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Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 04:50 PM Aug 2023

I'm beginning to think someone has been hired to trap the ferals **semi good update**

Tabby just showed up but not Dylan or Dot. Dylan is always with his mom. If he doesn't eventually show up, hopefully it's because one of the neighborhood kids saw him and took him home. That's what I want to think happened to Dewi.

I continue to work on attracting them to my property. So far the shelters seem to be working.

...............

It all points to my neighbor.

First Dewi disappeared. Now I haven't seen Tabby or Dylan since breakfast.

It's well within their rights to take action because they do not want the ferals on their property. I've done my best to attract them to my property. Unfortunately, this family is not overly neighborly people and I know she and her mother have developed a degree of animosity towards me for feeding the ferals. Especially the mom. If looks could kill, I'd already be scattered. Again, understandable if you do not like animals.

Now, if Scooter and Mittens disappear, I'll know I'm right.

So if this is what's happening, I'm thankful I was able to give Dylan that kindness, last night. I will hold out hope that they will reappear.

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Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
8. She did tell me that they trapped one or two and found them a home
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 05:18 PM
Aug 2023

Maybe that's what happened to little Tuxie.

Mr.Bill

(24,790 posts)
2. In most states you must be licensed
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 05:01 PM
Aug 2023

to relocate feral animals. Check on your state laws and if you can, get video of their license plate if you see them trapping cats.

LakeArenal

(29,799 posts)
3. Just because someone doesn't like feral cats doesn't mean they don't like animals.
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 05:03 PM
Aug 2023

Count me as a non lover. But I like me a nice cat that stays out of my yard, Doesn’t stalk my bird feeder and doesn’t poop in my garden.

Not to mention the 2am yowling.

So don’t be to harsh to judge.

LakeArenal

(29,799 posts)
7. Communication is the key.
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 05:15 PM
Aug 2023

As you probably tell I’ve had a bad experience with feral cats.

I know you are loving and kind.

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
6. I know there are some in the area but I haven't seen any here.
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 05:08 PM
Aug 2023

The kittens all seem to disappear during the day.

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
11. Sometimes all three are here, sometimes mom just leaves one or two
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 06:40 PM
Aug 2023

This morning they were all here. Tonight there's just the friendly little Siamese looking kitten.

Bobstandard

(1,660 posts)
15. Feral cats are a menace to native birds
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 11:54 PM
Aug 2023

Humane trapping, relocation, and neutering can be appropriate measures.

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