Hello Everyone,
Since moving into our home over 18 yrs ago, we’ve become the Mecca for homeless kitties. We currently have 5 fur babies 3 were abandoned by their owners.
It was 5 weeks ago another homeless cat sought refuge at our doorstep. Hoping desperately he was just passing by, we ignored him. But morning came and he was still here. We left him alone while he gobbled down the food we offered. After his breakfast, I set out to build a trust with him by providing him pets and treats, once I felt he was ready, I tried placing him in a carrier which proved to be a BIG MISTAKE!!! He shredded my arms and bolted. In all the years of rescuing cats I have never experienced such resistance.
Not knowing what to do next, we called animal control to find out what could be done with our little visitor. What we learned broke our hearts. They would trap him and then put him down. We tried explaining the cat wasn’t feral he was just very scared. But they don’t have the resources to rehabilitate cats with what they refer to is anti social behavior.
For the next several weeks, we have continued to feed him and very slowly he has allowed me to pet him though he can be somewhat aggressive (trying to bite, swatting). He is also becoming more comfortable with his outdoor surroundings. So much so he has begun going after the wildlife in our yard. I don’t want my backyard becoming a graveyard for birds, squirrels, etc…
I would like to bring him into my home but I don’t have a spare room and I must consider the health and well being of my other cats.
I really believe this little guy has potential but I am at a loss as to how to handle this situation. Any suggestions will be very welcome.
Thank You!
Since moving into our home over 18 yrs ago, we’ve become the Mecca for homeless kitties. We currently have 5 fur babies 3 were abandoned by their owners.
It was 5 weeks ago another homeless cat sought refuge at our doorstep. Hoping desperately he was just passing by, we ignored him. But morning came and he was still here. We left him alone while he gobbled down the food we offered. After his breakfast, I set out to build a trust with him by providing him pets and treats, once I felt he was ready, I tried placing him in a carrier which proved to be a BIG MISTAKE!!! He shredded my arms and bolted. In all the years of rescuing cats I have never experienced such resistance.
Not knowing what to do next, we called animal control to find out what could be done with our little visitor. What we learned broke our hearts. They would trap him and then put him down. We tried explaining the cat wasn’t feral he was just very scared. But they don’t have the resources to rehabilitate cats with what they refer to is anti social behavior.
For the next several weeks, we have continued to feed him and very slowly he has allowed me to pet him though he can be somewhat aggressive (trying to bite, swatting). He is also becoming more comfortable with his outdoor surroundings. So much so he has begun going after the wildlife in our yard. I don’t want my backyard becoming a graveyard for birds, squirrels, etc…
I would like to bring him into my home but I don’t have a spare room and I must consider the health and well being of my other cats.
I really believe this little guy has potential but I am at a loss as to how to handle this situation. Any suggestions will be very welcome.
Thank You!