My boyfriend surprised me with a kitten for an early birthday gift. It's the most adorable thing ever but she keeps meowing and won't stop! I keep thinking that maybe she's sick but she seems healthy besides itching her ears once in awhile.
The other part of this is that I can't keep her. My landlord absolutely refuses to have cats on the property. I don't want to get rid of her or hurt my boyfriends feelings. Besides everything is signed over in his name he is the legal owner. So I'm not sure what to do with her. I also don't want to give her back to the pound because I want her to have a good home. How do I go about this? and how do I get her to stop meowing so much? lol
2006-09-22 04:22:28 · 22 answers · asked by lololol 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The kitten is 7 weeks old. Is that old enough to be away from it's mother?
2006-09-22 04:30:41 · update #1
She will eventually stop the meowing on her own, shes just getting use to her surroundings right now, a bit scared. Ask all your friends, the people you work with, friends of friends if they can take her... good luck.
2006-09-22 04:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not a good situation. If you keep the kitten and get caught by your landlord, you may be evicted. What happens to the cat then? What if you're able to keep her until she's grown, but THEN get caught? It will be harder to find a home for her since most people aren't as drawn to grown cats as they are to cute, furry little kittens.
Is there any way you could find an apartment where pets ARE allowed? That would be my first course of action. If that's impossible, I strongly urge you to talk this over with your boyfriend. Tell him you appreciate the gift and really wish you could keep her, but you run the risk of being evicted if you do. Does he live in a place where he can keep a cat? Then you could both enjoy having a pet, but you wouldn't be saddled with the fear of losing your apartment.
Her meowing could be any number of things; boredom, lonliness, hunger, desire for attention, fear. Make sure you have some cat toys around for her, and pay her plenty of attention. Do you know how old she is? Kittens taken from their mothers and littermates before 8 weeks of age tend to be more insecure than those who are left with their family for a longer amount of time. And she's in a new place with a new person.
Where did your boyfriend get her from? If he got her from the pound, she doesn't have to be returned to the pound. You could try a no-kill shelter. They will take the kitten in, make sure she's up-to-date on shots, have her spyed, and place her up for adoption. And kitten adoption rates are pretty high, I'm sure it wouldn't take long for her to find a new home.
I agree with everyone that she may have ear mites, and she probably has worms. These need to be treated, but by a vet. OTC treatments for animal parasites are often inaffective, and can cause a lot of discomfort to the animal.
2006-09-22 04:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to get rid of the kitten or move. Odds are that your landlord has the right declare that you've violated your lease, remove you from the apartment, and to continue to charge you rent for however long it takes to him or her to find a new tenant.
The obvious new home for the kitten: with your boyfriend. If that doesn't work, you might want to try Craigslist or a local community message forum to see if you can get the kitten a good new home.
Don't take too long to do this... if you can't find a new home and have to bring the kitten to your local animal shelter, the cat will have a much better chance of being adopted while it's still young.
Finally, don't let your boyfriend guilt you into making bad choices. Giving someone a pet without checking to make sure that they want it and that they are allowed to have one where they live is idiotic and irresponsible, and it's certainly cruel to the animal--all the moving around that's bound to occur in that situation is enormously stressful.
2006-09-22 04:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by profJohn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You boyfriend did you a great disservice. Didn't he know you couldn't have a cat where you live? Where did he get the kitten? Pets are not suitable as "presents". A cat can be a 15-20 responsibility.
There are probably rescue organisations in your area. They are frequently advertising cats and kittens needing homes in your local newspaper. Contact one or more of them to see if they can help you place the kitten. They won't be happy to receive another kitten and they may be able to take it and find it a home.
In the meantime try to give the kitten as much loving and attention as you can. She is very young to be out in the world on her own. Also get canned kitten food for her. Cats are weaned by their mothers to a raw meat diet (the mouse) and this is what she needs so that she is not hungry all the time. Bagged cereal is the worst possible food for her now. She needs meat to satisfy her hunger.
2006-09-22 04:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you really want her, ask your boyfriend to keep her until you can move to a place that allows pets.
If she is a young kitten, she may just need time to ajust to things. You should take her to the vet to get her shots anyways, and if you feel there may be something wrong, mention it there.
It's never a good idea to give any animal as a pet. Many animals end up homeless that way. Always check with the person first. Say something like "Would you ever own a kitten?" Or "How do you feel about puppies?"
2006-09-22 04:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any friends or family that could take her? Check there first and explain the situation. As for the meowing, she may have been taken from her mother too soon. Just hold her and pet her and make sure she has food and water. Let her explore, during the time that you have her. It was sweet of him to do that, but knowing it puts you in a bad position-that wasn't the most mature thing to do. Glad you are worried about the welfare of the cat. There also might be agencies in your area that assist with spaying and neutering/shots, thinks like that. Check into it. Best wishes.
2006-09-22 04:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked her for fleas and ear mites? She could be upset because pests are biting her or she could just be lonely and want some attention.
Try getting her a kitty toy (like those little balls with the bells inside) to distract her, that may stop the constant mewing.
The last part I can't really help you with.
If you can't keep her I'd just explain to your boyfriend why you can't. Tell him you adore the kitten but you don't want to get in trouble I guess...
I'd also check out your local ASPCA. They usualy have a "No kill" shelter that could take her in and find her a good home.
2006-09-22 04:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by crystal_pepzi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is no thank you to tell what form of parasite that's and not making use of a expert examining the stool. that's quite undemanding that kittens (and domestic dogs) get worms of a few form while they are very small. Odds are that's some style of intestinal parasite. they are quite dealt with with worming drugs. Take him to the vet and the vet can verify which parasite that's and what drugs will superb manage the worms. (you could no longer get the worms, yet different cats would desire to, shop the kitten remote from different cats) EDIT call the vet and notice how in touch they are approximately it, and in the event that they want to verify him the following day, or if that is totally properly to attend till saturday. And if he has worms, you will be waiting to tell that his abdomen is rounder and extra impregnable than that is going to be.
2016-10-01 06:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by bradberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 weeks is a bit young to be away from mom, which may explain the meowing.
When buying an animal as a present, the giver should make sure the recipient has time and wants to care for an animal, and if they are allowed to have one (if they don't own their own home)
Ask your boyfriend if the kitty can live with him....if not, if was bought from a shelter it can be returned. But if you can re-home it yourself, that would be best, and give you more piece of mind.
Good luck!
2006-09-22 08:10:36 · answer #9 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would move out of my apartment and get a new one so that I could keep the cat. Then again, I am a huge cat person and you might not want to move for a kitten. If you don't want to get a new place, you could ask your boyfriend to keep her for a little while so that you can see her but she isn't at your house.
Some cats are really vocal; you shouldn't scold her for wanting to talk, she is just expressing herself. Chances are, once she matures a little bit, she will quiet down.
Good Luck!
2006-09-22 04:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
kittens love to meow, the ear itching is probally ear mites which are easy to take care of at a vet, she shouldn't have a problem getting adopted at the animal shelter because she is a kitten, make a decision soon though because the younger the better
p.s.- dont put a free ad in the paper people get animals that way for animal research
2006-09-22 04:27:18 · answer #11 · answered by Justin K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