Possible New Cat!!!

[Cubby'sMom]

Cubby's Mom,

I apologize for making you feel that way. What I meant was, I see SO many cats dumped off at shelters because people don't understand that introductions needs to be done gradually. I didn't mean to insinuate that you'd do that. I never thought for a minute you would. There are some cats who won't tolerate being in a room by themselves. They want to be out where the action is. Sounds like Henry is one of those. Just have a squirt bottle handy just in case.

Good luck! Please keep us posted.

Thanks for clearing up what you meant to say I apologize as well, I tend to be sensitive with these matters, something I am working on It is also hard to say what you mean to say online.Yes, that does sound like Henry, but he's improving. Yes, one of our now RB cats Coco was dumped in a dumpster with her brothers and sisters, which disgusted me, it's even worse than a shelter, a dumpster! I'll keep everyone posted

Just wondering, does anyone know what might be upsetting Henry? He sometimes starts meowing for no apparent reason. He has food, water, a litter box and we love on him. I think it might be his want to go outside. He goes to a window usually and looks out and just meows. He's also not going to the bathroom in the litter box when he should. He waits till the last possible minute it seems. He has a seperate litter box than Cubby as well. He doesn't seem to be scared to go because of us like our other cat(she was kinda crazy lol).

[Catty1]

He might not know a litter box, being an outside kitty.

I do with some adult cats what I do with kittens - put them in the box and take his front paws and make them "scratch" the litter a bit, as if they are covering up their stuff. Usually the light goes on.

He may want out - may have to go potty - or may just be meowing at something outside. I forgot - is he neutered?

hugs
Catty1

[Cubby'sMom]

He might not know a litter box, being an outside kitty.

I do with some adult cats what I do with kittens - put them in the box and take his front paws and make them "scratch" the litter a bit, as if they are covering up their stuff. Usually the light goes on.

He may want out - may have to go potty - or may just be meowing at something outside. I forgot - is he neutered?

hugs
Catty1

Well, I think he does because at one point in his life he was a pet. We're not sure who's he was though. He uses the litter box sometimes, and a few time he just.... doesn'ted I'll try the scratching technique, thanks! Yes, he's neutered, I believe our ballet teacher did that, or someone else.

[Catty1]

He might not like the litter either...when it is time to change the box, try a small bag of something else. What litter are you using now?

Catty1

[Cubby'sMom]

Hmmm, I'm not sure which litter it is, but I'll ask my mom(I don't know where she keeps it, either ). Well, Henry is doing alright. He's constantly meowing at night and he doesn't seem to tire himself out either. We've put him in a bathroom and he still meows. Unfortunately, the bathroom we put him in is right next to my parents' room, and he wakes them up.

[rg_girlca]

Because Henry is a stray and has been outside for quite some time, he will need time to adjust being inside. His meowing is due to the fact that he wants to go outside. I hope you have purchased some kind of squirt bottle as this is what you will have to use when he starts his meowing to go out.
Like others have said, give it time and be very patient with him as it is a big adjustment for him.

In the summer, I let my cats out on the gallery, supervised, and I have a baby gate, so they can't get downstairs. I live on the second floor. Mooky is the one who mostly loves to be outside. I have let him out a few times, when we had some nice weather. He even meows at the door or at the window because he wants to go outside. All I do is give him a couple of squirts of the bottle and tell him firmly, "NO" and he stops.

I wish you all the best of luck with Henry and I pray that gradually, Cubby and he will become friends and bless you for taking in Henry and caring for him.

[Cubby'sMom]

Hey everyone I have wonderful news! Henry and Cubby are getting along as well as ever! They can sit in the same room, look at eachother neutrally or with mild interest, and they even touched noses! Henry is also adjusting to life in the house, and he's stopped meowing constantly!