Mr Mao
Mao is such a good boy. I am so sad to realize that I have to find a new home for him. He is healthy... recent bloodwork eliminated any issues like diabetes, thyroid problems, etc. Mao is a mature 13 year old, declawed (front only) kitty, who is loving and affectionate. I adopted Mao 11 year ago from the Treasure Coast Humane Society when I relocated to this area. Very soon after, I realized he liked to bite on cords of all kinds, and sometimes chew up the edges of a magazine or newspaper that might be lying around... for attention, or maybe wanting to be fed? Sometimes I call him Mr. Pig, because I think he could be a very fat kitty if I fed him as often as it seems he wants to eat.
Soon after adopting Mao, I went back to the TCHS to ask about his history, and it turned out that he had been returned to the TCHS because of this chewing problem. Well, we worked through that as best we could over the years, and I even adopted a second kitty after the first year to keep Mao company when my work schedule became more intense. But for the past 1-1/2 years I've been coping with a different problem... urinating outside the litter box(es). I believe this behavior started because of strays and/or neighbor kitties allowed to roam, that come near my screened-in porch (which is one floor up off the ground and where Mao loves to hang out). They spray against the bottom-metal-part of the screen door. Mao's first out-of-litterbox incident happened on my bed; eventually I didn't allow access to the bedroom. Over time this behavior has intermittently expanded to other areas of the house, and finally I have come to realize that, after even trying kitty prozac, Mr. Mao needs a new environment with no outside kitty distractions to overagitate him, in a home with people that give him lots of love and affection. My vet suggested rehoming Mao could bring an end to this undesirable problem, and certainly I am hopeful that is possible.
Look at the pictures. He is a handsome, good boy. It breaks my heart to have to find him another home, and I hope I am successful. His companion kitty, Miss Pearl, has been confused and not understanding why his behavior has become so outside-the-toilet. I am worried that she will miss him terribly. But it is essential that Mr. Mao finds a new home and gets a fresh start to live the best life he can live. I'm currently using The World's Best Litter... I've tried many different brands and many other things to combat this problem. Unfortunately, the behavior seems to be permanently associated with this house and I feel defeated.
Won't you please give Mr. Mao a new chance? Serious cat lovers call 772-260-1881.
Mr. Mao was added 7/19/2011
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