I am the proud owner of two beautiful gray and white cats. There names are Smeagol and Obi. Smeagol is almost 3 years old and Obi is about 6 months old. The reason for my distress is that I was recently attacked by my oldest cat. Here is the story: a week ago, there were helicopters searching for someone, so they were shining bright lights into our yard for about an hour (intermitently) and all of a sudden there were police dogs and police walking through our back yard. Smeagol got completely spooked like I've never seen before. He was howling and really upset (with reason). About an hour passed and I went to get up to get something from the kitchen, and Smeagol came out of nowhere, he was making the same howling noises he did when the dogs were in the yard except now it was at me. he attacked my leg and i pushed him off, then he went for arm and got it good. I ended up having to go the emergency room, but thankfully needed no stiches. I'm currently on antibiotics and today is the first day i can really use my arm to write and type, etc. After the incident, I called the vet and she prescribed Elavil, which i started him on today. Unfortunately, he tried once again to attack me today. I had my Obi neutered today and when I brought him home from the vet, Smeagol became really aggressive, started hissing and once again attempted to attack me. I was stupid for not putting him away for a while so he would not freak out.
Anyway, I know my story is very long, but the reason I am telling it is because i have to find a new home for Smeagol. I feel afraid with him in the house because he might attack me if anything spooks him. I have a garage, so my husband was able to get him in there where he has food, water, litter, and plenty of space. My heart is breaking because i love my cat. He is my baby, but I can't keep him. The vet suggested a cat like that should be put to sleep, but I cant even bear the thought of having to do that. I wish there was someone in the Miami area with lots of room and a big yard that would want him. He is neutered, and is strictly indoors, however, he may do better if he were an outdoor cat.
PLEASE HELP!
Anyway, I know my story is very long, but the reason I am telling it is because i have to find a new home for Smeagol. I feel afraid with him in the house because he might attack me if anything spooks him. I have a garage, so my husband was able to get him in there where he has food, water, litter, and plenty of space. My heart is breaking because i love my cat. He is my baby, but I can't keep him. The vet suggested a cat like that should be put to sleep, but I cant even bear the thought of having to do that. I wish there was someone in the Miami area with lots of room and a big yard that would want him. He is neutered, and is strictly indoors, however, he may do better if he were an outdoor cat.
PLEASE HELP!