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Wow, this reminds me of my rescue days. I had shelters w/heating pads under blankets for the kitties but sometimes Old Tom would be stubborn and sleep under the pine tree anyhow. Either that or the possums took over. I figure if they get cold enough, they'll use the shelter. I never brought any indoors, though, except for Coco Puff, whom I ended up keeping. So how was your night?
Awwww I'm so glad you were able to bring him and keep him warm.
Did you try catnip? I find that usually calms them down. Poor Wilson. I hope after another day or so he'll get used to the snuggly warmth. You can also get some "Anxiety" at the GNC stores. I've used that for my cats when I traveled from MI to CT. Glad I don't have to drive THAT long haul anymore.
Well, it was a quiet night. When I got up this morning he came out from under the loveseat in the living room. So he found his safe spot. He's doing really well this morning. He ate his breakfast and then worked on Big Mo's, too:rolleyes:. He's not crying today. What a relief! Mary, when you said that Big Tom would sleep under the pine tree, that is exactly what I was afraid that Wilson would do. This summer when it stormed he'd run back into the field instead of staying high and dry on the porch. He's come back for supper soaking wet! Like I said earlier, he's a weird little boy. Since he's doing so well, and even using the litter box like a good boy, I am going to keep him in today. Donna, I did try catnip and also that Feliway spray on the snuggle sack that I put in his bed out side. He wouldn't go in it. Thanks everyone for your advice. I just love PTers!
Mary
I think it's a matter of security for them. Old Tom slept under the pine tree because that's where he felt sheltered and safe. No one could see him either but I knew where he would hide so I'd go looking for him. If he got cold enough, though, he'd go into one of the shelters but he'd hiss at me on his way out, the little bugger.
I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AS TUBSTER PANTHER MY BLACK CAT GETS CABIN FEVER, AND WANTS OUT NOOW!!!
I HAVE A FEELING THAT THERES ANOTHER HOUSE WHERE HES BEING FED, AND HE MISSES THEM.
HE ALWAYS HEADS THE SAME WAY WHEN HE LEAVES , AND KNOWS JUST WHERE HE IS GOING:love::love::love:
HEY WILSON , THIS OUTDOOR STUFFS OVER RATED.
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SUNNY SCRAPPITO THE PORCH CAT:(:(
Gary, I think Wilson realizes now that it is much better in here where it's warm! He's been such a good boy today.
Poor Sunny Scrappito!:( Brrrr it's cold out there. That's a really good photo, though. I love that you can see the paw prints in the snow.
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I'm so glad to hear that he is being calm and so good too! Sounds like he must have been someone's cat at some point with his litter box knowledge and that he lets you pet him and stuff.
Thank you so much for keeping him warm and safe. He's a lucky guy! Looks like he finally figured that out. LOL :)