I took a stray kitty I found to the vet after my friends dog chased it down. He was bleeding all over the place with huge wounds. Not knowing if it was the dog that did it or not, I felt responsible and paid a 600 dollar vet fee for surgery.
Hes doing fine now.. stiches have recovered and all his hair has grown back. He is still very shy and timid .. never lets me pet him.
My husband is in the navy, and while I love the cat, I cant help but think I should give him away. In about a year my husband will be getting stationed elsewhere, we are hoping in Japan and we coudlnt possibly bring the cat.
With all the cats in humane soceity and him not liking to be touched, im scared he will never find a good home. Most people prefer a kitten. Since he is still small should I give him away now for a better chance for a good home? I dont think he could survive back in the wild, after being with us so long.
2007-01-29 21:34:10 · 12 answers · asked by Barbara Faye 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
You have to try while he is a kitten to make friends. It's very hard to do after they reach a certain age.
If you don't think you want to keep him, put an ad in the paper and say what happened to him, and that he is very timid. That way the person who adopts him will understand in advance that he is a special situation kitty. There are plenty of people out there willing to be patient with your little one.
In the mean time, try to sit calmly in a small space with it, like a bathroom. Don't expect progress right away. Don't look it in the eye, because that makes cats nervous. Always talk softly and move carefully around it. With any luck, your friend may come around.
2007-01-29 23:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont just set the cat outside. If you have time while your husband is still gone try and find a home for the cat yourself. But if you do move before that happens the hamaine society will be the best thing for the cat. At least it will be fed and warm, and clean. Dogs wont be running it down. I would reccomend it even if you werent moving. Your husband being in the navy would mean the cat would be shy and eventually get to know him, then he would leave, and when he came back it would be shy again. You dont want to put too much stress on that cat.
2007-01-30 05:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a tricky decision. I have a cat that's very timid. He will let me stroke him now but we've had him nearly 2 years. He arrived as a tiny kitten. Perhaps you should speak to the humane society and say you are looking for a suitable home for him then if somebody turns up who can give him a good home you can let him go, in the mean time he will be getting more confident being handled and petted with you which will make him easier to rehome.
2007-01-30 07:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the cat may not like being touched because of the injuries. It will take time for him to trust you or anyone, he may still feel sore or it may be just the memory of the painful injuries.
Moving to another country with a pet is no big deal. It just takes some time to get through all the procedures, quarantine etc. I suggest that you start looking into it now and make a more informed decision regarding bringing your cat with you or trying to place him in another home.
2007-01-30 11:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by stolibolydarling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that firstly, let kitty come to you, Many folks make the mistake of trying to force a scared kitten to be affectionate or friendly: they will do it in their own sweet time, when they feel safe and happy. It could take a year for this traumatized kitten to come around.
That being said, however, since you know you can;t keep kitty for more than a year, actively begin trying to find him a good home, and this kitty will need a "cat person" one who understands and can work with him. Take your time, really check the people out, talk with them, give them kitty;s history. This is the bes thing you can do for him... DO NOT wait until the last minute to try and find kitty a home..... you are smart to begin searching now and good luck! PS: let him come to you when he is ready for affection... meanwhile, just let him rest and recuperate, and get to know his surroundings, give him praise and love when possible and he lets you.
2007-01-30 10:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by GRISCHAT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a difficult one. There are arguments both ways.
If you decide to get rid of him, try as hard as you can to find a shelter that doesn't kill the cats it can't rehome.
It would be ideal if he could go to a new home quickly and be loved and looked after there forever, but you can't guarantee that. Do you know anybody who could have him?
If you keep him, you'll have the pleasure of his company for the next year, maybe longer, who knows? It might be that he'll gradually become less timid and more friendly and if you do have to get rid of him then, even though it will upset both of you, it might be easier to find him a new home then if he's less scared.
2007-01-30 05:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Liz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your local Humane Society/SPCA your dilemma, and offer to foster the cat for the next year while both you and the Humane Society look for a new home for him. Depending on the resources of your local shelter, they may be able to help market him more effectively than you could alone... but your personal attention and patience will help socialize him better than they could.
You're been a good guardian angel to this little lost feline... don't give up now! =)
2007-01-30 12:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, please do NOT just turn him loose in the wild. Call your local Humane Society or the SPCA. They both have experience with all types of cats--very shy, Ferrel, well-behaved, etc. They may be able to take him, work with him a little so he isn't so shy--and just being around other cats (rather than your dog) will be a help to him also. If he will not allow you to touch him at all, or even tries to bite you, this may have been a Ferrel cat that your dog chased down. Please call your Humane Society and explain. Good luck
2007-01-30 08:16:09 · answer #8 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the first poster stated I also know several families who have moved out of the country and taken their pets with them.
Don't put the cat outside, it wouldn't survive.
As far as a shelter, that should be low on your list also.
In some shelters they don't have the time to socialize timid cats and those cats are put down.
If you really can't take the cat with you, the best advice I can give you is to try to re-home yourself with someone you know a trust.
2007-01-30 07:36:31 · answer #9 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually,you CAN take him to Japan,if you've gotten attached. Yes,you'll have to pay quarantine,but we're bringing our great dane and two kittens along when we get stationed over there (2009-ish.)
2007-01-30 12:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