The cat wee'd on the baby gym so now she's got to go...

[Boggler]

The cat that is.

Our cat is quite a ice cat generally, gentle no scramming etc. she was a stray that found us 4 years ago and fools that we are we fed her ( roast beef fgs) ! We've paid a fortune in inoculations and kennel fees for a cat that we didn't want and I'm not even a cat person.

She's ruined a few things in the house but I can cope with that until today when she wee'd in the baby gym totally soaking it yuk yuk yuk! So now I want her go and I don't want to dump her with the RSPCA so does anyone know of any organisations that rehome cats. She's inoculated, spayed and wormed and I'm happy to give a golden handshake to whoever will have her. We I've in s Wales so preferably somewhere relatively easy to get to...

[ifonly4]

Unfortunately, it's something pets sometimes do and especially in a cat's case she could be stressed, have cystitis or an infection. Regardless of whether you keep her longterm, the kindest thing you could do for her is to rule one of these scenarios out.

I think it's sad if you get rid of her for this reason. She's had a home for four years, where she's been looked after. You have to decide whether you enjoy her love and company. Cats Protection or a local Animal Shelter may be another option if a cat really isn't for you.

[Ilovemypantry]

I’m really upset to read that the OP was willing to rehome her cat of 4years because of one misdemeanour. I realise the post was from a few years ago but I just had to respond.
The poor cat obviously had a physical or behavioural issue, possibly linked to the arrival of a new baby.
How cruel and uncaring to just dismiss the poor cat as an inconvenience. With a bit of love, patience and maybe help from a vet, I’m sure the cat could have been successfully treated/trained not to wee where it shouldn’t.
Obviously the OP just couldn’t be bothered..shame on her!

[pinlot5]

It's now 2019 but I saw some ppl. say cat may have medical issues. OMG. cats spraying is usually stress. Even mild stress or confusion of new addition.. Confused where she now sits in the picture. In my area cats are required by council not to stray onto neighbours' property. So are kept inside if you don't want a neighbour possum trapping your cat or phoning council. Or live in cat enclosures &/or with cat doors. Maybe cat was allowed too close to baby's territory.

[Frettchen]

Is there any update on this? Did the cat go to a new home or do you still have her?

If you still have her and you really want rid, then please don't just give the cat away for free. There are people out there who will take 'free' animals (not just dogs) to use as bait for working/fighting dogs. Always do a home check when selling an animal, and if you don't feel comfortable taking £25 (or whatever) for an ex-stray, give the money to Cats Protection.

I have a hard time understanding why you'd want to get rid after 4 years, and would echo earlier advice about checking with the vet that it's not medical, and also getting a Feliway plug in in case it's a psychological thing. But it's up to you, if you've decided to get rid of your cat, please do so carefully.

[lljkk]

You really think that it would be better to ignore all stray cats, no matter how pitiful their condition, rather than try out keeping one without knowing 100% sure that you would keep it under all possible circumstances forever and ever?

OP says she has taken it for jabs so presumably vet has checked it for microchips?

[Nigglenaggle]

Iljkk if you only knew the number of cats people had which are ''a stray' and there 'on sufferance' which are microchipped much missed pets, you would have less sympathy. Take on the animal fully or not at all. Dont welcome it until there is a problem and then rush to pass it on to someone else

[lljkk]

While I wouldn't get rid of my cats for OP's reasons, it sounds like the cat has only been there on sufferance all this time, OP never really wanted a cat, so fine to move it on.

OP: I would type my nearest town/county into 'Net and "cat rescue" into Google and see what comes up. There are lots of small no-kill charities along with likes of Cat Protection League that don't normally quickly put animals down.

[thecatneuterer]

I agree with most of the posters above. Cystitis is the most likely cause of out of character weeing. It's a very, very painful condition and should be ruled out immediately.

And yes, the RSPCA puts cats to sleep as soon as look at them and, in fact, now refuse to take in merely 'unwanted' cats.

[Nigglenaggle]

As you should have done to start with, get her scanned for a chip and make sure you havent nicked someones cat.

No one asked you to take her in, but now that you have, its the same as if you'd gone out and bought her. Dumping her because there's a problem shows a pitiful set of morals. Will you put your child up for adoption so easily?

Follow Hecates advice above.

Poor cat.

Passing your cat to the RSPCA is akin to putting it to sleep but not having the guts to do it yourself.....

[Ullena]

Are you sure she doesn't have owners already who are wondering where she keeps disappearing to? As you said she was a "stray" that you took in...

We have six cats. One of which will crap behind the sofa if it is next to a wall. So our living room is laid out oddly to discourage him. A bit of wee is nothing next to moving the sofa out to investigate an odd smell and finding what we found!

[HoneyDragon]

Potty trainings going to be a scream in your house.

[LIZS]

poor puss :(

[susanann]

I have heard from 2 different sources that the RSPCA put animals down, quite quickly, as in a few days if not re-homed. My fiance took his cat to Cats Protection league, but often they have a long waiting list. Maybe advertise in your local paper "cat available to good home for free" kind of thing. But I do agree that she should be checked over by the vet first.

[AlienReflux]

is it the baby gym or any excuse? serious question because I put my whole baby gym in the machine. DO you have any nice times with this cat? he sounds a lot better behaved than mine.
however, someone will be on in a minute to say... "if she wants to get rid, so what? you should have no qualms about putting it down if it's inconvenient"
like on another cat thread :(

[HecateWhoopass]

cat's protection league.

But they are normally full to bursting.

You can help your cat. Giving her away doesn't have to be the first option.

You can take her to the vet and rule out a physical problem.

you can see whether her behaviour is due to being cross about the interloper and find out how to manage that

You can buy things that put cats off weeing on things, or do some behaviour modification stuff.

You can get rid of the smell so that she doesn't go back to wee again (cos she can't smell it)

My cat used to crap on my pillow any time he felt offended by my treatment of him (eg I went away overnight!)

Please don't give her away without at least taking her to a vet and making sure she's not ill.

[bumpybecky]

cats quite often pee indoors when it's snowing

do you have litter trays inside?

[AngelWreakinHavoc]

Poor cat. You need to get her to vet for health check not get rid!

[AlienReflux]

nation of animal lovers my arse

[SummerRainIsADistantMemory]

Poor cat

Strays often have behavioural problems which need working on. It doesn't sound like you like the cat at all though so she probably would be better off in a home where she's actually wanted... Sadly the chances of her finding one are non existent, chances ate shell be put down.

Why take her in if you don't like cats?

[feetlkeblocksofice]

The only time my cat peed on anything she had cystitis, get her checked out before getting rid. If you still want rid then take the time to find her a lovely home, where she'll be loved and adored like she deserves.

[Trazzletoes]

My cat pees on clothes/ bags/ shoes/ carpets when she has cystitis.

I would take her to the vets rather than get her re-homed, but you sound like you don't want the cat regardless.

[CheungFun]

Don't usually come onto this topic, but are you sure the cat doesn't just need training a bit more, or that it hasn't got a wee infection or something? It seems a bit mean to have the cat for 4 years and then decide she's got to go :(

Anyway if you're definitely sure the cats got to go, please make sure it goes to a good home, perhaps someone who's had cats before so they now what they're getting into with costs and behaviour etc. good luck!