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Really Need Advice: New Home/owner, Same Neighbourhood, Outdoor Cat
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I will do that. Any tips on how that might look? Bring him outside in a carrier over there, feed him, and then walk with him back? He won't walk into someone else's apartment right away. He's very skittish and nervous. Maybe after a while of the routine he'd walk on his own...
This doesn't sound dangerous. The growling and screeching from Edward is pretty standard, to tell you the truth. Actually, it falls under my "sometimes a cat's gotta say what a cat's gotta say" theory. If no one bleeds, they will do better sorting it out themselves. And bear in mind that for a cat, "play" is "hunt and kill" practice. One gets a little over-amped, and the other says, "HEY! BACK OFF, BUD! THAT HURT!"
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Thanks! Should my cat then back off when Edward screeches? Because he doesn't haha.
Well, it's kinda like with kids...some back off when yelled at, some don't. You can try hissing at him, actually. That often works.
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Yeah he'll stop when I make a hissing sound or a loud noise. But I want him to back off when Edward says "NO!" Maybe eventually. Plus they're both still quite young (1.5 years) so he'll probably get less playful over time (I'm assuming...).
Yes, start taking him over to your neighbor's house to eat beginning now. As difficult as it will feel, you need to begin acclimating your cat to eating at your neighbor's home.
Is there any chance you can take your cat back at some point in the future?
Is there any chance you can take your cat back at some point in the future?
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Yes it's so difficult
Thank you for my advice! I hope I'll be able to, but I'm in a complicated situation that I prefer not to get into. At this point I'm going to transition him as if it's forever. I am so worried about him. I really hope he'll adapt and be happy there. I've had him since he was a tiny kitten and he loves me 
Will he stay in place to eat on Edward's porch? The smells will be powerful there. I'd start with that. One a day maybe.
Please let us know how it goes as you begin taking him over to eat. It seems that is not happening yet.
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I'm meeting with my neighbour today to get things started! I'll keep you posted. I'm a bit worried about the logistics of doing this since it's super snowy here. I mean I can easily carry him over but ideally he'll walk.
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Edward doesn't have a porch exactly. He lives in the basement of the house next door. I could take him to that porch. But there are 5 other cats that live in that apartment and frequent the porch! I'm going to try to take him over. Start today and see how it goes.
You're a good custodian of your cat. He is lucky to have you.
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Thank you so much! I know my neighbour is a great cat owner as well.
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Yes! They really could be twins!
Oh, this bodes well, indeed!View attachment 211337 View attachment 211338
View attachment 211339 To everyone who might be following this thread or who has offered wonderful advice - here are some photos of Scooter and Edward. They are long lost twin brothers! Fingers crossed everything continues to go well
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That looks wonderful. It's good they're eating near one another. Aggression over food is a struggle re-assuring both parties there is plenty to eat is a great way to start a good bond.
