No declaw or no adoption
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Advice on getting another cat
Comments (8)I'm so sorry about your recent loss of Rocky Top. Death is especially tragic when it takes one so young. These issues vary so much depending on the personalities of the felines involved that everyone's experience is likely to be different, as is everyone's advice. As far as my own experience is concerned, if your goal is to get another feline who will hopefully develop a close bond with Abigail Rose, your best bet is to adopt a young kitten - preferably female. Adult females like Abigail Rose who has only lived with one other cat, may deeply resent another adult, young adult, or even older adolescent feline invading her territory. She may find them threatening. A young kitten, however, is not nearly so intimidating and, if you're lucky, may even trigger her maternal instincts. Male kittens tend to be relentlessly active and rowdy, making huge pests of themselves with other cats. That's why I think a female kitten may be more easily accepted by Abigail Rose. Female kittens are a bit less maniacal than males, as a general rule, and easier for an adult cat to tolerate. If you really want a male, though, avoid the most pushy and playful ones in the litters; they are the ones who will make huge pests of themselves with your female. In fact, whichever age or gender you decide to adopt, choose a feline with a middle-of-the-road personality. Avoid the more dominant, aggressively playful and affectionate kittens, as well as the shy, reclusive, "victim" types. Find an engaging feline with a non-pushy but friendly demeanor, confident and curious without being demanding, and gently playful. That's the type who will transition smoothly into your family. Good luck! Laurie...See MoreIndiana: Young orange cat for adoption! (pics linked)
Comments (4)Here's a shorter, punchier version of your ad: Bloomington, Indiana. Romeo, 3-4 years old, is looking for a forever home. We rescued him from going to a high-kill shelter, but can't keep him because of our own 3 cats. He's very affectionate and inquisitive, but still learning to play with toys. http://imgur.com/iIAmR Here he is as goofy nerd cat: http://imgur.com/vtszE Very clean, doesn't kick litter out of the box. He doesn't like loud noises or plastic bags. His previous owner said he got along well with other cats but not dogs under any circumstances. He's not the world's most graceful cat. We don't recommend him for a house with small children. He needs a home that can appreciate him for his size, strength, affection, large-cat personality, and are able (and willing) to slowly build trust with him. He comes with a litter box, litter liners, box of ScoopAway, feeder, two toys, and first month of Frontline. He's neutered and declawed, so he must be indoor only. We are not asking for a rehoming fee, just a great home! If you or anyone you know might be interested please send a message. We'd love to get to know you and for you to know Romey. Please help us find him a home!...See MorePolydactyl cat
Comments (14)Normally most cat nails do not need trimming, but in polydactyls and sometimes just very old cats, the nails do need to be trimmed periodically, particularly in polydactyls if there are toes that have nails pointing in slight abnormal directions. These nails are not as easy, or sometimes impossible, to 'knead' on the scratching posts (or furniture) effectively, and they will then not sheath their outer layers normally (this is how cats keep their nails from overgrowing, and staying sharp)... and these unsheathed nails quickly over grow and can even grow full circle right back into the foot/toe. Makes for a very painful condition. So If any nails seem abnormally thick or long, best to trim them regularly. True of very old cats (even non-polydactyl) as well....See MoreDe claw?
Comments (35)I have owned both clawed and declawed cats. I have seen no difference behaviorally (such as litter box issues or inability to defend themselves). The first new cat I adopted in years was from a shelter where I contractually committed not to declaw. The shelter had clipped her weekly so even now, she's a breeze to clip. The next cat I rescued it was my choice. Despite being clipped weekly since she was a baby, she hates it. It actually seems to hurt her. I'm not sure what I'll do with her yet. But I will consult her vet and see what options there are - it seems to mainly be her hind legs - she yelps in pain when I clip them. (by the way she already tends to be a biter - and she hasn't been declawed). At any rate, cats can have litter and biting issues, even if they are not declawed. One does not = the other. Every cat is different. I think if a situation only allows declawed cats, a better option may be to seek out cats in the shelters that are already declawed. The shelter I got my older cat at, had several declawed cats up for adoption. As another poster said, they actually get adopted very quickly....See Morelivvysmom
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