My friend started feeding neighborhood strays. One of the originals in the stray cat group is a Birman that a neighbor left behind. (neighbor said the cat was expensive to purchase, but left him when she moved) My friend allows several of the strays, including the Birman, to sleep indoors. As more and more strays roam into the house through the cat door, the Birman has begun to spray. It feels like cat chaos there, with so many neighborhood stray cats coming and going into the house, and new ones all the time. Clearly, the kitty is feeling overwhelmed. (You would not know it, as he is mellow, quiet, easygoing, friendly) My friend was unwilling to rehome the Birman, and he has sprayed for several months, with so many cats entering through the cat flap. Her hubby has now gotten angry, and has insisted she rehome the cat, as well as discontinue taking in strays. The Birman is now only allowed outdoors, just briefly indoors to eat, be groomed, and put back outside. My friend will care for him until a new home can be found.
Dibley is an intuitive, high-empathy, good-natured cat who did not spray before my friend allowed all the stray cats indoors through the cat flap.
What would be the best course of action in finding him a new home? Would temporarily Prozac help to try to stop the spraying until a new home is found? Do cats usually stop spraying once they are in a calmer, cat-free situation? What has been your experience?
Thank you for any help!
PS-- She is located in Oregon, in case anyone might suggest any local resources that may be of help to her. Thank you!
Dibley is an intuitive, high-empathy, good-natured cat who did not spray before my friend allowed all the stray cats indoors through the cat flap.
What would be the best course of action in finding him a new home? Would temporarily Prozac help to try to stop the spraying until a new home is found? Do cats usually stop spraying once they are in a calmer, cat-free situation? What has been your experience?
Thank you for any help!
PS-- She is located in Oregon, in case anyone might suggest any local resources that may be of help to her. Thank you!
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