I will say that he seems to be leaving the neighbors spayed female cat who thinks she lives here alone. And staying close. He was ultra PePe le Pew before and kept getting his butt kicked with her and the other neutered male 2 houses down. It’s the best I can do I think. I worry the dog would be way more hazardous.
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I love his sweet face. I wish I could have him but as I am running a cat hospice and care home - no.
Give him a kiss and a treat from me.
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I wish I did, but I haven’t had a cat aggressive dog. I have only had cats as an adult so am really no help at all!
If he has shelter, food, someone to notice if he’s sick or not feeling well and get him care, he’s doing quite well. If it gets super cold maybe he could come in for that and stay in a bathroom or bedroom well away from the doggo?
Are there any resues or shelters that would take him or list him on their website as an adoptable cat?
I have a cat that showed up 10 years ago, beaten up, bloody bald patches on ears and base of tail from fleas. He was neutered, stuck around for food and now comes in at night in the winter or rain in summer but he will not stay in all the time. I figure it’s better than what he had.
He is looking good! I hope he stays close and stays out of fights.
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Thank you @rubygirl1968. He is entirely welcome to be inside if it’s cold or wet. We had a storm move through and I scooped him up and put him in the back bedroom. He really wants to be outside though. I don’t trust the rescue dog alone with him. I think in the end we can work it out.
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I’m a cat person so I would rehome a dog like that. Sorry. Just my opinion.
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Nope sorry. Dog was here first. Has been for 5 years. A rescue I found starved and dumped in a state park. It’s not her fault she likely never was raised with cats and in my opinion lived her life on the end of a chain before someone dumped her with a litter of puppies. I gave the stray Tom cat a chance. No balls and vaccinated. I am a cat and dog person. But I am not rehoming my dog.
Chess has food, vet care, and a lovely yard and deck to hang out. No way in hell would I dump my dog. But thanks for making me feel bad about trying to fix someone else’s $hitty decisions.
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Any tips for making a rescue dog with a high prey drive not eat a really affectionate cat that doesn’t realize he’s about to be chomped ?
Yes, it’s done w/ training. Dog must be on leash during all training sessions.
I know it’s doable as I trained both my rescue female GSDs to not chase, jump on or try to eat
my cats when I first brought the dogs home from shelter. Neither were cat safe and both wanted to go after cats.
I did it in the house where cat(s) could be loose and simply let doggy know she can’t approach or move towards the cat. Lots of NOOOOO, good girls also.
If /when dog acts or looks aggressive or moves toward cat, you pull them back to their sitting space where you make them sit and watch the cat. Dog MUST learn to relax and just watch cat. Is doggy ok w/ obedience type work? It’s basic repetition. Couple times per day.
Took me 4-5 days til dogs were considered trustworthy but I still watched them closely for a while
Same technique, I used to introduce my latest rescue to my son’s huge husky/GSDs. Rescue
was aggressive towards his dogs, but I put the fear of death in her not to attack or bully his dogs.
Usually dogs are much smarter than we give them credit for. They usually learn very fast.
If they backtrack, a slap or 2 from kitty’s nails puts them back in their place.
It takes a little time but it’s not that hard IF YOU ARE CONSISTENT, and watch them carefully for the first few weeks.
PS/ My current rescue is now great friends with both my cats and doggy was a terror/street dog.
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Thank you @Marla_100. I’m not sure he even wants to be a house kitty. He’s been outside his entire life. Post neutering he was not happy being inside. Remember his real “owner” lives at the end of the road. I was just trying to give him an upgrade. To kill his fleas and ear mites and his testicles which were all causing him harm.
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I’m sorry that was not my intent. What you did for that orange love bug was incredible. I have an orange man who was a stray who loves his life as an indoor beast. The way you worded it sent shudders as I am very much a protector of my boys.
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Love this! You are a wonderful person to do all this for him!
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Thank you. I over reacted. I appreciate your post.
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Life is so much more peaceful and good without balls. No bites, no cuts, no bothering the other female cat… what a game changer snip snip can be.
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He is so handsome ! Thanks for sharing the picture ~
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Bless his heart (and yours!!) - he looks so happy and content. Soooo…what’s his name?
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Chess
Chessie
Chester
Chesterfield
Chesapeake
Etc lol
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Looks like you got yourself a cat. He’s happy being at your house (being outside your house). You could make him an outdoor kitty shelter for inclement weather. Lots of instructions on the innerwebz about using a large tote or styrofoam cooler. I love ginger kittehs.
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If he’s a singer/talker - Mr. Chess Records, on a lazy day Chessalump, on a day needing a more formal name Chestopher. He looks so very happy 
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Ha! Love them all!
He has a new lease on life … without his Chessticles! Lol
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please give a warm welcome to the newest member of the “Ball-less and Flawless” club - Terrance AKA the west coast alley cat Chessie
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Awwwwwww @BatCoach ! He’s lovely!!! Job well done!!! I’m so happy for you and your red headed boy. 
Look at those Tom Cat cheeks on him. Love him.
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