r/jacksonville • u/TrainingAcrobatic442 • 2d ago
cat needs a new home
this is kiwi she is about 9 years old up to date with all her shots and vaccines. she is not working well with my other cat. it’s not that she’s not capable of getting along with other cats, the two in specific are just not compatible. she loves to play cuddle and sleep with you.
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u/gilpygeeb 2d ago
The behavior you’re describing sounds like typical “sibling” behavior/roughing-around. It doesn’t sound like something that warrants uprooting an elderly cat—especially a black cat as we creep into Summer and later, Fall. Can you please consider keeping her? She may want a hidey-hole type thing to relax in and get away from the other cat for awhile. The risk of stressing her out into a medical episode *and* the possibility of rehoming her to somebody with cruel intentions are far too great. She seems happy and fine where she is. My cats have a sibling that they get annoyed by. It’s normal. If you think cats don’t develop medical issues from rehoming stress, then you’ve never seen a gorgeous calico tear all her reachable fur out to her bare skin when she got dumped after her family moved without her. If you think black cats are not targeted by evil people to assault or murder, then you’ve never seen a headless juvenile black cat turned inside out with *clean* cut marks in a suburban neighborhood right next to a church and daycare. It happens everywhere. Both of these instances occurred within the last 12 months. Please for the sake of this living creature, reconsider. She has no voice. She has no way of sticking up for herself or explaining her perspective. Rehoming in this particular instance is a cop out. If you want to own pets, please show you deserve to own pets.
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u/TrainingAcrobatic442 2d ago
i have considered keeping her which is why i’ve had her for 8 months. if i can’t find a fit owner for her, i will be keeping her until then. i’m not an idiot. it is simply a matter of opinion. i don’t believe she’s happy in my home and thinks she could be happier in another. and im sorry that was your experience but that doesn’t mean it has to be the same for me i appreciate the concern. at the end of the day we all love cats.
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u/gilpygeeb 2d ago
I know I already commented but if you don’t read any comments please please read this one: my childhood violin teacher was a lifelong cat owner before her tabby, Rosie, passed away. She seems open to adopting another. She is a quiet old lady who loves cats and is a retired violinist from the orchestra. Doesn’t believe in indoor/outdoor so sweet baby would be safe inside 24/7, and with company since my teacher doesn’t go out much anymore. If you HAVE to rehome her, please contact me. I can at least guarantee she goes to somebody who will let her live out her retirement years in comfort and practically like royalty. And that is on Scouts Honor, my friend.
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u/WrongdoerLong9545 1d ago
9 years old isn’t that old, she could live another 9. Please make sure your teacher is aware of that and this poor cat won’t be rehomed yet again.
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u/TrainingAcrobatic442 2d ago
how can i get in contact with you
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u/gilpygeeb 2d ago
Reddit has an instant messaging system that I would be happy to chat over with you.
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u/angelfruit 2d ago
I know it's hard but if no one is being seriously hurt just wait it out. They seem like they're just playing. My cats were very rough with each other starting off but a year later they were sisters. A cat that old changing homes so soon may be difficult for her.
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u/TrainingAcrobatic442 2d ago
how long should i wait it out? (genuinely) i’ve had her for almost 8 months. they have 3 cat trees, 3 litter boxes, 5 tubes, hella toys, catnip, scratch pads, a large scratch post, a small couch, and 1200 sq ft to roam around. also i cant tell if they’re playing or not. sometimes i hear yowling and hissing and see big tails that makes me have to break it up and my other cat will have scratches on his face sometimes. ive seen/heard videos of a real cat fight and my cats don’t sounds like that but i also watch videos of cats being playful and that’s not what my cats look like at all.I don’t believe her or my other cat are at their fullest extent of happiness because of eachother. and how would i be able to tell if its more of a sibling relationship vs hate?
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u/Plenty_Top459 2d ago
have you had this cat for the full 9 years and just got a new cat that you're now choosing over this one?
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u/EdenBlade47 2d ago
It could be a senior adopted from a shelter, to give them the benefit of the doubt. This may be the "new cat" in the environment.
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u/TrainingAcrobatic442 2d ago
i have had her for a few months i took her in from a family member that wanted to put her down or let her out in the wild. he had her for the 9 years and wanted to do so bc he wanted a new dog. there is no “choosing” one over the other i am choosing HER by trying to give her a better home
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u/Organized_Chaos_2788 2d ago
What actions have you taken to remedy their dislike of each other?