My friend, on top of his lung cancer with a compressed lung, large blood clot in his upper thigh and several others down his leg, diabetic, bedridden for almost 2 months and on 24/7 oxygen was just diagnosed yesterday with pneumonia. I saw him yesterday. He's been having panic attacks because he periodically feels he can't breathe even though he gets the oxygen through his nose and they give him periodically something called a bipap. He asked about his cat I told him all was just fine and that she's doing well (not true but didn't want him concerned) I spoke with his wife yesterday and she wondered if rather than put the cat to sleep when he passes on (we are assuming at this point - short of a miracle that he most likely will) could someone with cat behavior experience could take her? Wife can't take her as she has a disabled daughter (severely disabled) with many allergies including animal fur) I told her that would be doubtful - but I don't know enough about cats. I feel the cat should be on a temporary tranquilizer to calm her down/help with separation but there's no frequent monitoring of her. I did stop the water spray at her and used a jar of pennies as a "sound deterrent" instead - works better and noted the calming aid that was mentioned on this message board. Cat is in San Pedro, CA Los Angeles Harbor area.
A bit of news
Posted by Valerie Griffin on 6/23/2017, 8:51 am, in reply to "Friend's cat - update"
I go up on a message board for local news, classifieds, general help, etc. Posted about my friend's cat and I now have 2 women - one that is a cat behavior specialist/rescue worker that are in touch with me. Keep everything crossed. My dear friend will live on in his cat and I feel the cat is still young at 5 and needs a chance. Will update this board should I know more and thanks so much to all of you.
So glad to hear. purrraying...nm
Posted by Ali's mom on 6/24/2017, 2:40 pm, in reply to "A bit of news"
Good luck to you...nm
Posted by Barbara on 6/24/2017, 2:35 am, in reply to "A bit of news"
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that is good news msg
Posted by Sheila in SA on 6/24/2017, 1:40 am, in reply to "A bit of news"
hoping and praying that something turns up for this poor kitty and that your friend will have some hope that his cat will find a good homeCats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one
I sure hope
Posted by Bengalgirl on 6/23/2017, 11:22 pm, in reply to "A bit of news"
this works out! I think the cat could be fine in a home with a bit of patience. I'll cross everything and say a prayer that kitty can be rehomed. I wish I were closer, but am in Ohio.
maybe to a social worker at your friend's hospital and see if there are any resources, maybe connections to local rescue groups which may be able to find a foster home for this poor kitty?
your friend must be so stressed, ill as he is. Frankly unless someone with a LOT of experience takes the cat I can't see a happy ending. The fact that she is alone some of the time is not helping her but I understand the reasons why. Ask at some of the no kill shelters if they know of anyone that could assist in this special case. Good luck and thanks for helping out.Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one
I'm so sorry for the poor man, and for the end result of what will happen to his cat too. I'm glad that you stopped the spraying, if the cat is traumatized, that only would make things worse.
It's hard enough to find a good home for a cat without issues. So this is much harder in this case. I don't know what to say except that I hope something works out for this kitty. It's a shame. For the man, and for her.
Thank you for caring for her in the meantime. I hope for a miracle.
on 6/22/2017, 10:52 am
