I feel like it’s all a big disaster.
Well, probably it’s not, but I’m losing sleep over it and worrying about it a lot.
It all relates to the kitten. I’m not sure if I mentioned it before, but here is how I ended up taking her in: There was a tiny kitten abandoned near my house. I mentioned it to my friend. My friend’s co-worker said HER friend wanted a kitten. Therefore, I too hastily picked it up and took it inside so it’d be findable when the person came to claim it, plus I wanted to keep it from being run over. Well, it turned out the person didn’t want it after all. I thought it would be cruel to throw it out again, so I decide to keep it for two weeks until this expat animal adoption group had a meeting. It turns out not only would I have to spay the cat beforehand, I’d have to pay about US $40 to participate, and another US $60 if someone wanted to adopt it. It’s a moot point though, because they are refusing to let any strangers bring animals because they have too many. Then I started putting ads for the cat online, and someone responded quickly. The problem was that when he and his friend came to look at it, she got scared and hid and wouldn’t come out. I explained that she’s just like that and she’ll be okay in like a day, but they decided they didn’t want her.
So a month later I still have her. I like her in some ways, but at other times I really hate her. She’s starting to get destructive. She’s also noisy, and runs around like a maniac at night when I’m trying to sleep. I guess one of the problems is that I don’t have the desire to play with her whenever she likes, so she gets all hyper.
I’ve been trying to figure out what to do. One plan is to coax her to go outside so she can run off steam more, but she’s totally scared of that. I put her out for a while today, for like half and hour, and she was all trembling and panting so I took her back inside.
I feel I was dumb to take her off the street so impulsively, and now I’ve got this big responsibility. Should I have tried to guilt the original person into taking her, telling her she was the cause of all this mess? Well, if it hadn’t been for me taking it inside, I wouldn’t be in this position, so it’s probably not true.
I’m even going to the US in like two weeks. I’m not sure what to do. I’ve talked to the ayi who says she will come sit with it every day, but I’m afraid the animal will be really destructive if left alone that much.
I really don’t know what to do.
July 6th, 2007 at 5:28 am
I am sorry to hear that you are having a little crisis with dealing with your cute little kitty Maomao. I know it can be tough but I think she is worth the investment of effort.
I honestly think that you need her and she deserves to have a good friend like you.
Cats will love you no matter what if you take care of them. All they ask for is a safe place to live and their basic needs to be taken care of. I know that she loves you and really wants to stay with you.
It sounds like she needs a scratching box or scratching post and some toys like little toy mice. She is a growing little girl and needs some understanding and patience.
You really should ask your friend to come and cat sit while you are gone in the US.
You can precautions for any of your stuff that you are worried about while you are gone. Cords can be unplugged things can be put in bags or boxes.
Stock up on some tea or snacks for your friend to have while they are taking care of the kitty. Also you might have your friend come over before you go and play with her so that the two will get used to each other.
Most often your friend will have to come and play with her to keep her from getting to lonely.
Feed her
Give her clean water
See that she is well
And scoop the litter box.
http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Your-Cat
http://www.wikihow.com/Watch-the-Neighbors%27-Cat
When you are in the US you really should get this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Owners-Manual-Instructions-Troubleshooting/dp/1931686874/
My girlfriend and I have six cats that were going to be abandoned and we saved them and they are a special part of our home and now I can’t imagine life without them. We love the little furry monsters and would do anything for them but yeah they are trying at times.
I know that it can be tough but I think she is really worth it and the good times that you to will have together are worth it.
July 6th, 2007 at 5:32 am
Here are photos of my little furry monsters
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8bitjoystick/tags/cats/
July 6th, 2007 at 10:38 am
I am sorry to hear that you are having a little crisis with dealing with your cute little kitty Maomao. I know it can be tough but I think she is worth the investment of effort.
I honestly think that you need her and she deserves to have a good friend like you.
Cats will love you no matter what if you take care of them. All they ask for is a safe place to live and their basic needs to be taken care of. I know that she loves you and really wants to stay with you.
It sounds like she needs a scratching box or scratching post and some toys like little toy mice. She is a growing little girl and needs some understanding and patience.
You really should ask your friend to come and cat sit while you are gone in the US.
You can precautions for any of your stuff that you are worried about while you are gone. Cords can be unplugged things can be put in bags or boxes.
Stock up on some tea or snacks for your friend to have while they are taking care of the kitty. Also you might have your friend come over before you go and play with her so that the two will get used to each other.
Most often your friend will have to come and play with her to keep her from getting to lonely.
Feed her
Give her clean water
See that she is well
And scoop the litter box.
My girlfriend and I have six cats that were going to be abandoned and we saved them and they are a special part of our home and now I can’t imagine life without them. We love the little furry monsters and would do anything for them but yeah they are trying at times.
I know that it can be tough but I think she is really worth it and the good times that you to will have together are worth it.
July 19th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Also you need to post more photos of cute little Maomao! I bet she is growning.
Also I want to mail you a package of kitty goods when your in the US. email me an address that I can mail it to.