catland
01-07-2005, 12:20 AM
We have three cats, Sid is eight, Jan is five, and Joxer is four years old. Joxer is Jan's son.
Jan's other son, and Joxer's brother is returning home to us tomorrow night. His name is Strauss. Our friend, Strauss's human daddy, committed suicide last week. Its so devistating to think about.
Our friend lived alone with his two kitties. His brother will be able to take care of one cat but not both (he already has a couple of cats). So we're taking back Strauss. He hasn't lived here since he was seven weeks old so I know it will be quite an adjustment. I don't know what cats go through when there has been a tragedy like this. I'm thinking of calling the vet to ask about possibly getting some anti-anxiety meds for him, and maybe for the rest of the gang.
So I guess I'm here for advice. Our plan is of course to keep him in a back bedroom to begin the adjustment. I was also thinking that a couple of feliway defusers might be a plan.
I also think this is going to be hard because when we look at him, we'll be reminded of our friend. But it was very important to us that he not end up in a shelter. I think our friend would have liked that.
thanks everyone.
Jan's other son, and Joxer's brother is returning home to us tomorrow night. His name is Strauss. Our friend, Strauss's human daddy, committed suicide last week. Its so devistating to think about.
Our friend lived alone with his two kitties. His brother will be able to take care of one cat but not both (he already has a couple of cats). So we're taking back Strauss. He hasn't lived here since he was seven weeks old so I know it will be quite an adjustment. I don't know what cats go through when there has been a tragedy like this. I'm thinking of calling the vet to ask about possibly getting some anti-anxiety meds for him, and maybe for the rest of the gang.
So I guess I'm here for advice. Our plan is of course to keep him in a back bedroom to begin the adjustment. I was also thinking that a couple of feliway defusers might be a plan.
I also think this is going to be hard because when we look at him, we'll be reminded of our friend. But it was very important to us that he not end up in a shelter. I think our friend would have liked that.
thanks everyone.