New to the whole cat thing *pics*

[Medusa]

I just wanted to update and tell you guys he did come back! I don't think we'll ever get rid of him. He was waiting by the door for at least 10 minutes today when he saw me through the window. I feel so bad, I want to let him in. My mom is worried about his claws. She said she wouldn't get a cat declawed because that's just mean. Anyway, if that's what it would take to let him in I wouldn't do it, but she would NEVER do that so it's nothing to worry about. Is there any other suggestions? I've never had a cat, and he doesn't seem to have scratching issues but we have a leather couch and all, so yeah.

I have leather furniture, all of my cats have their claws and they never have punctured the leather or even tried to sharpen their claws on it. I have several scratching posts, they like sisal best, so clawing furniture has never been a problem.

[RICHARD]

"this ain't no cat house!"

That made me laugh.

I am in the same boat. There is a beautiful white and gray cat that I want so badly but I don't know if she is taken or owned! I don't want to steal anyone's cat but I really like this kitty. Plus, if it is owned you have to take into consideration the person who does own it and how they would feel.

I almost want to put a collar on MS. Kitty (My name for my stray) with a note on it, just to see if it does belong to anyone!

(How dumb is that?)

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IT doesn't look like it's a wild cat.

NIce colors and the Orangies I have met are really love bugs!

[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]

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.

[Zippy]

In my other post I forgot to tell you how adorable Max is.I love orange kitties.He looks right at home.