I have had this cat for almost a year, he is about 14 months old, and in spite of all I've tried, he is practically too wild to be a pet. He is from an animal shelter, taken from his mother far too early, and is extremely antisocial. He never wants to be petted unless he's asleep (and he's never asleep) and growls when I pick him up. I used to keep him inside with me, but he tears around all night, scratching things and meowing constantly. He also has a nasty habit of peeing on the bed when I don't clean his litterbox out often enough. I have been forced to move him out to the garage, which he hates (he hates being outdoors).
I have spoiled him more than any other cat I've owned, being very careful with his diet and buying him a carpet tower and toys, and I've tried to train him to be nice, but he's still too wild. Any suggestions to help curb this noxious behavior? Or is it impossible and I should resign myself to owning an outdoor, unsociable cat? (He is neutered but not decawed.)
2007-04-19
02:15:40
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Rhubarb
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