So a year or two ago...we noticed a big mama cat and her gray kitten were living under our shed. We fed them for a few months and eventually they left. Well, a couple months ago, a big male gray cat started showing up around our house. We are pretty sure he's the same little gray kitten that used to live under our shed. My parents have been feeding him while I've been at school and he's become very sweet. I named him Mooch and it seems fitting
. He looks plump and healthy, but doesn't have a collar or appear to be neutered, so we're guessing no one owns him. Lately, he's been showing an interest in coming in the house, but we haven't let him (we have Jerry and Nimbus inside).
Anyway, I'm pretty sure my parents are going to adopt him eventually. After all, Jerry will be moving out in a month with my sister and I'll be taking Nimbus back to school. They'll miss having a cat around. However, my dad mentioned that if/when they adopt him, they'll get him neutered and declawed
. I'd like to talk him out of it (declawing, that is), but I know I don't have much authority on the subject. I even suggested that they don't declaw and keep him as a mainly outdoor pet. Nonetheless, if they ever bring him inside...he'll probably get declawed. He'll be pampered and well fed for the rest of his life...but he'll have to sacrifice his claws...
What's everyones experience with taking in an outdoor male stray? That is, are they more likely to have behavioral issues (litter box, scratching, aggression)?
-Kristen
Anyway, I'm pretty sure my parents are going to adopt him eventually. After all, Jerry will be moving out in a month with my sister and I'll be taking Nimbus back to school. They'll miss having a cat around. However, my dad mentioned that if/when they adopt him, they'll get him neutered and declawed
What's everyones experience with taking in an outdoor male stray? That is, are they more likely to have behavioral issues (litter box, scratching, aggression)?
-Kristen