In other words, I’m done with this. I don’t care that my downstairs neighbor took him from my other downstairs neighbor because she was ‘allergic’ to him. If you adopted him, at least pay some attention to him. I am the one who gave him anti-flea drops in his neck, I am the one who try to brush him as often as possible, I give him attention. I even filled his bowls with food and some more water. Because it was empty, just like every time I walk by it — did you know the other cats eat from it too? He doesn’t get let in often, whether it be in the gallery or inside his house.
The neighbor told me he doesn’t want to stay inside for too long. No wonder, you got two other cats who want to kill him, and when he wants to come inside, He’s never home, or he never notices he’s desperately at your door waiting.
At the end of this week, it will be -7 at night and below zero during the day. He’s missing a tip of his ear, his fur is dirty. In other words, he’s a mess. My downstairs neighbor should be ashamed, he works in a pet store. I at least hoped he would’ve known better.
So, I have no idea how I’m going to do this, but next time I see him again and I his bowl is empty again, and with a dirty fur. I’m going to take him inside. I know my boyfriend isn’t going to like it. Last time he was inside we ended up with fleas (hence I gave him some anti flea drops in his neck).
I was actually planning to get a cardboard box again, and a snuggle safe, you know, that heating pad that stays warm for 10 hours? I’m just afraid people will steal it, and take the box away, just like last time…
That is just terrible, I would do the same..The video comes up private, so we can’t see it. xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Ohh, so that’s why youtube didn’t wanted to show it.
I know you are doing the best you can. Will your other cats accept him? Do you have a separated area where he can have his space? (use baby gate to section it off.) I hope the flea stuff worked and that he didn’t pick up more.
We do have a seperated area. The same room we used for Hiro. Hiro will accept him, Suki is a different story. She’s a bit of a ‘stuck up twat’ when it’s about other cats, very territorital. But it worked out with Hiro as well, so I have faith that it will work with Limbo too.
Such a friendly boy! You have a good heart for saving him. Those jerks probably won’t even miss him.
Hi Christine!
I doubt they will even notice.
DO IT. Do it now!!
Neglect will kill his loving spirit–you are doing the right thing to take him in. The conditions are not ideal–fleas–but that should be a short-term problem?
It isn’t always easy to do the right thing, Dianda.
Maybe once his scent covers your threshold, he’ll know your house is his home. You’ve also been quite a consistent presence in his life no matter who he “belonged” to.
That guy works in a pet store–makes me wonder about the conditions at the store!
I was actually hoping he would sleep on an old towel or pillow that I want to lay down either at my door, or at the basement, where he can go outside as well. or maybe in another box — again. So I can swap towels, and take the one with the sense on it, so Suki can get used to it. It’s just an idea, no idea if it will work.
But I’m just done with seeing him like this. It makes me really angry.
What a great idea with the towel! The way Limbo behaves with you tells me he’s just waiting to be with the right people!
Our BuddyBoop, who adopted us through the cat door, has preferred being outdoors for several years. As time has passed, he spends more and more time indoors–trying out all the chairs, getting them furry, then trying a new one. <:-D
Calpurrnia is very territorial, but they are finally at some kind of truce. She could do without him fine, but there is no fighting…. I think she taught him how to stand up for himself because of her long-time irritability with him. !!
Can't wait to hear every detail. You are doing the right thing by that cat!
Hey, why were you in my spam folder?
Well, I’m just going to put another box outside tonight!
Good for you! Intentions count toward the end goal.
This is what I have for now on his favorite sleeping spot. An old ‘house’ from an old scratching post. Suki never really fitted in it, but Limbo is smaller, so I hope he fits in it and sleeps in it!
http://tinyurl.com/bbtsjb6
it looks cosy and safe for the little dude… they always know when we’re doing good things for them….
Well, my boyfriend says that neighbor sometimes let him in…
that makes sense–that’s why Limbo hangs around at HIS door–it’s his habit, what he knows.
I feel a new, grand habit coming on for that sweet boy!
Maybe I can just do it sneaky, you know. When he likes to wait at my door, and get him inside more and more.
Because, we’re looking for a new place. And I’m not planning to leave Limbo behind.
Sad news: he hasn’t used the little house yet.
and even if he comes inside, my neighbor still sucks in taking care of him. Did he lost the brush or something?
go for treats! food! bribe him! anything! brush him as often as you can–act as if he is already part of your household. no holding back now!
he’ll figure it out–you’re so consistent with him…. he just has to now figure out that you’re the new human and you won’t leave him.
I feel like screaming with you at your stupid neighbors! grrrrrrr
Come on over! We can scream together!
