My Feral And Rescued Cats

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tarasgirl06

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Jcatbird Jcatbird --Just checking up on you. You didn't answer my emails or posts for 2 days now. Hope you're okay. Is this payback for my disappearing acts? No fair. Only I can do that. :lol:
She did post here saying that she has some stuff to do and might not be on much for awhile. I don't know any more than that.
 

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I am sitting in the dark after hours on my belly. Prayers please. Lots of them.I do not have Thrasher but I know where she is for the moment. Let me back up a bit. I slept on the floor of the cat room. I got up and took care of the kitties and then a few chores. At 11:34 this morning a neighbor spotted a cat coming in my gate. I literally dropped the phone and ran. I saw her skulk away from the food I had put out. I watched as she crossed back to the shed where I thought I saw her clearly before. She just laid there a minute and then vanished beneath. I went and looked but could not see or hear her. I went back for BJ.
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He found her. She cried when she saw him and came close. She kept crying and they touched noses.
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The space was too small for me to reach in. Then my neighbors son scared them both. BJ growled and turned for home. I had to take him back.
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I took the harness and food but she would not come out.
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After a while I took BJ back and she called to him again. She finally exited another spot but avoided the traps I had set out. She looked at a carrier and kept coming close but not close enough. Finally I led BJ and called her. She followed. She eventually followed us all the way back in the gate and laid down near the house. It’s been hours of trying to get her a bit further. Gainging a little and losing a little. She is currently under a shelter I put up and BJ is inside resting. I am considering whether to sleep her on the ground. try bringing a cot or sleeping in the open cat room. Maybe try bringing BJ once more tonight. Thrasher does not seem well. I am going to have to leave her long enough to medicate Smokey but I fear she may move again. Anyone out there with suggestions?
 

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She is currently under a shelter I put up and BJ is inside resting.
That's quite a good progress and looks like hope is not lost.

Since Thrasher is under the shed and near the house, is there an opening from inside the shed so that Thrasher can come into the shed?

Come on Thrasher, you are just steps away from home. Make the move Thrasher. Go! Go! Go!
 

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tabbytom tabbytom She is currently under plant benches that are covers with a giant tarp. I cannot get close without scaring her. She was panting when we first led her back. Dare not push. Trying to draw her near.

N NY cat man The neighbor that disturbed us is gone now for the night. I explained. ;)

Uh!! She is talking to me!!’n Be back!
 

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Lots of prayers going up for you and Thrasher. It was hard reading your post, I see a very worried Momma trying to get her baby home. I will also pray that Thrasher is not very sick. Sometimes things look worse than they are. I am praying that is the case. Hang on there. Biggest hugs ever! 🤗
 

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She was answering my calls. At first she let me fairly close and I touched her but when I reached out to stroke, she ran a few paces away. I went and got BJ again. She followed me and BJ all the to the door. She kept up her raspy meow and sat there for a very long time. She would not come to me or let me close again. So, I had BJ eating tuna and as I sat with my back to the door I could hear her hoarse purr. Then I couldn’t hear her. I was picking BJ up again when a siren went past and she was gone. I saw her go through the bars of the front gate. I felt I should not chase. I am hoping she will come back through. She is not visible on camera. In a little while I will have gotten things done inside for Smokey and I will try calling to her again. This is so much like when BJ followed me home except that he came inside. I guess I will not be sleeping on the ground after all. At least, not tonight.
Lari Lari Hold on to your that good luck for us please. This was a start!

BellaGooch BellaGooch I am glad you gasped because I have probably been holding my breath.
It is nearly past Mother’s Day and I had intended to post this.....

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms of human sweethearts and to mom’s of Sweet fur kids! :redheartpump:
 

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tarasgirl06 tarasgirl06 Indeed. Every day is a challenge. Some more than others. Thank you for the “eloquent” note. Strong and wise? Lol Tired and dirty but still going to keep going. There is a life out there that counts. Rolling on. Your Mother was very wise and it seems a hood

N NY cat man I am glad the newcomer has a home. Perhaps you can lend your knowledge and cat loving experience to help educate them. It’s worth a try once they are settled in there.

gilmargl gilmargl That is definitely a positive but I am very glad you posted it here. That is inspiring for many of us here, myself among them. No gift to help a life is a small thing. I am so grateful to those people for seeing what you are doing and understanding how important your task is to you and all members of any community. You are saving lives and making the world better for us all. Thank you! What you do also paved the way for others to follow. Huge positive!

M maggiedemi Prints would like you to think he was framed but I caught him red pawed! Lol He just felt he hadn’t violated any rules since he used some of the TP in the litter box. Thus, the innocent face.
Please do roll on!
Kitty poo belongs two doors down but she visits for wet food.
BJ has spectacular burps! They will blow you down every time. Unh!
I got off schedule with being online. Trying to teach Thrasher. I didn’t really vanish. I just didn’t get the emails until late today and I was laying on my belly in front of a shed so it was hard to type. Sorry! I should have left the phone for Banjo to answer. She never gets behind. ;)

@WhenallhellbreaksloseYou have done some amazing work with those cats. It is harder since Covid. We feel it too. I just hate it that others have cast their issues onto you.I hope you recognize how much good you have already done. None of us can really work magic. We can only do what is within our power. We are all looking towards better times for TNR and when one of us needs rest or support, the others are here. We are here.:grouphug: :redheartpump:

C Cat Grrl I love smiling kitties too! I’m glad you get to see some here. Did you see the one that tabbytom tabbytom posted right after your post? It made me laugh!!!! Soooo Precious!

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M maggiedemi and BellaGooch BellaGooch I just now read that I was missing. Lol Thank you for missing me. :redheartpump:

tarasgirl06 tarasgirl06 and tabbytom tabbytom I missed out on a good game of “Me first?” Well.... I wouldn’t have won anyway. I never win those things. It just doesn’t pay to miss posts here.:lol:
 

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Just got caught up.
:sigh: So close yet so far. I thought for sure that she would follow BJ inside or go to you once they were close enough to touch. How heart breaking. Prayers for you all to stay safe and that she allows you to help her feel better. Bypassing food is worrisome. Hang in there, we're at your back just wish it was literally not just figuratively.:vibes::vibes: :vibes: :heartshape:🙏🙏🙏😽
Thrasher let mommy take care of you ASAP!
 

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Oh my gosh! Happy Mother’s Day! It came just in time. Let me just say that it isn’t over yet but at least we have a start. Vet visit first thing. Prayers for that please! Whether it is upper respiratory, injury or something else, it is something. However, I am beside myself with relief.
Huge thanks to everyone for hanging in there with me all this time!!!! I could not have found her without help. The support was desperately needed. :grouphug2::thanks::touched::redheartpump:

BJ never gave up, nor did the other kitties. One last search from me for the night. I heard her call again. Thrasher decided to come inside for me. Bj and the others are just having to watch for now but they are happy.

Never, never give up hope. I am going to let Thrasher rest now. I am heading for the shower because we need an early call to the vet.
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pearl99 pearl99 Funny you should say that! It worked!

dustydiamond1 dustydiamond1 Look!☝ :thud:Now we just need to get her checked out before the other cats can be around her. They are watching each other through the door and Thrasher is purring non stop. I’ve been carrying my heart in my hand lately, maybe we can put it back in soon.
 
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