PIF, I share the concern about placing him in a feral colony. The colony in question accepts only neutered cats. Still this does not seem like the answer. I clearly stated that I would not consider placing him in a shelter where he would be confined (possibly for life). There is another issue that those of us with outdoor (or indoor/outdoor) cats prefer to overlook. Outdoor cats tend to “take care of business” in the neighbor’s yards and gardens. I don’t expect any new or startling solution to my dilemma. Perhaps just some sympathy.

Lizbud, Tiger is a wonderful cat. He “belongs” to my wife’s mother. He is a powerful cat. He leaps to the top of that cabinet from the floor. He’s a sweetheart and given that he’s young and mom is in her mid-80’s means I may end up “inheriting” him. I’ve known him since he was a kitten and I love him. We could not possibly take him before Sparky passes on. Sparky cannot tolerate other cats and I would be reluctant to introduce this kind of conflict into her last days. I’m glad you enjoyed my profile and my photography. Peace…