My friend is giving me hers for Christmas and I've heard they can be quite attached to their owners, but what if the owner just kept him in a cage and occasionally played with him? Would the attachment still be there? How long would it take for him to adjust?
2007-12-08 14:26:39 · 12 answers · asked by Bonj 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
adopt it if u can treat it right
2007-12-08 14:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Almost any cat will experience some anxiety after separation, but if you care for and love the cat, it will soon settle in. You are doing a good thing to care for a pet that is not appreciated by the owner. BTW, I have a siamese that I got from a neighbor that didn't care for her. She hid in the corner for 2 days and didn't move. She was hungry, dehydrated and very angry and would even bite. Slowly, she learned that we were taking care of her and wouldn't harm her and she has turned out to be the sweetest cat we have ever owned. Siamese can have quite a personality and be very affectionate. Good luck.
2007-12-08 14:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by theshadowknows 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and adopt. They DO bond with owners, but they have preferences too. Mine ended up loving my sig. other more than me (left my lap for his every time he sat down!) which was fine. He also bonded to my other cat so much that we were both in really bad shape when the older cat passed on. Getting my siamese to come out of the grieving was what got me out of mine.
Siamese cats can adapt. They loose owners, are given away, lost, found, and do find love with people again. Don't let it stop you from adopting one.
2007-12-09 10:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is far from where you live, but Iroquois County Animal Rescue has a siamese female and a blue-point siamese male up for adoption. They both have no homes and it would be wonderful if they found a good home and the love you would give to them. It is located in Iroquois, Illinois (about 2 hours south of chicago).
2016-05-22 06:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have something of a challenge on your hands as it doesn't sound like the former owner provided much socialization for the cat. It will be a strange experience for the cat to have the freedom to move around a house and behave like a normal cat.
You can invest some $$ in some flower essence to use on the cat. You can go to http://www.spiritessence.com and read about their use with cats.
Get a bottle of Bach Rescue Remedy from a health foods store. You shake the bottle well and put three to four drops on the cat's fur between its ears. It cannot harm the cat in any way and you use it INTENSELY for the first week to ten days - four to five times a day if you can.
The RR is especially useful if the cat wants to hide out and seems fearful at all. Your can put the drops on a cloth and put it near the cat if it goes under a bed or couch.
Walnut is the Bach remedy used for adjustment to change. The RR can be combined with the walnut in a small treatment bottle - a dropper of each into the bottle and fill with filtered water. Apply just as you would with one remedy.
2007-12-08 14:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It can take a few weeks to adapt to a new owner and that's ok. Clearly your friend isn't able to devote the time/attention poor kitty needs and I'm glad you're wanting this kitty to take care of.
For the first week, do expect kitty to want to hide more than anything; so keep the cat carrier handy.. he/she might feel safer in it. Have a catbox ready for him/her to use but don't stick it exactly where it's hiding. Put it where kitty can see it and will have to come out to use it. Of course have food available too.
You can get inexpensive cat toys at WalMart or places like Petco and PetSmart ... I like the ones with a pole/wand that has things that dangle from it. You can use toys to encourage kitty to come out and play.
It shouldn't be long before kitty is exploring and playing with you and making themself right at home.
Enjoy your new kitty friend!
2007-12-08 14:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
More people need to be willing to adopt adult animals. Everyone loves kittens but kittens grow up to be cats and a fair number of adult cats are ignored. I adoped a wonderful cat that was a year old. I don't know why the people surrendered her to the shelter. She is a very loving cat. When I got her it was obvious she hadn't had very good care but now she has become an absolutely loving cat. Her name is Shasta--I named myself after her.
2007-12-08 14:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by The Ghost of Shasta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adopt him. Give him a wonderfull new life. Sounds like the poor cat has not lived a normal life caged up poor thing. Siamese are wonderfull cats..
2007-12-08 14:43:33 · answer #8 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long you spend with the young cat sometimes the bond between them and the old owner is severed quicker if you spend more time with the animal and if you take care of it better. Best of luck.
2007-12-08 14:33:24 · answer #9 · answered by Briana L 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Animals can adapt easily to homes...especially if they recieve love and attention, as to where their previouse home was unloving. The only thing would be to make sure the cat doesnt have an aggression problem..being in a cage for an extended amount of time can be Traumatic to any animal. You also might want to make sure the cat is healthy.
good luck
2007-12-08 14:36:00 · answer #10 · answered by Nathaly 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The breed doesn't matter, if you treat the cat with plenty of love he will bond with you. Be kind and gentle and you will get plenty of love in return.
2007-12-08 14:32:45 · answer #11 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