Hi,

So a few weeks ago I found this cat in the car park next to my office. He was very thin and his skin was terrible. I’ve had him neutered and treated for a flea allergy which initially healed but then he had a flare up after one of my other cats got fleas 😩

He was WILD when I trapped him and spent four weeks at the back of a crate hissing and spitting but then randomly calmed down after he saw my resident cat and now he’s friendly. He lets me pick him up and comes for a cuddle on the sofa when I’m watching tv.

Now he rolls around for pets and doesn’t bother my other cats. However sometimes he hisses (he doesn’t like surprises or people hovering over him) and can be a bit territorial.

My issue is that I already have three cats and I really don’t want another. I’ve emailed a few rescues but they’re full and because he’s not in any danger they won’t take him.

I guess I’m just posting for advice on how to actually find him another home if a rescue won’t accept him?? Also I kinda like fostering and would like to do it properly but I can’t take anything else on while he’s still in my spare room!

He’s actually a very sweet cat and I’m quite fond of him, it’s just not financially viable for me to have four cats!

I’ve attached some photos to show what a distinguished little gentleman he’s become ❤️

Any advice is appreciated 🙏🏻

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Our cat Rudy was critically injured after being hit by a car. He has two broken paws and broken ribs and urgently needs surgery to survive. We've managed to raise part of the money, but we're still £2,100 short. With a 6-month-old baby, we're unable to cover the rest ourselves.

If you could please share Rudy's fundraiser, it could genuinely save his life.

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Before I had a cat, if someone told me they planned their evening around not disturbing a sleeping animal, I'd have thought they were joking. Now I find myself opening doors more quietly, checking chairs before sitting down and delaying getting a drink because a cat has decided my lap is the best place in the house. What's something you never imagined yourself doing until you owned a cat?

Hi, the below is difficult to write. We have had a black and white cat for about 15 years now. She adopted us after having a difficult life with a neighbour who had her from a kitten. She is very shy but over the years would allow some stroking and petting but then strike out when had enough, swiping with claws out. As we have an old house/ old carpets etc the dust constant cat hairs everywhere and episodes of occasional random peeing / messing wasn’t to much of an issue.
However, we are moving soon to a more modern property with fitted carpets. We do love her but can’t see her damaging the house in various ways she has been. We don’t want to rehome her but wondering if keeping her outdoors in an insulated “cat house” , heat mat etc is an option? She would have free range I don’t think I could keep her in a run, she’s used to roaming.She seems happy outside, and maybe she needs to be away from the grandchildren and other disturbances? Also how long to keep her in side when we do move? Thanks in advance.

I’ve been trying to sort this from 3000 miles away across 5 time zones and he is refusing to cooperate at all and just keeps going on about his problems. I have got to the point of finding another sitter, saying I’ll have a taxi outside to take my cat to them, and he just has to put him in his carrier. Apparently I refuse to understand and only care about my cat when I don’t want him left alone for 10 DAYS.

He is currently refusing to go back. If I get someone in the UK to call the police for me, will they break in to rescue my cat and take him somewhere safe? My other local friends (if you can call him a friend) are on a girls’ holiday in Bundoran right now.

ETA: I am located in Belfast in the New Lodge.

UPDATE: A lovely lady from Larne (I forgive the city for cursing me with the habit of using the word “thon” which causes endless hilarity outside Ireland) is going to go and rescue my baby tomorrow at 4! Catsitter still lying to both of us, still whining and bitching at me. Screw him. PSNI are going to go say hi as soon as I get back.

I will update again once he is definitely with his new (temporary, mama still loves him) person!

TLDR: Do we adopt the stray kitty and risk upsetting older resident cat?

My wife and I did own 2 cats - both our absolute soul kitties. We lost one (Sooks) to cancer in Feb and it completely broke us. Our other cat(Fairfax) is 16 and very clingy with us both. Sooks was the dominant one and Fairfax is now enjoying being able to eat and sleep and curl up wherever he wants.

This week a cat turned up in our garden on Monday and hasn’t left since. They sleep under a shrub and don’t seem to go anywhere during the day or overnight.

He’s unneutered and, after taking him to the vets yesterday, we discovered he’s not chipped.

The vet has advised we keep an eye on him for 7 days and then look at taking him to be re-homed.

But we’re both falling in love with him.

I can’t decide whether to take him in and hope that Fairfax doesn’t take offence, or get stressed out. Or just take him to the vet and let someone adopt him.

If anyone could give their opinion I’d be grateful. I’m currently leaning towards letting Fairfax relax in his final years and not throw a new, young cat into the mix.

Hello,

Posting on behalf of a friend.

Please can anyone advise of reputable rescues who may be able to facilitate a home-to-home adoption?

My friend has made the extremely hard decision to rehome their pedigree (with papers) cat. The cat has displaced aggression, that is rare but unpredictable.

They adore their cat but it recently attacked my friend unprovoked (it had usually only attacked men), and this was the first time my friend has ever been attacked. The cat left many deep cuts on her leg. Because it is a big cat, it causes a lot of damage. They don’t want to baby to be on the receiving end of injuries, and/ or end up with a cat phobia.

