Hi all,
Any kind words would be much appreciated, as right now, I feel like cr...p
I have just had to take my Kitty back to the animal shelter after 2 and a half years of being with her. She has been spraying on my carpets for the whole of that time, and it had got to a point that I just couldn't go any further with her due to a risk of health problems. There were at least 3 other cats in the neighbourhood all of which would come up to the windows in my house and scare her, so she would spray to mark her territory.
I tried everything - blocking access to the windows, introducing her to the other cats (with help from the neighbours) , feliway, placing things/her food/her toys near where she sprays, putting plastic down, everything.. the poor little thing was just too stressed.
The rescue centre that I got her from are amazing - plenty of space to run in the pen, lots of toys, lovely people etc, but she looked so scared when I put her in.. the smell of all the other animals, and the memories of before (she was in there for 6 months last time before I bought her home), she turned around looked at me, then hid in the corner. Bless her
I think (I hope) that in the long run I have done the right thing for her, but right now it feels like I am evil.
I feel like crying! Anyone else ever been in this situation?
Any kind words would be much appreciated, as right now, I feel like cr...p
I have just had to take my Kitty back to the animal shelter after 2 and a half years of being with her. She has been spraying on my carpets for the whole of that time, and it had got to a point that I just couldn't go any further with her due to a risk of health problems. There were at least 3 other cats in the neighbourhood all of which would come up to the windows in my house and scare her, so she would spray to mark her territory.
I tried everything - blocking access to the windows, introducing her to the other cats (with help from the neighbours) , feliway, placing things/her food/her toys near where she sprays, putting plastic down, everything.. the poor little thing was just too stressed.
The rescue centre that I got her from are amazing - plenty of space to run in the pen, lots of toys, lovely people etc, but she looked so scared when I put her in.. the smell of all the other animals, and the memories of before (she was in there for 6 months last time before I bought her home), she turned around looked at me, then hid in the corner. Bless her
I think (I hope) that in the long run I have done the right thing for her, but right now it feels like I am evil.
I feel like crying! Anyone else ever been in this situation?