OT- anyone want a cat?
This is the neighbor that attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head about a month ago. He is still in a hospital about 80 miles away. I have no idea when he might be released. His wife has been staying near him, and their children are staying with a relative. I've only seen the wife once since this happened, and she told me a relative would be stopping by to feed the cat.
This cat used to go in and out but he has been outside all the time for about a month now. I'm not sure if the relative is coming to put out food for him or not, or how often. The cat has lost a LOT of weight in the past month and looks unhealthy now. Too thin, you can see all his ribs. I think he's also lonely and unhappy. He has taken to sitting on my front porch and crying lately. It's a really pitiful cry and will go on for 10 minutes or longer. A couple times when I've opened my door, he's tried to come inside.
I've been feeding him the last few days because he was looking so skinny. Unfortunately, my cats don't like him at all and they try to chase him away whenever they can. Plus I can't really afford another cat. Plus one of my cats has an anxiety disorder and pees all over the house and I suspect bringing a new cat into the house would make that worse.
But I feel sorry for this kitty. His name is Speedy and he's probably about a year old, maybe just a bit older. I'm trying to remember exactly when they got him. He is all gray and pretty friendly. He wants to come in my house. I think he would make friends with my cats but they won't have it. They chase him and growl at him, but I never see him starting a fight with them. He acts a little nervous when I start to pet him, like he thinks I might chase him away, but then when I start to pet, he likes it and lets me pet him as much as I want.
He needs a home where he can get some attention and regular meals, and flea treatment since it's getting warm outside, and whatever else he needs. I don't think he has any medical issues right now. He's probably had all his shots but I don't know that for sure.
I think I know my neighbor well enough to know that she will not be upset if I find the cat a good home. I know she cares about the cat but obviously there are more pressing matters for her right now.
So anyone want a cat? I live about an hour north of Columbus, Ohio, and I would be willing to drive a couple hours to take him to his new home. And if you live further away than that, if you're interested, I'd be willing to see what can be worked out to get him to you.
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
If you think he could fit in, all kitties are welcome. I just don't know how to get him here.
Tamie
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
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I hope you find a home for him--our animal shelter will also put down animals if not adopted after 2 weeks. Someday when I win the mega millions lotteryI swear I'm going to establish my own animal rescue
on 3/17/12 4:33 am