I need advice:
Today I talked to a woman who wanted to donate some money to help our shelter prepare for the rain and winds. I asked her, of course, if she ever visited the shelter - and she sadly said she can't. I felt bad and asked her why - and she explained that her cat already attacked her, severly, twice, when she came home smelling like other cats. Both times she ended up in the hospital.
She loves this cat to death, and would never give him away if she doesn't have to, but now she feels horrible.
I read the thread about how to deal with cat aggression, and the only thing that was written about that problem, that is called -"Redirected Aggression" - is to keep the cat away from other smells.
Is there any other way to deal with the problem?
This is such a kind, good hearted woman, and I wish there was some good advice I could ive ehr, and most of all - I wish she could come to visit the shelter, without risking losing an eye...
Any ideas?
Today I talked to a woman who wanted to donate some money to help our shelter prepare for the rain and winds. I asked her, of course, if she ever visited the shelter - and she sadly said she can't. I felt bad and asked her why - and she explained that her cat already attacked her, severly, twice, when she came home smelling like other cats. Both times she ended up in the hospital.
She loves this cat to death, and would never give him away if she doesn't have to, but now she feels horrible.
I read the thread about how to deal with cat aggression, and the only thing that was written about that problem, that is called -"Redirected Aggression" - is to keep the cat away from other smells.
Is there any other way to deal with the problem?
This is such a kind, good hearted woman, and I wish there was some good advice I could ive ehr, and most of all - I wish she could come to visit the shelter, without risking losing an eye...
Any ideas?