Nina, I definitely hear defeat in your voice, so before you make any decisions about Starman, you might want to give yourself some time to recoup. Your outlook on this whole situation will affect the decisions you make, so time is going to be your ally in this situation.
You have a perfectly functional habitat (is it really small; is that why you can't keep him there?) and it sounds as if you are the object of Starman's affections, which are both positive points. Even though you might not be able to give into his demands to be let into the house, take comfort in knowing that he will adjust over time to the situation. If he learns he cannot come in, he will eventually accept it and adjust. I smiled and laughed as I read about Starman. It's so rewarding to gain a cat's trust! Especially a feral one! Remember that FeLV is not an automatic death sentence, and neither is FIV. Just give him some time. You don't have to make a decision today, and as he really needs to be neutered (which might calm him enough to where you could introduce a friend eventually (another FIV) if you are really worried about him being lonely). Keep your chin up and just sit tight. Keep us posted on Starman's progress. :) Wendy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
