I have a cat that disapeared for ages. He is quite homely and loved being indoors. Recently, my partner and I rehomed 3 greyhounds who are wonderful but cat has just returned. He is terrified (understandably) of the dogs who chase him all the time. The cat now gets fed outdoors when the dogs are locked up but he wants to come in. I feel so sorry for him. Any suggestions? I really dont think the dogs will ever like him (other than on a plate!) I dont have anyone I can give him to and my son would disown me if I sent him away as he adores the cat.
2006-10-14 02:24:22 · 8 answers · asked by ? 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is probably best discussing with your son about rehoming the cat. A greyhounds natural instinct is to hunt small furry things (not all greyhounds though). It sounds like yours follow this rule. Your cat may be happy outdoors during the summer months but not during a cold winter (minus degree's) thats just cruel. Dogs and cats can live in harmony together and you could try introducing them again. Be prepared to intervene when battles commence and ensure they are never left alone together. You could allocate a safe room for you cat to retreat to where the dogs can't go.
oh and be prepared for any veterinary fee's which may follow a scratched nose.
2006-10-14 05:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trick is to make NOT chasing cats more exciting than chasing them. Now I don't have greyhounds, but I suspect that this would be difficult since greyhounds are bred to chase small things that run. You'll be working against nature on them.
I would try systematic desnesitization on the cat so that it learns not to run from dogs, and on the dogs so that they learn that cats are OK. You should talk to an animal behaviorist or trainer specializing in positive reinforcement.
This will take LOTS of work and vigilance on your part. The only other option is to keep the cat in one room only and never allow the dogs in, which means you'll have to spend lots of time with the cat and away from the dogs.
If this is not a workable solution for you, then you must rehome the cat or the dogs. It is not fair to the cat to harass and terrify him all the time. He'll start giving you problems like peeing wherever he feels safe, little box or no.
Good luck.
2006-10-14 02:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your son's selfish feelings are not important in this. Your greyhounds will tear the cat to pieces if they get half a chance. Rehome the cat if you insist on keeping the greyhounds. Where are you in the world? If you are in the UK and within 2 hours drive of me in north Cambridgeshire, I would be happy to offer him a safe home for life with my other 12 cats and 6 cat friendly dogs.
So far your prime concerns seem to be the dogs, and your son with the cat's life being low on the list of priorities which is just not right.:0( Ask your son if he will be happier to see the cat safe in another home, or torn apart alive by the pack of greyhounds you decided to get.
2006-10-14 02:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If these are ex racing greyhounds, the cat is right to be worried. They will tear him apart if they catch him. Their hunting technique is simple; one grabs the front of the prey and another grabs the back, then they pull.
What worries me is that dogs shouldn't be hunting indoors. I think you're being unfair on the cat, and his life is at risk. And the dogs are not under control.
Please muzzle your dogs when you walk them, they are a threat to all cats and small dogs. It seems they have formed a pack and will hunt.
See a behavioural trainer for advice. Ask your vet to refer you to one - a real one won't work without a referral from a vet.
2006-10-14 02:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with several retired racing greyhound adoption agencies
First you 3 greys must be deemed cat safe or small animal friendly.
There are two types of greys: those who love to run and it's in there breeding (cat safe like mine)
and HIGH PREY!
We never adopt a high prey or deemed not cat safe dog to anyone who has cats or smaller pets.
Sounds like you have some that don't qualify for your kitty.
I have 2 cats and one grey, my other greyhound friends bring their dogs over to my house and I have no problem -in fact the kitty rules at our house, and yes Cody is very alpha dog.
Lots of cats will even curl up with a grey and sleep with them for the warmth of their body. My sons cockatoo walks all over him.
Research you greys to determine if there were "cat safe" through you adoption agency.
You mentioned that the cat just returned, meaning he's and outside cat?
Make him shelter outside - when bringing the cat in, make sure your dogs are crated. This would enable you to spend time with the Cat, and it would be more at ease, with the greys out of site.
Bless you for your rescue of 3 Amazing &Wonderful Creatures -
2006-10-14 02:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by che_mar_cody 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It quite relies upon on the greyhound. no longer all greys would be cat tolerant, yet many can stay quite luckily with cats. some are high-quality with 'their' cat yet will nevertheless chase the neighbours cat. The greys accompanied out the place I stay ought to pass their small canine attempt till now being accompanied out. notwithstanding, a greyhound can on no account be allowed off leash in unfenced components because of possibility of being hit via autos and so on whilst chasing shifting gadgets. some greys have an extremely sure prey force, on the same time as others might chase shifting animals yet no longer mean to harm them, others might have been retired from racing early because of fact they did no longer instruct any pastime in chasing. you need to take the greyhound domicile on a tribulation era yet this could require you to have past awareness of the breed as a fashion to no longer positioned your kitty at undue possibility. in case you extremely want a greyhound then i could be greater possibly to pass to a reliable greyhound adoption centre - individual who fosters their greyhounds out for a number of weeks to evaluate their reactions to every day existence, cats and small canines and so on. they might journey the excellent canine on your place. Greyhounds are an excellent breed yet do your learn first and don't undertake basically on impulse.
2016-10-19 09:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry i have a bichon freise and 5 cats and they got really angry with each other for a few months but then we got them to get close while holding the dog on the lead and then soon enough they started sleeping with each other and playing the dog is still a bit rough but we just pull her away. and then if that still dosent work then you could always lock the cat in a room and put a litter tray in there and feed her in there as she will still be close to you and your son
2006-10-14 06:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We cats are adorably.The dogs are bullying you cat so i would take them to a zoo and put them in tha Tiger cage. See how they like it then !
2006-10-14 02:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