SOUGEN IS IN HIS NEW HOME, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT OFFERS!
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Sougen is a 6 year old neutered F4 male from Thomwren cattery. He is declawed (please no helpful comments or advice).
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Sougen was shipped to the owner and arrived scared and untouchable, this did not improve so it is possible he was never properly socialized. Due to rough play with other cats as a juvenile, his owner declawed him. As far as we can determine the timeline, about a year later he started pooping outside the litterbox, and a couple years after that also peeing outside the box. This frustrated the owner, after trying new kinds of litterboxes and litter, she built an outdoor enclosure where he's lived for two years now. She has decided that this is not workable and either we find a new home for Sougen or she will seek out a sanctuary for him.
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Sougen needs a home willing to really work on his litterbox issues. It seems he did once use a litterbox, we fear that maybe the declaw has caused issues that has resulted in pain and avoidance. The new home would need to work with us and possibly a feline behaviorist to try to resolve this issue. He is not very handleable so that is an added complication, it will take time to earn his trust. We at Savannah Rescue have seen many cases improve with a home that is prepared for the long haul, allowing the cat to make the moves.
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Sougen is said to be more comfortable with older children (6 years and over), he also lived with other cats. When turfed out into the enclosure though, he fought with any cat that was brought out to visit him. Obviously, a lengthy introduction would be anticipated if there are other cats. We do not think he has been around dogs. He is said to eat a urinary diet (kibble) as he has had crystals in the past. No current vet work, hence he needs a health check.
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Lastly, Sougen lives in an illegal location, if anyone in Texas applies please address specifically the requirements of your county. Texas has a DWA(dangerous wild animal) law that requires a permit, you will need to have written exemption from your county if you claim you do not.
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We want Sougen into a good place willing to work with his issues, we are happy to consider a foster home given the need for vetting and working on his litterbox issues. If you prefer adoption his adoption fee would be $200. Please email us at info@... if you are interested and please address all the issues stated above. Shipping is not possible.
Brigitte Cowell Moyne