7 Year Old Deaf Kitty Needs GREAT Home

[Heidi n Q]

Originally Posted by Cassiopeia

I actually AM an experienced cat person. Thank you though, for basically saying I don't know how to take care of an animal.

Whoa! I think you over-reacted. I am as certain as certain can be that is most definitely NOT what Merry intended to convey at all, merely that the cat would need to go to a home with experienced cat people. You know ... like yourself ... and/or the many others who do cat rescue & fostering, or at least someone who has a wide range of experience with many different cat purrsonalities so they can best help *this* cat by maintaining a home tailored to her needs?

[Presto]

Yes, let's calm down; I don't think that the person intended to say that you weren't experienced, just that you would want to place this cat with someone experienced versus a first-time cat person.

I'm inclined to agree that your deaf cat might adapt to a situation with another cat, or even several other cats; it truly seems to depend upon the balance in the home and the personalities of the other cats involved. For example, in our foster home/sanctuary, we have a large number of special needs cats, including two stone-deaf cats, and they get along well.

If you become desperate, I live in central MA and would be willing to take in your deaf cat, but you would need to know that we do have many other cats in residence. We run a comfortable, clean, conscientious home for them, with regular veterinary care and a full-time at-home person (me--my husband commutes to work). We've often encountered deaf cats in our rescue work.

[Cassiopeia]

I'm perfectly calm. I didn't say anything insulting or angry, however, it's hard to tell the tone of a post without voice inflictions and body language which is why it is always best to be careful of how you post online. I made a statement about what it sounded like to me. And since it was directed at me, my opinion certainly matters. However, I'm over the incident, it happened weeks ago and why dwell on the past when I wasn't hurt in anyway.

That being said. I will not give her to someone who has a cat. I'm not in anyway desperate to get rid of her and in fact I'd love to keep her. But as she's been in multiple homes and has attacked cats in them, I'm figuring she just doesn't like other animals. Which is certainly her right. While she might possibly some day get along with another animal, why chance it? Why make her uncomfortable along with the other animals.

I think that's very cruel and I would never do it to an animal. As she's perfectly fine here, and gets lots of love and attention I see no reason to put her into a situation she wouldn't like.

If you know someone who is looking for an animal please make it known I am looking. Vet references required and NO other animals in the house... maybe a fish..

You can also check out this website Andromeda Needs a Home

[Heidi n Q]

Originally Posted by Mitts & Tess

I wouldnt put out that she has to be an only cat. Just she needs to go to a home with an experienced cat person.

Originally Posted by Cassiopeia

I actually AM an experienced cat person. Thank you though, for basically saying I don't know how to take care of an animal.

Originally Posted by Cassiopeia

... it's hard to tell the tone of a post without voice inflictions and body language which is why it is always best to be careful of how you post online.

That street goes both ways.
Perhaps, you could have requested clarification instead of immediately assuming/stating someone was insulting you?

I guess perception is everything. ...and I've 'known' Merry long enough, and known how much of her life has been dedicated to animal welfare, rescue, TNR and fostering to know she would *never* insult anyone who spent their personal time/effort in helping cats who need homes. She respects ALL who give of themselves so unselfishly.

[Presto]

Okay, Cassiopeia, now I'm the one that's feeling as if I've been treated a little gruffly. I offered to adopt her if you were in a pinch, and feel as if you think my offer was somehow insulting. It truly wasn't intended to be. I just wanted to be helpful. Good luck, and I'll stay out of your way in future.

By the way, we once placed a deaf female cat with a deaf female person. It worked out beautifully. The lady visited, bonded with the cat, and later called us using a deaf phone service to tell us how well things were going.