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post #31 of 33
8/25/11 at 1:38pm
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Originally Posted by mimi3908 View Post
I hate to think someone has to "enjoy" the animal in order to save it. To me, it is about the animal/kitty, it isn't about me. I do appreciate humane way of dealing with certain situations but I hardly see this problem of a basement kitty as warranting the thought of euthanasia.


Exactly. Thank you for that.

And bless you for taking care of your special needs kitty and letting her live out her life being safe and loved.
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post #32 of 33
8/25/11 at 6:47pm
I wonder... would there be a way of blocking off the areas that aren't accessible for cleaning, so that she could stay in "her" basement but only use either floor that can be cleaned, or a litter box?

I would also add another litter box, so that she has the choice of one when the other is dirty. Many cats are pretty finicky; after all, they have to lick those paws clean and if it were me I wouldn't want to go in a dirty box! To some cats, "used once" equals "dirty", so daily cleaning isn't enough and providing a second box will solve the problem.

Once the place is a little less bad-smelling, add some furniture and spend some time down there with her. Lawn furniture, I guess, since this is an unfinished basement--I'm assuming there's enough head room there for a human to sit?
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post #33 of 33
8/25/11 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by Callista View Post
I wonder... would there be a way of blocking off the areas that aren't accessible for cleaning, so that she could stay in "her" basement but only use either floor that can be cleaned, or a litter box?

I would also add another litter box, so that she has the choice of one when the other is dirty. Many cats are pretty finicky; after all, they have to lick those paws clean and if it were me I wouldn't want to go in a dirty box! To some cats, "used once" equals "dirty", so daily cleaning isn't enough and providing a second box will solve the problem.

Once the place is a little less bad-smelling, add some furniture and spend some time down there with her. Lawn furniture, I guess, since this is an unfinished basement--I'm assuming there's enough head room there for a human to sit?
Great advise!
One thing I learned reading this thread - state all details when posting your problem. It will avoid a lot of arguing from respondents.
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