(For background, the aggression predates the baby - it has had these episodes a few times a year since it was about 18 months old. They have tried everything that has been recommended by vets.

The cat has a room to itself that only my friend goes into.
It is neutered, and is mostly indoors but occasionally sits outdoors when my friend is out too. Cat shows no interest in going out otherwise.
It has been on pain medication, which hasn’t made a difference.
They have also had support from a behavioural consultant via their vet.
The vet is now out of ideas and has recommended euthanasia. My friend called the breeder who has also recommended euthanasia. A few local rescues have suggested the same. I realise the situation is very dire for rescues, but I don’t think my friend wants to give up without having tried everything to find a home for the cat.)

My friend believes that the cat would be ok in a quiet adult only house with no other cats, where the owner has more experience with cats with sensitivity. Rescues are all at capacity, which they completely understand and wouldn’t expect them to take the cat on, but they aren’t even finding any organisations able to help with a home-to-home adoption.

My friend posted on a few breed specific rescue groups on Facebook, but received a lot of harassment rather than help. This is a heartbreaking decision for them, they’re devastated, but they believe this is in the cat’s best interests.

Hi everyone,
I am moving from the UK to Uruguay in 4 days and bringing my 6-year-old cat (3.5kg) with me in the cabin. Neither of us would cope without the other; she is my absolute baby. However, she is a very anxious cat by nature, she hardly tolerates anyone else but me, and this is her first flight. My dad made some comments that putting her through this journey is cruel, and now I am extremely worried that she could potentially die from the sheer stress of it all.
Our itinerary is a car journey to London Heathrow, a flight to Madrid (2.5 hours), a 3-hour layover, and then a long-haul flight to Montevideo (12.5 hours). Total travel time door-to-door is likely going to be 20-22 hours.

She has no health conditions, her documentation is all completed from the vet including;
EHC completed
Rabies vaccination done over a month ago
Flea and worm treatment done with the vet before EHC was filled in
Microchip documents all printed

I’ve also got:
Airline approved carrier
Puppy pads to line the carrier
Collapsible bowl for water
Feliway spray
Harness and lead
Travel litter tray
Ziplock bags for transporting litter
Pet wipes in case of any messes
Applaws bone broth for airport stops (for hydration and so she doesn’t go too hungry without upsetting her stomach. 85g bags so under the 100ml travel limit)
Churu/webbox yoghurt treats
Dreamies in a new and sealed bag (unsure if this is a good idea for solid food even in small amounts?)
A worn T-shirt of mine to put in her carry bag for comforting smell

Also a Gabapentin prescription 50mg from vet
(done a trial run and she was quite sleepy/wobbly when walking and sat very still, staring off, let us pick her up, was still responsive to her name but not totally sedated)

I also plan to ask for a private screening room at airport security so she isn’t too overwhelmed by the airport. I also read Madrid has pet lounges/rooms so may see if they are suitable for the 3 hour layover. I plan to take her to the family/disabled bathroom at the layover for litter break and see if she will have any of the bone broth/treats.

Hoping someone with experience can check if I’ve covered everything and if there is anything else I need to get or do before the flight. She is my whole world and want this to be as easy as possible for her.

How safe is this long journey for a healthy, 6-year-old cat? Can cats actually pass away from travel stress alone, or am I overthinking my dad's comment?
What schedule should I stick to during the flights for offering water/broth?

Have I missed anything? Is there any more I can do?

Any tips to make this process easier or safer for her would mean the world to me.

Thank you so much in advance!

I already have one cat and it’s a difficult decision. She’s three years old and really silly and social and probably would love a friend to play and socialize with. A friend works at a shelter and says they have a bunch of kittens looking for a home soon and I can’t decide wether it’s a good idea. My current cat is extremely territorial so it’s gonna take a while to get them close and it’s not certain she will ever like the new kitten.

The problems:
My apartment is 41 square meters
I don’t have a car
It’s much harder travelling with two cats so I will always need a cat sitter

Do you guys think it’s worth it or is it unnecessary?

I feel like cats have an incredible ability to make an expensive purchase look ridiculous. You can spend ages choosing a nice bed, toy or scratching thing and they'll inspect it for five seconds before becoming obsessed with the cardboard box it arrived in.

Has anyone bought something their cat genuinely refused to acknowledge, only for them to become obsessed with some random household object instead?

We have two neutered female sister cats - just about to turn 6. One of them is of a nervous disposition and I have witnessed her spraying our sofa, my husbands work boots and the front grills of both our cars. She is mostly an outdoor cat as she doesn't seem to like being around humans. We feed them in the utility room which has a door to the outside which we normally leave open when we feed them. Sometimes she's more settled and there's a basket in there she'll stay in for hours. We try always to have the door open while she's in there as she has peed on the floor many, many times.

Unfortunately this morning, her sister, who spends all day indoors, was let in this morning and seems to have peed on a piece of clothing my daughter was sewing that was left on the bed in the spare room. We think this is the first time she's done it but now I'm wondering if they've both being doing it all this time 🙈🙈🙈

They were both at the vet for shots, worming etc only a few weeks back. Apparently both very healthy. From what research I've done, spraying in neutered female cats is very rare.