Rehoming a cat
Discussion
In a good way! I'm the lucky new owner, if it works out. Gumtree and a language barrier give me slight doubts but the current owner has vetted me to a point and given me the option of taking the cat on, despite a lot of other interest (apparently).
The cat is 9 months old but never been out. Male, not sure if he's had the snip. Can the vet verify this?
What is the advice? I intend to let him out. 30 years ago I was told to keep them in the new home for two weeks, is this current? I will of course take him straight to the vet to set up a care plan and resolve any potential microchip issues. I already have some wet food and some treats, and the owner says they will give me his bed, toys, etc.
The owner has had to move into a flat and she/they don't think that's good for the cat (I agree cats love to go out) but I want the transition to go well for the cat.
The cat is 9 months old but never been out. Male, not sure if he's had the snip. Can the vet verify this?
What is the advice? I intend to let him out. 30 years ago I was told to keep them in the new home for two weeks, is this current? I will of course take him straight to the vet to set up a care plan and resolve any potential microchip issues. I already have some wet food and some treats, and the owner says they will give me his bed, toys, etc.
The owner has had to move into a flat and she/they don't think that's good for the cat (I agree cats love to go out) but I want the transition to go well for the cat.
Unless you know the vet that the cat has been too and they have it on record it then it might be very difficult to know if he has had the chop.
In more Recent years there has been a change in technique where the vet tend to just cut the tubes and leaves the balls in place.
So u less the owner or vet can tell you for sure the only thing you can do is get him booked in for the snip.
As for letting them out, the first few times will be best being short explores into the garden.
Do this just before feeding time so he is hungry, let him explore and sniff around for a bit then serve his food, this will draw him back and associate your house with home/food and help avoid a situation where he gets lost if just let out to do what he wants.
In more Recent years there has been a change in technique where the vet tend to just cut the tubes and leaves the balls in place.
So u less the owner or vet can tell you for sure the only thing you can do is get him booked in for the snip.
As for letting them out, the first few times will be best being short explores into the garden.
Do this just before feeding time so he is hungry, let him explore and sniff around for a bit then serve his food, this will draw him back and associate your house with home/food and help avoid a situation where he gets lost if just let out to do what he wants.
Thank you both. I wasn't sure about the veterinary aspect as the last cat I rescued was from Wood Green and they sorted everything. This one is a Gumtree deal...
When I was younger we kept two cats in the house for two weeks, let them out and never saw them again. I'm not sure if any techniques were used to associate them with the house, this was the late 80s so things were a bit different...
When I was younger we kept two cats in the house for two weeks, let them out and never saw them again. I'm not sure if any techniques were used to associate them with the house, this was the late 80s so things were a bit different...
He's arrived. The children were heartbroken. They were lovely people but didn't like to keep the cat in their flat. They gave me his carrier, bed, loads of food and toys, litter tray... everything really.
When he's settled a bit I'll take him to the vet for a look over. He came with some meds and a vet info card so hopefully chipped. He still has to be snipped so that and a pet plan are about all I need to do :-)
When he's settled a bit I'll take him to the vet for a look over. He came with some meds and a vet info card so hopefully chipped. He still has to be snipped so that and a pet plan are about all I need to do :-)
Evoluzione said:
Well come on, get a pic up!
He's a lovely cat. 9-10 months. I spoke to the vet today to get advice, will be doing all of that after he's had a week to settle in. I'm sure he mentioned that the snip is included in the pet plan.When he sits on my desk (in between me and the keyboard, obviously) he reaches out and puts a paw on my hand. I think we've started out well. He's eating well and using the litter tray, but I can see he wants to go out - the flat he lived in was surrounded by trees but here we get a lot of sunshine and birds...
wrong_turn said:
He's a lovely cat. 9-10 months. I spoke to the vet today to get advice, will be doing all of that after he's had a week to settle in. I'm sure he mentioned that the snip is included in the pet plan.
When he sits on my desk (in between me and the keyboard, obviously) he reaches out and puts a paw on my hand. I think we've started out well. He's eating well and using the litter tray, but I can see he wants to go out - the flat he lived in was surrounded by trees but here we get a lot of sunshine and birds...
He’s a handsome little fella.When he sits on my desk (in between me and the keyboard, obviously) he reaches out and puts a paw on my hand. I think we've started out well. He's eating well and using the litter tray, but I can see he wants to go out - the flat he lived in was surrounded by trees but here we get a lot of sunshine and birds...
Get pet insurance sorted ASAP and don’t forget to read and compare the small print.
Ask your Vet about the ‘Healthy Pet Club’. It costs around £12 a month but you’ll save more than that on worming tablets, flea drops and check-up costs.
Two weeks is far too short in my opinion, no matter how much he’s begging you to go out.
Whenever we’ve moved house we’ve kept our two in for six weeks, then let them out on an empty stomach. When they return home we give them a big fuss and they get a couple of Dreamies as a reward.
In the meantime, be really careful about leaving doors ajar or windows open. Cats can jump really high and are great escape artists.
A great way of bonding with you cat, or strengthening a bond you already have, is by brushing them. Even a short haired cat like yours will love a brush, (a softish brush for yours).
Aldi sell these great chew sticks in a variety of flavours that are really good at keeping your cats teeth clean, although you’ll need to break them up into small chunks.
I don't know a lot about cats as i'm a relatively new 'Cat Dad', but that has some lovely markings and it sounds like it's going to get really well cared for.
By the former I mean they are all symmetrical, ours is kind of in reverse as she's white with black bits, all equal apart from one round black splodge on her side, hence the name 'Button'.
By the former I mean they are all symmetrical, ours is kind of in reverse as she's white with black bits, all equal apart from one round black splodge on her side, hence the name 'Button'.
105.4 said:
He’s a handsome little fella.
