Hi Everyone,
One of the male cats in our feral colony is getting up there in years and he is not faring well at all this winter season. He is very thin and didn't get a nice thick coat this year to help with the cold. I tried to bring him in but he only lasted one night indoors. He just wasn't happy inside. Especially with our other cats. ( We tried to keep them separated, but we don't have alot of room.) I opened the front door in the morning and out he ran. The outdoors is just what he's used to.
Any advice on what I should do? Or should I do nothing and let nature take its course? If he has to be put to sleep I don't want his last moments here to be scared in a place he has never been! But I also do not want him to suffer. He just doesn't look good.
He has always been one of our friendliest ferals so I think he was a stray that found his way to us when his family left him behind. He is also the father of many of our colony. In the past we have had older males just disappear and we assumed the worst after a time, but they weren't as friendly as this cat and didn't stay around 100% of the time, like he is doing. I just want to know if any of you have been through this and what kind of experiences you had. Any advice too!
Thanks!
JIL05
Happy Holidays!
One of the male cats in our feral colony is getting up there in years and he is not faring well at all this winter season. He is very thin and didn't get a nice thick coat this year to help with the cold. I tried to bring him in but he only lasted one night indoors. He just wasn't happy inside. Especially with our other cats. ( We tried to keep them separated, but we don't have alot of room.) I opened the front door in the morning and out he ran. The outdoors is just what he's used to.
Any advice on what I should do? Or should I do nothing and let nature take its course? If he has to be put to sleep I don't want his last moments here to be scared in a place he has never been! But I also do not want him to suffer. He just doesn't look good.
He has always been one of our friendliest ferals so I think he was a stray that found his way to us when his family left him behind. He is also the father of many of our colony. In the past we have had older males just disappear and we assumed the worst after a time, but they weren't as friendly as this cat and didn't stay around 100% of the time, like he is doing. I just want to know if any of you have been through this and what kind of experiences you had. Any advice too!
Thanks!
JIL05
Happy Holidays!