Hello little friend

Stephan · 19-03-2010, 04:25 PM

A couple of days ago I spotted a stranger in the garden who ran off when I opened the door. Same cat was there again this morning,it ran away but then stopped when I said "hello who are you ?"

He was gorgeous-white and ginger and very affectionate--but he has balls.

I`m always cautious around grown up intact toms as they can get over excited and that cuddle can so easily become a claw swipe or a bite(not through malice but they do).

Why do folks not get their cats neutrered-pretty as this boy was he will find a fight sooner or later and probably `mark` my garden now he has found a friend

angieh · 19-03-2010, 04:30 PM

Yes, it's very sad for the poor boy. I used to have a lovely little tom cat visit at our previous home - he was really affectionate and very good - never sprayed luckily. No collar and long before the days of microchips. I would willingly have adopted him if I could have found out where he lived. I am sure he wasn't a stray. We moved out of the area and had to say goodbye to Oz. Found a photo of him yesterday.

When will people get the message to neuter and spay?

calismum · 19-03-2010, 07:30 PM

I do so agree. When Sid started to view me as a potential adopter he was entire had ragged ears, loads of lumps around his neck and quite a sore back leg from a bite.

Once he was neutered he turned into a big softy boy who just loved to relax. Never seen him in another fight.

I wish people would get that message.

dandysmom · 19-03-2010, 08:11 PM

I do too, a neutered cat is so much calmer, happier ( I guess!) and healthier. A pity about your little visitor, Steph.

I know what you mean about whole toms being unpredictable: once years ago I stopped to pet a lovely boy and before I knew it he was humping my forearm!

yola · 19-03-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by calismum

I do so agree. When Sid started to view me as a potential adopter he was entire had ragged ears, loads of lumps around his neck and quite a sore back leg from a bite.

Once he was neutered he turned into a big softy boy who just loved to relax. Never seen him in another fight.

I wish people would get that message.

That sounds just like our old Ferdy. He was FIV+ but lived out his (neutered) days with us.

angieh · 19-03-2010, 08:59 PM

There ought to be a TV campaign. I seem to remember Elaine posting a good advert-type video some time ago that really should have had a general audience. It was from the cat's perspective.

Phoenix · 19-03-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by angieh

There ought to be a TV campaign. I seem to remember Elaine posting a good advert-type video some time ago that really should have had a general audience. It was from the cat's perspective.

Do you have the link to that angie?

angieh · 19-03-2010, 10:34 PM

I've posted the link on your spay and neuter thread RCR.

kado · 19-03-2010, 11:12 PM

I know we only had Chunkey neutered yesterday but he has clamed down so much already. He fell asleep on my arm last night and i didnt want to move him. He is up and almost back to normal now, just wish i could have got smokey done. Its far the best thing you can do for a male cat to neuter and i am always telling Chunkey daddy's owner about it but will they listen. Nope.

Moli · 19-03-2010, 11:33 PM

Chancer was not neutered and had scars on his nose and a torn ear when he turned up in my garden...once he was done, he blossomed into an absolutley gorgeous boy.....

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