If Your Cat Hates the Cat Carrier

If, like most cats, your cat hates his carrier then try these simple tips.  Getting your cat into a cat carrier is rarely an easy feat. You either end up with scratched hands as he wises up to what's coming and claws his way away from you or stubbornly he sits at the carrier door refusing to budge. Your first attempt fails and kitty is now ten steps ahead of you hiding in the darkest most difficult to get to corner of your house and he's not coming out no matter how you try and coax him. After a while he thinks you've given up and he gingerly ventures out and the routine starts again.

So how can you get a cat into a cat carrier easily? Firstly turn the cat carrier on it's side, then get hold of your cat firmly either with your hands under his front paw armpits or even by the skin of his neck, I prefer the former. Then act quickly to "drop" him tail or back legs first into the carrier and close the door. You can also wrap his back legs in a towel if you are quick enough and get him in that way if his back legs are flailing around.  This whole job takes a minute or so and everyone including your cat are a lot less stressed.

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Jack found a forever home

Jack was a black and white neutered tom, abandoned when his owner moved away. Fortunately for Jack a nearby family couldn't take him into their home but could leave out food for him. This left Jack getting by until he was brought to our attention and came to live in my home as a fostered cat. Jack was with me quite a while most likely as he was older, about 6 years and because of his black and white colouring.

Jack the rescue cat

Although Jack was a regular moggy in appearance it
was his personality that made Jack the lovable little guy that he was. He was very sweet and would jump on my knee as often as he could even leaving his breakfast before I set off to work to say, in his own way, "Hi!" and returning to his food when I stood up to leave. Jack loved his food and let everyone know if he was hungry often with a frustrated meeow if the food didn't come quickly enough.   If Jack were human I think he would wear a flat cap and enjoy time sitting in a rocking chair by the fire.  Not that he was very old but he always seemed like he just wanted to relax and take it easy.

He had a sweet face to match his character and looked peaceful and contented with his life and humans. So when finally a young family saw a photo of this likeable little fellow they came over to visit him and decided he was perfect for them. Jack liked the family too when they came to see him.

It's good news for Jack that he finally got his forever home although the house just doesn't seem the same without him climbing onto my knee each evening. Last reports were Jack has settled well into his new home.  He has more knees to sit on, plenty of room to mooch around and of course he his still tucking into his food that his new humans bring him.

Thank you for reading.

If you live in Great Britain and are thinking of adopting a cat or a kitten please visit https://www.catchat.org/ for rescue cats in your area.

Visit Cat Buddy youtube channel  where you can find out more about the cats we've rescued.