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Hello all,
First, I must say that I have been the proud owner of a very sweet little lady, rescued from shelter September 2013. She is completely healthy and happy and well adjusted and I intend to keep her that way. I really had no need or intention for another cat...
..then my roommate is on the phone with me as he is bringing in some Vietnamese food, and I can't ignore this insistent voice in the background...this cat was meowing at him since he left his car!
Upon inspection, I see something that breaks my heart. This cat has the head of a full-grown adult, and the middle and lower body of a young adolescent cat. I feel like someone abandoned this little guy and he's not adept at fending for himself. I couldn't help but bring him in, for an escape from the Florida heat and some food--still terrified for the safety of my little one. I have kept them separated, and the very next morning I was extremely relieved after bringing him to the vet to hear that this guy tested negative for both FIV and feline leukemia.
I'm waiting for him to put a little more weight on before neuter and vaccinations. He was given a dewormer this morning and has been very lethargic but otherwise very sweet.
Before taking him to the vet I noticed an alarming site--he openly urinated on a shelf in the hallway--it seems that he urinates standing up--yet he is very uncomfortable with a cat box with a lid. I placed him in the litterbox and he went #2 right away--but I'm worried about him marking up my apartment. I understand if it's inevitable for the time being, I would just like some advice in getting him adjusted to a cat box.
First, I must say that I have been the proud owner of a very sweet little lady, rescued from shelter September 2013. She is completely healthy and happy and well adjusted and I intend to keep her that way. I really had no need or intention for another cat...
..then my roommate is on the phone with me as he is bringing in some Vietnamese food, and I can't ignore this insistent voice in the background...this cat was meowing at him since he left his car!
Upon inspection, I see something that breaks my heart. This cat has the head of a full-grown adult, and the middle and lower body of a young adolescent cat. I feel like someone abandoned this little guy and he's not adept at fending for himself. I couldn't help but bring him in, for an escape from the Florida heat and some food--still terrified for the safety of my little one. I have kept them separated, and the very next morning I was extremely relieved after bringing him to the vet to hear that this guy tested negative for both FIV and feline leukemia.
I'm waiting for him to put a little more weight on before neuter and vaccinations. He was given a dewormer this morning and has been very lethargic but otherwise very sweet.
Before taking him to the vet I noticed an alarming site--he openly urinated on a shelf in the hallway--it seems that he urinates standing up--yet he is very uncomfortable with a cat box with a lid. I placed him in the litterbox and he went #2 right away--but I'm worried about him marking up my apartment. I understand if it's inevitable for the time being, I would just like some advice in getting him adjusted to a cat box.