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I want to home a stray cat and I alread have a 14 year old cat. I caught the stray, Charlie, yesterday. I have been feeding him since Aug 08 and we moved house Aug 09. I managed to get hold of him yesterday and have had him in a cage. He's been eating and drinking and using the litter tray. He seems happy. The Blue Cross are able to take him in, problem is, I want to keep him and am worried about my 14 year old cat (Snowi) who is really territorial and I don't want to give her a heart attack or stress her out. Charlie is in the cage and Snowi has sniffed at him and has growled and hissed. I just don't know what to do, do I take Charlie to the Blue Cross or do I keep him?? It is breaking my heart to think of giving him to the Blue Cross, but I don't know what is the right thing to do... please help?
Hi Michelle,
If you want to keep him here is what you want to do. http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=cattocatintro...
Follow that advice. If you have any problems you can try a product called Feliway Comfort Zone. This mimics a cat's happy pheromones. Good luck. And make sure your new guy has his vaccines, is wormed, defleaed and neutered.
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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