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We have a real problem with stray cats that find their way to our rural home. We have three house cats, two of which came to us half-grown; we spayed the female and neutered the male and they get along fairly well with the other spayed female in the house. But a couple of years ago a feral female and stray male (her young adult son?) showed up. We had the female spayed and the male neutered and fixed up outdoor accommodations for them as best we could. We can touch the female; the male is very friendly. But a few months ago another adult male arrived. He and the neutered male fought, with the neuter suffering severe bites. We've had the latest arrival neutered, and he's a bit mellower after 10 days. But the original boy is terrified of him, and we fear they will continue to fight. We've kept them separate, but with mild weather arriving it is increasingly difficult.
Is there any hope that these two boys will ever tolerate each other? We just cannot accommodate any more house cats, and our county shelter is always full. There are way too many cats for the number of homes available; we hate to euthanize healthy young cats, but what alternative is there!?
Is there any hope that these two boys will ever tolerate each other? We just cannot accommodate any more house cats, and our county shelter is always full. There are way too many cats for the number of homes available; we hate to euthanize healthy young cats, but what alternative is there!?