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about 5 weeks ago i adopted a 2 yr. male tabby from a rescue shelter. The cat is driving me crazy. At night when i'm in another room he will meow and cry until i go in the room to see what's going on and then he'll roll over for attention. i can't spend every minute with the cat and am frustrated because he gets so loud. another family member will come over here and he will not even let out a peep. is the cat unhappy with its surroundings? i feel like i'm at my wits end as far as what to do to calm him down. i've had him checked at the vet and he's neutered so....help!!!
Wayne,
He's lonely. The cat needs another cat about his age and temperment to keep him company, provide companionship, to play with and to snuggle with. Two cats are easier to take care of because it takes the pressure off of you to keep them company and keep them amused.
Some cats are needier of attention than others. It sounds like your is a lover. Is he an orange tabby? They are REALLY lovers! Try carrying him around when you are doing things. He will love the attention. Also get him more toys. A pet laser light (from Petsmart/Petco/etc.) is a great interactive toy.
Tabbi
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My expertise is in helping people understand their cat (or cats) and their behavior. Questions are welcome even if you don't have a cat....just a question about them. Hopefully my experience, suggestions, and comments will be of help to you...and your cat (or cats). Looking through my past responses to questions will give you additional information and/or answers too. Domestic Cats = cats (no matter what breed) who are tame or not wild, or abandoned cats who were pets that became wild, but can be tamed again. Ferals = cats who are born with one or more parents who were wild stray cats. They usually have had no interactions with people. They have an inbred distrust of humans and are difficult to socialize. They are skittish, hide, and are afraid of people. They take a lot of time and patience to work with them. A lot of kittens from shelters had a feral parent.
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Since I was a child, over 45 years, I have been owned by a LOT of cats and kittens of almost every temperament, behavior, and personality. I have had experience with neurotic, disabled (including blind), stray, and 'problem child' cats and kittens. (A few normal cats too!) Plus all the things a lifetime of owning cats and research has taught me. I also have experience in feral cat behavior (which is different from domestic cats), and some experience with feral colonies that includes colony feeding and feral cat TNR (trap/neuter/release).
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