Tracey, no one here thinks you are a bad Meowmie. You've tried everything and I agree that if it's bringing on more stress, then make that decision to rehome Cirrus.
When I first got Max and Speckles, Max stalked her so badly that it affected her health. Specks ended up with about 3 bladder infections over 2 years and the poor girl was starting to shy away from everyone. At that point I was seriously considering rehoming her.
That is when I decided to do the time outs for Samantha, shut her in a room by herself and each time she did it, the longer she was shut away all alone.
Laura, this is what I did with Max. Each time he tried to start a fight, into the spare room he went. He'd cry and cry in there, but he soon got the message. So now, they are both much older and they do tolerate each other. They can now sleep at either ends of the couch and can both sleep on the bed together. Not close, mind you, but still it's way better than it was.
Big {{{hugs}}} Tracey and it sounds like you are doing the right thing. Even if I lived close, I'm afraid I would not be able to take him because of Max. I'm sure his fightin' ways would start up again. Please keep us updated.
slick
xo
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