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My Cat Odyssey was a rescue found in an engine trap of a guest's car at Universal Studios. When I first received Odyssey he was malnourished, starving, and locked in a black closet, meowing incessantly, covered in fleas. I am unsure of how long he had been on the streets, or more impressively how he had survived. Despite this, and long story that goes on, I was a little wary, thinking he may be feral, but the first week with me trying my utmost, he seemed to welcome me. He went from terrified to right next to me after hours (once being cleaned for fleas x1, having food/water, and litter box.) He was pretty scared and didn't move much when I had to go to work, but after about first few weeks he was seeming to be more comfortable. I was pretty ecstatic about this and thought that he must not be feral and I really "lucked" out, as I knew I would not want to give my cat up once I was in contact with them. I truly feel for all sentient beings ( which is why I am a nurse), I really wanted this to work and this is why I am so conflicted.
I grew up with cats and have never experienced the torment that Odyssey delivers me on a daily basis. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING, I have read; I work long hours but I try to play with him before hand and after hand with toys, (not with hands). He has his cat toys in all places of the house, a cat scratcher, good food, daily water changes, daily/bi-daily litter box cleaning and weekly complete cleans; everything I can think of and have heard of. Yet, I continue to get attacked on multi daily basis. Videos nor my words can begin to describe the extreme aggressiveness that I experience on a daily basis. I am scratched and bitten with scabs on my legs and arms consistently intermittently, despite trying to ward off attacks. I can be playing with him for 15-20 minutes ; stop play, seems as if he becomes upset and full force attack me. I realize this may sound weird bit I am consistently attacked when he is upset or does not like something. I am hoping for some type of assistance as I have written before to no avail. He has his moments of being sweet/affectionate to me but he is not a very affectionate or snuggly cat overall.
I am in turmoil deciding against failing with this cat. I can no longer take these random, blatant, aggressive attacks against me. I have read so many websites ( much contradicting, or unable to provide consistent data of how to handle this) I am at a braking point. I need help PLEASE< PLEASE. I DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF MY CAT, but I literally can not take any more stress at this point. PLease, Please help me, I dont know what to do. I have talked with other owners, and animal behavorisists they say different things that are not working. I NEVER THOUGHT IN A MILLION YEARS, I WOULD CONTEMPLATE GETTING RID OF MY ANIMAL. I FEEL LIKE THE BIGGEST FAILURE, BUT I CAN NOT TAKE THIS ABUSE. Please if you can not assist me, help to provide me with some material so I do not have to endure this torment or get rid of my cat in a Los Angeles (high kill) shelters. Please I never thought I would be sitting here writing this.
I have taken of video of the daily attacks I receive and others are telling me to put him down or that he might have to be put down but it breaks my heart. I would appreciate any suggestions please. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow. I have finally gotten to my breaking point and I was hoping his behavior would get better as he got older but it has not.
Thank You Very Much.
I grew up with cats and have never experienced the torment that Odyssey delivers me on a daily basis. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING, I have read; I work long hours but I try to play with him before hand and after hand with toys, (not with hands). He has his cat toys in all places of the house, a cat scratcher, good food, daily water changes, daily/bi-daily litter box cleaning and weekly complete cleans; everything I can think of and have heard of. Yet, I continue to get attacked on multi daily basis. Videos nor my words can begin to describe the extreme aggressiveness that I experience on a daily basis. I am scratched and bitten with scabs on my legs and arms consistently intermittently, despite trying to ward off attacks. I can be playing with him for 15-20 minutes ; stop play, seems as if he becomes upset and full force attack me. I realize this may sound weird bit I am consistently attacked when he is upset or does not like something. I am hoping for some type of assistance as I have written before to no avail. He has his moments of being sweet/affectionate to me but he is not a very affectionate or snuggly cat overall.
I am in turmoil deciding against failing with this cat. I can no longer take these random, blatant, aggressive attacks against me. I have read so many websites ( much contradicting, or unable to provide consistent data of how to handle this) I am at a braking point. I need help PLEASE< PLEASE. I DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF MY CAT, but I literally can not take any more stress at this point. PLease, Please help me, I dont know what to do. I have talked with other owners, and animal behavorisists they say different things that are not working. I NEVER THOUGHT IN A MILLION YEARS, I WOULD CONTEMPLATE GETTING RID OF MY ANIMAL. I FEEL LIKE THE BIGGEST FAILURE, BUT I CAN NOT TAKE THIS ABUSE. Please if you can not assist me, help to provide me with some material so I do not have to endure this torment or get rid of my cat in a Los Angeles (high kill) shelters. Please I never thought I would be sitting here writing this.
I have taken of video of the daily attacks I receive and others are telling me to put him down or that he might have to be put down but it breaks my heart. I would appreciate any suggestions please. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow. I have finally gotten to my breaking point and I was hoping his behavior would get better as he got older but it has not.
Thank You Very Much.