Just another abandoned cat, Part Two

lvenjay · ‎05-21-2010

Hi,

On 9-15-13, I posted on this forum about a black cat that I trapped and had spayed. I had to release her because she was nursing babies and when I released her, I lost her when she went over a wall, so I couldn't rescue her babies or her. Since that time, I have not seen her or her babies and feared for the worse. (the post was entitled "Just another abandoned cat".)

Two weeks ago, a friend was helping me drop trap a new cat in my backyard. I hide in the shed and pull the rope to bring the trap down around the cat that is eating. Then she helps me transfer to cat to a regular cage so I can transfer to the vet for spay/neuter, shots, etc. Before I could get the new cat, I saw this little female go under the trap, so I pulled the rope and got her.

It was the little black female! She looked okay, was still pretty friendly. I took her to my vet for a check up, making sure she didn't have any diseases or parasites to transmit to my cats. I have her in a kennel in my home, where she can interact with my cats, but still be safe. I am hoping to find her a home, but so far, no takers.

However, if I can't find her a home elsewhere, I will keep her. I recently had an old female tabby pass who was also a rescue, so I guess it is poetic justice or karma. I had been so worried about ever seeing this cat again! (She is about a year old now.)

So I guess this is the end of the story for her, unless I do find her another home. I just thought you might want to know, since so many of you were supportive, kind and encouraging when I had to release her the first time because of the kittens.

I did trap the new cat last night and he is at the vet's getting neutered, shots, etc. I think he is wild, but I will keep him in a cage for a couple of days and see how it goes. If he is feral, I will release and feed him.

Thanks to all for the praryers and good thoughts for this little girl - they worked!!!

lvenjay

happycat · ‎09-18-2010

I remember this story! Glad you got your girl back God Bless you for spaying and neutering these animals.

Topaz Gem · ‎03-10-2010

That's great news! She deserves a home and secretly I hope you end up giving her one, as it seems meant to be. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$ I think that the tabby rescue that you lost must have guided the little black female back to you to take her place.

Thanks for the update. I'm not sure if I responded to your last thread, but I read them all and am always looking for updates.

Thanks so much for all you do for these critters. Keep us updated on the male who is having his doodads done as we speak. ${#emotions_dlg.blushing}$ I hope he is somewhat tame so that he can find a home, but if not, at least he won't be able to make any kittens.

"Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~Henry James

lvenjay · ‎05-21-2010

Thank you, happycat! I was so relieved! I really didn't want/need another cat, but I am so glad to get her off the streets again!

lvenjay · ‎05-21-2010

Thanks, Topaz! I wondered if Kenya had a paw in this, too! I also had a little black female cat I adored that passed from cancer about two years ago. I miss her so much.

Yes, I will give the male cat a chance. If not, he does get food from me and shelter, if he sticks around in my backyard. I have a few dog houses set up out there for them with blankets and towels.

But the feral cat population in LV is never ending. The whole plan is to someday have only wanted, loved cats in homes and none on the streets.

Topaz Gem · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/27/2014 lvenjay said:
Thanks, Topaz! I wondered if Kenya had a paw in this, too! I also had a little black female cat I adored that passed from cancer about two years ago. I miss her so much.

Yes, I will give the male cat a chance. If not, he does get food from me and shelter, if he sticks around in my backyard. I have a few dog houses set up out there for them with blankets and towels.

But the feral cat population in LV is never ending. The whole plan is to someday have only wanted, loved cats in homes and none on the streets.

I can just imagine. You have an endless job taking care of these babies. LV is a pretty transient place, with people moving in and out all the time. Reminds me of Florida, when my parents retired there. There's a huge homeless cat population down there too, because of all the people coming and going.

Looking forward to many more positive updates! Smile

"Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~Henry James

kittymomNC · ‎08-09-2012

I just saw this thread and had to say what wonderful things you are doing for the strays in your neighborhood! I seem to have a "cat trail" across my back patio, because I see one go by once in a while, or my cats alert me that there is one outside. I did manage to rescue a little black and white one last winter - I have a sick cat that is costing me so much that I can't adopt another one (I actually have two) right now. I took that one to my vet and turned him over to their stray program - he was adopted within two weeks after they made sure he was healthy and had shots, etc. and put him out front to be seen "in all his cat glory"! The receptionists tell me he is doing well in his forever home. Again, thank you for all you do! ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$

lvenjay · ‎05-21-2010

What a neat thing you did, Kittymom, for that little stray! So many people don't care.

Believe me, I wish I had two! They are expensive and a lot of work. Especially when they get old and/or sick. I totally understand.

Thank you for what you do! We are all in this together.

beastielove · ‎03-09-2010

Ivenjay..

I do remember your posts about this kitty last year and I truly believe that Divine Intervention played a part in making sure that this precious little girl came back to you.

I also believe that you are meant to be her forever mommy! Smile

If at all possible,please make her an indoor cat. I have five kitties (all rescues) and they stay inside 24/7.

God bless your beautiful heart ${#emotions_dlg.tt1}$ for everything that you're doing for this sweet kitty and for all of the other kitties as well.

Please keep us updated.

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All of my children have paws =^..^= ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

lvenjay · ‎05-21-2010

Thanks, beastieluv!

Yes, all my cats stay inside. However, I have a feral cat colony or feeding station in my backyard for the feral cats. If I find that a cat is tame when I trap it, after it is spayed/neutered and given shots, I find it a home or unfortunately, I add it to my cat herd.

However, if it is wild, after it recovers from surgery for a few days, I release it. Yes, feral cats can be tamed and I have done it several times. I still have two feral cats that live in my house and will never go outside. But I have learned over the years that it is better to try to save the tame ones and let the others live their lives as best they can. I have a few outside cats that I have fed for years. Perhaps if I didn't find so many tame ones, I could work with the feral cats more.

In my neighborhood, people come and go and leave their pets. They aren't microchipped, no one ever puts up "lost pet" flyers and no one ever answers found ads. These are abandoned animals. Or second generation pets that were born wild.

When I first started this volunteer work twenty years ago, I used to think people wanted these pet cats back. I would hang posters, put ads in the paper, etc. Then the rose colored glasses got lost and it seems to be a rare cat that is wanted where I live.

Well, we all just do what we can. I haven't named the black female cat yet, but unfotunately, I have been thinking of names! My cats all have names that start with "K".