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I actually visited this site a while back, quiet a while back, regarding how to deal with the feral cats outside of my home. TNR was brought up at that time and I simply had neither the funds or the ability to deal with what was needed. Life was sort of in a rough patch, and now it's getting better but I think I'll still need help. You see, I've started the process of rehoming as many of the cats as I can that have been tamed, and I'm not so picky as to indoor and outdoor kitties as long as I get promises of them being fed, allowed shelter, vet care, and photo updates so I can visually see the kitties once in a while. That being said, I've got some that are not able to be rehomed, I don't think, and I've also learned of a vacuum effect? I suppose I plan on keeping a couple once they get fixed so the territory will be claimed, just no more kittens!
I know that my local animal control rents out humane traps free, or well fee free only if the trap is in the same condition when returned. Now my question is, when I trap these cats it's best to line with paper, right? But, how long do I wait once they come back before I let them out? I can't keep them inside, I have a big tom inside who was a rescue who doesn't like other cats! I've also heard that keeping a feral or distressed cat in a cage can lead to it biting the wires and injuring itself, this doesn't seem like a good option to me either. Would anyone with actual TNR experience give me some info?
We have a building outside that the cats get and stay in, some stay under our house, so they all have shelter. I keep them food and water as best I can (someone likes to knock water bowls over) which is usually a daily feeding. That being said, with more than 10 cats even the low cost TNR I've looked into will be costly. I'm hoping to rehome more of the kittens, so the cost will go down if the cats are adopted out, but my current need of funds is over 700USD.
I have tried contacting some of the local rescues before, but due to the fact that these cats are at least in part feral, or that they don't fit the breed limitations, they were not to be accepted. Or, I simply never got a reply in some cases. So, I'm doing my best to care for these cats. I'll be updating the fund page with individual Rescueme links as time goes on for each cat. I'm aware I won't likely find a home for them here, but it still feels important to give the cats a chance at a home where their individual needs can be more closely met! Here is hoping for the best!
If you can help, share, or even just give me info the please feel free to let me know! I'll be happy for all the help I can get.
So far I have rehomed a total of six cats, with two more pending new homes (One unlisted male and Tig). I'm so worried about the ferals though!
I know that my local animal control rents out humane traps free, or well fee free only if the trap is in the same condition when returned. Now my question is, when I trap these cats it's best to line with paper, right? But, how long do I wait once they come back before I let them out? I can't keep them inside, I have a big tom inside who was a rescue who doesn't like other cats! I've also heard that keeping a feral or distressed cat in a cage can lead to it biting the wires and injuring itself, this doesn't seem like a good option to me either. Would anyone with actual TNR experience give me some info?
We have a building outside that the cats get and stay in, some stay under our house, so they all have shelter. I keep them food and water as best I can (someone likes to knock water bowls over) which is usually a daily feeding. That being said, with more than 10 cats even the low cost TNR I've looked into will be costly. I'm hoping to rehome more of the kittens, so the cost will go down if the cats are adopted out, but my current need of funds is over 700USD.
I have tried contacting some of the local rescues before, but due to the fact that these cats are at least in part feral, or that they don't fit the breed limitations, they were not to be accepted. Or, I simply never got a reply in some cases. So, I'm doing my best to care for these cats. I'll be updating the fund page with individual Rescueme links as time goes on for each cat. I'm aware I won't likely find a home for them here, but it still feels important to give the cats a chance at a home where their individual needs can be more closely met! Here is hoping for the best!
If you can help, share, or even just give me info the please feel free to let me know! I'll be happy for all the help I can get.
So far I have rehomed a total of six cats, with two more pending new homes (One unlisted male and Tig). I'm so worried about the ferals though!
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