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Jinxy
Hi Jana. Thank you so much for your time in answering my questions. Here is my problem. I have a 9 year old Snowshoe who I have had since she was a year old. (I also have a 3 y/o tabby and 1 y/o Shih Tzu) She is becoming a huge problem on me financially, on my family, and overall in general. She lives the life let me tell you but it never seems enough. If I don't comply with her demands ( More food, different food, more petting, wants to go on the deck, getting so upset over nothing she peed blood etc etc etc) she destroys my house by eliminating on my bed, outside her litter box, very excessive meowing, and at times attacking our other furry members. After about $6,000 worth of vet bills and testing across the board at 2 different vets there is nothing wrong except she is well a little nutty and way to sensitive-overreacting. She got proscribed kitty Prozac but it's hard to get her to take it and upsets her even more. There is no reason for her to be so uptight. Nothing happened to her, we had a easy transition with the newer members of the family, everything is just perfect. It just seems like every other day I have to tip-toe around this cat in order for our house to not be destroyed. She's even scooting now all over our carpets. We're moving over 1,000 miles away next month and have to drive my furry family and my husband 8hrs. I am worried of the ride, our new home, and if she will destroy it. My question is, how far should one person go with a pet. I can't imagine giving her up or even think of putting her down but I hate to see her so miserable I wonder if I cannot provide her with what she wants, maybe she is better somewhere else? How much is too much? Is it wrong to weigh other options? I feel horrible but I just want her best interest met. Either that's with me or otherwise. She just does not seem happy? What to do? Thank you so much for your time.
AnswerSometimes you can only do so much for a cat. While the soiling of your bed and area around the litter box is a cry for attention, the crying and high strung attitude of this cat is normal for the type of cat that she is.
She would probably do better in a one person household with no other pets. I guess you have had her since she was little and I know that giving her up seems horrid but if she isn't happy then what other choice do you have? You can put a lot more money into different drugs but in the end it might not change much at all.I think you have done all you can Erin.
I can tell you one thing for sure- moving that far will really freak her out. Some cats are just born this way and nothing you can do,including drugs, will help them.
At least she isn't vicious towards people. I knew someone close to me that had a cat like that. Nothing would help that cat- nothing. She was vicious and would attack everyone, including them. Once they had a son they had to have her put down because she wasn't trustworthy. But they had adopted her, not raised her.
I know that the humane societies are full of cats just like her that need to be alone with one owner, but ask around your church, or school, or put up flyers. Now and then you will find someone older that has just lost a pet and could use a good companion.
Ask the vet too, since they know who has just lost a pet.
I am really sorry that you are even in this situation but you need to make a move toward a positive outcome for you both. Some times it is better to let her go to a different home that can meet her particular needs.
I hope you can find someone soon. Please let me know how it goes.
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