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Please be careful to check the authenticity of people who offer to take your cats. It is important that they are really going to caring homes. Not wanting to sound miserable, but if someone says they are willing to take 'all your cats' I would be very concerned that they could be destined for resale...

Becky, you need to post with your location in the title and I would suggest to get in touch with the rescues in the area where you could offer your cats for direct re-homing - so that they stay with you until a home is found and vetted by the rescue. Pictures of your two lovely cats would help as we...

It sounds to me like Lottie wants to be dominant cat and is taking food opportunities to let Shelby know that she's the boss. Once they've sorted this out Lottie should be happy to let Shelby eat - as long as she gets her dinner first! Have a look at the advice on hierarchies on the site here - some...

Hi Cills77, I think you might know what I am going to suggest, although it's not what you ideally want to do - but you're saying that your boy would really be suited to being an indoor solo cat... and having an alarm system in a house is not a problem - you can get an electrician to fit cat-friendly...

How lovely! Please do use this site to find rescues in your local area and discuss with them the type of profile cat that you need to match yours - rescues and fosterers generally have a really good idea about the sociability and characters of their residents, and it's important to find another kitt...

She is indeed gorgeous and you've done a great job integrating her! I'm sure as she gets more familiar with her new home she and Monster will start playing together - he is certainly young enough to want some chasey fun (which I imagine the 18 year olds are loathe to provide) and she is young enough...

Hi DollyB, I have had similar dilemmas myself and my current no 4 cat was a probably un-neutered Tom who was spraying and chasing my other cats - again too scared to be touched - until after 5 months I trapped him successfully with the help of an RSPCA trap. The RSPCA (my local branch, lovely lady) ...

Please read the guides on here and actively search for him - even after dark. if he's timid and not used to the outdoors he initially won't be far away but he'll be too scared to be exposed. I am trying to get close to a cat who has arrived in my garden who is obviously lost but has been outside for...

Oh my, Honeychild - there certainly is some kind of magnetism going on here - our neighbour's cat comes for breakfast as well if she's too busy getting the kids ready for school to feed him... :roll: f2.jpg Felix is determined to become a feature and will come inside if I sit still, trying to get Je...

Suzynick I don't know the brand you've mentioned here so I'm guessing you're not in the UK? I have certainly read a lot about wheat causing stomach irritation amongst other things and I think the idea of reading the ingredients and trying to keep cereals out of his food is a very good idea. They are...

So glad you got him to the vet - poor Chompy. Hopefully he'll start to feel more himself soon and hopefully the toe can be saved. Don't feel to bad about keeping him in - you're doing it for his benefit and he'll soon be out and about again and will forget all about it!

A new cat has been attracted to my 'cat feeding station' - scared of humans, pretty social with other cats, very slim and hungry, living rough and now practically camped out in my garden. This is possibly a boy, the image of the 'Felix cat' - hence the name, with very distinctive facial marking. Oth...

Dear Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about Anastasia and not only the heartache but the trouble you've had finding vets who care at least part as much as you do about your precious girl. You don't say what country you live in but your calenders on your web page are in a language I don't recognise, which s...

Mmm, yes, I would check, and maybe your vet has an out-of-hours help line? It sounds like he's ripped the claw and it's become infected. If he goes off his food I would try to get him seen tonight, but certainly get an appointment first thing. x

Splendid news Mollers! There you are - just like my little mischief - how they worry us! Try to get some salt water bathe on the toe if you can and no outdoor access at all until he's seen the vet tomorrow.

Please keep us up to date with his progress. Give the lad a head rub from me!

Monster in the nicest possible way, of course :D I think you may have to concede and get her some outdoor space - with a nice view of a bird feeder perhaps! Cats have a way of getting what they want in the end - one of mine used to come over and knock things down around me, looking at me all the tim...

When you say kick him outdoors, I'm thinking he has regular outdoor access, but generally still uses a litter tray - is this correct? Just like mine, in that case! Here is a very useful page from a vet about inappropriate weeing: http://voices.yahoo.com/inappropriate-urination-cats-veterinarian-give...

Hi Mollers. Sorry to hear Chompy has gone missing but try not to panic. If he was eating and drinking happily in the evening he may well not be that hungry yet particularly as the weather is very warm. Keep an eye out for him and maybe go out into the garden and bang his food bowl, shake some treats...

Hi Abby Mum! I don't know Abby as a breed - do you mean Abyssinian? If so: The Abyssinian is an affectionate intelligent cat, very people orientated, extremely active and a cat that thrives on interaction and play. They are not constant lap cats, rather, they need to know what you are doing; like to...

I might also mention that Lara is quite a sparky little thing and can do serious damage with her claws if she's scared or upset, or even if she looses patience - as OH and daughter can confirm - but I can even reach an arm in to where she's hiding if she's been corned by Mr Socks, and lift out a sna...

Ah - yes, I think opinion generally is that he's missing his mum. You are going to be substitute mum... ;) Some people find their cat will be happy with a fleecy blanket jumper for kneading - Lara (who is over two years old now) has been kneading and suckling on me at night since she was about 8 mon...

Yes, good luck with Teasel - I like the Teddy in her 'nest'! We have a 'nest' under our bed that Jessie made and will still run to if scared, and it's populated with stolen socks, a woolly hat and woollen toys. They do like little confined spaces for security, and if she's used her litter tray that'...

Very good advice from HunnyBunny - another 'toy' you can try is a stick with a string on the end - very simple - I use the wand from 'daBird' which has lost the 'toy' - even my wild-boy adult finds it irresistible just trailed or jiggled on the floor. The dog crate is an excellent idea. Good luck wi...

Hi, sorry I missed this post - I'm guessing they've met by now, and it did all sound very positive. Any updates for us?

Sorry again for not replying earlier.

'Tumbling around' - even with the occasional squeak - is play, and youngsters need to do this to learn boundaries. You'll probably find that Whisky will initialise it. If they are hissing, growling or yowling before they 'engage' in the tumble it's not friendly and a sharp hand clap or puff of air w...

Oh my word! A little brother for Comet! Well you were well and truly taken for a ride by these people - even fleas! Disgusting! Thank goodness Whisky has fallen on HIS tiny feet and I'm sure they will soon get used to each other. You will just need to make sure he has a clean bill of health. I'm rea...

Will be thinking of you - either way she'll be safe with you by the end of the day, the little darling. I know she's not from a rescue, but she's still been rescued by you - EVERY little kitten deserves a loving home

Hang on in there Whiskey, your mum is on the way... x

These things happen - it's a sad fact that many people are not honest in life, especially where money is involved. You are committed to this little baby, you are experienced with young kittens - I would get her home with you ASAP, especially with the weekend coming up, monitor her, get her vet check...

Personally I think the cattery owner is right and they would probably be okay in the same pen, particularly if it's bigger, nicer and with some welcome shade. You could ask the owner to promise that if they really don't get on she/he would move them, but from what I've heard cats generally understan...

I'm so sorry, your poor little girl. It was the kindest thing - I absolutely think you're right - she was telling you she didn't want to take any more. She is at peace now and you gave her a happy loved life. She will always be in your heart. xxx