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Purchasing an older cat

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tkymasters

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Very good sign... and being locked up for that period of time, she is craving for some loving. Your mom will have the jump start, but a re-homed F1 adult takes awhile to form a trust and bond to a person.

The only thing your mom has to watch for is the bad habits the cat has picked up in the last 10 years. She will have to correct the habits before the cat assumes control of the house. Your mom has to be the alpha female in the house. If mom starts to back down or give in a little here and there, the cat will assume the role of alpha female. Then good luck trying to regain position.
 
Brigitte Cowell

Brigitte Cowell

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Staff member
I think it looks really positive so far...I hope it continues to go so well, although if she settles in there you might never get her to your home in the future ;-)
 
Tina Kinsley

Tina Kinsley

Savannah Super Cat
Per Lausund said:
You´ll probably have to twist your mum´s arm!
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LOL. I'm sure.

If she really latches on to my mom, I won't separate them. It's definitely a risk but she will have an awesome home either way. )

More anecdotes from mom today: she brought in "da bird" (that feather on a stick toy)--Tisa snatched it out of the air and immediately ripped the feathers off the string. Now, she won't give it up; she's not eating it but if my mom tries to grab the deceased feathers, she gets a growl and a hiss. She's eating and drinking well but hasn't peed or pooped at all today so far (she did both en route in the cage yesterday).

She's talking to my mom when she's in the room, keeping a bit of a distance but coming out when mom is in the room and interacting with her. I just wish she would go to the darned bathroom!
 
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shelby

Guest
I have a question. This is a what if........she does not settle in and your mother decides they can't handle her. You have stated you can't take her. Have you discussed with the breeder...what will take place in this situation. If he is not willing to hold onto her for a bit...is he going to allow you to return her to him if she proves to be too big of a job for your mom. I just would like to help you understand that rehoming her will probably not be easy if the owner is not willing to take her back. THIS POOR BABY IS GOING TO BE TAKEN FROM EVERYTHING SHE HAS EVER KNOWN. I WILL SAY..I HOPE I AM WRONG, BUT I FEEL LIKE SHE IS GOING TO BE V-E-R-Y UNHAPPY WITH THIS CHANGE AT 10 YEARS OLD. This cat is not going to be able to understand the move will be a good one for her. She may see you as the enemy for taking her away;>( I also want to say...BLESS YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO TAKE HER IN AND GIVE HER A HAPPY LIFE. It just hurts me to think of all that may not work out. I feel really sad for this baby. I do hope everything I have said never happens. This is one of those times I hope you will be able to say I was wrong;>) I will glady apologize and smile when you post that she is happy, your mom is happy and all worked out perfectly. Just know this baby is not responsible if she is mad at the world . Just remember she had no choice in the matter.
 
Tina Kinsley

Tina Kinsley

Savannah Super Cat
She's doing well so far with just a few hiccups. Now she is eating out in the open with my mom in the room and no longer growling when eating; there was a bit of an issue with that the first couple of days. Sorry about the dark photo. I'll get better lighted pics when I get home to visit next month.
 

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Tina Kinsley

Tina Kinsley

Savannah Super Cat
More updates and breakthroughs:

Tisa is now seeking out and allowing pets from head to tail from my mother and stepdad.
She is taking treats from their hands.
She hisses in greeting when her food comes in but is completely comfortable eating in the open with my mom in the room.
She has a new cat tree/house--you can see her in the house part in the avatar. She loves it.
My mom said in general, she is very relaxed and happy (well, as relaxed as a Savannah gets... she's always moving, lol).

I just want to thank you all for the help so far. She is doing really well, and I will finally get to see her in a couple of weeks. :D
 
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