Cat needs a home - desperate

[moustachebandit]

Back in early July a cat just turned up at our back door and hasn't left since.

We have called cat shelters, the RSPCA and all the Vets in the area to see if he was listed as missing by his owner. We have had him scanned and he doesn't have a chip and after all this time its quite clear his previous owners aren't interested in finding him.

We have canvassed the local areas, neighbors and even tried to find him a loving home - but he is still here - living in our hedge, scrapped car and garage roof!

Despite being a sweet cat we cant keep him as the other half is allergic and we have a puppy arriving very shortly.

RSPCA are fking useless - talking months before they could even consider possibly picking him up. Local cat shelters are swamped so they cant take him.

So last ditch attempt - is there anyone in the PH massive that want to adopt a cat? He is a sweet thing, very vocal, likes human company, chin scratches and belly rubs (and despite being a hobo is in very good condition - according to the Vet!)

I am in North Somerset so if anyone wants to give the lad a home please, please let me know ... desperate and out of options!

[Simpo Two]

moustachebandit said:

desperate and out of options!

Desperate you may be but you're not out of options...

Keep the cat (which has already moved in) and cancel the puppy (which hasn't)!

[Myc]

How about putting a cat flap and warm bed in the shed or garage if you have one? Sounds like the cat would still get a caring place to live without encroaching on your other half to much.

I wouldn't worry about the puppy, cats and dogs get along great really.

[dmitsi]

cats and dogs get along fine, especially when it's a puppy or kitten being introduced. Keep them both.

[Mobile Chicane]

Giving the cat a good brush could make an enormous difference. Poor thing could have hay seeds / pollen / dander etc in its fur, which the OH is allergic to and not the cat itself.

OP you need pics. Maybe then some kind PHer can't resist.

However, that's not going to be me. Bob hates other cats and was put up for rehoming because of it.

[New POD]

moustachebandit said:

we cant keep him as the other half is allergic and we have a puppy arriving very shortly.

RSPCA are fking useless !

Is your other half only allergic to hobo cats, but not cute little puppies. I just see irony.

Yes RSPCA are more than fking useless. They had a photo of our cat, it was brought in the same day as we gave them a photo. They immediately put it up for adoption, telling people that it was healthy.

When the woman who had taken the cat to the RSPCA, eventually saw our advert in the local newsagent and contacted us 6 days later, the RSPCA could no recall ever having a picture or us ever visiting them.

The cat had in fact had a stroke and could not stand properly, and they had it up for adoption.

[bexVN]

People can definitely be allergic to one species and not others!!!

[ali_kat]

Antihistamines work wonders

[TwigtheWonderkid]

PM VinceFox, he runs a home for unwanted cats. No cat refused!

[Myc]

New POD said:

Is your other half only allergic to hobo cats, but not cute little puppies. I just see irony.

I usually ignore most of the digs people make on PH but I think this is a pretty unfair remark. the OP has clearly done a lot for the cat and is continuing to do so.

It is well known that people are far more likely to be prone to cat allergies than dog allergies. My partner is and she much prefers cats to dogs, though she knew that being allergic to the dog would be a dealbreaker as I wouldn't give him up for any woman.

Regardless of allergies the OP didn't buy the cat and isn't responsible for it so his efforts to date are admirable and he shouldn't be disparaged because he doesn't want to adopt it long term.

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Phone the Cat's Protection League - they never turn down a moggy in need of re-homing.

Here's a link to them, plus some other cat re-homing centres round your way

[Simpo Two]

I'm not allergic to cats - grew up with them, have always had one - but recently have noticed an allergy to dogs. It usually takes 2-3 hours to come on and depends how active the mutt is. Weird.

[DHE]

moustachebandit said:

Back in early July a cat just turned up at our back door and hasn't left since.

We have called cat shelters, the RSPCA and all the Vets in the area to see if he was listed as missing by his owner. We have had him scanned and he doesn't have a chip and after all this time its quite clear his previous owners aren't interested in finding him.

