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From: Lise
Date: 05-12-2007, 08:30 AM (1 of 5)
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For about 10 years I have had a large ginger cat living on my back porch. In winter he has a hooded, padded shelter with an electric heating pad in it running 24 hours per day and lots of good food. Alas, my house is for sale and I'm sure whoever buys it will not continue this treatment. It has taken a LONG LONG time and lots of patience to earn his trust. He loves to be stroked now but will not allow himself to be picked up nor will he come into the house. Although it breaks my heart the only solution is to have him humanely put down but I have no idea how to go about it. One failed effort to get him into a carrier will mean that he will never trust me again. Is there anyone out there who knows how to go about this? Cost is not a problem - I will pay whatever it takes but time is running out. HELP! Lise 
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User: Lise
Member since: 07-24-2000 Total posts: 231 
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From: PaulineG
Date: 05-12-2007, 08:37 AM (2 of 5)
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Oh Lise, this must be breaking your heart. I don't want to add to your burden and doubts but is it not worth capturing him and trying to get him to relocate with you. You could try a low dosage of sedatives to help with the stress he would feel at such a change. Have you asked a vet for help and advice? If your idea is the only solution then the vet is probably best to help with this as well. If you've spoken to a vet already and help has not been forthcoming then it might be time to try another.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
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From: Lise
Date: 05-12-2007, 11:00 AM (3 of 5)
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Thank you Pauline but he has never been in a house and the only time I was able to tempt him into my kitchen he went absolutely out of his mind when I closed the door.As you suggest I will consult a vet( 2 or 3 if neccessary). Perhaps there is a sedative I can put in his food that he will not detect but he's pretty bright and also a picky eater. He has learned (my fault) that if he turns his nose up at something I will give him something else ! I think he's about 13 years old - a lady in the village where I live used to rescue stray kittens and have them neutered and she recognises him- he has a very distinctive tail striped red and white like a raccoon tail. I am moving at the end of this month so it has to be done soon. Thanks again foryour response Lise
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User: Lise
Member since: 07-24-2000 Total posts: 231
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From: Bama
Date: 05-13-2007, 01:26 PM (4 of 5)
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I'm hoping for the best for your Tristan. You are an angel to have taken care of him all these years. Most people won't go that far for a cat who is so timid. My 83yo FIL has several "wild" cats. He feeds them every day but they won't let anyone touch them. They sleep under his house. He won't let us catch them to have them neutered. I not sure how we could do it anyway. I've wondered what we will do about them after my FIL is gone.  I did take the female to the humane society (she was the only one we could pet) to get rid of the kitten problem. I felt so bad about it but knew I was preventing more unwanted kittens.Best wishes with your move. I hope a vet can help you with your decision about Tristan. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: Bama
Date: 05-13-2007, 01:29 PM (5 of 5)
| Another thought.... do you have a local animal shelter that might have some suggestions? If it's not possible for you to relocate him with you, maybe they can help in some way. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
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