Rehoming cat

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Hi

my old neighbours mother has gone into a care home and asked if I wanted to keep her cat, I’ve met the cat once before and it was an instant yes.

He will come with his litter tray, beds, food etc and I’ve had rescue cats before but wanted to see if there’s anything extra I need to do.

He’s 6 or 7 years old and is an outdoor cat. Is it still keeping indoors for two weeks and a safe room to start off with? Also how do I go about transferring the details on the microchip to me. He’s neutered and up to date on his vaccines but I will register him at the local vet too (although think he might be already). He originally came from CP or the rspca I think.

I can’t wait to bring him home but want to check everything is in place first.

I have got a gps and collar for him as I am slightly paranoid about him going missing but am hoping once allowed out he will stick to the garden / nearby. He currently lives about 1 mile away so am not sure on whether he could get confused and try to go home?

thanks

Hello OP,

So lovely that you're going to be adopting this kitty 😻. And it'll be a weight off the lady's mind too, knowing her beloved cat is going to a wonderful home.

Re microchip,there is a National Cat Microchip Database that can help you. Look them up online. I'd keep kitty in for at least six weeks to be honest, longer if possible. As you've said, there could be a risk of him trying to return to his old home if it's only a mile away and two weeks isn't long enough for him to understand that he lives with you now. And just be extra cautious the first time he does go out. Perhaps some supervised access to begin with? And wait until he's ready for his meal and have a tasty dish waiting to lure him back!

Good luck and sounds like he's landed on his paws with you 🥰

I'm just here for the photos

Yes, a photo of your new boy would be lovely 😊

Yes I agree with poster up thread. As your cat only lives 1 mile away it is likely to try to go home. I'd keep him in for 6 weeks so he knows he lives with you now. One of our neighbours had to go into her home and her DD got the cat rehomed but the cat kept coming back and miaw outside it's old door. It just didn't understand the house was empty. All the neighbours had to ring the DD if we saw it back. It was quite upsetting as it obviously loved it's previous owner.

If he’s itching to get out and is game, you could try taking him out on a lead. I got my cat one December and didn’t have much daylight to work with but we would go out after work with him on a lead. He has never gone that far from home, only basically the turning circle I took him in. Feeding little and often helps with that too.

He doesn't need to be kept in one room, but he does need to be kept in for several weeks.

A GPS tracker may be too big for him. A Tabcat would be better if you are worried about him going missing.

I bought Dcat a collar with my phone number printed on it because regular Joes don't have chip scanners.

I always start by confining to a room at least overnight and then make a call after that depending on how the cat is.

Agree on 6 weeks confinement.