Haha, I already added some treats in my bag, just in case he’s there.
yaaaaay!
about the little house–maybe put one of his scented towels, etc., in there so he gets the idea?
I could give it a try!
That’s so shitty that even when you do something nice for him, other people steal Limbo Kitty’s stuff. He’s a big cuddle buddy looking guy. I’d take him in and if neighbor dude says anything to you, give him a piece of your mind. Unfortunately, people don’t seem to hold cat owners to the same standards as dog owners, because a dog left out and looking like that, you might be able to call the HumanE Society and report the dude.
Oh, I will. Shame he wasn’t there when I was petting Limbo, because I was angry enough to give him a piece of my mind. He’s a nice guy, he really is. But this is not how you treat cats.
No. He needs to be ALL the owner, or NOT the owner. We have an old guy around here who pulls the same shit. Acts like it’s his cat but doesn’t take care of it right.
Why would you adopt a cat when you don’t want to take care of it? I don’t know if most people are aware of it, that they don’t take good care of it.
Fleas are easy to treat for, and if you can, give him a flea bath or take him to vet to get the bath, then bring him in. Good job trying to get him on a towel then let Suki and Hiro smell it, put it next to their food dishes. If paying for a vet vists is financially difficult, then put up a page for donations and your global furriends will help. Paw hugs, Savannah
Thanks Savannah!
We’re just going to give it a try and see how things go.
There comes a time when you have to do what your heart tells you.
Now is that time.
poor kitty, yes now’s the time.
I’m happy to see this, Dianda. No, that’s too understated. This is the best news I’ve seen today. Maybe this week. Woo hoo! You gave your knucklehead of a neighbor a chance to treat Limbo well, and he didn’t do it. You are for sure doing the right thing, and although there may (will) be some problems to sort out for a while, I believe they’ll be sorted out in short time.
I guess now is the time. I walked up the apartment complex, and he already came up to the door, meowing. And all I could think was: what the hell, it’s below zero, why isn’t he inside?
I decided that it was time to do something about it now. If I need to keep him in a room away from Suki, then I will do that.
When the guy doesn’t see the cat anymore, he will probably think “Finally, that damn cat was hit by a car”.
From the video, that cat wants attention and care. He totally trusts you.
Use the regular tricks to get two adult cats to know each other (separate rooms, switch rooms twice a day). It’s not always easy, but it usually works.
People working in pet shops are not necessarily pet lovers. Sometimes, they just need a job.
People often take pets because they think they looked cute in their little cage at the store, but they don’t realize they will have responsibilities toward that pet later. When the pet isn’t cute anymore (which for many people is a few weeks later, when it begins to grow up) both the pet and the responsibilities are thrown out. “Oh nice, someone is feeding the cat, I don’t need to feed it anymore”
Give that cat what he deserves: A Pet Lover (YOU).
Bless you……it’s obvious the neighbor to whom Limbo “belongs” could care less about him…..his feelings about having a cat don’t seem to extend to caring enough about him to keep him warm, fed and safe whereas YOU care and YOU have taken time to show Limbo that all humans aren’t unfeeling. The luckiest day poor little Limbo will have had in his life will be when he becomes a REAL member of your household…..and Suki wll get used to him I’m sure – the old towel with his scent so she can get used to it is a GREAT idea. You’re a sweetheart for caring……….really.
Pam
Can’t really leave him alone in the cold.
sending you and Limbo good wishes that this will work out and he’ll be indoors soon where he is safe and warm. he’s so lucky to have encountered you.
He’s a real cutie.
i find people who work at pet stores to often be truly the most clueless, sadly. Good luck with your new friend. The fleas will go away because of your diligence. Enjoy your good karma, you deserve it!
Yea, that’s my experience with people who work at petstores too. They once told me that it’s perfectly fine to have so much grain in cat food…
Your neighbours are the worst. I would take him in also. I have 3 cats and it takes time for acceptance but eventually they will all be ok. Poor Limbo kitty deserves better than those people!
All he wants is a warm place, and some love. How hard can that be, really?
Poor kitty! Follow your heart, Dianda!
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Poor kitty. She obviously is looking for affection. How can you let a kitty out like that by -7?
Thank you for what you are doing.
Purrs
Yea, it was -7 yesterday or Wednesday.
I hate to hear stories of willful neglect. Thank goodness you are there to give this poor cat some love and attention.
What do Hiro and Suki think of him?
Hiro is curious, Suki is very territorial.
I found stroking Archie alot and then rubbing the scent around other two kittens helped alot x
Will give it a try!