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Hi there,
We live in Mexico, and last night while having dinner we noticed a 6-8 month old kitty being fed from people dining at the restaurant. This was cute, of course, but as we have learned by living here the cats are not welcome by the restaurant staff and eventually they find ways of getting rid of them. Not nice ways to be honest. This kitty was friendly enough she would let you pet her, and rubbed on your ankles and even rolled over for some play time. After some planning, securing a box and some tape, we were able to capture her. I was able to pick her up by the scruff of her neck and she was calm with that part, but getting her into the box was more stressful for her. After securing her we took her home and she has now been in a bathroom where we put some food, water, some empty boxes, etc. for her to try and calm down. We have plans to take her to the vet in the next few days.
The questions I am having are, how do I get her to come down from a high wall in the corner? I created a cave of sorts, up off the ground, covered with a towel inside, and I think she would prefer to be there than out in the open, but she is paralyzed by fear up in this corner on a wall. She is not eating, but did use the litter box. She seems to prefer my husband and when he enters the room. Her ears are as flat as when I go in the room. We use really soft voices and are trying to get her used to our presence. She does not hiss or growl, but is just kind of stuck in her position high on this wall. I am afraid of traumatizing her again with a capture and trip to the vet, but know its necessary. Since she is young and was receptive to people, allowing us to pet her and feed her by hand, is there any chance of her coming around as a pet? Or should I consider releasing her and feeding her outside? We do not live in a rural area, but its not a super busy area either. I just don't know the next step, or what will be best for her. Any tips would be very helpful, thank you!
We live in Mexico, and last night while having dinner we noticed a 6-8 month old kitty being fed from people dining at the restaurant. This was cute, of course, but as we have learned by living here the cats are not welcome by the restaurant staff and eventually they find ways of getting rid of them. Not nice ways to be honest. This kitty was friendly enough she would let you pet her, and rubbed on your ankles and even rolled over for some play time. After some planning, securing a box and some tape, we were able to capture her. I was able to pick her up by the scruff of her neck and she was calm with that part, but getting her into the box was more stressful for her. After securing her we took her home and she has now been in a bathroom where we put some food, water, some empty boxes, etc. for her to try and calm down. We have plans to take her to the vet in the next few days.
The questions I am having are, how do I get her to come down from a high wall in the corner? I created a cave of sorts, up off the ground, covered with a towel inside, and I think she would prefer to be there than out in the open, but she is paralyzed by fear up in this corner on a wall. She is not eating, but did use the litter box. She seems to prefer my husband and when he enters the room. Her ears are as flat as when I go in the room. We use really soft voices and are trying to get her used to our presence. She does not hiss or growl, but is just kind of stuck in her position high on this wall. I am afraid of traumatizing her again with a capture and trip to the vet, but know its necessary. Since she is young and was receptive to people, allowing us to pet her and feed her by hand, is there any chance of her coming around as a pet? Or should I consider releasing her and feeding her outside? We do not live in a rural area, but its not a super busy area either. I just don't know the next step, or what will be best for her. Any tips would be very helpful, thank you!