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Hello everyone,
First post and I'm from the u.k too so I hope that's okay - I'm just looking for some advice or reassurance really.
I'll start at the beginning;
About a year ago I noticed a young tortie female and her kittens living in the engine of an abandoned van in the carpark at work. I have since befriended them, trapped them and handed them over the Cats Protection and they've been rehomed ( hurruh! ) though sadly one was hit by a car before we could get them to safety
During this process I also noticed a young ( maybe 2 years or under )male who is un-neutered (probable dad of kittens). I told cats protection and he's still on the waiting list to find a space. I totally understand rescue resources are very limited and rely on fosters being available - so in no way am I ''shaming'' or criticising cat rescues
However.. Time is marching on and it's getting colder, wetter and the constant worry that he will be run over, harmed or poisoned from the rat traps is hard to ignore and there's still no sign of a space for him. Over the time I've been feeding him I've gained his trust - I can pick him up, give belly rubs, lap cuddles and he'll spend the day in our back room in a box chilling. He is still a little jumpy but that is to be expected.
I myself have three cats, 1 indoor 2 outdoor (aged 2 to 15 ) and not much inside room to give him a space without upsetting them so..
My plan is:
-I have purchased a very large ( 3m square ) walk in outdoor pet enclosure made of steel with a weather cover, as well as a cover running around the bottom edges to try and limit the contact with my 2 outdoor cats
- My partner is a woodworker and is making a little insulated house for him.
-I will create the space and ensure it's safe and comfy
- ''trap'' him at the weekend ( I'm pretty sure I can just pick him up and place in a carrier)
- Bring him to my house and try and settle him in the enclosure
- Take him to the vets for neuter and check up etc
- Bring him back to enclosure to recover for a while
- Re-home ( I have offers already, if not I could end up keeping if introductions were at all successful )
Any tips, flaws in my plan spotted or advice is greatly appreciated as although I've had cats for years and would consider myself a cat geek - I've never done this before - usually just trapping and handing over to rescues.
Thanks so much in advance!!!
First post and I'm from the u.k too so I hope that's okay - I'm just looking for some advice or reassurance really.
I'll start at the beginning;
About a year ago I noticed a young tortie female and her kittens living in the engine of an abandoned van in the carpark at work. I have since befriended them, trapped them and handed them over the Cats Protection and they've been rehomed ( hurruh! ) though sadly one was hit by a car before we could get them to safety
During this process I also noticed a young ( maybe 2 years or under )male who is un-neutered (probable dad of kittens). I told cats protection and he's still on the waiting list to find a space. I totally understand rescue resources are very limited and rely on fosters being available - so in no way am I ''shaming'' or criticising cat rescues
However.. Time is marching on and it's getting colder, wetter and the constant worry that he will be run over, harmed or poisoned from the rat traps is hard to ignore and there's still no sign of a space for him. Over the time I've been feeding him I've gained his trust - I can pick him up, give belly rubs, lap cuddles and he'll spend the day in our back room in a box chilling. He is still a little jumpy but that is to be expected.
I myself have three cats, 1 indoor 2 outdoor (aged 2 to 15 ) and not much inside room to give him a space without upsetting them so..
My plan is:
-I have purchased a very large ( 3m square ) walk in outdoor pet enclosure made of steel with a weather cover, as well as a cover running around the bottom edges to try and limit the contact with my 2 outdoor cats
- My partner is a woodworker and is making a little insulated house for him.
-I will create the space and ensure it's safe and comfy
- ''trap'' him at the weekend ( I'm pretty sure I can just pick him up and place in a carrier)
- Bring him to my house and try and settle him in the enclosure
- Take him to the vets for neuter and check up etc
- Bring him back to enclosure to recover for a while
- Re-home ( I have offers already, if not I could end up keeping if introductions were at all successful )
Any tips, flaws in my plan spotted or advice is greatly appreciated as although I've had cats for years and would consider myself a cat geek - I've never done this before - usually just trapping and handing over to rescues.
Thanks so much in advance!!!