Animal Communication

[Dantes]

I told Dante that this behavior could get him booted.

Thanks. It's no longer "could" it's "when." I've committed to putting an ad on Purebreds Plus. I really hope his attitude doesn't carry over to a new home. My fear is that he will end up euthanized because of it.

 

[Pam Flachs]

I am tending to agree with others' suggestions that Dante may very well be happier as an only cat....a home where he can do pretty much what he pleases, and there is a home out there that will love him for what he is....I'm so sorry. I know you have tried to work with his issues, and it has to be very hard to come to this decision to perhaps find him another place

 

[Pam Flachs]

I've posted on here before that I am an animal communicator, which is exactly as it sounds...I talk to animals. This is something I learned to do because I love love love animals, and what better way to learn about them than asking them the questions? They have a lot of insight (even Zeddie, who gives me attitude 99% of the time).

I've decided to branch out and start doing this as a business, so if anyone would like any questions answered please feel free to inbox me. Just send me a picture of your pet, name and any questions you may have.

Animal communication is a great way to ask your pet questions that are difficult to get elsewhere. They may have a pain you don't know about, not like their food, etc.. I will also ask questions that you know the answer to and I do not, to make sure I have the right pet.

I am also able to talk to pets that have passed on, which is an amazing experience. My border collie passed away a few years ago and I have always carried a lot of guilt over various parts of her life. I talked to her and it was an amazing release.

This is not an exact science as the answers are in the animal's point of view, but I am constantly being surprised by them.

If you have any questions about animal communication at all, please feel free to ask.

Kristen, don't know why I have not seen this post before today...I find it very fascinating!

 

[Dantes]

My rehomed Maine Coon, Dickens, never had a peeing problem, but he was more suited to being in a single cat home and by all accounts he is a much happier and outgoing cat now.

For those of you who rehomed a cat, how did you, well, wrap your brains around it?

The only other time I've done it was when I was fostering, and that was *PAINfull*! Luckily I know the person he owns now, so I don't worry about him (or her, as it was his human I was more worried about).

Do you worry about the ones you rehomed? Do you worry that your reason for rehoming becomes the next person's rehoming? Whether they agreed to a single cat household but then decided to get another cat and it all blew up (because people are flaky)? Has one ever ended up in an animal shelter?

I suppose this is a question for breeders too, since you're in perpetual rehoming of your kittens, but somehow this is different because Dante is *MY* cat and *MY* responsibility, whereas the kittens were created to be given away....

Sorry, I'm a wreck.

 

[Pam Flachs]

I feel your sadness, and so understand. It is not easy to rehome a cat that has been a part of your life for some time. As a breeder, I know I cannot keep every cat, or kitten. Some are harder, much harder...than others to place in new homes. I still cry when certain kittens leave. One that still breaks my heart was slowly realizing one of my adult girls would be much happier in a home with only one other laid back male cat. She was my heart-kitty. I found her perfect home...it took some time to do that and involved many emails and phone calls..and I sobbed the entire drive to meet her new person. Zooey blossomed with her new owner, new buddy kitty (an older male) and several parrots. Zooey became a therapy cat and last I heard was doing very well at it and very happy in her home

I try not to worry about adult cats I have rehomed, but do think of all of them at times. I do try to stay in contact with their new owners. I also try to screen the homes thoroughly, and be available anytime if they have any questions and will always take them back if the new home is not going to work out. I have not yet had any adult cat I rehomed be returned or sent on to another.

For me it helps to play for an hour alone with the adult cat leaving and take some nice pics before they go to a new home. It really does help; when I sold my horses I used to take them for a long trail ride alone the day before they left so that I had a good memory to fall back on. Even if the reason you are rehoming a pet is not a pleasant one, your last hours spent enjoying them are good ones. Oh, and I always kiss them goodbye.

My guess is that in another home without other cats, Dante will not pee inappropriately....I really think the reason he is doing that in your home...and on you...is the stress of the other cats' presence....again, I'm sorry.

 

[Dantes]

Thanks Pam. I really hope rehoming works. I love the little bugger. Did I mention he has absolutely the softest fur I've ever touched in my life? And he barely sheds. I don't understand that part, he's almost long-haired. Oh, I do understand, no undercoat, but how he got that way is amazing. The other cat in the house sheds like crazy. He is locked in the bathroom for the next 2 hours. I keep hoping he'll change. I've already written the ad and will send it in tonite.

I could never be a breeder. I'd have to keep them all lol This dog was posted on Cl and now I want him: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pet/4100528084.html but I will restrain myself.

Kristin, sorry for derailing your thread :-/ Paige, you might want to move this somewhere (the board for cat problems?) or just delete it, I dunno, up to you guys.

 

[Kristin]

Thanks Pam. I really hope rehoming works. I love the little bugger. Did I mention he has absolutely the softest fur I've ever touched in my life? And he barely sheds. I don't understand that part, he's almost long-haired. Oh, I do understand, no undercoat, but how he got that way is amazing. The other cat in the house sheds like crazy. He is locked in the bathroom for the next 2 hours. I keep hoping he'll change. I've already written the ad and will send it in tonite.

I could never be a breeder. I'd have to keep them all lol This dog was posted on Cl and now I want him: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pet/4100528084.html but I will restrain myself.

Kristin, sorry for derailing your thread :-/ Paige, you might want to move this somewhere (the board for cat problems?) or just delete it, I dunno, up to you guys.

Hey I don't mind! Just want what's best for you and Dante
Rehoming is a hard decision to make, I completely get it. Dante is lucky he has you looking out for him, and I know you will do your absolute best to find him a compatible home

 

[Dantes]

I wasn't sure if anyone wanted an update, but it feels like I should.

So I posted an ad for Dante on Purebreds Plus. It's still up there.

Then Dante suddenly started behaving. He does act up whining like a madman every so often, but not nearly as badly as he used to as recently as a few weeks ago. I can't say with 100% certainty that he hasn't peed anywhere (I'm doing some work on the place so it's a bit of a mess right now) but he hasn't peed on *me* in at least 3 weeks. I've also accidentally left my bed slightly uncovered and he hasn't tried to pee on my pillow. I feel like a miracle happened lol not sure what exactly but I'll take it.

I'm leaving the ad up for now, because he could easily revert back--he's done that before, acted all fine and then in short order started misbehaving again. But I love him and if he can stay this way, that would be the best. He has never in the past asked to be touched or picked up, but he has asked to be picked up quite a few times in the past week, and even once let me pet him--and he even pretended to enjoy it--for 5 whole minutes. I'm very encouraged, but still hesitant to believe he will stay this way.

 

[Kristin]

Great news!! I was thinking the other day that I should ask for an update. I hope things continue to improve with Dante

 

[Kristin]

Great news!! I was thinking the other day that I should ask for an update. I hope things continue to improve with Dante