Expert: Ali - 4/8/2009

Question
We have a black cat who is under a year old domestic short hair who is very smart, but is too aggressive to adopt out. He is neutered.  I think he would make a great movie cat if trained.  Our/his problem: because he is so aggressive he can't be adopted so he has to be euthanized.  I wish we could find him a movie animal trainer who wants a black cat.  Call me at:(847)309-8814 NO TEXTING

Answer
Kenneth,

I was wondering how Angus is doing and whether or not any decisions have been made yet about his future. We are still willing to provide Angus with a permanent home and work towards rehabilitating him if you haven't found a place for him with a Hollywood movie trainer. I have dealt with my share of cats who have been abused, traumatized, feral, fearful, anxious and even one cat who had to go through drug withdrawal while I fostered him and I really believe that Angus deserves another chance with someone who doesn't have the pressure of time constraints and other animals needing space in foster homes. Feel free to e-mail me and let me know what's happening as I'm really interested in how Angus's situation progresses.

Thanks,

Ali
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Kenneth,

I was so touched by Angus's plight that I've done some research on the cost of shipping this little guy to Canada. If Angus was shipped from Chicago to the airport nearest to where I live the cost would be about $150-175 CAN on Air Canada with Angus travelling as baggage, I discussed this with my husband and we've come to the decision that we would pay half of this. The other half of the cost to fly Angus here would have to be paid on your end. Another stipulation of the airline is that the reservation would have to be made on your end - we would work out financial arrangements if you decide to go with this option. The airline says that Angus requires a health certificate stating that his vaccines are current in order to fly across the border. Once Angus arrived he would be picked up by my husband or myself, brought to our home and we would work towards dealing with his aggression issues so that he could become a permanent member of our household. I really think that Angus has a chance to turn around and become a loving member of a family with the assistance of my wonderful holistic vet.

Thanks so much for taking the time to check this out,

Ali
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Kenneth,

I have left a message on your phone, I am not an animal movie trainer but I have a fair amount of experience working with feral, abused, traumatized and even drug addicted cats with good results. I would be willing to offer Angus a placement in my home where I could work with him closely over a period of time. At under a year old I think that Angus has other options besides euthanasia and I'd be willing to try and help him heal from the experiences that have created his habit of striking out to defend himself with aggression. Earning Angus's trust will be the most important step when it comes to working with him, after that things tend to go fairly smoothly. I use treats, homeopathic remedies, patience, time and gentle encouragement to get cats in difficult situations to trust me. At under a year old I think that Angus's chances at rehabilitation are good.