Pets - General

Sachita · 02-07-2012, 08:43 AM

Cats are very smart and survivors. Once a cat adapts to the wild its very hard to take them out of that environment. Although I am allergic to cats I have a few rescues that were once feral kittens. If kittens are found and the mother missing we will bring them in, however an adult cat is captured for spay or neutering then released back to the area they were captured. People do feed them but there is also a big rat/mouse/rabbit population here. It's far healthier for them to eat rodents then most of the cat foods available. Pet foods will harm animals quicker then anything else and in the shelters they feed really cheap food because its what they can afford.

The mites are a problem. He could have health issues which would make mites worse.

I wish I could be more helpful but the truth is he is probably better off where he is, just check on him and if possible take him to the vet or at the very least treat the mites. I would see if someone in the neighborhood would also help feed and check on him. There are lots of great herbs cats will eat that you can put in food to help build immunity.

DapperButch · 02-07-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

Cats are very smart and survivors. Once a cat adapts to the wild its very hard to take them out of that environment. Although I am allergic to cats I have a few rescues that were once feral kittens. If kittens are found and the mother missing we will bring them in, however an adult cat is captured for spay or neutering then released back to the area they were captured.

I knew a young couple whose cat somehow got out of their apartment. They went crazy looking for her, you have no idea the lengths they went to. Anyway, the girl finally came upon the cat about 3 weeks after the cat had left, in this field/wooded kind of area behind the couple's apartment complex. The cat came up to the girl, but wouldn't get too close. She then ran off. The next day the same thing happened. Day three, the cat got close enough that the girl was able to pick her up. The cat freaked out trying to get away from the girl. However, there was no way in hell the girl was going to let her cat go after losing her for 3 weeks, even though the cat started scratching the hell out of her. The boyfriend actually heard the girlfriend screaming for him and by the time he got to her, the girlfriend actually had to go to the hospital for stitches b/c the cat tore her up so bad.

The point is, the cat became feral within 3 weeks. She eventually got back to normal after they brought her back into the apartment, but hell. 3 weeks and this happens? Amazing.

DapperButch · 02-13-2012, 08:34 PM

I posted this in the petition thread:

Double decker horse transport was to be banned (horses cannot stand straight up in these, subsequently, they trip, fall and injure themselves), as part of the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, but there is a last minute amendment put on the table to remove this part from the bill (a Republican, of course). Please act quickly.

http://capwiz.com/aspca/issues/alert/?alertid=60942061

Martina · 02-13-2012, 08:47 PM

i spend Monday through Thursday away from home and really miss my cats. They are clingy by the time i get home, but seem OK. This is not how i want to live, but it will only be for a few more months. Still, . . sniffle. i miss Zuzu catapulting off my bladder at the most inconvenient moments.

Martina · 02-15-2012, 03:41 AM

Whether you believe in dog breeding and/or dog shows or not, you gotta admit that this is one cute little dog. He got Best in Show at Westminster.

cuddlyfemme · 02-15-2012, 09:59 AM

My kitty Goldie has what seems like a kitty cold but I'm taking her to the vet to make sure and probably get her on some antibiotics. When it comes to getting a cat in a cat carrier, I'm terrible....any tips or suggestions????

Liam · 02-15-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cuddlyfemme

My kitty Goldie has what seems like a kitty cold but I'm taking her to the vet to make sure and probably get her on some antibiotics. When it comes to getting a cat in a cat carrier, I'm terrible....any tips or suggestions????

Years ago, we used to put my partner's cats in pillow cases; they just turned into big noodles, allowing us to place them in a carrier with ease. Best of luck. I hope Goldie feels better soon.

Glenn · 02-15-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cuddlyfemme

My kitty Goldie has what seems like a kitty cold but I'm taking her to the vet to make sure and probably get her on some antibiotics. When it comes to getting a cat in a cat carrier, I'm terrible....any tips or suggestions????

Lol! I built my own custom trap with plywood. I put tuna inside, plus, it has a section inside that keeps a live mouse. I hear there are nets out there with long poles, or you can make one yourself. I use to cover them with something thick like a small quilt, or double some thick towels, and wait until they were deeply sleeping, wear thick gloves and shirt sleeves, get behind them, then as fast as I could, covered them, got a good, tight, grip, and put my furbaby in. The bigger the carrier the easier this is.

Electrocell · 02-15-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cuddlyfemme

My kitty Goldie has what seems like a kitty cold but I'm taking her to the vet to make sure and probably get her on some antibiotics. When it comes to getting a cat in a cat carrier, I'm terrible....any tips or suggestions????

Awwwwwwwww poor kitty . I've always just opened the door on the carrier eventually the right one will check it out lol then just close the door . Or you can grab her by the nape of her neck like a mother cat would do and put her in back feet 1st with the carrier door up. Then when you get her in just put the carrier back down like it's suppose to be. If this makes any sense lol. If not call me will be able to explain better.

02-07-2012, 08:43 AM	#1
Sachita Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Alpha Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Completely in love Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 3,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,564 Thanked 8,992 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Cats are very smart and survivors. Once a cat adapts to the wild its very hard to take them out of that environment. Although I am allergic to cats I have a few rescues that were once feral kittens. If kittens are found and the mother missing we will bring them in, however an adult cat is captured for spay or neutering then released back to the area they were captured. People do feed them but there is also a big rat/mouse/rabbit population here. It's far healthier for them to eat rodents then most of the cat foods available. Pet foods will harm animals quicker then anything else and in the shelters they feed really cheap food because its what they can afford. The mites are a problem. He could have health issues which would make mites worse. I wish I could be more helpful but the truth is he is probably better off where he is, just check on him and if possible take him to the vet or at the very least treat the mites. I would see if someone in the neighborhood would also help feed and check on him. There are lots of great herbs cats will eat that you can put in food to help build immunity. __________________ You either like me or you don't. It took me Twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don't have that kinda time to convince somebody else. ~ Daniel Franzese

02-13-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,808 Times in 5,771 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Horse safety I posted this in the petition thread: Double decker horse transport was to be banned (horses cannot stand straight up in these, subsequently, they trip, fall and injure themselves), as part of the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, but there is a last minute amendment put on the table to remove this part from the bill (a Republican, of course). Please act quickly. http://capwiz.com/aspca/issues/alert/?alertid=60942061 __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

02-13-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	i spend Monday through Thursday away from home and really miss my cats. They are clingy by the time i get home, but seem OK. This is not how i want to live, but it will only be for a few more months. Still, . . sniffle. i miss Zuzu catapulting off my bladder at the most inconvenient moments.

02-15-2012, 03:41 AM	#5
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Whether you believe in dog breeding and/or dog shows or not, you gotta admit that this is one cute little dog. He got Best in Show at Westminster.

02-15-2012, 09:59 AM	#6
cuddlyfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: her/she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,271 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 717 Thanked 2,452 Times in 1,270 Posts Rep Power: 11496123	My kitty Goldie has what seems like a kitty cold but I'm taking her to the vet to make sure and probably get her on some antibiotics. When it comes to getting a cat in a cat carrier, I'm terrible....any tips or suggestions????