Thanks so much! I love thecatsite and will wear my badge proudly.
I have always been a cat lover and always fed feral cats but within the last two years it has grown. I moved into a new townhome December of 2017. I was letting my kitties out on an enclosed patio sometimes when I was home. AFter about 6 months, a feral kitten appeared, dark gray and beautiful. The kitten looked to be about 8/10 months old. I thought it was a male. I started feeding the kitten. The kittens belly started growing a couple months later and I realized it was a female. Even after several months of feeding her, she will would not even come to me and often hissed when I was close. She had 2 kittens a few months ago but kept them hidden and away from me. Then, about 2 months later, she finally brought them to around my patio and I began feeding them. They lived as outside kittens for about a month or so until I was able to find them homes. I have also built a cat shelter into my outside storage unit using a cat carrier and a plastic tub (modified) with fuzzy blankets to keep them warm. I switch the bedding out every 2 weeks. I then discovered her mate, which I now call Daddy. He belonged to someone in my complex but they moved and left him here. I had him neutered. I want to get her spayed but she still does not trust me at all, although I am able to pet her under her watchful eye, she is still aggressive to me and can turn in an instant. Before I was able to get Daddy fixed, she got pregnant again. This time she had 5 kittens. I was able to find homes for 4 of them and the fifth one I am going to keep and integrate into my inside kitties. I had him neutered last month. As much as I love taking care of outside kitties, I hope no more show up. lol I worry about them so much and am constantly fighting with the raccoons to keep them away from their food and water. lolIf you help feral cats on a regular basis, whether by managing a colony, involvement in TNR operations or advocating for feral cats in your community, we'd like to award you this badge -
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Welcome to TCS, RustHeart , and congratulations on your job and committment!May I have this badge? I have worked in TNR for years and have tamed hundreds of kittens and fostered hundreds of 'feral' cats who turned out to be friendly. I wrote a post about it. Tnr And Feral Kitten Taming Stories (large Post)
Yes, I TNR'd 2 of them. One female was prenant and we kept her inside until she had them... those kittens were adopted into loving homes. One male I usually feed (I haven't seen lately, I hope he's okay!) is a smart little bugger and will not go near a trap no matter what type of food I put in it. I guess that's why he's been able to survive so long on the outside. Every year I put some worm meds in their food. In my experience, the majority of cats living outside have tape worms.KittyCatCove you don't mention TNR but I'm sure as a feral cat carer you're looking after that aspect of their care.
Belated thank you for my badge!I've been taking care of ferals now for about 2 years. I have 2 regulars right now. At times I've had up to 6. I do get attached to them. Some disappear and never came back... it breaks my heart to think what might of happened to them. I live in the city and danger is everywhere. It can be tough on my budget, but I will not let these animals suffer, especially during the winter. I have 2 shelters set up with heating elements and blankets inside.