Help for cat in cage?

[Chris]

I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a home.
In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know he
wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does anyone
have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little more
content?

[Cat Protector]

I would regularly spend time with him. If you are unable to keep him, have
you looked for organizations in your area that care for these special
felines?

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"Chris" > wrote in message
link.net...
> I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a home.
> In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
> borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know he
> wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does anyone
> have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little more
> content?
>
>
>

[Cat Protector]

I would regularly spend time with him. Also try playing soft music such as
Smooth Jazz for him which might be a bit calming. If you are unable to keep
him, have you looked for organizations in your area that care for these
special felines?

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"Chris" > wrote in message
link.net...
> I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a home.
> In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
> borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know he
> wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does anyone
> have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little more
> content?
>
>
>

[Chris]

I must have made 50 calls; posted on dozens of sites; done a flyer... so far
nothing that is possible I'm in NY & any possibilities are clear on the
other side of the country... I spend a good deal of time with him---but
remember, he has just come in from outdoors to being confined to either a
small bathroom or a dog kennel--I'd be miserable too!
"Cat Protector" > wrote in message
news:bHAOb.6718$zy3.4920@okepread01...
> I would regularly spend time with him. Also try playing soft music such as
> Smooth Jazz for him which might be a bit calming. If you are unable to
keep
> him, have you looked for organizations in your area that care for these
> special felines?
>
> --
> Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs!
> www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek
>
> Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time!
> www.catgalaxymedia.com
> "Chris" > wrote in message
> link.net...
> > I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a
home.
> > In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
> > borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know
he
> > wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does
anyone
> > have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little more
> > content?
> >
> >
> >
>
>

[Cat Protector]

Try these groups.

http://www.homestead.com/felinecompanions/

http://www.citycritters.org/stumpy1.html

If they can't help you they might be able to connect you with groups in the
New York area that can. Good luck.

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"Chris" > wrote in message
link.net...
> I must have made 50 calls; posted on dozens of sites; done a flyer... so
far
> nothing that is possible I'm in NY & any possibilities are clear on the
> other side of the country... I spend a good deal of time with him---but
> remember, he has just come in from outdoors to being confined to either a
> small bathroom or a dog kennel--I'd be miserable too!
> "Cat Protector" > wrote in message
> news:bHAOb.6718$zy3.4920@okepread01...
> > I would regularly spend time with him. Also try playing soft music such
as
> > Smooth Jazz for him which might be a bit calming. If you are unable to
> keep
> > him, have you looked for organizations in your area that care for these
> > special felines?
> >
> > --
> > Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs!
> > www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek
> >
> > Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time!
> > www.catgalaxymedia.com
> > "Chris" > wrote in message
> > link.net...
> > > I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a
> home.
> > > In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
> > > borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know
> he
> > > wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does
> anyone
> > > have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little
more
> > > content?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Rich]

Well, my FeLV is confined to the (heated) basement - last survivor (3
years positive) of an extended family of 8 kittens and 4 adults; all
positive that we tested. I spend a minimum of 20-30 minutes with him
just about every day, and am considering both a retest (going negative
at this age VERY unlikely) or a companion.

Can you isolate in a different room?

--
Rich

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"Chris" > wrote in message
link.net...
> I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a
home.
> In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
> borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know
he
> wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does
anyone
> have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little
more
> content?
>
>
>

[veruca3rd]

"Chris" > wrote in message . net>...
> I must have made 50 calls; posted on dozens of sites; done a flyer... so far
> nothing that is possible I'm in NY & any possibilities are clear on the
> other side of the country...

(snip)

You have my sympathy. I work with a small rescue group who currently
has five adorable, healthy FeLeuke positives. Although they're
allowed out of their condos daily, we aren't having a lot of luck
placing them in single-cat homes (or homes with other FeLeuks). We
have more luck placing FIV positives.

However, here is another site you may want to post on:

http://www.felineleukemia.org/

CLick on the link at top right that says "Adopt a Feleuk+ Cat". Here
is the direct URL, although I'm not sure it'll work because of the CGI
script:

http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi

Good luck and don't give up!

[Chris]

Thanks... I had posted on bemikitties at the start.... Right now I've got
possibe placements at 2 shelters; Angel's Gate-Northport, Long island or
Rude Ranch-Annapolis, MD--I haven't visited either because of snow storm
here (I'm in NY)... do you by any chance know anything about them? I'd like
to avoid shelter placement but may have to go with that as it is real tough
keeping him here.... Why do you think FIV+ are easier to place?

"veruca3rd" > wrote in message
om...
> "Chris" > wrote in message
. net>...
> > I must have made 50 calls; posted on dozens of sites; done a flyer... so
far
> > nothing that is possible I'm in NY & any possibilities are clear on the
> > other side of the country...
>
> (snip)
>
> You have my sympathy. I work with a small rescue group who currently
> has five adorable, healthy FeLeuke positives. Although they're
> allowed out of their condos daily, we aren't having a lot of luck
> placing them in single-cat homes (or homes with other FeLeuks). We
> have more luck placing FIV positives.
>
> However, here is another site you may want to post on:
>
> http://www.felineleukemia.org/
>
> CLick on the link at top right that says "Adopt a Feleuk+ Cat". Here
> is the direct URL, although I'm not sure it'll work because of the CGI
> script:
>
> http://www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi
>
> Good luck and don't give up!

[minerva nine]

Can you put his kennel somewhere where he can see the outdoors (i.e., next to a
window, or on a porch)? And at night, if you cover the kennel with a blanket
that will often quiet down anxious kitties. -- M9

"Chris" > wrote in message
link.net...
> I wrote earlier about stray FElV+ Big Boy for whom I'm looking for a home.
> In the meantime, he is confined to my bathroom or a big dog kennel I
> borrowed. Problem is that he is now meowing almost constantly--I know he
> wants to get out but I can't let him because of my own cats...Does anyone
> have any suggestions as to how to calm him down & make him a little more
> content?
>
>
>