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Hey there,
So I have an orange tabby myself that I rescued from the streets about a year ago. We believed he was dumped, and it was relatively easy to snatch him up after leaving out cat food for him for a few days.
So, at my office back in late November, we were getting back from site at around 8 pm, and I noticed a black cat scurry from the parking lot and go into the back of another office building. He seemed like a pretty young guy, still seemed like he was growing, but I couldn't find him.
Fast forward to this morning...we had a slight dusting of snow last night, and a coworker noticed that there were paw prints in the snow. We have cameras on the outside of our building...and sure enough we found video of this same black cat just scampering around the back of our office at around 5 AM this morning.
I got a coworker who has wanted a black cat, so seems like the perfect opportunity for him as long as he doesn't actually belong to someone. Any tips on how to get him?
I'm thinking to use a cardboard box and cut out a smallish-opening with lots of blankets and some wet cat food in there. Maybe put some catnip in there as well. I was thinking a carboard box so that it has some sort of protection from wind and elements instead of just some random cage that has air vents.
any other suggestions? I am wondering since it looks like the lows for the next few days will be in mid 20s if wet food might not be a good idea cause it will get frozen!
I'm also guessing this might be a slow burn? he will come eat, maybe hang out for a bit, then leave once it gets light and people start coming. Maybe would have to do this for a few days so he knows where to get food? and hopefully the warmth of blankets will keep him there?
Also, is he in any danger in mid 20s at night? He seemed to be strutting around pretty comfortably on the cameras and didn't seem like he was in total distress. I would imagine hes been able to find some sort of regular "hot spots" in his time on the streets.
Attached is a picture of the kitty as well!
Thanks!
So I have an orange tabby myself that I rescued from the streets about a year ago. We believed he was dumped, and it was relatively easy to snatch him up after leaving out cat food for him for a few days.
So, at my office back in late November, we were getting back from site at around 8 pm, and I noticed a black cat scurry from the parking lot and go into the back of another office building. He seemed like a pretty young guy, still seemed like he was growing, but I couldn't find him.
Fast forward to this morning...we had a slight dusting of snow last night, and a coworker noticed that there were paw prints in the snow. We have cameras on the outside of our building...and sure enough we found video of this same black cat just scampering around the back of our office at around 5 AM this morning.
I got a coworker who has wanted a black cat, so seems like the perfect opportunity for him as long as he doesn't actually belong to someone. Any tips on how to get him?
I'm thinking to use a cardboard box and cut out a smallish-opening with lots of blankets and some wet cat food in there. Maybe put some catnip in there as well. I was thinking a carboard box so that it has some sort of protection from wind and elements instead of just some random cage that has air vents.
any other suggestions? I am wondering since it looks like the lows for the next few days will be in mid 20s if wet food might not be a good idea cause it will get frozen!
I'm also guessing this might be a slow burn? he will come eat, maybe hang out for a bit, then leave once it gets light and people start coming. Maybe would have to do this for a few days so he knows where to get food? and hopefully the warmth of blankets will keep him there?
Also, is he in any danger in mid 20s at night? He seemed to be strutting around pretty comfortably on the cameras and didn't seem like he was in total distress. I would imagine hes been able to find some sort of regular "hot spots" in his time on the streets.
Attached is a picture of the kitty as well!
Thanks!
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