Advice please! Moving/stray cat issue
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:35 pm
Hi
Im moving this coming week, I have one cat but since I installed catflap a few years ago neighbourhood cats have slowly made themselves comfortable.
I know some have homes but theres two that Im pretty sure dont - the issue is I cant take them with me, my cats not been particularly happy with other cats around and Im moving into a smaller property.
One in particular isnt in the best of health, when he first started to appear last year I caught him eating my leftovers, seems he wasnt too used to cat food. Hes really small, have no idea how old but he looks like a kitten though he's not grown since last year - Ive wondered if he's not been fed well and is under developed.
But his main issue is his skin, he's the type who should have fluffy fur but its thin, patchy and his skin seems to have sores all over - ive got rid of his bad fleas, am trying leucillin for his skin but I think he needs proper care..
Long story short, I contacted shelter and I would have to sign some waiver that Ive exhausted all options to find owner, but it shouldnt matter as the owner has obviousley failed.. and hes been sleeping in here for months, in particular past few weeks he sleeps 95% of the time.
Other option is calling RSPCA - but Im worried they could be put to sleep?? Anyone know about RSPCA care?
Any advice? Im in Northumberland
Thanks
Im moving this coming week, I have one cat but since I installed catflap a few years ago neighbourhood cats have slowly made themselves comfortable.
I know some have homes but theres two that Im pretty sure dont - the issue is I cant take them with me, my cats not been particularly happy with other cats around and Im moving into a smaller property.
One in particular isnt in the best of health, when he first started to appear last year I caught him eating my leftovers, seems he wasnt too used to cat food. Hes really small, have no idea how old but he looks like a kitten though he's not grown since last year - Ive wondered if he's not been fed well and is under developed.
But his main issue is his skin, he's the type who should have fluffy fur but its thin, patchy and his skin seems to have sores all over - ive got rid of his bad fleas, am trying leucillin for his skin but I think he needs proper care..
Long story short, I contacted shelter and I would have to sign some waiver that Ive exhausted all options to find owner, but it shouldnt matter as the owner has obviousley failed.. and hes been sleeping in here for months, in particular past few weeks he sleeps 95% of the time.
Other option is calling RSPCA - but Im worried they could be put to sleep?? Anyone know about RSPCA care?
Any advice? Im in Northumberland
Thanks