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Old June 30th 04, 07:43 AM
Luvskats00
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Bless you for trying to find a home for this special needs cat. Perhaps there
is a medical problem..or it is behavioral. Can you get the vet to rule out a
medical disability? If so, then maybe a cat behaviorist can help you work out
this problem. A feline behaviorist is either a vet of a PHD who has devoted a
career to cat behavior. I adopted a 6 year old spayed female last September
(already having a then 4 year old neutered male). For 3 months, she urinated
and deficated on the bedroom floor and on my bed. I was at my wits end. I
showered her with attention AND experimented with different litters. My cats
had been using newspapers (not litter) for years. Since she didn't care for
newspapers, I tried Fresh Step, store brand litter, and finally, Feline Pine.
She loves Feline Pine (my other cat doesn't care for it) and uses the box all
the time now.

If none of this is of interest, then please try to locate local cat rescue
groups (I live in NY and found 3-4 groups through Petco. They work with them
and showcase adoptable cats in their retail stores.) Also, put up a flyer with
local vets....This may be a special needs kitty..maybe not. Also, check with
petfinder.com. I don't know if this website accepts private listings, but if
you do a general search via location/cats, you will locate some local rescue
groups in your area..maybe they can take your cat or post a listing while you
play forster parent. Much good luck to you.