Forever Home needed
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:12 pm
Hi all,
It is with a heavy heart that I post here tonight.
Alex, my companion for 7 years (since she was a kitten) desperately needs a new home.
She had several episodes, over the course of a few weeks, of what we now think to be redirected aggression. She's been thoroughly checked over at the vet who can see no medical cause for her outburst. This is the first time she has ever been aggressive towards me or any other person.
She was put on diazepam and then Amitriptyline along with the usual Feliway diffusers.
I am unsure if these have worked or if over time she's forgotten that she is annoyed with me but she seems much better now.
I however, am not any better. I am genuinely frightened of her after what happened. She really did a number on my leg and I find myself very anxious when she is in the same room as me.
This means that from 5pm - 9am she is in what was my bedroom. This is very upsetting for her as she usually gets full run of the house. She is fully equipped in there and I have swapped my bed with my sofa to allow her more room.
The only contact she gets with people at the moment is with my mum (who she has not attacked or hissed at, at all. It really is just me!) and when I feed her and clean her trays daily.
This is very cruel and must be so distressing for her. She cries at the door after and digs at the carpet.
It had been nearly a month now since the first instance. Alex and I cannot go on living in fear of each other.
I am very aware that this is entirely my own fault and wish I could be braver and more determined. I assure you all though, this decision has not been taken lightly and if I thought there was a realistic chance of me overcoming the issues, I would not be writing this. I have been in touch with several reliable rescues already. I have been given valuable advice but unfortunately there is no room at the inn.
Alex is a 7 year old female cat
She is dressed and microchipped
She lives indoors and is not vaccinated
She has no other health issues.
She is a very independent cat and will not get on with other animals or small children
Any home found or rescue willing to give Alex a home will be vetted, for this reason somebody within Aberdeenshire is much preferred.
If, for whatever reason, at whatever point in the future, Alex could not be looked after anymore I would like to be contacted.
Taking her on a trial basis is fine. I do not want her to be passed from home to home.
I am willing to pay for her care.
Before I grew scared of her Alex was a very loving and playful cat and she has been a joy to have in my company.
I would appreciate any help or advice given.
Sam.
http://i.imgur.com/ztcDWWL.jpg Alex - 4 weeks ago.
It is with a heavy heart that I post here tonight.
Alex, my companion for 7 years (since she was a kitten) desperately needs a new home.
She had several episodes, over the course of a few weeks, of what we now think to be redirected aggression. She's been thoroughly checked over at the vet who can see no medical cause for her outburst. This is the first time she has ever been aggressive towards me or any other person.
She was put on diazepam and then Amitriptyline along with the usual Feliway diffusers.
I am unsure if these have worked or if over time she's forgotten that she is annoyed with me but she seems much better now.
I however, am not any better. I am genuinely frightened of her after what happened. She really did a number on my leg and I find myself very anxious when she is in the same room as me.
This means that from 5pm - 9am she is in what was my bedroom. This is very upsetting for her as she usually gets full run of the house. She is fully equipped in there and I have swapped my bed with my sofa to allow her more room.
The only contact she gets with people at the moment is with my mum (who she has not attacked or hissed at, at all. It really is just me!) and when I feed her and clean her trays daily.
This is very cruel and must be so distressing for her. She cries at the door after and digs at the carpet.
It had been nearly a month now since the first instance. Alex and I cannot go on living in fear of each other.
I am very aware that this is entirely my own fault and wish I could be braver and more determined. I assure you all though, this decision has not been taken lightly and if I thought there was a realistic chance of me overcoming the issues, I would not be writing this. I have been in touch with several reliable rescues already. I have been given valuable advice but unfortunately there is no room at the inn.
Alex is a 7 year old female cat
She is dressed and microchipped
She lives indoors and is not vaccinated
She has no other health issues.
She is a very independent cat and will not get on with other animals or small children
Any home found or rescue willing to give Alex a home will be vetted, for this reason somebody within Aberdeenshire is much preferred.
If, for whatever reason, at whatever point in the future, Alex could not be looked after anymore I would like to be contacted.
Taking her on a trial basis is fine. I do not want her to be passed from home to home.
I am willing to pay for her care.
Before I grew scared of her Alex was a very loving and playful cat and she has been a joy to have in my company.
I would appreciate any help or advice given.
Sam.
http://i.imgur.com/ztcDWWL.jpg Alex - 4 weeks ago.