Hi there
I have been caring for a few feral for years. One has become bonded with me so I finally decided to bring him home now that I have my own place.
He jumps into my car and sleeps on me all the time so getting him here wasn't bad, except for the climbing. But now he is here and meowing all night.
It's only the first 24 hours so I know I'll have to be patient but I'd love some advice.
Since it's only me here, I set him up in my room. Food dishes (he's not eating much yet, he is drinking)...bed for him...I didn't think about toys but will take suggestions as that's why I'm here...
He slept by my side for most if the day yesterday. I didn't want to leave him alone so I worked from up here instead of my office. There was some anxiety every time I got up. He follows me around, which is what he did in the "wild" too. But he seems anxious in a different way.
and the minute it was my bedtime He began the meowfest.
He also finally peed.....but in the bed I provided and not the litter box. I got cat attract litter on the advice of a friend.
I have removed the bed for washing and taken the top off the litter box. Right now it's 5am and I'm, unfortunately, wide awake and have been for a while.
I do have an empty guest room that I could put him in. I should return to working in my office as well. I will feel bad for "deserting " him but I need my sleep.
I'm also hoping he finds the litter box next time.
He's not a kitten....maybe 6 years.
I love him so I'm hoping this works out but I'm already wondering if I did the right thing removing him from his environment.
Thanks, in advance, for any advice or encouragement.
I have been caring for a few feral for years. One has become bonded with me so I finally decided to bring him home now that I have my own place.
He jumps into my car and sleeps on me all the time so getting him here wasn't bad, except for the climbing. But now he is here and meowing all night.
It's only the first 24 hours so I know I'll have to be patient but I'd love some advice.
Since it's only me here, I set him up in my room. Food dishes (he's not eating much yet, he is drinking)...bed for him...I didn't think about toys but will take suggestions as that's why I'm here...
He slept by my side for most if the day yesterday. I didn't want to leave him alone so I worked from up here instead of my office. There was some anxiety every time I got up. He follows me around, which is what he did in the "wild" too. But he seems anxious in a different way.
and the minute it was my bedtime He began the meowfest.
He also finally peed.....but in the bed I provided and not the litter box. I got cat attract litter on the advice of a friend.
I have removed the bed for washing and taken the top off the litter box. Right now it's 5am and I'm, unfortunately, wide awake and have been for a while.
I do have an empty guest room that I could put him in. I should return to working in my office as well. I will feel bad for "deserting " him but I need my sleep.
I'm also hoping he finds the litter box next time.
He's not a kitten....maybe 6 years.
I love him so I'm hoping this works out but I'm already wondering if I did the right thing removing him from his environment.
Thanks, in advance, for any advice or encouragement.