New to the whole cat thing *pics*

[rosethecopycat]

O Hai!

This kitteh looks like he's in really good shape.
Really, he needs to be scanned for microchip to see if he's someone's missing boy.
If he doesn't have a chip, you could do him a BIG favor and have him neutered so he won't be thinking of girls all the time. If you want him to stick around, the neutering will calm him down, reduce his urge to roam therefore extending his lifespan.

Good luck with the orinje boy.

[RICHARD]

If he doesn't have a chip, you could do him a BIG favor and have him neutered so he won't be thinking of girls all the time. If you want him to stick around, the neutering will calm him down, reduce his urge to roam therefore extending his lifespan.

Ahem,

It really doesn't work. Lance Armstrong just announced that he is going back to the Tour De France and recently he was linked to one of the Olsen Twins and Sheryl Crow before that....

[pomtzu]

He (most orangies are male) looks way to healthy and well cared for to be just a stray. I'd thoroughly check to see if he belongs to someone before you get too attached to him and start calling him your own. Maybe he was just tempted by the chipmunks in your yard! If he doesn't belong to anyone and your Mom decides to let him in, he should do okay with a scratching post. If he'll be "indoors only" and won't be going out at all, then maybe the Soft Paws claw caps would work. I've never had any experience with them, but some people think they're the best thing to come along since sliced bread!! And when I had my cockatiel I also had 3 Siamese cats, and they never bothered the bird. In fact, the bird would sit on the back of one of them with no problem!
Good luck and keep us posted.

[jazzcat]

Ahem,

It really doesn't work. Lance Armstrong just announced that he is going back to the Tour De France and recently he was linked to one of the Olsen Twins and Sheryl Crow before that....

Live Strong man!

[Alysser]

I have more pictures of "my boy". ^^ Yes, we did find out he was a boy. He has a pretty big set, don't know how I didn't notice it before. There are still some issues here though, He may have high-prey drive and I have a bird and a hermit crab. My bird is tough. She's bitten my dog on the nose before and has attacked my other former bird. So, I think she'll be able to handle it but I'm still iffy with the issue. Another thing is, the claws like I mentioned. My mom's friend mentioned de-clawing to her and now she seems to "like" the idea. I thought she thought it was mean but her friend has her convinced it isn't. If that's what it takes to get him inside there is no way in hell I'm doing it. I just have to explain to her the pain a cat goes through with the procedure and I'm sure I'll have her against it again. Like I said, furniture and litterbox training( which he might be trained already).

BTW, he did scratch the screen door today. Maybe we could have him neutered or get the HS to do it for free(since he's not our cat) but I don't want them taking him to the shelter, so we'll see.

If you want more pics..I'll happily post. I <3 my boy.

[heidiv]

YOU HAVE AN ORANGIE!!! I love orangies....If its a male they make THE BEST FAMILY cats I have a male orange cat and they are the best! He is the nicest boy I have EVER met!
Good luck with him. The strong prey drive....That too would subside if you have him neutered and a meal everyday. I would just suggest that you get him neutered before bringing him in or he may start spraying because that is what they do to mark territory. If he doesn't have a home I would get him into the vet have him neutered and make him a good home he will repay you a million times over with love

[Alysser]

heidiv, you are right, he is so friendly and lovable! I him so much. I have new pictures of him for you guys and Jenna wants to see him since he has a set schedule and won't come till about 4-6 so here you go. I'm attaching them because I'm lazy-

Name suggestions? My mom says Tramp since she thinks he goes around from house to house looking for food and he seems to use us for food. Maybe, but I'm not exactly fond of the name. He looks like a Ron or Myles to me. XD His eyes are so gorgeous! As you can tell he seems to like doing the airplane ears.

[Alysser]

I now know he is scoping out a new home, there is no doubt in my mind! He doesn't have another house to go to. He has never come out after dark but he started yowling for about 20 minutes to be let in. We saw the motion censor light go one and I knew it was him, He was sitting on the table and ran to the window when I looked out. Then he started meowing and yowling to be let in. He isn't neutered and doesn't have a home, it's so obvious. I do think my mom is caving in, I really do. I would love to let him in for a night, or maybe a few hours to show her what he'd do! We don't have a litterbox, but we could always buy one, and secondly, I could lock him in my room so he can't get to my bird for the night. I feel so bad, I think he's still out there. If it was my house, he'd have been inside a long time ago!

I think he's a stray, a very well fed stray. He's very friendly and if we'd keep him I'd take him to the vet. Of course, I'd look for a chip just to be sure. I have a pretty good chunk of change in my bank account for the vet's. He let me pick him up today and sat in my lap, he doesn't shed that much and is gentle with humans, I think he'd do fine in this house.

[Moesha]

I hope that Ron gets to stay with you!!! Kitties are great!

[Alysser]

I love how my mom said this isn't a cat house. She let him in this morning and when I got home from school. He seemed to like it at first, but we gave him the option of going outside and he went back out. I don't know if it was just nervousness or if he just doesn't like it but maybe we'll keep trying. I think when the snow comes he'll really want to come in. My mom wants to name him Max, so I guess it's Max. LOL, he was EXCELLENT in the house, no scratching and no interest in the bird. We're going to keep feeding him, etc.

[Catty1]

BTW - neutering will help calm any "prey drive" he may have. Also, once he is being fed regularly, he won't be as tempted by 'live food' - especially if he has toys he loves to play with!

Does your Humane Society give out vouchers for low-cost neutering? Ron will likely need some worming meds and shots too.

He sure is a hunka kitty!

[Medusa]

Getting closer and closer......LOL

[Alysser]

UPDATE!

He's LOVES the house now, he always wants in. My mom woke me up this morning because she let him in to feed him. I didn't even ask or anything. She loves Max, it's obvious. But bad news- he saw the bird and was struggling to get out of my hands to her. ARE YOU SURE, prey drive goes away with neutering? We are taking him to the vets soon for shots, and making a nueter appointment. We also want to check for heartworms and other diseases first. I'll keep you updated

[Zippy]

You can train him not to bug Star.You know I have 2 cats and my mom has 2 birds(quaker and parakeet/budgie)and we just trained them not to bug the birds.Like every time he gets by her cage you can spray him or say no to him.Zippy and Pumpkin leave the birds alone and really could care less about them.I also have them not caring about my betta fish.Pumpkin used to freak out Liberty and having him on the bookcase out of reach and she is not aloud there has stopped her bugging him.

[Alysser]

"this isn't a cat house"




He has a wrapped around his little paws BTW, he came in again for a longggggg time. He didn't even pay attention to her. I got a few good suggestions about that though, I'm sure we can deal.