I got an email today informing me that because of new cats coming in for rescue and the continued discomfort of the Big K not having a family to rely on (he is crying to be held and petted) that he would be put back up for adoption this weekend. If he was adopted out, I would receive my deposit back. I am a bit upset, but I do understand this. I cannot take him right now as I am not at home enough to control the situation between him and Cato, so I guess I will have to wait to see how this all turns out. CRAP! Elizabeth
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The big kahuna goes back up for adoption
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I know that any cat you adopt will be loved. I hope it turns out to be Kahuna though. If he is so desperate for loving, would they let you come in and spend a little time with him every day? That would only work if the rescue place was close to your home or work.
If you took him now and kept him and Cato in separate rooms it probably wouldn't solve the problem of the big K needed lots of attention. I wish I could think of another solution.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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I don't know where you have Teddy, but if you have a barn on property you live on and if it can be closed up so a cat can't get out, would it be possible to have Teddy keep big K company until you are able to do the introductions to Cato? Clearly the two cats can't have unsupervised access to one another at first. Are you close enough to your workplace to slip home for lunch and work on introductions? Could someone catsit for you at your home until you can be there to supervise. (I know these are some wild ideas, but maybe someone will have a better one to offer.)
I wonder how needy Big K would be once he settled into your home with you and Cato. If the two got along relatively well, Big K might not be such an attention seeker from his staff person. I don't want to think that the only home suitable for Big K would be one where he has a staff human 24/7 who carries him around all the time! :)
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Elizabeth is it not possible to bring him home and keep the two of them separated while you are at work? Sometimes cats become socialized quite quickly and maybe you would be lucky enough for that to happen in this case. This poor baby needs a home and you need another kitty.
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Do you have Monday off as a holiday, Elizabeth? If you got Big K tomorrow, you'd have three days to work on the transition into your home....
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Oh, I hope this works out. Can you transition him slowly and keep him in a room alone when you are not home?
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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My reservation about getting Big K this weekend is the fact that I am uncertain that Cato and he will come to an agreement over the next three days and unfortunately, I work two and a half hours from my house (one way) at the moment and do not want to leave a new cat alone for that amount of time. Ideally, I would like to take at least four days to work this out and to leave them both in separate spots for the three days I will have to be at work.
I hope I am not being fool hardy in bringing in another cat for Cato...Elizabeth
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Any chance you could do some of the work from home for a couple of days?
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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I don't want to try and push you into something you aren't comfortable with so I won't say any more about this. Whatever happens will be for the best but I want you to know that if you bring the new cat home and have to leave him alone in a room while you are at work, that really isn't a big deal to the cat. He will probably sleep most of that time and in the meantime he and Cato can still be getting used to each other through/under the door. If you have your heart set on this kitty then I would urge you to go for it. If you aren't sure then I think the Big K may not be the one for you. No matter what you decide, in my opinion, any cat is always better off with a friend even if it takes them a little while to realize it. I am wondering though Elizabeth if it wouldn't be a better idea to get a female for Cato. Less territorial struggles sometimes.
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Is there any way to keep the Big K in the bathroom while you work? Although not ideal, at least he and Cato could get introduced to each other like GD's Milo and Bobby.
Posted 3 years ago by FondaHonda #
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How about keeping Cato inside so that he can get used to the new cat (while the Big K is in the bathroom)? I'm sure he'll be so curious that he won't even want to go outside. Like GD said, it would be a great way for them to get introduced to each other.
Posted 3 years ago by FondaHonda #
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I'm sorry Mr. Big didn't get to be part of your family. I'm glad he found a forever home. There is a big guy out there somewhere who will fit right in with you and Cato. {{{hugs}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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I'm glad he got adopted, even if it wasn't by you. It made me sad to think of him crying all the time because he wanted attention.
You and Cato will find just the right kitty to add to your family. Mr. Right is out there somewhere.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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Elizabeth, I'm sorry too that Mr Big missed out on being part of your family. He would have loved being with you. But I'm glad he has a home, and someone to love him. You *will* find the right kitty for you and Cato and you'll have the time to introduce them in the way you want to for both their sakes, I'm sure of that. But it's a bummer while you wait, I know. {{{Hugs}}}.
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I feel much better about this in the light of morning, but I think I will be very cautious in working with a rescue organization again (if at all). Apparently the agenda is to move cats out no matter what and filling out the applications to adopt a cat --- well the questions are outrageous....some of them even want to visit your home -- as if one is living in a torture chamber :) Not too positive on rescue orgs this morning :) Elizabeth
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