We have canvassed the local areas, neighbors and even tried to find him a loving home - but he is still here - living in our hedge, scrapped car and garage roof!

Despite being a sweet cat we cant keep him as the other half is allergic and we have a puppy arriving very shortly.

RSPCA are fking useless - talking months before they could even consider possibly picking him up. Local cat shelters are swamped so they cant take him.

So last ditch attempt - is there anyone in the PH massive that want to adopt a cat? He is a sweet thing, very vocal, likes human company, chin scratches and belly rubs (and despite being a hobo is in very good condition - according to the Vet!)

I am in North Somerset so if anyone wants to give the lad a home please, please let me know ... desperate and out of options!

I am pretty much in the same situation, except I have two cats already. Unfortunately they don't get on with the new arrival. Cats Protection can't take him for four months, RSPCA can't take him as full and a local animal charity 'would be round the next morning to collect him.' That was three weeks ago and haven't heard from them since.

[Hooli]

Myc said:

New POD said:

Is your other half only allergic to hobo cats, but not cute little puppies. I just see irony.

I usually ignore most of the digs people make on PH but I think this is a pretty unfair remark. the OP has clearly done a lot for the cat and is continuing to do so.

It is well known that people are far more likely to be prone to cat allergies than dog allergies. My partner is and she much prefers cats to dogs, though she knew that being allergic to the dog would be a dealbreaker as I wouldn't give him up for any woman.

Regardless of allergies the OP didn't buy the cat and isn't responsible for it so his efforts to date are admirable and he shouldn't be disparaged because he doesn't want to adopt it long term.

I'd always thought dog & cat allergies were the same.
I was allergic to both as a kid, seemed to go away when my puppy decided she'd sleep in my bed every night

[otolith]

Cat allergy is usually to one of two proteins, one secreted from the skin, the other in the saliva.

Some breeds and some individual animals are worse than others. My wife is ok with our dog and our cats. The odd cat causes her problems, and some dogs and dog breeds give her a big reaction. Eyes running, nose stuffed up and coming out in hives!

[MudSkipper]

Try giving Holly Hedge Sanctuary a call 01275 474719. They rehome cats and dogs and are based in Barrow Gurney so local to the area. They have quite a few hobos through their doors.

[irocfan]

cardboard-box, bowl of food & water 06.30 drop-off on the local CPL doorstep

[JumboBeef]

New POD said:

Is your other half only allergic to hobo cats, but not cute little puppies. I just see irony.

Depends on the puppy of course. Some dogs (such as mine) don't shed and so are suitable for people with allergies.

[moustachebandit]

Thanks for the responses!

Tried the CPL but they are full, also tried Holly Hedge and they cant take him either. Almost found him shelter with a dogs home in Bristol (which also accept cats) until they decided I was "out of range?!?!" and then said no. Going to call back with a put on voice and give a false address!

Giving the cat a home here just isn't an option - its clear he wants to be indoors. Any time an outside door opens he makes a dash for the house, he has already come crashing through the kitchen window and a bathroom window. I have tried to make a den for him in the green house and shed and he isn't interested in using it.

Him living outdoors isn't too bad at the moment as its been really mild but when the weather gets wet or the temp drops I would feel really bad for him being stuck outside.

I feel annoyed for the little guy that some scum bag owner has just dumped him - we are also the only house on the road that doesn't have a dog (yet) or a cat which is why he probably felt like he could move in.

New POD said:

Is your other half only allergic to hobo cats, but not cute little puppies. I just see irony.

The other half grew up with dogs - Labradors to be specific and never suffered any allergies (we are getting a lab). When we visit my parents she has to take antihistamines as my parents cats set her off. Whilst the cat is a hobo, he looks like any other well groomed DSH cat - and very likable!

[bexVN]

Try Bristol and Wales cat rescue, lovely group but very busy, they have a website.

Your other half may become desensitised the more time she spends with him.

My friends now hubby was horrendously allergic to her cats in the early days, was all ok after a few months....luckily!!