It's Caturday- Post some cats (vol 3)
Discussion
bexVN said:
Is he neutered?
No, he's not been done. If we adopted him and moved out of the current place, then we would get him neutered.We haven't got a clue where he's come from and as he doesn't show any type of play or civility with other animals, we're guessing that he was separated early from his mum, probably adopted by someone and then has since roamed free.
He drops by for a few days and then we might not see him for a whole week. He always comes back with a scratch or a scrape having lost some weight. This has been going on for a couple of years..
Lotus Notes said:
bexVN said:
Is he neutered?
No, he's not been done. If we adopted him and moved out of the current place, then we would get him neutered.We haven't got a clue where he's come from and as he doesn't show any type of play or civility with other animals, we're guessing that he was separated early from his mum, probably adopted by someone and then has since roamed free.
He drops by for a few days and then we might not see him for a whole week. He always comes back with a scratch or a scrape having lost some weight. This has been going on for a couple of years..
Lance Catamaran said:
Lotus Notes said:
bexVN said:
Is he neutered?
No, he's not been done. If we adopted him and moved out of the current place, then we would get him neutered.We haven't got a clue where he's come from and as he doesn't show any type of play or civility with other animals, we're guessing that he was separated early from his mum, probably adopted by someone and then has since roamed free.
He drops by for a few days and then we might not see him for a whole week. He always comes back with a scratch or a scrape having lost some weight. This has been going on for a couple of years..
I assume you have asked around to see if he has an owner etc.
Hi Bex, thanks for your advice..
We've asked around the neighbours and they know nothing about his background. I'll pop in the local vets this week and find out if they'll neuter him and give him a check over - We've got an old cat basket somewhere, so I'll get him used to it before trying to get him in it! I can't see him liking being confined to a small space, but if needs must..
However, I do have a very small fear that we're 'neutering someone else's cat', but I suppose balance of probabilities is that he's a proper stray as he spends nearly all his time around the apartment or in the garden.
We've asked around the neighbours and they know nothing about his background. I'll pop in the local vets this week and find out if they'll neuter him and give him a check over - We've got an old cat basket somewhere, so I'll get him used to it before trying to get him in it! I can't see him liking being confined to a small space, but if needs must..
However, I do have a very small fear that we're 'neutering someone else's cat', but I suppose balance of probabilities is that he's a proper stray as he spends nearly all his time around the apartment or in the garden.
Edited by Lotus Notes on Monday 17th July 09:20
Lotus Notes said:
Hi Bex, thanks for your advice..
We've asked around the neighbours and they know nothing about his background. I'll pop in the local vets this week and find out if they'll neuter him and give him a check over - We've got an old cat basket somewhere, so I'll get him used to it before trying to get him in it! I can't see him liking being confined to a small space, but if needs must..
However, I do have a very small fear that we're 'neutering someone else's cat', but I suppose balance of probabilities is that he's a proper stray as he spends nearly all his time around the apartment or in the garden.
You could put a collar on him with a tag saying to phone you, or you'll adopt it and neuter.We've asked around the neighbours and they know nothing about his background. I'll pop in the local vets this week and find out if they'll neuter him and give him a check over - We've got an old cat basket somewhere, so I'll get him used to it before trying to get him in it! I can't see him liking being confined to a small space, but if needs must..
However, I do have a very small fear that we're 'neutering someone else's cat', but I suppose balance of probabilities is that he's a proper stray as he spends nearly all his time around the apartment or in the garden.
Edited by Lotus Notes on Monday 17th July 09:20
Munter said:
You could put a collar on him with a tag saying to phone you, or you'll adopt it and neuter.
We've considered this, but he's a bit suspicious when we de-flea him, nevermind getting a collar on him..On the otherhand, he's never scratched or bitten us (he tries to gently bite the OH if she tries to pick him up when he's comfortable), but I think this is quite normal and more recently he goes to nip and then stops himself.
I'll get him seen by the local vet if we can get him into the cat basket.
Lotus Notes said:
Munter said:
You could put a collar on him with a tag saying to phone you, or you'll adopt it and neuter.
We've considered this, but he's a bit suspicious when we de-flea him, nevermind getting a collar on him..On the otherhand, he's never scratched or bitten us (he tries to gently bite the OH if she tries to pick him up when he's comfortable), but I think this is quite normal and more recently he goes to nip and then stops himself.
I'll get him seen by the local vet if we can get him into the cat basket.
Lotus Notes said:
Lance Catamaran said:
Could always try the "place a bit of chicken in the back of the cage" trick. Might not work a second time though.
He is motivated by food (being a stray), I'll try various foods and see if he takes the bait.Lance Catamaran said:
Iceland do packs of pre-cooked frozen chicken bits for about a fiver. When I get one of those out mine looks at me as if she's discovered the true face of God.
