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You're right, my fear is causing me to hesitate. I need to just get it done and hope for the best.
Yes, litter boxes, food, and water. I took in a playpen and laid a nice fluffy comforter in it. Also a small cat condo placed on a table, a few toys and one of those tunnels. I hung a lantern to give them some soft lighting at night.
Super news!
They have litter box(es), food, water? Optional...soft places to sleep and some toys. I'd just let them chill out for one night and start fresh in the morning with the cat herding project.
Congratulations!
thank you! Seeing them outside with mama doing her best to take care of her kittens was killing me. I knew I had to do something so they could have a better lifeYay! That's great news! Looking forward to seeing this family get a shot at a great future thanks to you!
Thanks. I'd like to try getting them all at once in the crate. They're still afraid to come out of hiding when I'm in the garage but every now and then I catch one of kittens peeking at me. I hope they're learning to trust me so I can get them in the houseYou don't need five traps, just one (just empty the cat into your crate and catch the next one). Maybe you could borrow it from some other organization. Otherwise you could tie a string on the door of the crate so you can close it at a distance (if you can not get them to go in there when you are close). If you choose that method, practice it a few times so there is no hesitation when you pull the string. When you feed them, try to sit nearby so they get used to having you around and learn to trust you.
Thanks! I'll see how it goes tonight and tomorrow. I'm off work all week so I have lots of time to work on getting them in the houseYou probably don't need a trap. Just catch the mother and as many kittens as you can in the crate. Then move the crate in the house. Then use a cat carrier with food in it to trap the remaining kittens.
Yes, that should work.Hmmm, on second thought, catching as many as I can in the crate and taking it into the house may not be an option. The only way I could get the crate out would be by opening the main garage door. It's too big to go thru the window. I would risk someone getting out. So I think I would need to catch whoever I can in the crate, cover it to keep them calm (right?) then use a carrier or two for the others. Ideally I'd like to get mom and the two shyest kittens first.
Oh. my. goodness!!!!Mission accomplished! I was able to get all 5 in the crate this morning and into the house!!! I'm so ecstatic! And even better news - momma is not feral at all. She let me pet her and scratch under her chin. I'm able to pet and pick up the kittens too. One is a little more afraid than the rest and will hiss but is OK after a few moments. I'm trying not to disturb them too much to allow them time to adjust but they are so darn cute and I'm so happy to have them inside