It's going to break my heart....

[sasvermont]

I am almost 100% sure that I will need to re-home Ti Ti.

I just can't take it anymore. He will not leave Miley alone and has resorted to stalking and attacking her.

The breeder does not want him back but will assist in re-homing him if I would like. To tell you the truth, I am not sure the breeder was completely honest with me and so I will try to re-home him myself.

It is going to break my heart. He is a dear kitty but just doesn't know to leave Miley alone.

If it turns out that Juni Rose arrives and Ti is still around, then he will get another chance at staying, but I am officially offering him out now. It just isn't fair to him to have him bond any more with me...and poor Miley is afraid to come out of the bedroom now....

I would love to rehome him somewhere near me so that I can visit him from time to time.

Vermontcat is going to check with some folks in her contact area.

Wish us luck. Poor Ti Ti....poor Miley...poor ME!

You live and learn. I have learned.....

[JGuitaristR]

Where do you live at? I know some people who are looking for a cat and would take very good care of him.

[PayItForward]

Thinking of you all.

You are doing the right thing, you and the cats can't live in a war zone.

As both Ti & Miley need to be the boss, two homes sound like the way to go.

PS. I'm glad you are doing the rehoming, the breeder hasn't been very honest with you (Ti isn't an alpha cat, my bum)

[marysmerrycats]

I'm so sorry this is happening to you, I know how hard it is! Emma used to do that to Callie, she was relentless in harrassing her and making her hide under the bed.
a new home will be better for everyone, evn though it is very upsetting now, it will work out for the best.
good luck

[moosmom]

Sas,

Like I've said before, sometimes cats need to be only pets. Sounds like Titi is one of them. Don't feel bad. I know you'll find him a wonderful furrever home. I had to do that with Tucker and have never regretted it.

Good luck and please let us know how you make out.

{{{hugs}}}
Donna

[HayleyRosie]

I'm so sorry to hear you have to go through this. Ti may need to be an only cat. I am sure you will find him a great forever home. I know he will never forget the love you gave him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Uabassoon]

I'm sorry to hear that Ti will need to be rehomed. Good luck with finding him a home where he can hopefully be an only cat.

[rosethecopycat]

He's a wonderful big boy. Don't worry about him getting a home. He'll do just fine. Is there a rescue for his breed?
I'm sorry this has happened to you after you great losses.

Looking forward to June.

Remember: isolate and integrate.

I had my foster Zazu here and thought he'd get on great with Snowy, but guess what after 2 weeks of isolation him and Snowy were just not a match. The kitten tormented Snowy (in the fashion that Snowy torments Mr. Jones) but there was no brutal fights. Snowy was getting ridden like a bronco and was crying all the time. Even though I was never going to keep Zazu (he really was my kind of boy) him and Snowy were just no goo together, so I pushed up the day of his homegoing, because he was healthy again (I just wanted to have him a little longer) and he's made it into the perfect home, with a little dog to torment.

p.s. Snowy is back to pestering Mr. Jones.

Best of luck with the kitten,Sas.

[Pam]

I can totally understand your need to make this decision and I know for sure that Robyn can too! You know it's really a strange irony when you think that just last June Gabe was being re-homed to Camp Vermont and was so happy there, living out his last days with his very best buddy, Graemer. Now one of your own must find another home. I hope that Ti will be as lucky as Gabe was in finding just the perfect home. I think it would be just wonderful if Ti lived close enough for you to visit from time to time. Maybe Pet Talk can help a kitty once again. The SOS has gone out. You know Sallyanne I find it strange that Ti's breeder didn't want him back. Gabe's breeder was the same way. I have never bred any animal but I know in my heart that if I did I would want them back in a heartbeat if they didn't work out at their new home. Strange...

[sasvermont]

Well, the breeder that I used for Ti was not as great as my usual breeder for Abys. It was a long shot, getting Ti at his age, and having it work out. My guess is that the breeder didn't socialize him thinking he was going to be used as a stud. Then she changed her mind. I think he was let "act out" with another cat, however he wished and he is still thinking that that behavior is fine. I blame it on the breeder first, then his nature second. I will never know the answer. The breeder said she had no room for him. That broke my heart to hear that. It merely confirmed my thoughts that the breeder wasn't in it for anything but the money.

Ti will find a good home and if that home doesn't work out, he will be allowed to come back, for sure. I will keep trying until I get it right.

Ti may end up spending the summer on the porch (which isn't so bad.....it's a great porch...)

I will keep everyone posted.

[catland]

I'm so sorry it isn't working out. You are so kind and generous to stick with Ti to find the right home for him.

I hope things work out and you find a nice Vermont home for the guy.

[Vermontcat]

I am glad I found this thread. SAS, the person I mentioned would like to see some photos, she is not online though she used to be. She may be interested, she did mention her next door neighbor has 4 cats. I just want to make sure I know what you are looking for in a new home. Would you prefer a single person with no other pets or kids? I assume you would prefer that he is an indoor kitty right? Her place has a lot of windows and a river view too! I will PM you when I get more info.

[batgirl1980]

I'm so sorry SAS.
I know Ti will find a good home with you looking out for him, and it looks like VermontCat already has someone who might be interested.

I know it will all work out, and i'm sure when the kitten comes in a few weeks, it won't be as bad on you all.

Hang in there. You're doing what's best.. remember that!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh SAS, I'm soooo sorry it has come to this. You have been through so much in the last few months and I'm so sorry that Ti hasn't worked out the way you had hoped.

I sure hope you can find someone close by so you can visit him. And I sure hope Miley gets over her fright. It's sad to know that she is afraid to come out of the bedroom. Poor little Miley girl.

I wish you only the best of luck in re-homing Ti, and hopefully Miley will accept the new little girl more than she has accepted Ti. Hopefully Camp Vermont will soon be the peaceful, kitty friendly place it has been in the past.

[Randi]

Sas, I'm sorry it has come to this, but you have think about Miley girl. You've had some time to monitor them and they don'tseem to be getting friends, so I think it's the right desicion you make. Ti is such a wondeful cat and I bet he'll easily find a good forever home. And hopefully you can visit! Have a good long talk with the people getting him and see if you can make arrangements to visit!

It's also a good idea to offer to take him back in case it doesn't work out! Now, look forward to June, the next one will probably get along with Miley!

Best of luck!