Sara is
a one-person cat. You know the type, they’re usually only
cats and they become overly attached to their caregiving companion.
Cats like Sara are incredibly loyal. When that bond is broken
by death, as it was in Sara’s case, cats like these are
nearly impossible to comfort. Sara was, in time, able to connect
with her caregiver’s spouse, but when that person died,
Sara lost her home as well. She is one help-rejecting, depressed
cat.
So far,
Sara will accept our pats, along with food, water, and litter
box changes, but she is adamant (bites, screams, spits) about
not allowing anyone to pick her up. This severely limits the
time she can spend out of her cage. We’re working on this
key aspect of her behavior. We're also using some flower essences
to help her out of her depression.
Since
her cage is at floor level, Sara sees many other animals throughout
the day. This does not appear to bother her much, but it still
strikes us that she needs to be an only cat.
Far
too many beloved companion animals become instantly homeless
upon the death of their caregivers. Please take time now
to discuss options with your lawyer and make provisions
for your animals in your will. |
Sara
likes—her
favorite catnip banana toy; friendly conversation; slow, gentle
petting; being scratched under her chin
She
dislikes—being
picked up; quick
hand movements; restraint;
going to the vet; strangers
—not
much