It's funny how cats go mental over food. Kato (as we've named him) likes the fatty parts of salmon and Sheba gold or cat kebab as I call it (we had to spoil him when he mangled his jaw). Unfortunately there's no Iceland in France, but chicken is no too expensive.Lotus Notes said:
Lance Catamaran said:
Iceland do packs of pre-cooked frozen chicken bits for about a fiver. When I get one of those out mine looks at me as if she's discovered the true face of God.
It's funny how cats go mental over food. Kato (as we've named him) likes the fatty parts of salmon and Sheba gold or cat kebab as I call it (we had to spoil him when he mangled his jaw). Unfortunately there's no Iceland in France, but chicken is no too expensive.What's the chipping system like in France? Assume the vets will scan him first.
Looks like Kato has fallen in his feet. I like that.
ETA - if I send my cats round can you feed, de-flea and vaccinate/neuter them? Thanks in advance
Gretchen said:
If someone spent £5 on a treat for me I'd be purring too!
What's the chipping system like in France? Assume the vets will scan him first.
Looks like Kato has fallen in his feet. I like that.
ETA - if I send my cats round can you feed, de-flea and vaccinate/neuter them? Thanks in advance
He's very happy to see us and has a fair chirp on him - He associates my appearance with meal-time. The chipping system is similar to the UK, when we take him to the vets, he might have a chip, but I have my doubts.What's the chipping system like in France? Assume the vets will scan him first.
Looks like Kato has fallen in his feet. I like that.
ETA - if I send my cats round can you feed, de-flea and vaccinate/neuter them? Thanks in advance
He's got a good life and knows it..
Molly just chilling. She's by some stretch the most nervous cat I've ever had, and probably ever met, and so it's always really nice to see her actually relax for a bit and look like she's enjoying life!
IMG_9217 by Joe Clarke, on Flickr
IMG_9217 by Joe Clarke, on Flickr
Only just realised one of the locals regularly kips in top of the garden arch. He's completely invisible from any other angle and pays no attention to the nearby bird feeder. Mine has yet to notice him whilst on her patrol
If you're wondering about the slightly odd decor, it used to be my grandparent's house that I'm staying at whilst we get it ready for sale. She's utterly fascinated by that fountain, and will sit by the back door first thing in the morning so she can go and get a drink. They used to take a lot of pride in the garden, and my Granddad would throw his slippers at any cat brave enough to venture onto the lawn. So I don't think he'd approve of her long term freedom.
If you're wondering about the slightly odd decor, it used to be my grandparent's house that I'm staying at whilst we get it ready for sale. She's utterly fascinated by that fountain, and will sit by the back door first thing in the morning so she can go and get a drink. They used to take a lot of pride in the garden, and my Granddad would throw his slippers at any cat brave enough to venture onto the lawn. So I don't think he'd approve of her long term freedom.
Edited by Lance Catamaran on Tuesday 18th July 11:56
Japveesix said:
Molly just chilling. She's by some stretch the most nervous cat I've ever had, and probably ever met, and so it's always really nice to see her actually relax for a bit and look like she's enjoying life!
IMG_9217 by Joe Clarke, on Flickr
That's a striking cat - I'm used to symmetrical markings, but not like that.IMG_9217 by Joe Clarke, on FlickrLance Catamaran said:
Only just realised one of the locals regularly kips in top of the garden arch. He's completely invisible from any other angle and pays no attention to the nearby bird feeder. Mine has yet to notice him whilst on her patrol
If you're wondering about the slightly odd decor, it used to be my grandparent's house that I'm staying at whilst we get it ready for sale. She's utterly fascinated by that fountain, and will sit by the back door first thing in the morning so she can go and get a drink. They used to take a lot of pride in the garden, and my Granddad would throw his slippers at any cat brave enough to venture onto the lawn. So I don't think he'd approve of her long term freedom.
I bet it's been doing that for years unbeknownst to your Granddad. Or he knew and taught her how to get away with it in order to keep his reputation If you're wondering about the slightly odd decor, it used to be my grandparent's house that I'm staying at whilst we get it ready for sale. She's utterly fascinated by that fountain, and will sit by the back door first thing in the morning so she can go and get a drink. They used to take a lot of pride in the garden, and my Granddad would throw his slippers at any cat brave enough to venture onto the lawn. So I don't think he'd approve of her long term freedom.
Edited by Lance Catamaran on Tuesday 18th July 11:56
As it happened one of the last things my Nan every said to me was that she would like to get a cat, so I like to think of it as fulfilling that final request. Just as well she;s not around to see what's happened to her 3-piece suite when it became a scratching post though. When we came back for my granddad's wake there was a cat sitting right in the middle of the lawn. Perhaps he was there to pay his respects, although in reality he was probably just making sure to tell us it belonged to him now.
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