Okay so here's the situation. My friend Nancy lost her 14 year old dog Harrison to diabetes complications about a month ago. Nancy also has another dog named Tixie who is 18 and a Chiuahua mix, Trixie as you can imagine at that age is quiet, but still has her moments of perkiness, especially if she is within 30 feet of salami! Nancy wants to get a cat, not just for herself but for Trixie, as Trixie is still hunting around the apt looking for Harrison. Nancy works, therefore Trixie is now on her own a good portion of the day. I have a lovely male cat, that hangs around the homeless shelter where I work. He is an intact male, probably just under a year old. He is my no means feral, it took him about three days to warm up to me, now I can even hold him in my arms, he's a real charmer. Our Idea is for me to capture DeNiro, thats his tentitive name, bring him to the vet for the works, including a snip job and then bring him to Nancy's. Nancy has knee problems so she can't capture him, and bring him to the vet, so I volunteered. Trixie has a history of getting along with cats when Nancy had them. So now the questions: Since DeNiro has been a street cat, will he litterbox train easily and will he spray after he is snipped? I have never seen him spray, but of course that doesn't mean anything. He does not seem to be in a rough house kitten stage, he is fairly calm. Would appreciate any answers to my questions and any suggestions. I am all ready with a pre Valentine gift of Feliway defuser. I do plan on bringing him to the vet as soon as I capture him, he will not meet Trixie before then, since even though he appears healthy, we want to be sure. Nancy could easily go to the pound and pick out another little guy for less $, but I would love to see DeNiro get a chance at a better life and go to Nancy. Nancy does not want another dog, since dogs need to be walked (her bad knees) and Trixie only requires/wants a quick walk to do her business.
By the way, I have called rescue organizations until I'm blue in the face, trying to get DeNiro rehomed..so far there is no room at the inn. I am hesitant to call Animal Control, as they only give them 72 hours..and then, well, you know.
By the way, I have called rescue organizations until I'm blue in the face, trying to get DeNiro rehomed..so far there is no room at the inn. I am hesitant to call Animal Control, as they only give them 72 hours..and then, well, you know.
