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How do I find a home/shelter that will take a former feral cat, now domesticated, but will not let anyone touch her

My sister rescued Precious when she was a kitten, has been to the vet for shots/spaying but not since then. She is 4 years old and has been an indoor cat for most of that time. She is still afraid of most humans and will not let even my sister touch her. My sister is very ill and I need to find homes for her 5 cats. I have been successful with 3 so far and have prospects for the 4th. I would take Precious to my home, however I live in California and my sister's cats are in New York. I cannot think of how I could possibly transport Precious without her either escaping or being caused permanent psychological damage. I do think that given the right person/situation she could become a loving, if somewhat skittish pet. Any hopes??


Asked by Guest 088055 on Sep 30th 2008 Tagged , , in Other Adoption & Rescue
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Izadore (Izzie)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during what must be such a difficult time for you. If your sister belongs to any support groups in her area, perhaps they could advise you as they've most likely dealt with this sort of situation. You could also enlist the help of a reputable rescue organization in New York. Many of them know of good people who handle "problem" kitties. Some people just have that talent, and I knew of a few in my former rescue organization who were very successful. There are also organizations who deal exclusively with feral cats. You could probably locate them through google or Petfinder. Please accept our best wishes and loving thoughts for your sister, her kitties and yourself.


Izadore (Izzie) answered on 9/30/08. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Quandary

There is hope!!

Try posting the cat Pet finder.com or call a no kill rescue in that area who might have some ideas.

I was one of those cats and the shelter was going to put me down as being "fractous" and unadoptable, when mom found me.

Now I am happy, hang out in the middle of the floor in the sun and sleep on Mom's bed at night.

Hang in there, I truly think there is a forever home even for her.


Quandary answered on 9/30/08. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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