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Homeless kitty safely trapped! (Original Post) SheltieLover Dec 2022 OP
Congratulations! MacKasey Dec 2022 #1
No. I only have 1 trap. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #7
Great News!!! Siwsan Dec 2022 #2
Ty! Is it "normal" to feel guilty? SheltieLover Dec 2022 #8
I admit I always feel a twinge of guilt when I seen Spooky or Scooter Siwsan Dec 2022 #11
Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #17
I find it very difficult to avoid being anthropomorphic when it comes... 3catwoman3 Dec 2022 #12
I didn't. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #18
Thank you for caring for this kitty. Laffy Kat Dec 2022 #3
We love him. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #10
Yay! hermetic Dec 2022 #4
Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #13
Well done! UpInArms Dec 2022 #5
Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #14
Kind of a funny story for you. multigraincracker Dec 2022 #6
Hahaha! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #15
This is the friendly one that you're keeping? wnylib Dec 2022 #9
Yes! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #16
Looking forward to seeing him. wnylib Dec 2022 #19
Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #20
Well, you know the drill on introducing wnylib Dec 2022 #22
Will do. Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #23
Woohoo!!!! Chicagogrl1 Dec 2022 #21
Thx! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #24
Congratulations. Continuing vibes so that you can rescue the other one as well. niyad Dec 2022 #25
Ty so much! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #26
Excellent! Excellent! Duppers Dec 2022 #27
Thx! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #29
Congratulations! Neutering is so essential when caring for outdoor cats. Feeding ferals helps Ziggysmom Dec 2022 #28
I couldn't agree more! SheltieLover Dec 2022 #30

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
8. Ty! Is it "normal" to feel guilty?
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:39 PM
Dec 2022

Grandson & I both feel a bit likd qpukes for forcing his destiny & manipulating with food. We feel we betrayed his trust.

I know, for his own good, but still.

We're reflecting on these feelings.

Feral is still out there. Only have 1 trap. Hoping rescue lady returns with 2nd trap today or tomorrow for this sweet little guy's feral brother.

Ty so much for all your support & inspiration!

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
11. I admit I always feel a twinge of guilt when I seen Spooky or Scooter
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:41 PM
Dec 2022

But I also know their babies are warm, safe, well fed and very much adored by their human parents.

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
17. Ty!
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:52 PM
Dec 2022

This one is just over 4 yrs old.

3 newborn kits showed up in my back yard just after I bought this house.

I was beyond shocked tbh. I'd never lived anywhere with homeless cats!

I know it's for his best future & if he will adapt to living indoors, he will be very much adored & very well fed.

Same though, if he will not stay in. I've always had a great relationship with him.

Hoping to trap his bro & get him snipped.

3catwoman3

(25,440 posts)
12. I find it very difficult to avoid being anthropomorphic when it comes...
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:42 PM
Dec 2022

...to animals.

He may well not connect you with having set the trap.

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
18. I didn't.
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:57 PM
Dec 2022

Grandson (adult) did & kitty still adores him.

Hes not the brightest little guy, but he's very sweet!

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
10. We love him.
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:41 PM
Dec 2022

Hes so sweet.

His feral bro is still loose. Need rescue folks to bring 2nd trap.

Hoping senior rescue queen will allow this sweet bog to live in our home. Hes such a sweet boy!

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
13. Ty!
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:42 PM
Dec 2022

Feeling a bit guilty for manipulating him with food & betraying his trust.

How do qpukes live with themselves?

multigraincracker

(34,075 posts)
6. Kind of a funny story for you.
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:28 PM
Dec 2022

When I lived in Ohio, trumpy guy across the street had an intact cat that terrorized the block. My cat was an inside cat so not a lot of problems for me. Had a wonderful lady that was his next-door neighbor that finally got tired of the whole thing and trapped the tom and took him to the vet.
The guy never knew about it. I started seeing old Tom sleeping a lot in his drive way and mentioned it to her. She told not to tell anyone what she had done and them we both had a good giggle.

Good work.

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
15. Hahaha!
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:45 PM
Dec 2022

Good for her!

Yeah, these rednecks seem to take neutering personally: "I wouldn't never take his maaaanhood that way."

True to form, they would never provide homes, food, vet care, & love for their offspring!

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
16. Yes!
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 02:48 PM
Dec 2022

Going to try to.

He is such a little love. Even terrified when trapped, he allowed us to pet him through trap bars.

His brother is 100% feral. I would not even try with him but, of course, once trapped & vetted, I will continue to feed him generously.



Ps - trying to figure out how to post this little love's pix. 😓

SheltieLover

(59,610 posts)
20. Ty!
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 03:05 PM
Dec 2022

Rescue lady said once neutered, he will be a little purr ball indoors.

She has done this for manh years, so I'm very hopeful.

Whether senior rescue queen of the world will allow another cat is my concern.

wnylib

(24,405 posts)
22. Well, you know the drill on introducing
Sat Dec 17, 2022, 03:18 PM
Dec 2022

a new cat, right? Keep them separate but able to smell each other and maybe see each other without touching. Gradual introduction. Lots of attention to the queen so she doesn't feel neglected in the face of a newcomer.

Ziggysmom

(3,574 posts)
28. Congratulations! Neutering is so essential when caring for outdoor cats. Feeding ferals helps
Sun Dec 18, 2022, 12:20 AM
Dec 2022

them get by, but ending overpopulation is solving the root of the problem. Wishing you success with these kitties; they are lucky you are caring for them.

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