Ti is going to a new home tomorrow

[Randy_K]

We had to find a home for a six year old Blue Aby whose owner died. He is a really sweet guy with us and another playmate for Mango. The first good home we found he didn't like (hid in a kitchen cabinet for weeks), the second he outright hated (would not let her touch him during the five weekes he was there) then, after looking for three weeks, we found a perfect home for him. His original home had a dog that had died of old age six months before he became homeless. This new home had lost their Aby to old age and their Labrador was in mourning as he missed his friend. When the cat and dog met they became fast friends almost immediately and the cat loves his new owners too.

It may take time to find the right home for Ti - and he deserves a good home - but it can be done. Meanwhile Miley will get back to normal and I suspect she and Juni will be like family in short order.

[bisi.cat]

Dear SAS,
I've always thought that a good book makes nice company to a glass of wine...and I've never known a mood that a good book couldn't cure at least a little bit.
I've loved to read "My angels wear fur" by Devon O'Day and it helped me a lot...you won't find any advice on your situation there, but you'll learn that letting go doesn't mean losing or stop loving...it just means learning...in this book you'll find wonderful short stories that soothe the heart...maybe you should give it a try...

You've been through such a lot of weird experiences and emotions lately and I'm glad that you all have found a way out of it now. We can learn quite a lot from our cats, hm?!

I wish you all the best on your further way...a quick recovery for sweet Miley girl and a wonderful kittenhood for her little sister Juni Rose...and a puuuurrrfect home for Ti...with all your efforts he'll make it to a new home soon...there's the right place for everyone, believe me...

Hugs to your weary heart

[Pam]

bisi.cat your post was so sweet and reassuring and I know SAS will agree. The books sounds terrific and also the glass of wine is not a bad idea either. Though you have just found Pet Talk, I/we do hope you will stay. There are lots of really nice folks here and I know you will agree and also I have a feeling you will have much to contribute.

Sallyanne, once again you are going the extra mile with your intention to keep your appointment with the behaviorist for Ti. You are doing everything you can to assure that Ti will blend in perfectly in his new furever home and not find himself being re-homed yet again. You are truly a gem, but we already knew that really!

[Rachel]

Originally posted by sasvermont
Tamara begged me to keep Ti and give him another chance. I am going to re-home him for sure! I will keep my appointment with the behaviorist. Why? Well, I owe it to the next person to know more about his problem. That will be my last gift to him before he goes, I hope.

My one concern here is that the behaviorist, in doing what she does, might want to put Ti and Miley in the same room to observe their interaction. Maybe you could print out some of the detailed notations you have made here about what has transpired on various occasions, so she doesn't have to see for herself . I just don't feel Miley needs to endure any more of Ti, for any reason.

Forgive my two cents...I just worry about the little girl.

[Pam]

Originally posted by Rachel
My one concern here is that the behaviorist, in doing what she does, might want to put Ti and Miley in the same room to observe their interaction.

Excellent point Rachel!

[sasvermont]

Well, there is no way Miley will be put with Ti. The behaviorist can observe Ti with Juni. He plays oddly with her too, just not "for keeps"...... I would never subject poor Miley to Ti again. I think she would have a heart attack.

At night, if Miley sees Juni, she gets tense until she can see that she is not Ti...and just some little squirt of a kitten, who wants to play and be a pain in the neck!

The problem is with Ti, not Miley. I could care less if cats hiss and yowl and even tumble with each other, but what Ti did was totally unforgiveable. I can never trust him now. Sorry, but he is a cat, not a human, and let someone else deal with him.

I will put tons of effort into getting him into "kitty rehab" and into a new home. He cannot stay in my home, that is a given! He will never see Miley again!

Juni and Miley were playing in the famous red tent this AM. I didn't get any pictures. Sorry. They really are enjoying playing. I think they will become good friends once Ti leaves and they have full run of the house.

Thanks everyone! Thanks, thanks, thanks.

Such wonderful, big hearted people here!

