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My son saved a lost kitten from being hit by a car. Cool huh? Not so cool because while I like cats I am allergic to them asthma watery eyes sneezing between me and the cat I choose me. Other problems are...
Nobody wants him and he can't live inside.
No kill shelters are full.
Too young to release he maybe 4-5 weeks old.
Can I put a cat door in my garage door or would it be too cold for him in there? I live in Atlanta.
Help…
Blake
Hi Blake,
Sometimes the easiest thing to do about cat allergies is to take allergy medicine for it. They make some real good ones now. You can keep him in the garage but why do that? You will make for a very skitterish cat. He won't have bonded to anyone. Or are talking about making him an outdoor cat with access to the garage at night? Atlanta isn't too cold. I have a couple of ferals up by where I live and the temperature at night gets below -35' at night in the winter. They find a place to stay and keep warm.
To make sure that he views that area as his safe room make sure you feed him there. Keep fresh water and a litter box there. Also make sure he has a cat bed for him. Make sure you spend time with him. He will need quality time to bond with you. He would be better off inside the house. Less chance of him being killed. Make sure he has his vaccinations and is neutered. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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