I caved and took the collar off of Madoc

[Siwsan]

While I was standing at the stove, making Goulash, he kept jumping up and bumping/rubbing against me and the cabinets. Then he sat right at my feet and started the saddest string of 'meows' I've ever heard. And he RARELY vocalizes. It was as if he was pleading with me. Add to that the sad, sad look on his face. He was really tugging on my heart strings.

The instant I removed it, it was as if I flipped a switch. He was back to his rambunctious self.

So, yes, Madoc won. But that's ok.

[tblue37]

1. Two things that other people like that bother me: pacifiers for babies & collars on cats.

Especially bell collars, because they have such acute hearing. I worry the bell sound might really bother them.

Outdoor cats probably need (breakaway) collars to avoid being mistaken for strays, but indoor cats don't need such identifiers unless they often get out without permission.

I'm glad Madoc persuaded you. It looked adorable on him, though, I must admit.

[Siwsan]

3. Sophie never minded the collar or the bell.

I buried her collar with her.

I just wanted to see how Madoc would do, and now I know. He's far too precious to me to ever want him to be uncomfortable.

Admittedly, I do worry about him getting out because he is VERY stealthy, and if he did I'd want him wearing an identity tag with contact info. I'll just have to be extra vigilant.

[tblue37]

4. You could get him chipped, since he does seem to try to slip out on you.

[Jilly_in_VA]

8. PLEASE

get your adorable boys chipped, if they aren't already. It costs so little, and it could make such a difference if they ever got lost. Shelters and vet offices automatically check that now on any "found" or picked up kitties brought in.

[samnsara]

2. i never used e-collars for any of my pets....

....because im such a softie. Was easier on us all without the collars and just watching them constantly..i would put bitter apple on affected area and they never bothered it.




much






but pacifiers were a Godsend

[SheltieLover]

5. So glad he is back to normal!

Is Gryff normal again, too?

Ty for hearing him!

[Siwsan]

6. Still haven't found Gryff's collar

He wore the bow tie one just fine, despite ripping off the actual tie part.

[SheltieLover]

7. Weird aversion

But you were clearly outvoted.

I've had dogs behave oddly when I put a sweater on them.

[Polly Hennessey]

9. I had one dog, Amber, take her sweater off immediately.

After the third attempt I told her I understood - no more sweaters. She was really happy.