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There aren't a lot of options for litter in the Philippines unfortunately. Most places you can only buy one brand and it's always a low quality clumping version. We briefly switched to sand...bad bad bad idea, do NOT do that. Since we changed to sawdust we've had no issues with smell or bacteria.

 Priceless!

I can certainly relate to what you are feeling. My husband and I live in Tarlac (about 3 hrs north of Manila) and we're involved with a rescue group. It's a very different experience being on the front lines taking in cats and kittens with serious medical conditions straight from the street than...

I have a rescue contact in Cebu City. Let me reach out to them and see if they have a good vet who can assist you. How is Zeus holding up?

Hello @Thekittykeepers. Where in the Philippines are you located?

Yikes! Sorry none of us replied to you, Jillsmo. I guess it got lost in the shuffle. I know from our offline discussions that she is making steady (but slow) progress. I think you're very close to turning a corner with her. Don't get discouraged. You're doing all the right things!

YAY!!! That's great news! Super happy for you. :D

I know how hard you worked to win her over and make her feel at home. I'm so sorry it didn't work out and I know what you must be feeling. Please know you did all the right things. I think she was more bonded with her foster family than they realized and the trauma of being separated from those...

As I've said....I'm aware of the risks and the warnings. I've discussed this with my vet. I have monitored her reactions like a hawk. I tried literally every brand of wet food available for purchase in Kuwait, and every single one tears her stomach up. I tried a variety of different meats and...

I'm conscientious of this. She is getting a really high quality dry food, though, so I'm not feeding her *only* tuna. I agree with you, however, that reliance on a single form of protein isn't good. I've tried her on salmon and she wouldn't touch it. I've tried chicken and she nibbles but never...

I concur with everyone else though I'm afraid it doesn't help your problem. There is simply no way to correct or adjust her behavior without having her spayed. If she's that obstinate you may have to resort to reporting her anonymously, though that's not likely to help because she'll probably...

The fact that she came out (even briefly) while you're awake and that she is now vocalizing is progress!

Goodness, what a mess. What kind of timetable are you looking at to get the cats (hopefully) relocated before they're in danger? I might've missed it up-thread, but where are you located? Maybe we can find a rescue group in your area with a large enough sanctuary to take them in. Not sure, just...

This is a great update! I'm going through a REALLY challenging integration myself so it's encouraging to me to see your progress. You're doing awesome. 

Good luck! Meant to add: Be sure to buy tuna packed in spring water and not oil, brine, or anything else. You probably already know that but just in case.