Jasper is going to a new home.

[k9krazee]

I hate threads like these. I really, really do and I NEVER thought I'd make one.



My mom has decided that Jasper needs to go to a new home, as hard as it is. He has been peeing in the house excessively. He is about 2 years old and has done it off and on forever now, so it does not seem to be a medical issue. You're going to tell me to take him to the vet to make sure, but I don't live at home and he is my mom's cat. But I honestly don't think his issues are medically related. He ususally only pees in the basement where our cat Motchka spends the majority of her time...and he absolutely hates her.

I was just wondering if anybody else seems to have this problem with their neutered male cat? And if so, how does somebody go about resolving the issue? I'm no cat expert by any means, so if a cat is spraying inside for an extended period of time is there any way the behavior can be stopped?

If we can find a way to fix this I might be able to convince my mom he should stay. She's already pretty much made up her mind though and a lady from her work who lives on a farm (and owns 2 other indoor/outdoor cats) wants him. I just don't want to see him go without putting up a fight.

Thanks for any help you might be able to offer. I hate this.

[shais_mom]

oh Ash. I don't have any advice for male kitties, just want to send you hugs.
I am sure this isn't an easy decision for your mom.

[Catty1]

All I can think of...if he has to go to a new home, I would like to see him as an 'only child' and an indoor kitty.

NOT taking him to the vet for a peeing problem is cruel and neglectful, just my opinion. Kitties with urinary tract infections can be in a lot of pain. It might be crystals, which can usually be cleared up by a change in diet. Can YOU take him, at least for a week or two, and get him checked out by a vet? Even if he has to live in the bathroom for a while at your place...

If funds are tight, there are folks here who will gladly help.

If he IS going to a new home, I think being an 'only cat' in an indoor home would be preferable.

[shais_mom]

All I can think of...if he has to go to a new home, I would like to see him as an 'only child' and an indoor kitty.

NOT taking him to the vet for a peeing problem is cruel and neglectful, just my opinion. Kitties with urinary tract infections can be in a lot of pain. It might be crystals, which can usually be cleared up by a change in diet. Can YOU take him, at least for a week or two, and get him checked out by a vet? Even if he has to live in the bathroom for a while at your place...

If funds are tight, there are folks here who will gladly help.

If he IS going to a new home, I think being an 'only cat' in an indoor home would be preferable.

during the summer Ash lived in her family's cottage.
Now that school started I am not sure where she is living, if it the dorm or what.
I trust Ash entirely, and she will do what is right by Jasper.

[Catty1]

Thanks, Staci - I didn't realize that. By her screen name, I thought she had dogs as well...but likely not, depending where she is living.

It does seem a shame that Jasper hasn't had this checked by a vet...and as you say, Ash will do right by him.

Wishing the best for Jasper - he is a beautiful boy!

[shais_mom]

She does have dogs.
Jack lived with her this summer while she was at the cottage but other than that they live at home with her parents and siblings.
She's a young adult doing the best she can, she can only fight so much.
People seem to forget that in some situations. When it was another member and it was her mom's decision to keep the dog outside no one argued, BUT if it is a cat issue the young person is crucified.
I sure don't get it.

[Catty1]

I know what you mean, Staci - but I honestly wasn't trying to crucify her (not that you were saying I was ). This is a sad situation, and I trust she will do what she can.

[ramanth]

I truely sympathise Ash. My parents cat(s) have been peeing outside of the litter box. They talk about rehoming them.

My suggestions of vets, new food, and such fall on deaf ears. In the end, it's their cats. I may not like it, but that's life.

*HUGS*