Emergency Cat Placement

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In summary, I'd like to help, but I am apprehensive about the prospects of an adoptive home given the spraying history. I would NEVER adopt out a critter w/o giving the prospective adopter ALL the known history of said critter, so how many people would offer to adopt a cat known to spray, even if it was just a recently acquired behavior? Like I said, we have male cats that don't spray that have not yet been adopted.

Thank you so much for your willingness to help and all your suggestions. I was really optimistic that in a different environment (without other male cats) his spraying may stop, but since it wasn't guaranteed, I wanted to find someone who was willing to deal with the behavior in case it continued nonstop.

Even your barn setup might have been a viable "last resort" option if I hadn't found the rescue group that was willing to take him. I can tell how much you love your critters by all the thought and care you put into deciding if/how you could take him. It really was a difficult placement, but I have faith that there is someone out there that would be willing to deal with & look past his nasty spraying habit to see what a wonderful, loving cat he is!

 

[Katelin]

Thank you for this recommendation, I will forward this info to them.

I do know they have already spent hundreds of dollars on a consult with a well known cat behaviorist, so I am not sure if they are willing to try another. Do you know anything about what Dr. Dodman does to treat cats with spraying issues?

Yes, he does...many treatment issues he uses med to alter brain chemistry, and it works!
I have met him and highly recommend him and his book, The Cat who Cried for Help.

 

[ArkRescue]

Thank you so much for your willingness to help and all your suggestions. I was really optimistic that in a different environment (without other male cats) his spraying may stop, but since it wasn't guaranteed, I wanted to find someone who was willing to deal with the behavior in case it continued nonstop.

Even your barn setup might have been a viable "last resort" option if I hadn't found the rescue group that was willing to take him. I can tell how much you love your critters by all the thought and care you put into deciding if/how you could take him. It really was a difficult placement, but I have faith that there is someone out there that would be willing to deal with & look past his nasty spraying habit to see what a wonderful, loving cat he is!

That's awesome that you found him a placement! It does sound like there is hope for him since the behavior was not present all his life.

Joey went to her new home this morning and I have a feeling she is going to be a happy girl there once she gets used to the new environment. Now on to get the 2 shy boys placed together ... that's been a challenge.

I hope it all works out for the kitty.

 

[Roman]

Good luck to joey!

 

[ArkRescue]

Speaking of cats with peeing issues (female this time), what do you think the shelter would do if someone takes a cat to them and says this cat pees all over my house, I don't want her anymore.

Would they put her down? Or would they add her to the adoptable cats?

 

[Roman]

Speaking of cats with peeing issues (female this time), what do you think the shelter would do if someone takes a cat to them and says this cat pees all over my house, I don't want her anymore.

Would they put her down? Or would they add her to the adoptable cats?

I'd bet they put her down, but only after the grace period is over. I think they give the Owner about 3 days to change their mind. My Persian Female was peeing outside the box, and I couldn't figure out why. I moved all the litter boxes away from the wall, reduced the amount of litter to 2", verses 3". I took her to the Vet for a Work-Up, which came back just fine. She was given an Antibiotic just in case she had a hidden Infection. I was behind on getting her groomed, and she hates her 5" fur. I took her in for the groom, and she has not gone out of the box since. I keep up on her trimmings now. Sometimes something SO simple usually does the trick.

 

[Katelin]

I'd bet they put her down, but only after the grace period is over. I think they give the Owner about 3 days to change their mind. My Persian Female was peeing outside the box, and I couldn't figure out why. I moved all the litter boxes away from the wall, reduced the amount of litter to 2", verses 3". I took her to the Vet for a Work-Up, which came back just fine. She was given an Antibiotic just in case she had a hidden Infection. I was behind on getting her groomed, and she hates her 5" fur. I took her in for the groom, and she has not gone out of the box since. I keep up on her trimmings now. Sometimes something SO simple usually does the trick.

Common sense saved the cat!!!!

Peeing issues are all treatable!! But owners and some adoption/rescue groups don't want to take the time to see that is going on, so they give up on the cat and walk away.
Roman, that is a wonderful story!!! You would enjoy the Cat who Cried for Help!!

 

[ArkRescue]

I'd bet they put her down, but only after the grace period is over. I think they give the Owner about 3 days to change their mind. My Persian Female was peeing outside the box, and I couldn't figure out why. I moved all the litter boxes away from the wall, reduced the amount of litter to 2", verses 3". I took her to the Vet for a Work-Up, which came back just fine. She was given an Antibiotic just in case she had a hidden Infection. I was behind on getting her groomed, and she hates her 5" fur. I took her in for the groom, and she has not gone out of the box since. I keep up on her trimmings now. Sometimes something SO simple usually does the trick.

I agree there is a lot one can try first. Goodness knows I consider myself pretty patient in trying to find solutions, but there are cases that don't tun out as well as yours. One lady I know of said her cats literally climb her curtains for fun. Can you imagine THAT? They also spray too, and she continues to deal with it. I can't imagine what the inside of that house must smell like, well maybe I can. It's her choice to decide what she is willing to deal with I guess.

 

[Katelin]

I agree there is a lot one can try first. Goodness knows I consider myself pretty patient in trying to find solutions, but there are cases that don't tun out as well as yours. One lady I know of said her cats literally climb her curtains for fun. Can you imagine THAT? They also spray too, and she continues to deal with it. I can't imagine what the inside of that house must smell like, well maybe I can. It's her choice to decide what she is willing to deal with I guess.

Many people really love their pets and will do what they can for them.
If that lady cleans up after her cat daily, then what is the problem?
If she cant afford a cat tree, but gives over a pair of curtains as a climbing surface, what is the problem?
She is happy that her cats are happy.

I have a boy who is a "high" shooter in litter box.
Not all the time, but he does aim high.
Behind all my boxes are pieces of plexiglass and clipped onto that is a puppy pee pad.
My boy aims high, misses the box, hits the pee pad..taataaa...easy to change out and keep litter area clean and fresh!!

Also scooping boxes 2 x a day or as used is a good idea to prevent littler box issues!

PetsMart has a great selection of litter boxes, all sizes and shapes!! Some are big enough to bath a baby in!!!

 

[Roman]

I have the large litter boxes. One Cat=3 boxes. I have always sifted the boxes as the cat used them. Sometimes, up to 3 times a day. I have the boxes in the rooms she likes the best, they are also rooms who's doors get shut here & there. I want to make sure she has the box, along with water. I was very lucky to find out that she hates having long fur, because at one point, I was considering having her be an outside cat. I won't have an animal that pees/poops in the house. She's been through two Groomings since, and has not had any litter issues.

 

[ArkRescue]

Many people really love their pets and will do what they can for them.
If that lady cleans up after her cat daily, then what is the problem?
If she cant afford a cat tree, but gives over a pair of curtains as a climbing surface, what is the problem?
She is happy that her cats are happy.

I have a boy who is a "high" shooter in litter box.
Not all the time, but he does aim high.
Behind all my boxes are pieces of plexiglass and clipped onto that is a puppy pee pad.
My boy aims high, misses the box, hits the pee pad..taataaa...easy to change out and keep litter area clean and fresh!!

Also scooping boxes 2 x a day or as used is a good idea to prevent littler box issues!

PetsMart has a great selection of litter boxes, all sizes and shapes!! Some are big enough to bath a baby in!!!

YOU seem to be a HIGH and a LOWE pisser ...... STFU