The pheromones and behaviorist strategies have failed with Lucy. Any time any of the other cats enter "her" room, she defecates (middening is the technical term) or sprays the room. There are no words for the stench. So far we have managed to contain it by keeping the room closed, even when in use, but all other means have failed. The other cats have taken to the group scent and the pheromone diffuser and even try to groom her sometimes. She dislikes this a lot. The biting is no big deal. She is actually starting to like being pet, but she simply can not tolerate the other cats. It is too much stress. So, after striking out with the rescues, she goes back to the shelter. I sincerely hope she gets back to the Annex and gets the human she deserves. I am crushed. But, it is getting worse, not better, even after following all the behavioral techniques i can find.
I will miss her. She really deserves better.
If you have no other pets and have patience and know that all beings deserve a chance, let me know. I will be trying to check in on her from time to time.
Tomorrow will be a long sad day for both of us.
Cat's Eye View: The misadventures of Callie, Cleo and their humans.
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