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smudgley
18-02-2006, 04:49 PM
Thought I'd make a big effort this week to become friends with Harry.

I asked Harry if he wants to be my friend & play for a bit?

Guess what his reply was?

He replied... "I'll give you 10 seconds to get out of my way or I'm gonna have to scratch you, now leave me alone you old busy body"

OK I said we'll leave it there for now :roll:
dinahsmum
18-02-2006, 05:13 PM
Poor Harry :(

Rescue Remedy in his water?
Something herbal from Dorwest Herbs - scullcap & valerian?
Feliway diffuser?
Radio playing quietly with mixture of soft voices and sweet music?
Another cat?

Poor boy
CJK
18-02-2006, 05:15 PM
awww poor harry. give him time, I am sure with lots of lvoe and attention he'll come around
smudgley
18-02-2006, 05:19 PM
Poor Harry :(

Rescue Remedy in his water?
Something herbal from Dorwest Herbs - scullcap & valerian?
Feliway diffuser?
Radio playing quietly with mixture of soft voices and sweet music?
Another cat?

Poor boy

Tried RR & Feliway spray (not diffuser) doesn't make any difference. I don't think he will come round & I doubt if he has been handled much previously. :(
dinahsmum
18-02-2006, 05:20 PM
Tried RR & Feliway spray (not diffuser) doesn't make any difference. I don't think he will come round & I doubt if he has been handled much previously. :(
It sounds like he's pretty feral doesn't it?
Will you neuter and then try to find him a job on a farm/warehouse/etc?
Mags
18-02-2006, 05:40 PM
Poor Harry....I hope you can make a breakthrough with him Smudgley......:(
smudgley
18-02-2006, 05:59 PM
It sounds like he's pretty feral doesn't it?
Will you neuter and then try to find him a job on a farm/warehouse/etc?

He does. I've had him neutered, think he'll have to go on a farm or to a very understanding home where he can just do his own thing. Some people just want a cat to help with the mice, so maybe that sort of home. I've never had one like this before :?
Kazz
18-02-2006, 06:07 PM
Poor lad its a shame you can't show him to people who think a cat is a object rather than a living being. This is what can happen.

He does sound feral though - which is a shame when he isn't in the true sense of the word but is in his mind.:( What are the other cats from the household like? Now thats a point does he like other cats would a steady "likeable" cat be good for him show him how nice life can be nothing to be sacred of.

Take care and good luck Karen
Donna
18-02-2006, 06:11 PM
So what happens to a cat like Harry if you cant win him round Smudgley?
Jac
18-02-2006, 06:30 PM
Poor Harry, he must have had a terrible life before. I know you will find him that extra special home or indeed a farm that he obvously needs. Good wishes to you and him.
Elaine
18-02-2006, 10:08 PM
Poor Harry. :(
Fran
18-02-2006, 11:04 PM
Poor Harry...I still hope he comes round Smudgley. What a shame :(
smudgley
19-02-2006, 12:26 AM
well don't really know that much history on him other than he was someones pet :? & lived with 3 other cats :?

Don't worry - he'll stay here until the right home comes along, there's a home for all of them, it's just finding it ;)
Elaine
19-02-2006, 10:13 AM
What happened to the other 3 cats he lived with? Are they feral like too?
You do an excellent job with all those cats, I am glad harry is with you.
smudgley
19-02-2006, 10:15 AM
What happened to the other 3 cats he lived with? Are they feral like too?
You do an excellent job with all those cats, I am glad harry is with you.

Thanks. :)

I'm not sure what happened to the others. We took one initially, then I presume they managed to rehome the others themselves.
dandysmom
20-02-2006, 03:47 AM
Poor old boy:cry: I know you're doing your best; maybe he will come around slowly when he feels a bt more secure...???