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I hope so. I know, it is hard being in a shelter for some. The distrust because of being surrendered, etc. It is hard. BUT what is the alternative? It is tough.
Really?!?!?!?!?! AWESOME!!!!
Yes. It is good socialization. There are always issues but it sounds more positive than negative. Fingers crossed they get adopted into good homes.
I think that is pretty common sadly. It is odd on some dogs. Like the one you mention or the puppy. :/ And I do believe the adopters have an impact on those returned and that may set them back. Maybe they are having a hard time finding fosters? Ughhhhhhh I hope the chi mix found a forever home.
Yes. It is easy too. :/ It is hard, too many with too few potential homes. Emotionally, it is tough.
Hahahahaha, seriously TOO FUNNY!!!!!
Yes, probably. Chicken is the best way to a cat's heart in my opinion. Really food but chicken especially. I have had cats thrashing around in a trap and I use chicken to help calm them and it works a lot of the time. Amazingly. Keanu sounds like he is really coming around. The hissing is just a warning not to try anything. I get ferals like that all the time and if I am "cool" they tend to calm down and with food it really helps. As long as you are aware of the risks. Yep, they will sometimes claw (they try to grab the chicken) and sometimes get scratched if they miss the food. So be smart, be careful. Think about when you see them give "eye kisses" - safely of course. Kadence and Knox seem to be coming around nicely. Just keep talking to them calm and confidently and giving food, eye kisses, etc. It can take time but it is well worth it. Trust can be built. If I can build trust in older ferals any cat can build trust.
Exciting. A lot of ups and downs but great to hear about the ups. Sounds like you are doing really well!!!
I hope so. I know, it is hard being in a shelter for some. The distrust because of being surrendered, etc. It is hard. BUT what is the alternative? It is tough.
Really?!?!?!?!?! AWESOME!!!!
Yes. It is good socialization. There are always issues but it sounds more positive than negative. Fingers crossed they get adopted into good homes.
I think that is pretty common sadly. It is odd on some dogs. Like the one you mention or the puppy. :/ And I do believe the adopters have an impact on those returned and that may set them back. Maybe they are having a hard time finding fosters? Ughhhhhhh I hope the chi mix found a forever home.
Yes. It is easy too. :/ It is hard, too many with too few potential homes. Emotionally, it is tough.
Hahahahaha, seriously TOO FUNNY!!!!!
Yes, probably. Chicken is the best way to a cat's heart in my opinion. Really food but chicken especially. I have had cats thrashing around in a trap and I use chicken to help calm them and it works a lot of the time. Amazingly. Keanu sounds like he is really coming around. The hissing is just a warning not to try anything. I get ferals like that all the time and if I am "cool" they tend to calm down and with food it really helps. As long as you are aware of the risks. Yep, they will sometimes claw (they try to grab the chicken) and sometimes get scratched if they miss the food. So be smart, be careful. Think about when you see them give "eye kisses" - safely of course. Kadence and Knox seem to be coming around nicely. Just keep talking to them calm and confidently and giving food, eye kisses, etc. It can take time but it is well worth it. Trust can be built. If I can build trust in older ferals any cat can build trust.
Exciting. A lot of ups and downs but great to hear about the ups. Sounds like you are doing really well!!!