Get pet insurance sorted ASAP and don’t forget to read and compare the small print.
Ask your Vet about the ‘Healthy Pet Club’. It costs around £12 a month but you’ll save more than that on worming tablets, flea drops and check-up costs.
Two weeks is far too short in my opinion, no matter how much he’s begging you to go out.
Whenever we’ve moved house we’ve kept our two in for six weeks, then let them out on an empty stomach. When they return home we give them a big fuss and they get a couple of Dreamies as a reward.
In the meantime, be really careful about leaving doors ajar or windows open. Cats can jump really high and are great escape artists.
A great way of bonding with you cat, or strengthening a bond you already have, is by brushing them. Even a short haired cat like yours will love a brush, (a softish brush for yours).
Aldi sell these great chew sticks in a variety of flavours that are really good at keeping your cats teeth clean, although you’ll need to break them up into small chunks.
Haha, you are a person after my own heart! In a past relationship we adopted a cat and sadly I had to leave him behind. He was known to skydive from the upstairs windows on occasion. He loved dreamies, dentabites and those pepperami type things, but this one doesn't seem interested in biscuits. Most of the food I was given when I picked him up is premium wet food (mostly Sheba, gourmet etc) and the treats are some sort of milky paste. Smells horrid but as soon as he saw me with a pack he tried to swipe it :-)Get pet insurance sorted ASAP and don’t forget to read and compare the small print.
Ask your Vet about the ‘Healthy Pet Club’. It costs around £12 a month but you’ll save more than that on worming tablets, flea drops and check-up costs.
Two weeks is far too short in my opinion, no matter how much he’s begging you to go out.
Whenever we’ve moved house we’ve kept our two in for six weeks, then let them out on an empty stomach. When they return home we give them a big fuss and they get a couple of Dreamies as a reward.
In the meantime, be really careful about leaving doors ajar or windows open. Cats can jump really high and are great escape artists.
A great way of bonding with you cat, or strengthening a bond you already have, is by brushing them. Even a short haired cat like yours will love a brush, (a softish brush for yours).
Aldi sell these great chew sticks in a variety of flavours that are really good at keeping your cats teeth clean, although you’ll need to break them up into small chunks.
I'll check out the Aldi sticks, I wasn't aware of them. Thanks :-)
Our last Cat we used to take her on holiday to my patents and despite trying to train them.to keep the doors shut, they kept forgetting. So she escaped. But one whistle and she came running back. Eventually we could take her and let her out straightaway.
As for insurance. We've had 4 cats over the last 35 years. All rescues, never insured any of them.
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As for insurance. We've had 4 cats over the last 35 years. All rescues, never insured any of them.
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105.4 said:
He’s a handsome little fella.
Get pet insurance sorted ASAP and don’t forget to read and compare the small print.
Ask your Vet about the ‘Healthy Pet Club’. It costs around £12 a month but you’ll save more than that on worming tablets, flea drops and check-up costs.
Two weeks is far too short in my opinion, no matter how much he’s begging you to go out.
Whenever we’ve moved house we’ve kept our two in for six weeks, then let them out on an empty stomach. When they return home we give them a big fuss and they get a couple of Dreamies as a reward.
In the meantime, be really careful about leaving doors ajar or windows open. Cats can jump really high and are great escape artists.
A great way of bonding with you cat, or strengthening a bond you already have, is by brushing them. Even a short haired cat like yours will love a brush, (a softish brush for yours).
Aldi sell these great chew sticks in a variety of flavours that are really good at keeping your cats teeth clean, although you’ll need to break them up into small chunks.
All top advice here Get pet insurance sorted ASAP and don’t forget to read and compare the small print.
Ask your Vet about the ‘Healthy Pet Club’. It costs around £12 a month but you’ll save more than that on worming tablets, flea drops and check-up costs.
Two weeks is far too short in my opinion, no matter how much he’s begging you to go out.
Whenever we’ve moved house we’ve kept our two in for six weeks, then let them out on an empty stomach. When they return home we give them a big fuss and they get a couple of Dreamies as a reward.
In the meantime, be really careful about leaving doors ajar or windows open. Cats can jump really high and are great escape artists.
A great way of bonding with you cat, or strengthening a bond you already have, is by brushing them. Even a short haired cat like yours will love a brush, (a softish brush for yours).
Aldi sell these great chew sticks in a variety of flavours that are really good at keeping your cats teeth clean, although you’ll need to break them up into small chunks.
We're just about to hopefully take another rescue on, and the RSPCA advice is first 6 weeks indoors.
I have a shortlist of Mumbles or Max. Mumbles was the dancing penguin in Happy Feet. Tilikum (after the orca) got eliminated from the list as my mother didn't like it. The previous owners stayed with his girls name even after finding out he's a boy. Boncuk doesn't sound right in an English accent although it does roll off their tongues.
The tradesman will be here most of next week and he stressed me out going in and out all the time, even forgot to shut the door at one point. I'm not sure if he even wants to go out, he just looks out the window, hasn't ever done the thing where they sit by the door meowing at you. So I've ordered a retractable lead and harness. He is very docile so hopefully it won't be an issue to keep him safe until the work is finished.
It's good to see so many rescuers here! It's the only forum I really use and I'm not even driving at the moment because of my health (and the small issue of a ban).
The tradesman will be here most of next week and he stressed me out going in and out all the time, even forgot to shut the door at one point. I'm not sure if he even wants to go out, he just looks out the window, hasn't ever done the thing where they sit by the door meowing at you. So I've ordered a retractable lead and harness. He is very docile so hopefully it won't be an issue to keep him safe until the work is finished.
It's good to see so many rescuers here! It's the only forum I really use and I'm not even driving at the moment because of my health (and the small issue of a ban).
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