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Happy Caturday from El Paso, TX
- Thread starter beckyntodd01
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beckyntodd01
Savannah Kitten
Thanks all for the advice and the welcome. I look forward to learning
Actually, this is not true. A city can be more restrictive, but it cannot be more lenient than than its county laws, just as a county can't be more lenient than state laws. So in the case of TX which requires permits, a primary, escape proof enclosre, liability insurance, and homed in a location not within (I believe) 1000ft of a school, the counties (and subsequently the cities) can either adopt these requirements, or be stricter in their requirements - but not more lenient.
Agreed, none of the things we recommend for Savannahs are actually breed-specific, but hold true for any cat...it's just responsible vet care!
I think what can happen is that an individual Animal Control of a county can decide that they simply don't have a problem with a Savannah (especially at F5 or F6) and will tell you they are legal. Strictly speaking they DO need a permit, but if your AC won't give you one because they have determined your cat is domestic, the best you can do is get THAT in writing.
Yes, at the least you definitely need to get in writing whatever you are told about the legality of Savannahs, because once the current AC officer moves on or retires, the one to take his place may decide to strictly enforce the law and you will be up (you know which) creek without a paddle...
Pam Flachs
Savannah Super Cat
Welcome, Becky and Jakuta! I won't add anything about Texas laws as it has been covered, but you can find lots of information about acclimating your new boy to your home elsewhere on this forum:
http://www.savannahcatchat.com/thre...ed-acclimating-your-new-sv-to-your-home.1959/
http://www.savannahcatchat.com/thre...ed-acclimating-your-new-sv-to-your-home.1959/
beckyntodd01
Savannah Kitten
Thanks all. Today has been great. I got him to eat yesterday afternoon and left my shirt for scent. Today I took in some toys and just sat in the room and gave him the slow blinks. It didn't take him long to come out of "hiding" and now we are buddies. He is still very skittish and loud noises send him back to his nest but he is definitely going to be a love bug! He already wants to explore outside his room as well. I put the dogs outside and closed the door where my Bengal was sleeping (my spoiled Bengal is the only cat that I know will take a while to acclimate to Jakuta) and let him go at his own pace. He went into the room next to his and smelled around and went down the hall, not far but out of sight. The vet trip on Tuesday will set him back I am sure but he is making great progress in getting settled. He has went pee several times in the litter box but no poo yet...2 days now so slightly concerned but I'm sure every time he gets scared that doesn't help. If he hasn't gone poop by the time I take him to the vet I will definitely talk to them about it.
Don't worry about it too much. My last kitten, who came home 10 mos. ago didn't poo for 7 days. He ate like a pig and I thought for sure he would simply explode if he didn't poop. Vet checked him out and all was okay. Just the stress from adapting to his new home. If you are feeding him kibble, try adding some water to it. Cats on kibble diets need more water and cats in general aren't big drinkers. More liquid will help if he's constipated.