Love to all,
SAS

[Logan]

Sallyanne,
I have had a busy week and missed all of the latest until now! I am so sorry that I haven't been here in support of you and your decision. But you have my 100% support, I promise! I love your attitude because even through all of this, you are still concerned about Ti's future, even if it isn't in your home. You are a true lover of animals and every action you have taken has proved that!!
Thank goodness (I think ) Butter doesn't have it "in" for Mimi. He would never have been allowed to stay if he did. In fact, the only puncture wound that ever occured due to a wrestling match with the two of them was given to Butter by Mimi, not the other way around! Why does that make me happy when he takes his aggression out on me instead? Hehehe!!! What a sucker I am for a needy soul. In fact, if there wasn't Mimi to consider, I'd tell you to send Ti on down here to fight it out with Butter. Probably they'd get along just fine. Cats are definitely an interesting species and no two are alike!
Please give gentle pets and hugs to all of them for me. I am keeping you and the kitties in my prayers. You deserve some peace and they all deserve some normalcy.
Logan

[Cincy'sMom]

You really are going above and beyond for Ti, SAS. I know the right home will be out there for him and you will make sure you find it. I admire your commitment, and I wish more pet owners were half as concerned about the animals they plan on keeping.

[Randy_K]

I had an interesting conversation with a friend who got a young Bengal female five months ago. They live in a high-rise and the cat is strong enough to open the sliding door to the balcony. They found her walking on the railing 12 stories from the ground one evening upon coming home from work. She plays very rough with their older cat and bites so hard she's injured him several times (sound familiar?) and she's also played rough with them. They decided to rehome her and found a good home with a yard. She only gets to go out on a leash, though. In her new home she's an only cat and has calmed down a lot.

[sasvermont]

Randy, thank you for the input. It makes me feel a tad better about not wanting to have a cat around like my Ti Ti. I just got finished hugging the little devil and he resisted. Then he let me rub his tummy after I put him down. He is a tough cookie.

I haven't had a response from the Web site Bengal rescue folks other than their confirmation that they will run the ad for his rehoming.

All is quiet here right now. Miley is looking better and better and happier and happier. She was a sad looking girl for a few days.

I hope to take some photos tonight. I know, I know. I said that yesterday too!

We are getting such rain right now....wow....I think we have flood warnings. I live on a hill, so I am not worried, but some of the folks near the lake and run-off areas are in for a long night.

Thanks again Randy, you are a dear to chime in again! I really need lots of mental support on this one. I love big Ti Ti, but I love and cherish Miley more! And I like a nice, peaceful home as well.

L,
SAS

[rg_girlca]

So glad to hear that Miley is doing better as each day goes by.

Keep your spirits up Sas and keep the Faith.

[Steffi N]

I am glad to read that Miley is happier. I hope Ti finds a new home soon.

[Vermontcat]

Sas, I don't know if you checked out the link to the Bengal Breeder Directory so I will put it here.
There are three breeders listed in NH and several in the other New England states besides Vermont.
http://www.bengalcat.com/breederdir/...t.php?region=5
Maybe you want to contact some of these breeders too?

I also found a new website called
www.thecatsite.com/forums/index.php
one of the moderators who is named Anne is a cat behavior consultant, maybe you want to ask her some questions about Ti.
There is also a Breeders Notice Board on their forum that you might like to list Ti at too.

And if you want to laugh a lot check out this thread in their Forum
http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...threadid=20205
I just love the photos!

I hope to see some new photos of your cats soon.

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't know if this would help or not, but there is a Bengal Rescue on yahoo groups, that has some animals listed on petfinder....maybe someone there is looking for a new boy?

Here's a link

[Randy_K]

More on the rehomed Bengal girl: The original owner was taking her to work with him to keep her out of trouble at home. A man there fell in love with her but "could never afford such a beautiful cat." The owner decided it was more important to see her in a good, loving home rather than recover his investment in her (wise man!). The new owner brings her into work one day a week so the old owner still gets to see her and his older cat at home is much happier. They are thinking about getting an Aby now after spending time with Mango and Peaches. They are exotic looking and energetic but well domesticated...