowed to get in. Then he picked the rug loose. I assume this means he wants to stay here.
Hank seems pretty underwhelmed about the new roomie. Maybe he has decided that this one won't be as much fun as Jeffrey.
Are they ready to meet yet? Hank has been very laid back about "strange cat in house". I brushed quite a bit of undercoat out of Caruso and left it around. Hank seemed totally uninterested.
A friend has recommended a drop or two of Rescue Remedy for each cat before the Great Introduction. Fortunately, I have a supply.
I moved Caruso into the back bedroom, where he promptly hid under the bed and the skirt of a bedside table. However, he did come out when called, and was more than happy to climb into my lap.
He is using the litter box, but isn't eating well yet. On the other hand, he is so fat that this is a good thing. Truly a cat of operatic proportions. How did he get so heavy as an outdoors cat? Do cats have thyroid problems?
When Hank goes out to play, I let Caruso wander around the house. He and Bann (the crippled dog) looked at each other from about 2-3 feet. Neither one wanted to be any closer. I think they will learn to ignore each other. At first, Caruso seemed wary about being in the house, but not unduly fearful. Now he cruises and explores.
The doggy door is accessible from my bedroom, I have kept Bann and Hank in my room over night to give Caruso an opportunity not only to get used to Hank's scent, but also to leave his scent on the house. Last night, Caruso sat outside the door and meowed to get in. Then he picked the rug loose. I assume this means he wants to stay here.
Hank seems pretty underwhelmed about the new roomie. Maybe he has decided that this one won't be as much fun as Jeffrey.
Are they ready to meet yet? Hank has been very laid back about "strange cat in house". I brushed quite a bit of undercoat out of Caruso and left it around. Hank seemed totally uninterested.
A friend has recommended a drop or two of Rescue Remedy for each cat before the Great Introduction. Fortunately, I have a supply.
Caruso's new mom sounds like she is going to be a good mother to Caruso!
Oh Renae, I don't know how I missed this! What a great note to get!!!!!!!!!!! You must be so sad and happy all at the same time. They obviously love him, and he wanted to sit in her lap for pets! I am amazed! This is great news.
I've got my fingers crossed that all continues to go well. It sounds like a great start. I'm so happy for you, Caruso - and his new family.
I've got my fingers crossed that all continues to go well. It sounds like a great start. I'm so happy for you, Caruso - and his new family.
It sounds like it was a good thing that the first home didn't work out. It sounds like he got a good home.
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Kellye, I haven't heard from her today. But her note to me yesterday sure did make my heart sing!
Krazy Kat, I think you are right. This home sounds perfect for him. The fact that she refered to her other cat as "The Great Cat of Ra" is a sure sign that she loves cats!
Krazy Kat, I think you are right. This home sounds perfect for him. The fact that she refered to her other cat as "The Great Cat of Ra" is a sure sign that she loves cats!
Wow, what wonderful news! Hurray for Caruso!!
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I just received this e-mail from Caruso's new mom.
Got some more Rescue Remedy, dosed both cats and allowed them to meet. Hank still hisses when Caruso gets too close, but there is not even a threat of bloodshed. Not best buddies yet, but they will be getting along well in the near future.
Caruso is eating -- not a lot, but sufficient. . He is now sharing the feeder instead of being locked in the back bedroom. I decided it was more stressful for him to be isolated than to be exposed to Hank.
He has the run of the house, and has already learned to jump onto the table. We will discourage this. He is now sleeping on my bed. This will be allowed, provided he does not take his half out of the middle.
By the end of the week, I plan to let him discover the doggy door and the way out. He seems content here with no real motivation to move on.
Got some more Rescue Remedy, dosed both cats and allowed them to meet. Hank still hisses when Caruso gets too close, but there is not even a threat of bloodshed. Not best buddies yet, but they will be getting along well in the near future.
Caruso is eating -- not a lot, but sufficient. . He is now sharing the feeder instead of being locked in the back bedroom. I decided it was more stressful for him to be isolated than to be exposed to Hank.
He has the run of the house, and has already learned to jump onto the table. We will discourage this. He is now sleeping on my bed. This will be allowed, provided he does not take his half out of the middle.
By the end of the week, I plan to let him discover the doggy door and the way out. He seems content here with no real motivation to move on.
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I am so excited! Caruso's adoption is a success! The following is the e-mail from Caruso's new mom that just arrived by e-mail:
Looks like the big guy intends to stay here. He and Hank mostly ignore each other, but sometimes Caruso initiates a closer approach. Hank still isn't buying it, but there is only minor hostility, which I suspect is just for show.
He has not yet discovered the doggy door. I hesitate to teach him to go out until he knows how to come in, so I have put him through the door coming in. Apparently this has little motivational effect, because he doesn't seem to interested in the flap.Perhaps when he and Hank trust each other more, Hank will show him the way out. (This will be a big improvement over the litter box.)
Caruso is a very comforting cat. It's good to have him around.
Looks like the big guy intends to stay here. He and Hank mostly ignore each other, but sometimes Caruso initiates a closer approach. Hank still isn't buying it, but there is only minor hostility, which I suspect is just for show.
He has not yet discovered the doggy door. I hesitate to teach him to go out until he knows how to come in, so I have put him through the door coming in. Apparently this has little motivational effect, because he doesn't seem to interested in the flap.Perhaps when he and Hank trust each other more, Hank will show him the way out. (This will be a big improvement over the litter box.)
Caruso is a very comforting cat. It's good to have him around.
YAY!! Good for Caruso!
